Pom Pom Cake Toppers
Here’s another adorable cake topper idea that will bring your birthday bash to the next level. By Kitiya Palaskas for Tuts+
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DIY Electronic Birthday Candle
Electrical engineer and tinkerer Michael Ciuffo created this clever DIY Electronic Birthday Candle, which actually goes out when you blow on it, for his girlfriend’s birthday!
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Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Science, Tech, Engineering & Math (STEM) Toys for Kids
People give all manner of toys as gifts during the holidays. Some are big hits, others flop. I think the best ones are fun and stimulating while at the same time teaching a skill or concept. In that spirit, here are some toys that fall under the broad umbrella of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
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14 Crafty Gift Wrap Ideas
We’re just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the holidays, and this year, I’m determined to actually wrap all of my gifts. I’ll admit it… there have been times when I just drop the present into a lame gift bag and call it done. But I always wish I had really wrapped it. […]
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Maker Birthdays: Eva Zeisel
Born in Budapest, Hungary on November 13, 1906 to a prosperous family, Eva Zeisel (nee Striker) would go on to become one of the most influential industrial designers of the twentieth century. Though she doesn’t consider herself an industrial designer, but rather a “maker of useful things”, at 104 she continues to crank out some of the most sought-after contemporary modern design.
Continue ReadingRecipe: Snickerdoodle Cake for Cinnamon Lovers
My son turned 8 last week, and in our family when it’s your birthday you get to pick the type of cake and the birthday dinner. He chose crab legs and artichokes for dinner, which basically translates to things he can dip into butter, and Snickerdoodle for his cake flavor. Never having heard of Snickerdoodle […]
Continue ReadingPainted Dog Plate for Mom
Dolly Mixx, painted the most amazing plate for her mother’s birthday. I love this blowout of color and flowers and mushrooms! Tallie and Button are her mother’s dogs, and they could not be more adorable. I also have to say that I’ve fallen hard for the fashion art and nail awesomeness on her blog…
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