This brilliant recreation of Pixie Hollow from Tinkerbell was made by Filth Wizardry, using aluminum foil as a base onto which she shaped salt dough. She details her process that, though spread over more than a week, was fairly simple. I love the idea, and think it could be a great way to create all […]
I’ve read Goodnight Moon to my kids so many times, the words (and even the rhythm of how we read it) is permanently burned into my brain. I think I may have to bring this Star Wars-themed version of Goodnight Moon into our reading rotation. Noah Dziobecki of Dzignspace created this custom version called Goodnight […]
This bird’s nest project from Tali of Growing Up Creative is an awesome twist on a paper mache process. I love that it incorporates recycled and natural materials. Best of all, it promises to be messy (and worth it!).
After taking a great surface design class, I find myself drawn to new methods of altering fabric. I love seeing this method of gel glue batik, a process in which the resist (usually hot wax) is replaced with kids’ blue gel glue from the school supply aisle. Jennifer of Swallowfield got this lovely resulting design […]
AnnMarie Thomas gave a short talk at TED this year on Why Making Matters. She blogged the following, based on the speech she gave: I truly believe that the one of the best ways to have an impact on the world is to give as many kids and young adults as possible the tools they […]
Flickr user Rumtopf built this web-controlled car launcher to allow visitors to his family’s to launch a toy car out of a closet for their son to play with.
Future Craft Collective shows you sew up one stylish DIY long sleeve t-shirt from two short-sleeved tees. This is also a great refashioning project for old kids clothes!
