Yesterday, I featured Lion Brand Yarn’s cute knit trick or treat bags, but if you aren’t a knitter, don’t fret. Here’s a simple sewn and hand embroidered version of a trick or treat bag from Molly at The Purl Bee. She uses glow in the dark embroidery floss to give it an extra Halloween punch. […]
This lovely wire and bead nightlight from the …Squirrel! blog combines the beauty and detail of jewelry-making with basic home functionality. I love the mismatched green beads, but you could also incorporate different colors and embellishments to update the tree to match the current season. To learn how to make your own, head over to […]
Invented by Swiss media artist Michael Egger in collaboration with Maïté Colin, the VideoBass is an instrument that plays moving images instead of sound. The performer uses their left hand on the neck of the instrument to select or scrub through video clips and triggers them in rhythm with their right hand on PlayStation controller knobs. The result is a mix of visuals that stand on their own or compliment music made by traditional instruments. Originally developed in 2003, the first incarnation of the VideoBass has undergone many revisions since.
The editors of Makeshift noticed that production, more than at any point in the last century, is occurring at the grassroots. In different cultures it goes by different names: DIY in the US, jugaad in India, jua kali in East Africa, and gambiarra in Brazil. Makeshift seeks to unify these cultures into a global identity.
Here at the Make and Craft offices, we are lucky to have food trucks that come to our parking lot every Thursday, for lunch. A couple weeks ago, I had a quinoa burger from one of the trucks that was amazing! So now I’m on the hunt for a yummy quinoa burger recipe. This one […]
Halloween is just around the corner and we want to look amazing without breaking the bank, so I teamed up with Savers to bring you 3 different looks with one trip to the store. Here is my spin on the movie Bridemaids, Zombie Bride with a full make-up tutorial, and the classic horror film Carrie.
If you’re looking for a special treat bag for Halloween, check out this free pattern from our friends at Lion Brand Yarn. It’s a simple design that can be customized by color and message on the front, making it perfectly personalized for your kiddos. Related: Lion Brand Yarn’s Halloween Costume Patterns Free Halloween Amigurumi Patterns […]
