How-To: Sand art lightbox
Rachel @ CRAFT points us to this sand art lightbox project by Filth Wizardry. I’m thinking of making one of these instead of going to the beach this summer. What I’ll save on sunscreen will pay for the project materials!
Kids & Family
How-To: Crayon Initials
Carol Taldo of Frugal Life Project made these great crayon initial wall hangings for her kids’ teachers, and shares the how-to on her blog. I love the way they came out and the possibilities for customization!
How-To: Sew a Sparkle Tutu
Forget wedding cake and champagne toasts and soup cans tied to the back of your car. Of all the classic wedding traditions, adorable flower girl ballerinas are the most essential. And they need pink sparkle tutus. Handmade pink fluffy ruffled sparkle tutus with giant satin bows. Pick the best shade of pink. Cut a million […]
Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show – Maker Faire edition
Here’s the second episode of our favorite new show, Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show. In this installment, the super-awesome Sylvia explores this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area (and does projects she learned at the Faire!). Keep up the inspiring work, Sylvia! Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show: Episode 02 – Part 1, Maker Faire 2010 More: Sylvia’s Super-Awesome […]
DIY Magic Mirror kits
Al Linke’s DIY Magic Mirror first appeared on our radar back in 2008, when Al posted a classic Instructable describing the project, which went on to win the Tech Grand Prize in our 2008 DIY Halloween Contest. Al’s Magic Mirror features a Snow-White style floating, talking face in a gilt-framed mirror with an amazingly wide variety number of integrated and integratable functions–breathalyzer, weather forecast, stock tracking, X-10 lighting control, doorbell input with camera feed, Picasa-based slideshow, various themed personalities, etc., etc. He’s selling them, now and gets $219 for the kit.
How-To: Sand Art Lightbox
This Sand Art Lightbox from Filth Wizardry is an awesome project to try this weekend. Sure, it’s made with kids in mind, but I’m guessing the adults won’t be able to resist playing with it, too.
Paper Contraption
Gareth @ Make: Online found this cool paper transformer you can make from a few cuts, folds, and a few pieces of tape.