For the past 142 years, blue jeans have been a favorite of men and women with dirty and tough jobs due to their durability and comfort. Created on May 20th, 1873 by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss, they would go on to become a staple in homes and workshops worldwide. The rugged material and sturdy construction […]
Young maker “CrazyPT” has a bunch of really cool toy building projects on his YouTube channel. Here, he creates a really fun little air-powered car out of little more than a plastic bottle, some bottle caps, plastic straws, wooden skewers, and a motor scavenged from a dead CD drive.
Sometimes, crafting inspiration can come from some pretty unexpected places. Case in point: Making awesome vintage-inspired mini mannequins out of dish soap bottles! Inexpensive and undeniably cute, this DIY mannequin project turns recycle bin fodder into a pretty handmade object that’s fit to decorate any sewing studio or craft room! Love it? Transform an empty […]
Looking for a thrift store-friendly DIY? Create your own custom upcycled bike basket with just a few easy-to-find items from your own home or your favorite flea market. If you’ve got a few extra minutes (plus glue drying time) to spare this weekend, you can hit the farmer’s market in style with a cute and […]
A few pieces of wood, some hardware, and a cheap bottle-cutting blade is all you need to build this effective bottle cutter.
Designers are always pushing the boundaries with fashion and the place to see this happening is Maker Faire Bay Area. Every year there is always something interesting to see. People are continuously experimenting with new ways to upcycle old clothing and incorporate technology into designs that stretch the imagination. Last year, fashiontech designer Anouk Wipprecht […]
You might want to change your name to Super Mom/Super Dad, because you’re about to become your kid’s hero. Take playtime to the next level (er, altitude?) with an amazing DIY soda bottle jet pack! I would’ve been thrilled to find a jet pack in the costume box when I was a kid, and I […]
