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Father’s Day Project: Hand-Stamped Handkerchief

Father’s Day Project: Hand-Stamped Handkerchief

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 DIY project that’s sure to make Dad smile? Make him a set of custom hand-stamped handkerchiefs!

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When Dad Makes: The Wisdom Therein

When Dad Makes: The Wisdom Therein

By Nick Normal

Nick Normal

I'm an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

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We asked you to tell us your stories about your maker dad. You sent us tweets, left comments on G+, and emailed us your stories. Here is a sample of your Father’s Day tales.

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What does this 2×6 have to do with Father’s Day?

What does this 2×6 have to do with Father’s Day?

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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It starts out with a seven year old boy who wants bunk beds.

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Father’s Day: Tips My Dad Says 2.0

Father’s Day: Tips My Dad Says 2.0

By Stett Holbrook

Stett Holbrook

Stett Holbrook is editor of the Bohemian, an alternative weekly in Santa Rosa, California. He is a former senior editor at Maker Media.

He is also the co-creator of Food Forward, a documentary TV series for PBS about the innovators and pioneers changing our food system.

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A few years ago we solicited input from readers, staff, and our community for little nuggets of fatherly wisdom. It’s a great list. But the thing about dads is they’ve alway good more pearls of wisdom. So I’d like to start a new list of great maker tips from dad. Send me your tips and I’ll share them in future post.

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How-To: Father’s Day Bow Tie Garland

How-To: Father’s Day Bow Tie Garland

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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Celebrate all of the awesome dads in your life in fun DIY style with this Father’s Day bow tie garland!

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