How-To: Make Soap Foam
Apparently, this is what happens when you microwave a bar of Ivory soap. It expands in a foam up to six times its original size.
Kids & Family
Paper Strip Wreath
Modern paper strip Christmas wreath by Mer Mag? Yes, please!
Designing ATOMS: How Do We Enable Young Makers, Without Hiding the Details of How Things Really Work?
Tools that help users extend their capabilities almost always abstract away the true nature of how things work.
How-To: Crocheted Robot Blanket
Make an adorable crocheted robot blanket for your favorite geek!
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: 10 Crafty Charitable Gifts
What are the holidays if not the time to give to to those less fortunate than ourselves. We all have our troubles but we all have some energy or time to give and this is the perfect time to do so. When buying or making gifts for those you love, why not support the businesses that make it possible to provide cool presents AND give to charity at the same time. Win, win if you ask me, especially if the gifts are as rad as the ones below.
DIY Felt Hand Puppets
I have been looking for fun DIY handmade gifts to make for my niece and nephew and these easy and cute felt animal puppets by Style Me Pretty are perfect!
Littlebits Extended Kits – Just in Time for the Holidays
Still looking for that perfect gift for a young maker? Check out the Littlebits Extended Kits that just arrived in the Maker Shed. Littlebits are an intuitive, easy to use electronics kit that makes learning about electronics a literal snap! The Extended Kit included 14 of the most fun, mechanical bits designed to work alone or to augment the Littlebits Starter Kit.
