Signs Made From E-Waste
Built for an e-waste design competition, Istanbul-based designer Yasemin Artut made these “E-letter” signs for Kadir Has University.
Green
Cloud Shadow Box
This mini cloud with a deer and dalmatian inside by Hello Bee is the cutest little diorama I have ever seen. I am off to the craft room to try to make one myself!
U.S. Manufacturing: Cheaper and Greener?
Lean, or “just-in-time” manufacturing can save companies money. But can it help cool a warming planet? Elroy’s Rob Honeycutt says yes.
Tool Review: SunVolt Portable Power Station
The SunVolt Portable Power Station is a portable solar panel that can be used to charge cell phones and tablets. There are actually two models, the SynVolt and the SunVolt Max. The first outputs 10 watts under optimal conditions, while the Max is rated for 15 watts, with 8-14.4 volts juicing your device. The SunVolt […]
DIY Sandel Up-Grade
A Well Traveled Woman is a lovely blog capturing the adventures of a mom of two boys creating a life on a farm in a yurt. She had me at Yurt, and enhanced my adoration with her DIY post where Bekah shows us how to re-vamp an old pair of sandles with colorful thread.
Pom Pom Sweater
I Spy DIY has all kinds of fabulous DIYs to share, and this pom pom sweater is one of my favorites. It’s a great way to add some fun to an old sweater OR even save a favorite piece of knitwear. I have a sweater or two that have a bad pull or a tiny hole, and this would be a great way to hide the problem and create a solution!
Woven Book Spines
Just when I thought I’d seen every awesome recycled book craft known to man I spotted these fantastic woven book spines!
