Hey Logan- check it out: Star Wars! And look, a visual dictionary. Thanks Boing Boing.

Scott on 03/15/08#

Michel Gondry's new movie Be Kind Rewind is a glorious ode to the DIY spirit. If you're in the NY area you can make your own movies at the related installation at Deitch Projects - but it closes March 22nd, so hurry!

logan on 03/15/08#

My friend Keira just showed me Andrew Sloat's videos. They are beautiful, patriotic and timely.

Scott on 03/13/08#

Make children's furniture (or end tables) from cardboard! Nicola Enrico Stäubli gives us down loadable patterns for furniture. Thanks to Sarah for this hot update on Papanek and Hennessey's Nomadic Furniture.

Scott on 03/13/08#

This recycled paper, origami style jewelry from Frucci Design is pretty darn amazing. The Girasole Bracelet is perhaps my favorite.

Abigail on 03/11/08#

Rufus Terrill is tired of having drug dealers hanging around his Atlanta bar, so he did something about it. Will his invention go on to threaten not only dealers, but also the human race? Thanks BoingBoing.

Scott on 03/07/08#

The site & applications are live!


Craft Con 2008::::
A business development conference for the craft community. This remarkable gathering of leaders and organizers in the evolving craft and design movement will be held in San Francisco April 4-6. Last year's Craft Congress was the first event of its kind, bringing together an amazing group of craft promoters from all over the country and as far away as England to network, share ideas, and discuss the future of the resurging movement.

Craft Con 2008 heralds huge growth for the project, bringing together event promoters, internet entrepreneurs, authors, store owners, craft teachers, and businesspeople to network, talk about the future of craft, and strengthen the community's voice. With the explosive popularity of countless craft-related business ventures, the crafting world is poised to keep getting bigger and better - the question is, where do we want to go from here? This is our chance to help shape the future of the handmade movement and its place in society - we hope you'll join us!

Craft Con 2008

Handmade Nation on 03/06/08#

Tonight come make Fly in the Wind Bird Fans from 9pm til' midnight at Akbar. There's a $2 processing fee, for all the fun feathers and googly-eyes, but bring some more cash for the yummy cocktails! Go check out the CRAFTNIGHT schedule here.

Marimello on 03/05/08#

Today my wikipedia quote of the day was Penn Jillette's. "Technology adds nothing to art. Two thousand years ago, I could tell you a story, and at any point during the story I could stop, and ask, Now do you want the hero to be kidnapped, or not? But that would, of course, have ruined the story. Part of the experience of being entertained is sitting back and plugging into someone else's vision." Without getting into what I am sure would be a bloody battle of distinguishing between art and craft with Mr. Jillette, I would like to point out SXSW's upcoming Interactive Panel on High Tech Craft: Why Sewing and Knitting Still Matter.

Marimello on 03/05/08#

This makes me really happy.

Brett on 03/05/08#