See this at: craftzine.com| Added on 07/18/07

Lucas points us to PocketSized's tutorial on Instructables that shows you how to make these teeny tiny credit card sized flower boxes. These mini flower boxes can also attach to your fridge (or anything else) with a magnet. Link.

Lucas points us to PocketSized's tutorial on Instructables that shows you how to make these teeny tiny credit card sized flower boxes. These mini flower boxes can also attach to your fridge (or anything else) with a magnet. Link. See less

See this at: purlbee.com| Added on 05/07/07

Wash and press your new fabric. Lay pattern paper over ironing board so that it covers it completely. Use tape to hold it in place. Trace the outline of the board. Cut out your custom template. Place the paper template on fabric; pin in place. Mark a... See more

Wash and press your new fabric. Lay pattern paper over ironing board so that it covers it completely. Use tape to hold it in place. Trace the outline of the board. Cut out your custom template. Place the paper template on fabric; pin in place. Mark a 2.5 inch border on the fabric around the template with a ruler. Cut the fabric along this border using the pinking shears. Set aside. Place the paper template on the batting and pin in place, just as you did with the fabric. If you use the mid-loft batting, you may want to fold the batting and cut two layers out at once. Cut around the edge of the template, then lay it on the ironing board and trim any excess batting. The batting should sit neatly on top of the board without drooping over the edges. Layer the fabric right-side up on the batting. Baste in place, making sure to capture all of the batting. It may be helpful to mark a simple pattern on the fabric before you quilt it. I marked diagonal lines, spaced about 4 inches apart, at a... See less

See this at: instructables.com| Added on 04/03/07

In all likelihood there is a keyboard within a few feet of you. Inside that keyboard there probably is a circuit sheet that makes for a surprisingly...

See this at: urbanoutfitters.com| Added on 03/22/07

Forget those boring snowy scenes in regular snow globes. This snow globe is totally DIY; ready for you to create whatever winter wonderland you want. You simply unscrew the bottom and put your own pictures inside (of your friends, your mom, your dog,... See more

Forget those boring snowy scenes in regular snow globes. This snow globe is totally DIY; ready for you to create whatever winter wonderland you want. You simply unscrew the bottom and put your own pictures inside (of your friends, your mom, your dog, your records...whatever you want). Close it back up, shake it like crazy and watch the glittery snow start swirling! Imported. Wipe clean. * 3"dia, 4"h * Plastic See less

Highlights: $6.00

See this at: steampunkworkshop.co...| Added on 12/22/06

Here's a technique I adapted for easily impressing images into brass plate. I say "impressing" but what I'm actually doing is electro-chemically etching the brass. Here's the process: First we use a laser printer to print a negative of our image onto... See more

Here's a technique I adapted for easily impressing images into brass plate. I say "impressing" but what I'm actually doing is electro-chemically etching the brass. Here's the process: First we use a laser printer to print a negative of our image onto a sheet of inkjet glossy photo paper. Yes, I did say inkjet paper, this is an "off schedule," use as they say in the pharmaceutical biz. Next we throughly clean a piece of brass with Scotch Bright and then scrub it with alcohol until it's completely clean. Several alcohol scrubbings will be needed to remove all of the dirt. Next we use an iron set to it's highest setting to melt the toner onto the brass plate. Press hard on the iron and move it around a bit. I used the roller pictured to further press the paper against the brass. Total heating and rollering time was about 2 minutes. Once you are satisfied that the toner has been completely melted onto the brass, drop the plate into a tray of hot water. The water soak is intended to soften... See less

See this at: instructables.com| Added on 12/01/06

Using the magnets from a dead 3.5" HDD and a piece of wire, I made a super strong refrigerator magnet. When I say super strong, I mean this thing will...

