As an affirmed Whovian and supporter of all things TARDIS, I feel as though it’s my duty to share with you this clever crocheted TARDIS wormhole lap blanket from Craftster user Brackish Potato — via MAKE
his wonderful piece is crafted out of an antique sterling silver-plated fork. One of my newest creations, I call it the Forktopus, for reasons which should be apparent — via Etsy
If you don’t have the space to fully open your car doors in your garage and sometimes hit the wall you may want to consider cutting a swimming pool noodle in half and bolting it to the wall.
This should avoid scratching your car doors as long as you don’t hit the bolt heads. I’d recommend taking a bit of leftover pool noodle material and gluing it to the bolt heads to prevent scratches from that surface — via Lifehacker
Instead of turning your compost pile with a shovel or pitchfork you can build a tumbling composter that will automatically turn and aerate your materials to help form a rich compost. Commercially tumbling composters can be expensive, but if you have access to large plastic drums you can make one or more tumblers on the cheap.
Instructional site WikiHow shares basic plans on how to turn a 55-gallon drum into a tumbling composter. Basically you’ll need to purchase a length of two-inch PVC pipe that’s two feet longer than your barrel. Drill holes in the top and bottom of the barrel to fit the pipe. Now create the stand for the composter by nailing two sets of 2x4s into an x-frame and nail two more 2x4s across the top of the X’s. You should now be able to set the barrel with pipe on the stand and turn it freely. Cut a door on the side of the barrel and use simple hinges and a hasp to attach the door back to the barrel. Finally, bolt a piece of sheet metal to the inside of the barrel opposite the door; this will give you a mixing fin to stir the compost as the barrel is tumbled — via Lifehacker
When you strip it down, what more does a foot enclosure really need aside from a single stretch of material and thread to tie it all together. That is the idea behind this ultra-minimalist student design.
Gaspard Tiné-Berès made this flat-pack marvels while studying at the Royal College of Art. They assemble in a simple set of motions, after shipping in the most compact way footwear has ever been mailed — via WebUrbanist
I have been wanting to make one of these poufs for awhile now, so was stoked when I spotted this great tutorial on how to do so on Curbly by DIYer Retropolitan. What a great way to bring in a thick, textured and pattered textile into your home while also providing extra seating — via CRAFT
Google and MAKE have partnered to host an online summer fun camp, with a new project every day for the summer. Today, it’s my turn to give a workshop on polymer clay, a modelling substance my kids and I have grown to admire. Here’s a link to my instructions, here’s a link to my article about polymer clay — via Boingboing
I’m loving this vintage yardstick-covered table that Beth from Patina White made with a thrift store find and a pile of old wooden rulers. It’s the perfect mix of colors, type, and antique-meets-modern charm! — via CRAFT
Make a pair of elegantly simple ear studs with this polymer clay geometric dome earrings tutorial from Aysha at The Creative Muslimah! — via CRAFT
This birdhouse is inspired by the Shasta campers of the 1950’s. The colour scheme is red over black with a cream stripe. The aluminium door is both a design accent and a deterrent to squirrels, while the curved awning is just pure style. Features a slide out bottom for easy cleaning, durable and stable marine grade plywood construction, brass fasteners and one and one half inch entry hole — via Etsy
Artist Heather Muise crocheted a decapitated rat head and filled it with catnip in order to create a delightfully macabre cat toy. This probably seems totally normal to the cat — via CRAFT
The angler fish is one of my favourite animals to see transformed in craft. We’ve featured many different angler fish craft projects here, and I’m happy to add one more to the list. Our friends at Lion Brand Yarn offer up this pattern from 75 Seashells, Fish, Coral & Colourful Marine Life to Knit & Crochet so you can crochet your own so-scary-it’s-cute angler fish. I’m particularly fond of the pom-pom head lamp part — via CRAFT
This is what we’ve all been dreaming of folks! The tiniest glass octopus I could manage! Smaller than a penny they are the perfect size for earrings.
They are a little over a half inch wide and the metal hooks are made of surgical grade steel — via Etsy
This quilt, by Craftster member graverobbergirl, is a great tribute to this show, featuring a plethora of Daleks floating around the TARDIS — via Craftster
I really liked the woven gift-topper I made a few weeks ago and thought it looked really pixel-ly! Just perfect for space invaders… — via Mini-eco
This crocheted cat cave from Hanne at Eilen Tein is just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! My two feline fur balls would definitely love to curl up their own cosy crocheted space. It’s the perfect place for all of their favourite activities: hiding, playing, and snoozing — via CRAFT
Want to decorate your home or office with an octopus but find they are too slimy and large to fit anywhere? Well, trouble yourself no more! Check out this adorable red hand-made smiling octopus — via Shana Logic
This birdhouse features the look of those little Airstream trailers everyone loves. Crafted using the highest quality materials — so they will last as long as the real ones
— via Etsy
This is quite possibly my favourite yarn bombing of all time. Sarah Rudder created a knitted R2D2 cover for a concrete street post in Bellingham, Washington — via CRAFT
Are you in need of some new, glitzy jewels? Check out No.2 Pencil for a Mod Podge-fuelled jewellery tutorial from Melissa — via CRAFT
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