Marimekko Chair Upholstery
Amy from day-lab diy took a $3 garage sale chair and reupholstered it with Marimekko Tuuli fabric. I wish I came across $3 finds like this at garage sales. [via] Link.
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Homebrew toy blaster
Steve writes – I am learning about electronics by building a toy laser gun. This is the sound and light effects circuitry in development. The top board has a 555 monostable timer, which turns on a bright red LED, a laser, and the sound effect. It also triggers a second board, which has 555 oscillator […]
Bay Area “Yuri’s Night” call for artists, scientists
Our pal, and MAKE contributor, Xeni Jardin posted the following on Boing Boing: Each year, a string of Yuri’s Night World Space Parties around the globe celebrate humankind’s first foray into space. That first human was Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, on April 12, 1961. The events are a lot of fun (I hosted one in […]
Matte Stephens at Reform School, Jan. 19
Reform School in Los Angeles is kicking off 2008 with a great new art show from Matte Stephens, which happens this Saturday night from 7-9pm. New original work will be on display, including his exclusive Reform School-only print called “Fossil Fuel Fun”. You’ll also be able to enjoy candy, cupcakes, retro soda and booze. Link. […]
Rubber band super gun
Sayeth the builder: Forget the rubber band Gatling gun. The DISINTEGRATOR is the most incredible rubber band gun ever built, capable of firing more than 40 rounds per second (2400 rounds per minute) from its 24 revolving barrels. This is the twin Vulcan cannon of the rubber band gun world! Disintegrator – [via] Link
HOW TO – Sew an Envelope Pillow
Learn to sew this cute rickrack-adorned pillow with the free pattern at Cutting Edge magazine online. [via] Link.
Driftwood Shelf and Rack
Who knew we were all inspired by wood today. After I posted the twig lamp project earlier this morning, I noticed that Grace on design*sponge has a post to on how to make this driftwood shelf as well as the driftwood rack (below). Link. and Link.