See this at: photojojo.com| Added on 11/30/06

Here are the 7 simple steps you just watched: * Remove the plastic insides of your jewel case. Take out the paper insert and remove the perforated edges. Use this as a template from which to cut your cardboard. * Cut out cardboard pieces. (To use as... See more

Here are the 7 simple steps you just watched: * Remove the plastic insides of your jewel case. Take out the paper insert and remove the perforated edges. Use this as a template from which to cut your cardboard. * Cut out cardboard pieces. (To use as backing for your photographs to prevent them from buckling.) * Trim your photographs to size. Your images should be exactly 5 3/8×4 5/8 to fit snugly in the back of the jewel cases. We cropped our images down from 5 x 7 prints. * Attach cardboar... See less

See this at: instructables.com| Added on 11/30/06

This is a tutorial on how to build your own photobooth much like the traditional ones seen at malls, amusement parks, and shopping centers the world...

See this at: craftster.org| Added on 11/15/06

My friend this first but i liked her shoes so much i had to try it myself. its simple yet effective. you just spray bleach on ur shoes! but don't hold...

See this at: craftster.org| Added on 11/15/06

I made these a little while back and just remembered I hadn't posted them. Super easy and fast! The only issue I had was each shoe appeared to be from...

See this at: felesmagus.com| Added on 11/14/06

The laser pictured above has a peak output measured at 225 mW (average output 200 mW). It's a visible red at about 650nm. It can light matches, pop balloons, cut electrical tape, and so forth. It can do pretty much anything a Pulsar 150 from Wicked... See more

The laser pictured above has a peak output measured at 225 mW (average output 200 mW). It's a visible red at about 650nm. It can light matches, pop balloons, cut electrical tape, and so forth. It can do pretty much anything a Pulsar 150 from Wicked Lasers can do, because it's basically the same thing. The only differences? This laser was home-made, and cost about 1/3 the price. So, how did I do it? Some luck, some deductive reasoning, and some electronics experience all come into play. This page is a brief guide. See less

See this at: photojojo.com| Added on 11/06/06

* A great photo — The higher resolution, the better. Photos with significance or sentimental value to the person you’re sending your mosaic to work best. (How about a photo of the place you first met, or a pic of an exotic beach you’re planning a... See more

* A great photo — The higher resolution, the better. Photos with significance or sentimental value to the person you’re sending your mosaic to work best. (How about a photo of the place you first met, or a pic of an exotic beach you’re planning a trip to?) * 6 pieces of 8.5″x11″ cardstock — Unless you’re following variation #1 or #2 below. * Scissors See less

See this at: thesmallobject.com| Added on 10/09/06

I spend a great deal of my expendable income on artwork and to allow myself to save money to eventually buy more, I mat and frame it myself. So, in case you find yourself in similar shoes, cutting your own mats is easy as pie. You can buy a handheld... See more

I spend a great deal of my expendable income on artwork and to allow myself to save money to eventually buy more, I mat and frame it myself. So, in case you find yourself in similar shoes, cutting your own mats is easy as pie. You can buy a handheld mat cutter for about $20 to $30 and I find it works great for me. (A tabletop one would be nice but I’m saving clams recall.) A mat cutter is what cuts in the 45 degree angle. I’ve used several in the past, all work fine, most recently I’ve bought a Logan Deluxe Style Mat Cutter cause it was at my local store. Step One: Gather materials. You will need a piece of matboard. Matboard is generally available in 32″ x 40″ pieces. It will run around $10 depending on whether you choose acid-free or 100% rag content. (Don’t get the super cheap stuff, acid content is too high and it will discolor your piece.) Grab your frame, a pencil, your matboard, box cutter and a straight edge (a more substantial metal ruler will be easier to use) and a clear... See less

See this at: photojojo.com| Added on 09/25/06

* A great photo — Panoramas work best, but regular photos that can be cropped wider than they are tall also work well. * Metal can — Soup, beans, oatmeal, anything with a label should work. We’ve used tin cans and plastic/glass jars. * Acid-free... See more

