Scratchbuilt: M65 Atomic Cannon
Architect Paul Gaertner built this beautiful 1/72 scale replica of the so-called “Atomic Annie” US M65 nuclear-capable 280mm artillery piece, and its two specially-built tractors.
Month: October 2011
Cupcake Cars by Acme Muffineering (video)
Lisa Pongrace’s cupcake cars are powered by electric motors, and evolved from a costume idea for Burning Man. After building the first prototype, her friends wanted their own mobile muffins and helped create a fleet of confectionery art cars, now known as Acme Muffineering.
Simplicity Halloween Trims 2011
I had a chance to ask Michele Sienna, Designer for Simplicity Creative Group, a few questions about Simplicity’s line of Halloween trims for this year. They caught my eye while brainstorming Halloween costumes and decorations, so I wanted to ask Michele about her favorites as well as where her inspiration comes from for designing. Read […]
How-To: Harry Potter Dog Costume
My crafty pal Simone shared her fantastic Harry Potter Dog Costume—and adorable pooch—on All Free Holiday Crafts, and I just couldn’t resist sharing it with all of you. This costume is both cute and wallet-friendly, using items that can be easily thrifted or pulled from your own overflowing stash. I’m not sure which detail I […]
In the Maker Shed: Brew it Yourself Root Beer Kit
Looking for some DIY fun for the family? The Brew it Yourself Root Beer Kit from the Maker Shed includes everything you need to brew root beer right in your kitchen. Make up to four gallons of delicious, old fashioned, naturally carbonated root beer at home in your own soda bottles.
Spiders in Jello
I am a big fan of Brett Bara’s colorful and fun Jello molds. I swear, this is the year I will attempt to make one of the layered delicacies for a party. Seeing this Halloween version she made, complete with spiders embedded in it, makes me want to tackle the project even more. Talk about […]
Make: Live is Tonight! Episode 18: Toys & Games
Tonight! The next episode of Make: Live, our streaming show and tell, is celebrating MAKE v28, all about toys & games you can make yourself. David Harris will show us his RFID teddy bear, and Beatjazz pioneer Onyx Ashanti will perform and talk with us about is wireless electronic controllers for music performance. Our intern, Michael Colombo, will also show us his variation on flashlight tag. Don’t miss it!