HOW TO – Make a fuel cell powered car
On PopSci’s DIY, Dave Prochnow has a piece on how to convert a battery-powered RC Hummer into a vehicle that runs of hydrogen fuel cells. How to Make a Fuel Cell-Powered Car In the Maker Shed:
Kids & Family
Valentine’s Day Heart Projects for Kids
Kids Craft Weekly has a fun selection of Valentine’s Day heart projects for kids to make from this icy cold heart pop to a colourful heart bough.
HOW TO – Fleece Reverse Appliqué Bean Bags
WhiMSy Love has a tutorial up for making these cute fleece reverse appliqué bean bags. She’s looking for some ideas for fun beanbag games to play with them – why not share a few in the comments? (heads up – music on the blog)
HOW TO – Glitter Globe from a Jar
I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this before: Bonnie Burton at Star Wars Crafts made a glitter (snow) globe out of an old jar, a bottle cap, and a figurine. The possibilities for building scenes into the jar lid are seemingly endless! More: Star Wars Crafts – Craft Video Podcast
Remake: Encouraging Kids to Become Makers
One teen said that today was the “best day of the entire school year.” He was enthralled with the “Make” guys and knows that he “wants to be those guys.” Thanks for getting one teenager very, very excited about the future.
Groundhog Day is Today
It’s Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil, everyone’s favorite weather-related groundhog, has seen his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. Here are some ideas for celebrating! Embrace the cold Build a snow fort, or turn your back yard into an ice rink. Make some crepes Photo is “Grand Marnier crêpe, flambé @ Crêpérie Des Artes, […]
HOW TO – Feed the Birds
Birds have a hard time finding food in the winter – Crafty Crow has a great roundup of lots of different ways to feed them; these are great projects for kids!
