CAD modeling music video
I love They Might Be Giants. I love designing objects in 3D on the computer. I love turning those designs into real objects. I love this song and video!
Kids & Family
Five-Minute Crafts
When I saw the following tweet from Kids Craft Weekly, “There is no such thing as being too busy to craft – all you need is five minutes!” I was intrigued. I’m always having to remind myself that I don’t necessarily need long stretches of time to exercise some creative muscles. The latest issue of […]
Debilitatingly cute snowglobe costume
Here’s a Halloween unicorn chaser for all you folks who are tired of simulated electrocutions and vomiting robots. Submitted by Flickr user jpotisch to the MAKE Flickr pool.
How-To: Create a Knitted Baby Cocoon
Hand knit cocoons are a beautiful and simple keepsake to create for a baby. Enveloping the baby in warmth and softness creates the perfect image for a portrait. Bulky yarn and extra large needles create a soft stockinette that stretches and hugs the baby.
How-To: Yarn Apples
Even though temperatures here in Austin are still flirting with the 90s, I can’t help but feel like fall is knocking at our door. These fun yarn apples from Marie at Make and Takes are the kind of fall craft that is quick and easy to whip up, and fun to make with the kids!
How-To: Nature Crowns And Cuffs
Maya of maya*made has a tutorial up at bookhourcraftprojects for making these fun nature crowns and cuffs. They are a great way to tie in some outdoor exploring with your crafting!
Humboldt County Fair Decorated Potato Contest
Garth Johnson of Extreme Craft has a knack for picking out the wacky and wonderful. He now soaks up the country life living in Humboldt County, and he did a fun post about the creative entries to the annual Decorated Potato Contest at the Humboldt County Fair (an annual event that’s been going on since […]