Ever since I’ve gone mostly wireless in my house, I’ve had a bunch of ethernet cable hanging around, not doing anything useful. Well, here’s one use: a macrame plant hanger! Ruth A. writes in about her brother’s crafty/nerdy creation – Link.
Instructables user clamoring made this fantastic LED firefly pendant using both stained glass and electronics techniques, plus a great tutorial for putting it all together – Link.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, My Beating Heart has released a new batch of snuggly beating pillow toys. From the site: When hugging My Beating Heart, the physical heartbeat may remind you of hugging a purring pet or loved one. Hold the Heart a moment and you’ll begin to sense your own heartbeat slowly […]
Printmaking MFA student Melissa McGurgan made this fun installation with interactive sound elements. The microphones embedded in the panels and chairs are amplified throughout the space, creating an interesting sonic environment with percussive and tactile overtones. The exhibit will be up at the Chocolate Factory in Phoenix until the end of the month. Melissa’s website […]
Instructables user unknownuser2007 combined two MAKE weekend projects: the sympathy doll and the joule thief. The result is this cutie who sucks the last life out of your batteries by holding them in his hands and lighting up his nose. – Link. Related: Make a Joule Thief – Weekend Projects Video Podcast – Link. Make […]
Flickr user Magitisa stenciled a QR code onto a cake. I can’t imaging a better birthday cake for your favorite barcode enthusiast. Thanks, Jay! – Link. Related: Semacode Needlepoint – Link. Space Invader & QR Code Scarf – Link. Barcode Quilt – Link.
Here’s a blast from the past courtesy of Etsy seller BraveMoonman: a felt lapel pin in the shape of a floppy disk. Ah, the ’80s. Link.
