Starry Night Canvas Light
I am loving this dreamy starry night light by Corinne on Threadbanger.
Kids & Family
How-To: Chalkboard Cloud Mobile
Chalkboard decor takes an unexpected—and pretty darn adorable—twist with this chalkboard cloud mobile tutorial!
WGBH Creates Space-Based Curriculum for Kids
Our friends at WGBH’s Design Squad have come up with a great line up of activities for kids interested in NASA and the final frontier—space. The materials are designed for the classroom and after school programs, but with summer vacation a few weeks away, it would be easy to plug these resources into summer activities for adults looking to give kids something to do over the lazy days of summer. It’s basically a plug-and-play curriculum.
Vancouver Mini Maker Faire This Weekend, June 1-2, at the PNE Forum
The third ever Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is happening this weekend, June 1-2 in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). There is so much to look forward to! With over 130 Makers, a jam-packed speaker series with everything from natural dye and spinning demonstrations, the future of 3D printing, and more.
Super Awesome Sylvia Builds a Pulse Sensor Pendant
In Super Awesome Sylvia’s latest video, she walks through a build for an Arduino-powered pulse sensor pendant.
How-To: Knit Ruffled Summer Top
Make your best little gal a pretty ruffled summer top with this free knitting pattern.
Making Maker Scholarships
At Maker Faire Bay Area 2013, Luke and Adam Iseman spoke about how to make your own micro-scholarship for the students at your alma mater high school, which encourages new makers and honors your favorite teachers. You don’t need a lot of money to make a big difference.