These adorable pattern weights from A Spoonful of Sugar make me very, very happy. I used to be a pattern weight skeptic. I would use whatever I had on hand to hold my patterns in place—rocks, tin cans, bottles of wine—only to get frustrated when objects were too light, too bulky, or got in the […]
I’ve seen a few applications of crayons as ways to color fabric, but this sandpaper technique is new to me. Cindy at Alphamom shares how you can color on sandpaper and then transfer the image to a t-shirt. [via Grosgrain]
The Ultimate Microcontroller Pack from the Maker Shed includes everything you need to dive right into the world of microcontollers. The 100+ components allow you to complete nearly any online tutorial without having to source individual parts. Everyone from beginners to advanced users will appreciate all that the Ultimate Microcontroller Pack has to offer.
I like so many details in this beautiful clock model by Lego builder Matt “monsterbrick” Armstrong. First, he used a very clever series of hinges to form the rounded face of the clock. Second, the camels/llamas/whatever on the sides make great golden decorations! Finally, the frosted transparent panels at the base add an elegant touch. […]
Image by sylvar, via Flickr By Lauren Venell Pricing is one of the most difficult parts of setting up any business. It requires you to put a concrete monetary value on very subjective qualities like style, experience, and care. When writing up a business plan, many people think that pricing is part of sales or […]
Artist Brian Jewett made these modern-material versions of traditional coil baskets using garden hose, cable ties, and spicket handles. He has posted some after-the-fact photos and a written how-to over on Instructables, as part of last week’s Zip Tie Challenge.
Some cookies look almost too good to eat. These fun sets of camera cookies from mangar on Etsy fall in to that category. They’d be such a fun treat for a photographer friend!
