OLPC OX controls RepRap, prints OX peripheral
Here’s a vid of an OLPC OX that runs a RepRep which is printing out little camera viewfinders for the XO, to help kids line up shots with the laptop’s built-in camera. The OLPC OX and 3D Printing
Kids & Family
Toddler Leggings Pattern
Lisa at Fitzpatterns wasn’t able to find many downloadable sewing patterns for babies so she decided to make use of her daughter’s nap time to sew up clothes for her little one. For just $1.50, snatch up this pattern for comfy toddler leggings.
Four Fun Ways to Use Craft Foam
Nikki of WhiMSy Love shares four quick and easy crafts to make with simple craft foam. As a mom with school-aged kids, I can see those pencil toppers becoming class gifts ….
Playgrounds From the 70s
Wow, I didn’t really want to believe this, but playgrounds really did look a lot different in the 70s. Dangerous, metal… fun. Post your memories up in the comments!
How-To: Cardboard Tube Wall Sculpture
Tali of Growing Up Creative has started a new series on her blog called Eco Kids Craft, that focuses on kid-friendly craft projects with recycled materials. Her first project shows how you can turn simple cardboard tubes into striking wall art.
Kids Yoda Costume
Kids Yoda Costume By Susan Beal Making a fun Star Wars-inspired costume for your baby or toddler can be an easy October craft project leading up to Halloween. I made this Yoda costume in less than a week of naptimes (with a few weekend hours for fittings here and there) for my 18-month-old daughter Pearl. […]
How-To: Baby Leg Warmers From Dollar Store Scarf
Care of Obsessively Stitching shares how to whip up these cozy baby leg warmers from a dollar store scarf. [ via Dollar Store Crafts ]