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7 Star Wars Gingerbread Houses

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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December 14th, 2015November 4th, 2016

Gingerbread houses are kinda meh, but these Star Wars gingerbread houses are kinda amazing.

Have a Very Pink Floyd Christmas with this Dark Side of the Moon Tree Topper

By Homemade Game Guru

Homemade Game Guru

As a fanatic crafting fan, inventor, author and designer, I just enjoy making new things for the fun of it! I operate an award-winning how-to You Tube channel called The Homemade Game Guru to share my love of creation with people worldwide. Utilizing cardboard in grandiose ways is my specialty.

I also run an unique online design class to help anyone create a Personal Family Tree Board Game. You can sign up for that class here.

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December 12th, 2015December 11th, 2015 3

How to make a glow-in-the-dark Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd Christmas tree star.

Great Gifts: 3D Print These Useful Stocking Stuffers

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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December 11th, 2015December 10th, 2015

These small gifts are perfect to print in the days leading up to Christmas Eve, and small enough to stuff in someone’s stocking.

Behold, the Wreath of Khan

By Donald Bell

Donald Bell

I make stuff, play music, and sometimes make stuff that plays music. Fan of donuts, Arduino, BEAM robotics, skateboarding, Buckminster Fuller, and blinking lights.

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December 10th, 2015December 9th, 2015 5

Fans of puns and Star Trek had better be on red alert. I present to you, The Wreath of Khan! Conceived by illustrator Josh Ellingson, this Ricardo Montalbán-enclosing holiday garland is a quick and easy project for the Trekker home. And once it’s up, you get the pleasure (if not the obligation) to muster your […]

Make a Candy-Pooping Reindeer from a Pringles Can

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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December 4th, 2015December 9th, 2015

Build a festive little reindeer from a Pringles can. Be rewarded with M&M’s every time it does its business.

Hand Make Your Holidays with These 10 Cool Projects

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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