Christmas and holiday season

A Maker In-vent Calendar To Make Your Holiday Season LED Bright And Merry

A Maker In-vent Calendar To Make Your Holiday Season LED Bright And Merry

By Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee keeps the Global Maker Faire program running smoothly and has been a maker at Maker Faire since 2011. Among other things, she really likes to travel, write, cook, hike, make big art, and swim in the ocean.

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Anticipation is everything! Count down the days this December with our make-a-day Maker Invent Calendar. We’ve turned tradition on its head and sent you on a quest to be your own holiday elf…er…maker. Each day, a new DIY project, present, or holiday prop (today’s upcycled book wreath, for example) will appear on the calendar. And […]

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Last Minute Holiday Dinner Recipes

Last Minute Holiday Dinner Recipes

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Still trying to figure out what to serve for Christmas and New Year’s? Check out these dinner recipes.

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Holiday Inspiration: Holly Berry Wreath Pillow

Holiday Inspiration: Holly Berry Wreath Pillow

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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If you’ve got your gifts wrapped and cookies baked, spend the afternoon sprucing up your holiday decor with this Pottery Barn-inspired holly berry wreath pillow!

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Kid Crafts: Toilet Paper Roll Grinch

Kid Crafts: Toilet Paper Roll Grinch

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Create some holiday fun with your crafty kids with this super-fun toilet paper roll Grinch project!

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Recipe: Peppermint Popcorn Munch

Recipe: Peppermint Popcorn Munch

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Looking for a quick and easy snack to satisfy both your sweet tooth and salt craving? Whip up a batch of peppermint popcorn much with these super-easy instructions!

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How-To: Simple Sweater Stockings

How-To: Simple Sweater Stockings

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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I’m loving all the last-minute gift and decor ideas that I’m seeing on the crafty internet this morning, and these simple sweater stockings are a fantastic no-stress project!

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