father’s day

Sports Rack

My dad is a football coach, and I think I found the most perfect Father’s Day DIY gift for him. Get your whistles out because this is a sweet dude craft that will get sports fans all excited. Kate Pruitt at Design Sponge made this rad rack out of old trophies and a piece of […]

Father / Son Supervillain World Control Panel Build

Father / Son Supervillain World Control Panel Build

Those of you who have been following the progress of Steve Lodefink’s World Control Panel in our last two Flickr pool roundups (1, 2) will enjoy these videos of the completed panel in action. So, too, will almost everyone else. The uppermost vid has a truly rockin’ soundtrack (which I would be grateful to have someone identify), and the one immediately above features Steve’s son, Harlan, explaining the operation of the panel with all the diabolical enthusiasm one would expect from a promising young superspy. And Steve’s photo set has some great details on the build itself. [via Boing Boing]

Daddy Cam Is a Big Hit!

I always try to get my boys to make something for their dad for Father’s Day, and I usually ask for Help Coupons for myself on Mother’s Day. This works out well — I’ve gotten the hillside weed-whacked, foot massages, and breakfast in bed. All better than a box of candy or new kitchen towels […]