David boosted the range of his wireless keyboard / mouse by 400%, he writes – ” I bought a really cool wireless media center keyboard with an onboard trackball mouse, so I diden’t need to sit at a table with a mouse, mousepad and a keyboard while enjoying my media center. The plan was that […]
Spluch says, “Steven Backman creates awesome artworks with toothpicks. This boat in particular is made from 6,000 toothpicks and glue. What a patient man. In addition to being an art piece, it is also a radio controlled boat with a dual propeller system. Even its rudder was made entirely of toothpick.” [ via ] Link.
To follow on today’s CRAFT newsletter theme on recycling, Kim D. sent us some cool links to free patterns by yarn maker Berroco on how to transform a blanket into a coat with knitted sleeves. Link. There’s also a free pattern for a plaid blanket shrug where you can adorn it with crochet trim. Link.
Add more fun to your knitting by making your own knitting needles. Editor Brian Sawyer has a cool post on making your own knitting needles using skewers and sharpening to the right size. I love the button tops that adorn the needles. Link. Whip Up has also got a cool collection of tutorials on how […]
Part robotic plant life, part techno-sculpture, these desktop toys are easy and fun to make, the pummer! – and hey, it’s Friday so here’s a free article just for our blog readers from the pages of MAKE 08 – Toys and games. Click here to download the PDF, or get this PDF and many others […]
Bleu Arts’ Ansley has a great how-to on how to create your own lip balm recipe. There’s a great explanation and tips about certain ingredients and essential oils. Great gift project! Link. Related: Not Martha lip balm tutorial – Link. Cat Morley coco lip balm – Link.
MAKE reader Thewicked writes in with this tip “Here’s a good use for an old printer, gut it, save the motors for projects and use it as bread box!”
