Sean over at MAKE shares his super rad project for creating an (almost) bullet-proof binder. His is made from an old street sign, which is great for style points, but any sheet metal will work. OK, so it’s not, actually. Bulletproof, that is. But with 3/32″ aluminum sheet covers, nickel-plated steel piano hinges, and all-riveted […]
Have you ever found that you needed to mount your iPhone on your DSLR? This can come in handy when you’re using apps like Pocket Light Meter and PanoTool. German photographer Nigel Nowhere pieced together this quick iPhone hotshoe mount for just such a purpose. You can build one for yourself with his easy to follow how-to.
I’ve seen a few stylized watchbands for the iPod Nano, but this “Super Modern” custom leather cuff from Etsy user Will Pesek is uniquely rugged without sparing the good looks.
The SWITL (translated) can pick up and deposit mayo, ketchup and other oozes and lay them down again with precision. [Via Pink Tentacle]
After a successful first weekend of quilting by yours truly, I wanted to keep practicing. I tried an interpretation of Susan Beal’s “Cheerful Pot Holders” from her new quilting book. It’s not perfect, but I’m getting better with each try! I was excited to see that many other bloggers have been trying variations of her […]
My husband is on an epic 3 week snowboarding roadtrip. He’s been dropping 20 foot cliffs at 12,000 feet with his brother and friend, and living the life of a ski bum. So, what do three dudes do when they are out on the road, free from life’s responsibilities? Make hand dipped beeswax candles, of course!
Check out this enchanting Princess and the Pea embroidery pattern. When I was growing up, I longed for Disney to make their version, piled high with gorgeous linens and interesting patterns and textures, but I guess she is a bit of a wimpy heroine! Still, I have a soft spot in my heart for that […]
