On Mashable, math teacher Rebecca Zook weighs in on the whole Computer Engineer Barbie (aka Coder Barbie) “controversy” with “Why Computer Engineer Barbie Is Good for Women in Tech.” While some have embraced Coder Barbie, others have attacked the concept, saying that her pink laptop, sparkly leggings, and trendy glasses are “too feminine” to be […]
Filth Wizardry shares her brilliant trick for whipping up a whole slew of cheery mushrooms using foil and plastic Easter eggs.
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 […]
