Hit up your local snack shop for a box of animal crackers (or another small camera-like box), and get to making this fun project with your kiddos. »

Posted by Rachel Hobson | 05/21/2012 12:02 PM

Flashback: Pool Noodle Flower Curtain

Recycle those old pool noodles into some nifty room decor. Read More

How-To: Fabric Pendant

Long-time friend of CRAFT, Ellen Baker of The Long Thread, has a new fabric collection for Moda Fabrics called Quilt Blocks. Inspired by traditional quilt designs, there are nine prints in the collection in three different colorways: shade, marine... Read More

Project: Recycled Cashmere Flower

Ah, cashmere, why are you so soft? The goat fiber is one of the most silky, fluffy, and delicious fibers I've ever worked with. I vigilantly scour thrift stores for cashmere sweaters, and then chop them up! I make... Read More

Flashback: Upcycled Beach Bag

Our first Flashback for May fits right in with our UpCraft theme this month, as we focus on recycled, upcycled and repurposed projects. Since we're heading in to summer, it's the perfect time to put together this handy beach... Read More

How-To: Portfolio, a Project Excerpt From Reinvention by Maya Donenfeld, Plus a Book Giveaway

Maya Donenfeld of Maya*Made is well know in the craft community for her simple and beautiful projects celebrate sustainable resources. Her new book, Reinvention from Wiley, is not just about making cute and useful projects, but also about creating... Read More

Flashback: Turn Soda Bottles into a Desk Organizer

Tomorrow kicks off our month-long look at upcycled, recycled and re-made projects, so to get us properly geared up, here's a flashback to one of our most popular re-use projects. Diane Gilleland turns empty soda bottles in to a... Read More

Project: Vertical Tape Shoelaces

Are your sneakers in need of some much-needed love? I can tell you that my beloved collection of Converse Chuck Taylors sure do! You can make your own shoelaces based on favorite colors, patterns, and even fabrics thanks in... Read More

Project: Laced High Heels

High heels are hot. And so are long ballet ribbons wrapped around the ankle. So of course the combination of heels and ribbon is to die for. You don't need any fancy leather working tools to get the look.... Read More



From the Maker Shed

MSBUN36
Launch Price: $75.99

RedPark TTL iOS Cable Breakout Pack

Exclusively in the Maker Shed, this updated Redpark Breakout Pack for Arduino and iOS makes interfacing your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the real world easy! This bundle includes the new RedPark TTL Cable for iOS so a TTL adapter (and soldering) is no longer required.

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