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3 Ways Kids Can Make Homemade Slime They’ll Actually Play With

February 27, 2017Kelly Knox20

It’s slime time!

Gaming and Crafting with the Kids – Part III

February 27, 2017December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly6

While I do love making stuff from scratch using cardboard and foam and other materials, I’ve also got this 3D printer sitting on my desk. I started wondering what I could do by combining basic crafting materials with custom-printed items.

Gaming and Crafting with the Kids – Part II

February 14, 2017December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly

Terrain creation and painting minis are two key hands-on activities you’ll discover if you investigate Frostgrave. I am absolutely loving creating the ruins other terrain items. I’ve done my best to get them to help me, and they have learned how to be careful with a glue gun as well as some painting techniques, but being kids… they just want to get to the game.

Beginners’ 3D Printing Made Easy With the Micro 3D

February 9, 2017December 13, 2017Rory Bristol

Entering the world of 3D printing has never been easier and more accessible for everyone. Learn why the author (who had never 3D printed before), is addicted now, and how it’ll actually save him money.

My Terrible Kitchen Challenge: Alabama Pecan Pie Cookies

January 19, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

Love to bake? Bake. No matter how terrible your kitchen is.

3D Print a ‘Tomb of Horrors’ Themed Dice Tray

January 15, 2017December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly1

A recent teaser from Fat Dragon Games included a picture of a new 3D tile for the FDG’s DRAGONLOCK 3D printable terrain series… and that image prodded me to warm up the 3D printer and create something.

8 Ways to Get the Most out of Your LampChamp

January 8, 2017Nivi Engineer

So you need to charge more devices and, rather than calling an electrician to install a new outlet, you want a simple workaround? The LampChamp can help.

‘Project Kid: Crafts That Go’ by Amanda Kingloff

December 18, 2016December 13, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Create crafts that go… and might leave you with some well-deserved wall space.

DIY Project and Gift Idea: Dragon Eye Jewelry

December 14, 2016January 5, 2018Ryan Hiller

Looking for a custom gift you can get done in time for the holidays? Try making some do-it-yourself dragon eye pendants!

2016 Holiday Gift Guide – DIY

December 7, 2016December 14, 2017Anton Olsen

Why buy something for $10 when you can spend hundreds on the tools and materials to build it yourself! I’m joking of course because DIY is less about the end product and more about the process and learning required to get there.

Make a Lightsaber Painting With Your Preschool Padawans

November 1, 2016Kelly Knox

Your kids can create their own Star Wars paintings unlike any other, with just watercolors, a straw, and this fun technique!

The Big Book of Makerspace Projects

October 24, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly

Whether you have a makerspace, are looking at starting one, or just need to get moving on your own in your garage or basement, I’ve got a great new book to recommend to you that is perfect for learning new skills and tools — ‘The Big Book of Makerspace Projects.’

DIY Tea Blends With Kids

October 21, 2016May 29, 2020Rebecca Angel

If you are looking for a rainy day activity, a way to explore new tastes with a finicky child, or a good gift idea, make your own tea blends!

Maker Faire Atlanta 2016 Post-Review

October 19, 2016James Floyd Kelly1

A few years ago the Atlanta Mini Maker Faire got promoted to full Maker Faire status… and for good reason. Since its first gathering in 2010, the event has continued to grow and grow.

Exercise Your Girl Power With ‘Crafting With Feminism’

October 18, 2016Jenny Bristol

Yes, there will be googly eyes.

The Sugru Rebel Tech Kit

October 9, 2016James Floyd Kelly

Sugru has released a new package of Sugru called the Rebel Tech Kit. Inside a small tin you’ll find four colors (black, white, grey, red) of Sugru, a guitar pick for careful cutting or texturing, and a book of ideas to get you started.

GeekMom DIY: Sorting Hat

October 4, 2016Sophie Brown

Harry Potter makes a perfect, not-so-spooky Halloween theme for home decorating, and what would make a better centerpiece than your very own Sorting Hat?

Experience 3D Printing at Its Finest with the Form 2

October 4, 2016January 10, 2018Ryan Hiller3

The Form 2 SLA 3D printer was a breeze to use and produced amazingly detailed prints with ease.

A Tinker Birthday Party: Making a Simple Alarm System

September 29, 2016January 15, 2018Bernd Grobauer

My son likes making and tinkering, and so do several of his friends. So we decided to have a “Tinker Birthday Party. Our project? A small alarm system!

Adorable DIY With ‘Crafty Cat’

September 24, 2016December 14, 2017Rebecca Angel

‘Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis’ is the latest graphic novel in a series about a young girl who transforms herself into a crafting genius. Here is a sneak peek at the cover and a few pages too!

Create Your Own Gaming Miniatures Paint Organizer

September 23, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly

A month or so back, I stumbled upon a post from John Suski on DM Scotty’s Facebook group page–John created some custom paint bottle holders for his desk, complete with color samples and labels.

DIY X-Ray Vision with WalabotDIY Superpowers

September 20, 2016Michael Kaufman

WalabotDIY sees through cement, drywall and other materials, letting users locate items inside walls for home repair and renovation projects.

Pirate Day Decor

September 19, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Yes, it’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day again. Let’s decorate and have fun ARRRRR!!!!

DIY: Solar Oven S’mores

September 9, 2016Evil Genius Mum

10-year-old Sinister’s latest science project is to re-design a household item for solar power. Of course, he made it all about chocolate. All Hail, Sinister’s Solar Oven S’mores!

Make a Splash (and a Craft!) With ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’

September 5, 2016December 13, 2017Kelly Knox1

‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is packed with paint and personality.

Geek DIY Action Figure Display

July 27, 2016Ricardo Rebelo11

Fellow GeekDads and GeekMoms have been plagued by a chronic problem. How to best display our collectibles?

Beat Boredom With Big Bubbles

July 24, 2016Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

It’s summertime and the living is easy… until a kiddo comes up to you complaining that he is bored. Today, I’m sharing one of our tried and true boredom busting strategies: big bubbles.