Mummy Dogs
Sarah James at Instructables shows how to make these Halloween-themed mummy dogs, which would be a perfect snack for your party!
Halloween
How-To: “Operation” costume
You know, you kind of have to see it blown up to life-size before you realize just how creepy the “Operation” game really is. Outstanding costume build by Instructables user NavySWO91. It works just like the game!
How-To: Make Garlands from Fall Flowers
Fall is here! Decorate for the season with fresh flowers that are blooming right now. I used marigolds and mums to create two garlands. They are perfect for autumn weddings, Day of the Dead shrines, Thanksgiving, or just because you want to bring some warm colors into your home. They are easy to create, and […]
Free Halloween Embroidery Patterns
Create some cute Halloween embroideries with these free patterns by Melissa at Elemental Stitches.
How-To: Pneumatic pop-up Halloween screamer
Instructables user Back Roads just posted this tutorial describing the low-cost pneumatic system he hacked together to build this haunted house prop.
First Halloween Microchip giveaway happening now
Just a reminder that the first promotional giveaway from this year’s Halloween contest sponsors is currently underway. First up for grabs is a PIC32 Starter Kit, shown above, with a retail value of $50, together with a PIC32 I/O Expansion Board, shown below, which sells for $72. To enter, leave a comment on the announcement page describing what cool Halloween-themed project you’d make with it. The winner will be announced this Friday, October 9.
Festive Flowers for the Day of the Dead
My Day of the Dead shrine is taking shape, and so is the Crafty Chica Challenge! Please submit photos of your personal and crafty shrines for a chance to win some really great prizes. My take on the celebration is far from traditional, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I started with gathering supplies and […]
