DIY $10 Wood Xylophone
A wooden xylophone would be a fun addition to a covered spot in the backyard or front porch! Instructables user dirtydiaperchanger shares his build tutorial.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2012: 10 Educational & Inspiring Toys for Kids
I came up with so many awesome toys when researching for the STEM toys gift guide that I decided to make another gift guide, for toys that are generally inspiring or educational in some way. Here are 10 of my favorites.
Sifteo Cubes – The Game System for Makers
As makers, we love doing things with our hands. Why should our video games be any different? Sifteo Cubes blend technology, fun, and tactile interactivity into a a classic block style form factor.
How-To: Fast Toy Wood Car
Make this simple Fast Toy Wood Car for a fun DIY holiday gift.
Skeeball Machine Made Entirely with K’Nex
A full-size skeeball game took over a year to make, and is built entirely with K’Nex components.
See Light Trikes and Crowd Connect at Maker Faire Bay Area
Two pieces new to Maker Faire Bay this weekend area will be Light Trikes and Crowd Connect. The team from Frog made digital games physical and physical games digital. They explain the hardware and software behind their epic builds. Come play at Maker Faire Bay Area, this weekend, May 19th and 20th.
How-To: Travel Checkers
Tanya from Grand Revival Design recently published her new book, Sew What You Love: The Easiest, Prettiest Projects Ever. To celebrate, she stopped by Sew, Mama, Sew! to talk about the book and share her adorable travel checkers pattern, which you can download for free on the site!
