This Giant Table and Chairs Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
3 For Life reminds adults what it’s like to be kids. It’s also fun for kids.
Month: June 2015
10 Fun Things to See and Do at Maker Faire Kansas City
This weekend, June 27 and 28, at historic Kansas City Union Station, marks the sixth annual Maker Faire Kansas City. Through the tireless efforts of the organizing team, led by Jerry Baber (and the continued support of founding sponsors Kaufmann Foundation), the event has grown and flourished exponentially over the last five years. This year’s gathering […]
LittleBits Receives $44.2M in Funding, Names New Key Hires
LittleBits, the New York-based open source hardware startup that produces modular snap-together circuitry kits, announced this morning that it has raised just over $44 million in its Series B funding from DFJ Growth as well as Morgan Stanley, Grishin Robotics, and Wamda Capital, among others. This is one of the largest rounds to come out of […]
Get Ready for the 4th: Patriotic Stripes Tie Dye Shirt
The Fourth of July is coming right up, so now’s a great time to start celebrating! Make sure your primary colors are on point with a patriotic stripes tie dye shirt. Try your hand at a stylish diagonal stripe tie dye pattern that yields some truly eye-catching results! Whether you’re representing the red, white, and […]
Grownup Treats: Watermelon St. Germain Slush
Hot and humid weather definitely calls for a summer-appropriate cocktail. Cool off with a tasty watermelon St. Germain slush! Relive the joys of childhood slushies, but with a decidedly grownup twist that’s perfect for a day spent lounging by the pool with your best pals. Refresh your tastebuds and lift your spirits with this watermelon […]
Amaze Balls: Casting Hollow Spheres in a Mold
This is a tutorial on how to make a silicone mold of a hollow, spherical form. It is part of a larger project, so I hope the reader will enjoy some background information to put it in context. Project Background I became interested in artificial reef technology a few years ago when I met Christopher Lim, […]
Faux Sea Glass for Jewelry, Beading, or Home Decor
If you love the look of sea glass for DIY and decor, you can now get the same look without getting sand in your shoes! Whip up a batch of faux sea glass for all your crafting needs. Don’t live near a beach? Can’t find enough pieces of sea glass in the right shapes and […]
