| Programmable Origami Folds Itself Adam @ Make: Online posted up this incredible video of a self-folding surface developed by researchers at Harvard and MIT. Its tiny foil actuators expand or contract upon receiving electrical current, which bends the sheet into the desired shape. The magnets help lock in shapes when the planes get close enough.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Sangre Chronicle > Eagle Nest > Arts and crafts at altitude in Eagle Nest EAGLE NEST Over its 28-year history, the High Country Arts & Crafts Festival in Eagle Nest has garnered a reputation as the place to pick up one-of-a-kind works that have been handcrafted by regional artists. sangrechronicle.com |
Recycled Crayon Lego Minifigs And Bricks I'm loving these rad recycled crayon Lego minifigs and bricks from Flickr user ZeeBree. I'm guessing the Lego minifig ice cube trays were used, along with the popular method of breaking up and melting down old crayons. Brilliant! These would be a really fun party favor at a Lego-themed birthday party! [via Lego Express]Related: DIY Crayon and Sketchbook KitCrayon Fawn Crayon Heart Valentine's Day CardsRead the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in General | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Crafty Events Different name, but same content - we changed the name of this weekly craft fair update to Crafty Events. Short and to the point. So ... please add any events you know of to our online calendar, and if you have a call for vendors you'd like listed, please .Coming Up This Weekend:Indie MartSan Francisco, CASunday, Sep. 19, 12pm - 6pmHandmade Revolution Show at Make GoodSan Diego, CASaturday, Sep. 18, 11am - 4pmOutdoor Craft StoreSwarthmore, PASaturday, Sep. 18, 9:30am - 4pmMinds Over Matter: Metal at the Makers MarketBrooklyn, NYSunday, Sep. 19, 11am - 5pmContests:Worldwide Embroidery Design CompetitionEntry submission deadline: Oct. 1Call For Vendors:4th Annual Holiday Hit List!San Diego, CASunday, Dec. 5Fee: $100Deadline to apply: Nov. 14Cornucopia Fall Festival & Craft FairChicago, ILSaturday, Oct. 9Fee: $30Deadline to apply: Sep. 304th Annual Flint Handmade Holiday Craft MarketFlint, MISaturday, Nov. 27Fee: $10 - $20Deadline to apply: Sep. 30Craft FairElizabethtown, PASaturday, Oct. 9Fee: $25Deadline to apply: Sep. 30Minds Over MatterBrooklyn, NY9 Sundays: Sep. 26 - Nov. 21Fee: $70 - $80 per eventDeadline to apply: 1 week before each eventOctober Fine Arts & Crafts FestNew York, NYSaturday, Oct. 23Fee: $175Deadline to apply: Oct. 10Harvest Fine Arts & Crafts FestNew York, NYSaturday, Nov. 20Fee: $225Deadline to apply: Oct. 30Winter Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts FestNew York, NYSaturday, Dec. 11Fee: $275Deadline to apply: Nov. 10Indie Craft ExperienceAtlanta, GASaturday, Nov. 20 - Sunday, Nov. 21Fee: $225Deadline to apply: Sep. 16Athens Indie CraftstravaganzaaAthens, GASaturday, Nov. 13Fee: $95Deadline to apply: Oct. 10Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Events | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Cats Playing in a Yarn Ball Storm Commercial I understand that you may not want your cat unraveling and going nuts with a ball of your most special yarn, but you can't deny the awesomeness of this Purina commercial. So fun. [via Laughing Squid]Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Yarn | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |