Instructables user derte84 made an electronics-housing sofa that doubles as a bed for overnight guests. It’s surprisingly simple, and I think it looks great! More: 101: Upholstery How-To: Mend Torn Upholstery How-To: Upholstery Tricks
Kate at design*sponge shows us how to make decorative rubber lace coasters using foam rubber and a craft hole paper punch.
Flickr user pfeifmusic writes: This is a nightlight I made for my daughter from a ball I found in the a department store clearance isle. I took a drill to it; some of the holes go all the way through, some just scratch the surface. There’s a high brightness white LED inside. The ball is […]
Fawn of Frugal Home Design shares how she whipped up these dandy display shelves for her children’s book collection. I love that it was an inexpensive alternative to pricier store-bought shelves (they came out just under $20!). [via The DIY Show Off]
George Hart continues to rock Math Mondays on MAKE, up this week is the skewer hyperboloid! Thirty two shish kabob skewers and 176 small rubber bands are all it takes to make a beautiful hyperbolid of revolution. This is an example of what is called a “ruled surface,” meaning even though it is curved, it […]
I love this fun way to spruce up old plates with simple stencils (from Ed Roth’s Stencil 101 book) and spray paint from 101-woonideeen. It would be a great way to add a decorative touch to any wall or shelf. [via Bloesem]
I’m really into crafts that use natural materials. This twig heart project from Sweet Paul is simple, natural, and romantic. If you visit his site, be sure to click around. His projects are to die for, and he has many new developments.
