Maker Faires’ Greatest Hits, 2014 Edition
In additionย to Maker Faire Bay Areaย and Maker Faire New York,ย I visited perhaps a dozen other Faires, from Oslo to Tokyo.
Kids & Family
Happy Camper: Dad Builds Toddler a VW Bus Bed
For his daughter’s third birthday “DIYDad” decided to build her a bed in the shape of a VW bus, based loosely on the classic “type 2” model. (If you’re wondering, the birthday girl was not made to sleep outside, as the image aboveย might imply; rather, the bus was used for kids to play in during […]
How-To: Frozen-Inspired Crocheted Elsa Crown with Braid
Have a mini-Elsa in your midst? Now’s your chance to be the ultimate playtime hero! Surprise your tiny Frozen enthusiast with the best handmade gift ever with this tutorial for making your own Frozen-inspired crocheted Elsa crown with braid!
Don’t Forget the Teacher Valentines
Easy last minute valentine gift for the teacher!
How-To: Toy Cardboard Camera
Are your kids budding shutterbugs, but still a bit too small for a real camera? Make them an awesome DIY toy camera instead!
Grandparents of Yarnboming Sisters Honored in Crocheted Lace
Infamous yarnbombing sisters Jill and Lorna Watt of Knits for Life shared their most recent labor of love this past Friday when they unveiled these incredible portraits of their grandparents rendered in crocheted lace.
Bathtub Science: DIY Bath Fizzies
I don’t know anyone โ kid or grown-up โ who doesn’t delight in watching a fun and foamy explosion of fizz. (You know, like those cool erupting volcanoes you made in science class back in the day.) Well, it turns out those chemistry lessons of years past have a whole lot in common with your […]
