How-To: Popsicle Stick Harmonica
We're almost to the mid-point of our summer here, and we are already starting to run low on ideas for inexpensive, fun kid projects to try. I love this DIY harmonica from Maya*Made, and can't wait to try it with my kiddos. With a little blowing, they make a satisfying sound that can change pitch by moving the paper sliders up and down. Very cool.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | blog.craftzine.com |
Watch Out for Flying Twinkies
That's right! The crew from i3Detroit has been working hard all week to get their Twinkie car ready for Maker Faire. If you're lucky, you might be able to grab catch one as you're walking around!Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Maker Faire | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Arts and crafts school staying in Gatlinburg
KNOXVILLE The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is staying in Gatlinburg, Tenn., rather than moving to Greeneville. jacksonsun.com |
Glow-in-The-Dark Iron Man Cross-Stitch
This fantastic Iron Man cross-stitch from Flickr user, Stitchfight, is a beautiful application of glow-in-the-dark thread. When I'm teaching my embroidery classes and mention glow-in-the-dark thread, folks always ask, "Well, yeah, but does it really glow?" Here's a good answer. [via Mr. X Stitch]Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Cross-Stitch | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Pac Man And Ghosts Group Costume
This awesome Pac Man and the ghosts set of costumes would be great for a family or a group of friends. Instructables user, MaMeex5, shares the full instructions for creating the different outfits. Sure, the Pac Man portion might be a little time-intensive, but the ease of the ghost costumes more than makes up for it. My only suggestion would be to take the classic plastic pumpkin candy buckets and spray paint them white to look like little Pac Man pellets! [via nbritsky]More:Real Life Pac ManPac-Man ShoesPac Man Groom's CakePac Man Ring SetCrochet Pac-ManInspired to craft something for Halloween? Be sure to enter it in our CRAFT Halloween contest to win cool prizes. Costumes, decor, food - whatever you create for Halloween is welcome in the contest. Read our full contest page for all the details. Deadline to enter is November 2.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Halloween | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |