This Giant Rideable T-Rex Bike Is for Sale on Craigslist
A Maker based in Eugene, Oregon is offering up his hand-built “fossilized” T-Rex bike on Craigslist. Sue is 8.5 feet tall and 12 feet long.
Month: July 2015
Knit It Pretty: Mosaic Blanket
A few special knitting tricks can turn two contrasting yarn colors into a truly gorgeous patterned mosaic blanket that you’ll be proud to gift or use in your own home! Finding color work’s bobbins and multiple strands of yarn cumbersome, she [Barbara Walker] developed a slip-stitch technique she called “Mosaic Knitting,” a clever way to […]
G Is for Ground: Adafruit Teaches Electronics to Kids
Adafruit has delivered another in their fantastic educational electronics series called Circuit Playground. They’re working their way through the alphabet, explaining the principals of electronics in ways that even children can understand. These videos are a great way to introduce kids to the basics (and safety information) involved with electrical components. In this episode, they […]
Upgrade Your Furniture with Gorgeously Floral Wood Stain Art
Wood stain is usually applied as an even layer but watch what happens when this woman applies wood stain to create a gorgeous floral pattern!
This Is the Nintendo 64 Game Table I Wish I Had as a Kid
As a child of the 90s, I have many fond memories of clutching that clunky Nintendo 64 controller in my grubby little hands, prodding away in pixelated glee. If I could have seen this custom game table 15 years ago, I may have died. Okay, that’s probably an exaggeration, but the craftsmanship that went into […]
This Drill Powered Walking Machine Is like a Monster Segway
Izzy Swan designed a walking machine that is powered by a drill and can be ridden like a Segway, but has legs like Jansen’s Strandbeest.
Summer Decor: DIY Punched Copper Votives
Metallic accents can bring a beautiful hint of shine to your decor that’s sure to liven up a room, and these pretty DIY punched copper votives are a great place to start! Combine the warmth of copper and the coziness of candlelight to create a lovely summertime centerpiece that’s perfect for dinner on the patio […]
