I was so excited when we posted the “30 Rock” Nerds portrait as I’m a huge Liz Lemon fan. I’ve been working on some “30 Rock” fan crafts myself – this is my favorite quote from Jack Donaghy because it makes fun of Liz (per usual) and blogging. I used Subversive Cross Stitch’s Century Gothic […]
By Diane Gilleland Hard-shell gourds, sometimes called calabash gourds, are some of the world’s first cultivated plants. They are harvested from their vines in the fall and then air-dried for several months. When a gourd is fully dry inside and out, it forms a woody shell that can be cut with simple tools. Cultures all […]
Make a scannable carpet like this QR code rug by Nikolaus Gradwohl. [Thanks, Madelin!] More: CRAFT Video: Machine-Knitted QR Code Scarf
By Leah Buechley I built this shirt to experiment with wearable computing and electronic textile technology and realized along the way that the basic materials were actually quite easy to work with and there was lots of room for creativity and innovation at all levels, so I was inspired to write up this do-it-yourself guide. […]
I have a couple friends who are obsessed with Pokémon and while I’ve never played the game, I sometimes call my daughter Chloe “Pikachu” because she laughs when I say it. Pokemon and crafting seem to go hand in hand so I’ve rounded up here some fun Pokemon knitting and crochet patterns. First up is […]
On the rare occasion I’m able to actually get some kind of nail polish on my fingernails, I feel accomplished if I get one coat of a single color. This collection of 20 uber geeky nail designs, though, has me rethinking the possibilities of nail art. Everything from Star Trek to iPhone apps have been […]
By Jessica Wilson I was a big fan of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse back in the 80s. I was pretty sad he rode a scooter at the end of the show instead of his bike but I did adore his helmet. It was a wacky display of all things Pee-Wee and I itched to have one of […]
