I absolutely love this video posted by Jessica Wolpert. It’s (3) eleven-year-old girls working on an Arduino project. It looks like the final project is a “mouse alert system” that blinks the eyes of the cat when the mouse gets too close. I am so happy to see kids experimenting with electronics and micro-controllers. Are […]
WoodClinic on Etsy creates and sells goods that are made from reclaimed wood from local mills. Additionally, all goods are stained with natural oil. How fantastic is that? That’s why I’m in love with this hardwood toy sewing machine. The crank turns and the “needle” goes up and down. It’s the perfect gift for a […]
I love this roundup at The Crafty Crow on stuff you can make from newspapers and junk mail. These newspaper party hats with animal faces by Ruki Duki for her child’s 4th birthday are my fav.
Jimmie has this followup on his announcement for Maker Revolution in Boston this Saturday and Sunday: The event can pretty much be summed up as a two day extravaganza of makers, hackers, and artists getting together to share cool things they’ve made, and how to make them. There will be installation art pieces, workshops, and […]
I get a thrill out of foraging for free stuff, especially food, and I’m hoping to instill the same in my kids. I’m willing to do a bit of work for the “free” stuff, like fighting through the thorns to get to the plump, juicy blackberries, and in fact, that probably makes the treat taste […]
I loved the idea of being a detective as a kid (hellooo, Nancy Drew) so this Cookie Magazine tutorial on DIY detective invitations by Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day made me smile. I love that you have to read the tiny print invite with the magnifying glass.
The Institute for the Future has partnered with Sun and Boing Boing Video to create The Digital Open, an online tech community and competition for youth around the world, ages 17 and under. The top project in each category will earn a fantastic prize pack and be featured on Boing Boing Video! Collaboration is encouraged! […]