* A great photo — Panoramas work best, but regular photos that can be cropped wider than they are tall also work well. * Metal can — Soup, beans, oatmeal, anything with a label should work. We’ve used tin cans and plastic/glass jars. * Acid-free rubber cement — We used rubber cement, but stronger stuff will give better results with heavy photo paper. * Scissors or cutting blade * Tape measure (or a ruler and a calculator) * Rubber bands See less

See this at: tobe.nimio.info| Added on 09/19/06

Here is a list of the components i used for making the led mood lamp. * 3 NPN transistors capable of driving 500 mA, for example the BC337 * one PIC 16F628(A) and a programmer * a small perforated circuit board * some 1 watt resistors (5, 10 and 15... See more

Here is a list of the components i used for making the led mood lamp. * 3 NPN transistors capable of driving 500 mA, for example the BC337 * one PIC 16F628(A) and a programmer * a small perforated circuit board * some 1 watt resistors (5, 10 and 15 Ohm) and a DIP switch * a power supply (5 volts, 1000 mA) * Ikea Mylonit lamp * silicon paste from your local DIY shop * one z-power 3 watt rgb led * a little heatsink and some cooling paste Because i now use the 3 watt z-power led, i couldn't use batteries anymore. That's why i bought a small power supply. Update: a lot of people ask me where to find that led, so here you go. See less

See this at: makezine.com| Added on 09/18/06

Make Podcast: Weekend Projects - Making A Drawbot When I saw the scribbler robot article in Make: 07, I had to make one. At first I thought it would be easy to get some steppers and boss them around with some software. Well that's what needed to...... See more

Make Podcast: Weekend Projects - Making A Drawbot When I saw the scribbler robot article in Make: 07, I had to make one. At first I thought it would be easy to get some steppers and boss them around with some software. Well that's what needed to... More... Recent Posts from the Craft: Blog * HOW TO - Sew a hat * Crochet Earrings * Knit Converse Shoes See less

See this at: kpixie.com| Added on 07/08/06

Simplicity and elegance combined in a new classic design. Knit in the round to the neckline then back and forth using short rows for shaping the v-neck.

Simplicity and elegance combined in a new classic design. Knit in the round to the neckline then back and forth using short rows for shaping the v-neck. See less

Highlights: $5.00

See this at: knitty.com| Added on 07/08/06

On one of my many visits to Marietta, Georgia, my extremely talented friend Chelsea Darling handed me a huge stack of fabulous design sketches done on the backs of various homework assignments, and she told me I could use any of them. After the... See more

On one of my many visits to Marietta, Georgia, my extremely talented friend Chelsea Darling handed me a huge stack of fabulous design sketches done on the backs of various homework assignments, and she told me I could use any of them. After the initial state of awe, I chose one sketch of a sort-of American Revolution-type jacket. I decided that with such a classic design, I ought to try to do it with a modern twist. I decided to use a stitch I had been working with that I haven't seen used elsewhere for the main part of the jacket. I guess I wanted to be a bit revolutionary myself. See less

See this at: magknits.com| Added on 07/08/06

Walking down the street one day I saw someone wearing a vertical striped top. It looked so fun and happy that I wanted to create something like it in a knitted version. The challenge was how to tackle some of those daunting tasks knitters tend to shy... See more

Walking down the street one day I saw someone wearing a vertical striped top. It looked so fun and happy that I wanted to create something like it in a knitted version. The challenge was how to tackle some of those daunting tasks knitters tend to shy away from ie; learn to knit with thin stripes and lots of colors without needing to tuck hundreds of ends and without tangling several balls of yarn and pick up over 100 stitches for a band quickly and effortlessly. The result is a soft airy fabric perfect for the approaching warm weather. Amy tried knitting when she was about 12. Had a hard time sticking to it and dropped the project for many, many years. A little over a year ago she was inspired by friends and decided to give it another try. Now she is 100% addicted! Since Amy has always been doing artsy things creating her own patterns just seemed like a fun idea. You can find more of Amy's knitting at her website. See less

