How-To: Flowery Felt Ponytail Holder By Diane Gilleland Two simple strips of felt transform into this sparkly flower hair accessory. You can use similar colors of felt for a subtler look, or two contrasting colors for something wild.
As a special preview for MAKE’s upcoming Alex Rider Dream Gadget Contest, we’re giving away two copies of Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz, part of the Alex Rider series! Just leave a comment in this post and tell us why you or your kid(s) needs one of these books. That’s all you need to do […]
This project came in as en entry for MAKE’s microcontroller-themed Halloween contest, and is sadly ineligible for lack of use of a microcontroller, but they’re the most impressive Where the Wild Things Are costumes I’ve ever seen. Kadijah Moss Guidry writes in: Well we loved the characters so much and my twin daughters really wanted […]
Howtoons is having a Halloween costume contest! The winning homemade costume will be immortalized in a Howtoon explaining how to make it for future generations. So dig up those photos of your fantastic costume and send them in by November 4th! (And, since it’s always cool to dress in costume, check out their special Homemade […]
This ultra super cute sock monkey kit is on sale now at the Maker Shed. Blue, or peach? How could anyone decide?
Learn how to make this recycled paper tree using old magazines, packaging, and old phone book pages by Jodi from the creative JAR. This tutorial was created by Jodi for elementary students on Lockeland Spring. See these recycled paper trees being made by kids all over the world. Below is Ms. Hahnel’s class in Australia.
How-To: Felt Photo Frame by Diane Gilleland Show off your favorite photo in this crafty felt frame. (We used dreamy Edward Cullen from Twilight here, but you can use a photo of anyone you like.) There’s a handy clip on top, so you can attach it to your bag and carry it with you.
