Umbrella Friendship Bracelet Pattern
So, you can make friendship bracelets. But can you make friendship bracelets with umbrellas on it?! Check out DMC Threads’ website for a free pattern download. Via @DMCThreads
Kids & Family
How-To: Custom Yo-Yo Toy
Could yo-yos be making a comeback? I sure hope so, because that’s something that my inner 12-year-old could really get behind! Check out this custom yo-yo tutorial that Amy from Mod Podge Rocks! shared on Skip To My Lou’s Craft Camp. They’d be perfect for home decor, summertime gifts, or afternoon craft time with the […]
Melted-Crayon Watercolor-Resist Wood Block Project
This looks like a really fun activity to do with kids — decorate wood blocks! Mom Jean Van’t Hul of The Artful Parent made these with her daughters, and it looks like they really enjoyed themselves. The crayon melts because you actually put the wood blocks in the oven for a bit to heat them […]
Tips for Building with Kids
Editor’s Note: Our special Make: School’s Out Summer Fun Guide is jam packed with a wide variety of fun projects for a fruitful summer of making, with something for everyone: combat, craft, pranks, flight, outdoors, rainy day, music, electronics, and weird science. In addition, we have profiles of inspirational young makers and gems of knowledge […]
One Day Only: Make: School’s Out! Summer Fun Guide Print + PDF Bundle for $5!
Today only the Maker Shed having a special offer on our most fun issue ever. For just $5 you can get the Make: School’s Out! Summer Fun Guide in print and PDF together for just $5 (a $16.98 value!) Get yours today!
How-To: Pillowcase Play Cape
Nothing’s better than playing dress-up, so give your little ones hours of creative fun with this cute pillowcase play cape tutorial that Becca from BeccaMarie Designs shared on Ucreate! [Via CraftGossip] More: uper Easy Super Hero Cape @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Princess Hat @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Dress Up Bird Wings @Craftzine.com blog
Countdown to Maker Faire KC at Hammerspace
It was Thursday night, only 36 hours to the start of Maker Faire Kansas City, and Kansas City’s one year-old makerspace, Hammerspace was hopping! Teams were finishing up projects, tuning up 3D printers, painting impressive Mayan landscapes for robot competition environs, and testing Power Wheel Racers. Super Awesome Sylvia was there, as were the MakerBot […]