See this at: magknits.com| Added on 07/08/06

Pink, shaped like a leotard, pink, summery, and did I mention pink? This quick knit is made up in a soft cotton blend yarn, knit in the round to the armholes, and features a flattering gathered sweetheart neck, defined waist, and shaped straps... See more

Pink, shaped like a leotard, pink, summery, and did I mention pink? This quick knit is made up in a soft cotton blend yarn, knit in the round to the armholes, and features a flattering gathered sweetheart neck, defined waist, and shaped straps finished with single crochet. The body is knit long for a camisole, the armholes are high, and the straps are generous, all in the interests of keeping one's underwear out of sight. See less

See this at: craftster.org| Added on 07/08/06

Have you seen this capelet from Anthropologie's Winter '05 collection? I think I figured out the pattern...Here are some photos of my interpretation,...

Highlights: I just wanted to say that I like yours better than the $98 original.

See this at: purlsoho.com| Added on 07/08/06

purl image detail: The rockstar is a modern twist on a classic cardigan. Finished sizes: small (medium, large) Chest: 36" (41", 46") length is 26" for al sizes and sleeve is 17" for all sizes. You will need Alchemy Synchronicity 11 (13,14) skeins US... See more

purl image detail: The rockstar is a modern twist on a classic cardigan. Finished sizes: small (medium, large) Chest: 36" (41", 46") length is 26" for al sizes and sleeve is 17" for all sizes. You will need Alchemy Synchronicity 11 (13,14) skeins US 7 (4.5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge. See less

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 05/04/06

Like a wall liberated from its structural duties, a folding screen can be called on at a moment’s notice to serve any number of purposes. It divides...

See this at: knitting.about.com| Added on 05/04/06

This pattern alternates colors after 5 rows. It is important to twist the yarn at the beginning of every row to avoid loops created by not carrying your next color. With MC and 18" long circular needle*, cast on 78 sts. Join in round (making sure... See more

This pattern alternates colors after 5 rows. It is important to twist the yarn at the beginning of every row to avoid loops created by not carrying your next color. With MC and 18" long circular needle*, cast on 78 sts. Join in round (making sure work is not twisted) and place marker on first st. Knit 3.5" in K2 P2 ribbing. in MC (a longer ribbing will allow you to choose if you want to wear your cap with or without a cuff). Switch to CC and cont knitting in rounds alternating colors until work from beginning measures approximately 5.5", ending with stripe in CC. Those were stripes 1, 2 and 3. Switching to MC, shape top: See less

See this at: knitting.about.com| Added on 05/04/06

US#6 16 inch circular needles US#6 double pointed needles US#7 needles for icord Stitch markers Tapestry needle for weaving ends 4 oz ball worsted weight yarn for the main color, and 2 ounces of a contrast. (The test was cap knitted in Monsanto... See more

US#6 16 inch circular needles US#6 double pointed needles US#7 needles for icord Stitch markers Tapestry needle for weaving ends 4 oz ball worsted weight yarn for the main color, and 2 ounces of a contrast. (The test was cap knitted in Monsanto Berella 4, but any worsted weight yarn can be used. Just cast on 20 stitches, and knit in stockinette stitch for about two inches and measure. Match gauge below by moving up or down in needle size, or just shape your own hat by following the instructions.) See less

See this at: kittyville.com| Added on 05/04/06

Worsted weight wool. Black or grey is nice-- fuzzy yarn like mohair would be great, but I haven't tried this. In fact, the fakiest acrylic fuzzy yarn in a LOUD color would be wonderful. You be the judge. 1 16" circular needle, size 7, one set of... See more

Worsted weight wool. Black or grey is nice-- fuzzy yarn like mohair would be great, but I haven't tried this. In fact, the fakiest acrylic fuzzy yarn in a LOUD color would be wonderful. You be the judge. 1 16" circular needle, size 7, one set of double pointeds, size 7 Stitch markers Tapestry needle See less

