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This Makerspace Wants You to Fail

This Makerspace Wants You to Fail

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Steam Factory is a brand new Makerspace in Oakland, California, that pairs creative professionals with kids and encourages them to learn from failures.

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Creating Epic Halloween Costumes for Kids Who Use Wheelchairs

Creating Epic Halloween Costumes for Kids Who Use Wheelchairs

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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This couple started a non-profit for making unforgettable Halloween costumes for kids who use wheelchairs.

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10 Reasons Maker Camp Was the Best Way to Spend Our Summer

Kelli Townley

By Kelli Townley

Kelli Townley

Kelli Townley is a lifelong maker who has worked at Maker Media, Pixar, and several startups, including video games, hardware, and health/wellness.

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Kathryn Lastufka

By Kathryn Lastufka

Kathryn Lastufka

Kathryn Lastufka handles social media for Maker Camp. She has been a devoted fan of Maker Faire since attending her first while a student in the UC Davis class "Electronics for Artists.” She’s an avid sci-fi reader who also loves to climb.

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Between our awesome community, stellar projects, and the crazy antics of our favorite camp counselors, Maker Camp 2015 was one for the books!

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Baby Princess Leia Rocks This Mini Star Wars Speeder Bike

Baby Princess Leia Rocks This Mini Star Wars Speeder Bike

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Australian Maker dad Tez Gelmir decided to build a Star Wars speeder bike for his daughter’s first birthday.

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Back-To-School Fashion: Sew a Pleated Linen Skirt

Back-To-School Fashion: Sew a Pleated Linen Skirt

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Send your little gals back to school with some crisp and clean DIY style. Sew up a few pretty pleated linen skirts, and get creative with the fabric to add a modern twist to a classic look! A pleated skirt is a wardrobe staple that never goes out of style, and using linen fabric gives […]

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Kid Knits: Kitty Cat Headband

Kid Knits: Kitty Cat Headband

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Looking for a purrrfect gift for the feline-loving kid in your life? Knit up a super-cute kitty cat headband! Whether you’ve got a french knitter, a thread spool loom, or you just like to knit i-cord, this fun and kid-friendly headband is the perfect project for crafty parents or for keeping a budding mini knitter […]

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Snack Smart with a DIY Hanging Tupperware Tower

Snack Smart with a DIY Hanging Tupperware Tower

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Are you or your little ones prone to fits of hunger-related crankiness? Have a quick treat without interrupting your day with this smart DIY hanging tupperware tower! If you’re looking for a family-friendly snack-time solution that can satisfy both your sweet tooth and your salt cravings — or maybe you’d like to have multiple options at […]

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