DiResta: Embossing a Journal
In this episode, DiResta shows a simple way to emboss tool designs on the cover of notebooks.
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Twigs into Toys: Build Your Own Rustic Building Blocks
If you ask someone what toy they most often played with as a child, they will most likely reply with some variety of building block set. It might be Lego, Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoy or K’Nex, to name a few of the more popular mass-produced toys. Instead of shelling out your hard earned money on machine made […]
DIY Seating: Transform a Headboard into a Stylish Bench
Have a wooden headboard cluttering up your garage that didn’t survive your last big bedroom revamp? Turn it into a custom DIY bench! Swapping out your headboard for something new is a great way to change up the look of your space, but don’t toss that still-good old one in the trash! Transform a found, […]
Flashback: LEGO Display Case
By Lish Dorset When I was in elementary school reading The Indian in the Cupboard, I was fascinated with the book’s cover art. I stared – probably when I should have been reading in class – for hours at the cupboard the figurines lived in and wondered which of my toys I’d put in there. […]
Sofa Hack: Wooden Armrest Table with Built-In Cup Holder
Protect your drink and upholstery with a DIY wooden armrest table with a built-in cup holder!
This Tiny Home Is a Grown-Up Treehouse
Most people would put treehouses in the realm of “childhood dream projects,” but Geoff De Ruiter might change a few adult minds. Geoff’s beautiful scratch-built treehouse is more like a tiny tree-home, complete with living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two sleeping areas. Geoff also built most of the furniture inside the treehouse, and used some clever […]
Geek Chic: DIY Abacus Bracelet
Embrace your inner math nerd with this delightfully geek chic DIY abacus bracelet project! When it comes to impressive DIY wrist-wear, this abacus bracelet certainly brings together form and function beautifully. Plus, it looks really, really fantastic! Want to go retro with your calculator watch? No, not the 1980s. How about two millennia before that? […]