See this at: diceyhome.free-onlin...| Added on 02/28/06

2 large sheets of paper pencil wire cutters pliers 2m of 60" crystal organza 2 x 8' stainless steel rod (wire coat hanger diameter is perfect!) light weight plastic coated wire some elastic You will need to cut two wing shapes out of paper, an upper... See more

2 large sheets of paper pencil wire cutters pliers 2m of 60" crystal organza 2 x 8' stainless steel rod (wire coat hanger diameter is perfect!) light weight plastic coated wire some elastic You will need to cut two wing shapes out of paper, an upper wing, and a lower wing, like diagram 1 and 1a below See less

See this at: grandbluedoor.com| Added on 02/27/06

Aw yeah. Enough with frilly girly cupcakes. It’s time for a MAN’s baby hat! Yar! Or whatever vikings say. Here we go. SIZE 3-6 mos. MATERIALS * 1 Skein silver or gray worsted weight yarn * 1 Skein brown yarn * 1 Skein off white yarn * Size US 7 DPN,... See more

Aw yeah. Enough with frilly girly cupcakes. It’s time for a MAN’s baby hat! Yar! Or whatever vikings say. Here we go. SIZE 3-6 mos. MATERIALS * 1 Skein silver or gray worsted weight yarn * 1 Skein brown yarn * 1 Skein off white yarn * Size US 7 DPN, OR SIZE OBTAIN GAUGE * Crochet hook, size G * Large-eyed, blunt needle * Sitich markers * Small amount of Fiberfill GAUGE er, I forget. I’ll plug it in later. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. MAKE RIVET: Knit into front and back, then front and back again of 1 stitch. 4 stitches. Turn work, p4. Turn, k4. Turn, p4. Turn, k2tog, k2tog, pass 1st st over 2nd. 1 stitch. DIRECTIONS With silver, cast on 80 st. Place marker and join. Row 1: *k1, p1, repeat from * to marker. Row 2: *p1 k1, repeat from * to marker. Rows 3 and 4: Knit. Row 5: *k7, make rivet (see above), repeat from * to marker. Rows 6 and 7: Knit. Row 8: *k1 p1, repeat from * to marker. Row 9: * p1 k1, repeat from * to marker. Time to join on brown! Drop that silver. With brown, knit... See less

See this at: berroco.com| Added on 02/18/06

Small - Approximately 12 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" high after felting (Not including handles). Medium - Approximately 17" wide x 12 1/2" high after felting (Not including handles). Large - Approximately 21" wide x 13 1/2" high after felting (Not including... See more

Small - Approximately 12 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" high after felting (Not including handles). Medium - Approximately 17" wide x 12 1/2" high after felting (Not including handles). Large - Approximately 21" wide x 13 1/2" high after felting (Not including handles). See less

See this at: sheepinthecity.prett...| Added on 02/17/06

I was wearing this scarf over the weekend while I was at the Knit Out in Boulder, and I got a number of comments and requests for the pattern. Here's the story behind the scarf. A couple years ago I was in SanFransisco and happened on the yarn shop,... See more

I was wearing this scarf over the weekend while I was at the Knit Out in Boulder, and I got a number of comments and requests for the pattern. Here's the story behind the scarf. A couple years ago I was in SanFransisco and happened on the yarn shop, Imagiknit. What a fun shop! The owners, Allison and Sara, are so personable and helpful. I would recommend stopping in if you are in the Bay area anytime soon! There were a ton of scarves knit up on a rack as samples, and that's where I spied this lovely one. I had never seen Manos Del Uruguay before and I fell in love with this colorway, it's color 113 (they are calling it wildflowers). The scarf pattern came with the yarn, one of the shop girls had typed it up. Now, everytime I wear it, someone comments on it and I've been asked so many times for the pattern that I finally called the store and asked if I could give it out. They just laughed and told me that they appreciated the call, but that it was just a stitch pattern out of a pattern... See less