One of my good friends has a beautiful and fun collection of vintage train cases that she displays in the bookshelves in her living room. Their colors and cool vintage design makes them the perfect eye candy, and their roomy interiors make them practical for storing things like DVDs and video games. Here’s one more […]
Continue ReadingUse fusible beads to customize your earbuds with this Pimp Your Earbuds tutorial from Helena on Craft and Creativity! The fusible beads bring back fond memories of changing the colors on my braces when I was a teenager—I grew up in a small town, it was the absolute highlight of each month—and I can definitely […]
Continue ReadingIt can be frustrating to have to take off your gloves to use your touch screen phone. Capacitive touch screens sense how conductive your fingers are, and gloves are, well, insulators. Learn to mod your gloves with conductive thread in this episode of Becky’s Workshop. See the complete how-to on Make: Projects. Subscribe to the […]
Continue ReadingWhen I posted about stitchable iPhone cases back in July, folks went nuts (rightly so) and clamored to get them from a Japanese supplier. Thanks to those who originally ordered them from abroad and reported back here. If you weren’t able to get one, The Purl Bee is now stocking them. Flickr user, poppet with […]
Continue ReadingMy heart always hurts a little when I see a used book disemboweled, but these inbook iPhone charging docks are delightful–what a great way to display the gorgeous covers on the Penguin Classic series designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. They have some gorgeous vintage ones, too, if you have less delicate book sensibilities! This would be […]
Continue ReadingThis swell laptop bag from Joy of How Joyful for Sew, Mama, Sew! would be a perfect back-to school project, especially for college students who need a stylish way to tote their laptops and books across campus.
Continue ReadingThese iPhone covers come complete with cross-stitch charts, floss and a needle so you can create your own custom crafty covers. I’m in love. [via @subversivexs]
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