Josh writes in – Hey the make:philly December meeting is this weekend! Brina Crabtree and Kelli Cain of Monome are coming in to talk about sustainable local manufacturing and the process of evolving a personal project into an international community exploration. They will also show documentation from their mechanical installation work, including an algorithmic networked […]
I love coffee so much and now that it’s getting colder, I like having a latte in the afternoon. Since coffee is speaking to me a lot lately, I love the photo tutorial on Flickr by pink milk and fairycakes for this sewn coffee cozy that’s so sweetly embroidered. Another great quick gift idea! Link.
Here’s some fun year-end commentary on all of those goofy, dubious, or just plain dishonest hacks videos gunning for eyeballs (and big bucks) on Metacafe. Lame! Insane Car Battery Hack! – Link
If you’re anywhere near Portland this Sunday, be sure to stop by Norse Hall for Crafty Wonderland’s very first SUPER COLOSSAL Holiday Sale. This is the first time Portland’s fave mini-craft fair will expand to host over 100 vendors–plus they’re offering recycled gift wrapping, free goody bags for the first 200 visitors, a full bar, […]
Today’s guide is for the makers in your life that like to take photos, build things, learn and take photos… I tried to include a little of everything, as always post up in the comments if I missed a good maker-like service or something that gives all year! TechShop membership – The best gift for […]
This site gives you detailed circuit diagrams for TV game controllers ranging from the Atari 2600 (circuit diagram above) to the Sony Playstation. Very useful if you want to repurpose one controller to use on a different system or if you just like taking things apart MAKE style. TV Game joysticks – Link
Lion Brand has a free crochet pattern to make this adorable elfin baby set which is a hat with earflaps and booties. It would be the cutest holiday gift to make for a tiny one! Link.
