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August 6, 2008

Felt Knobs

It's high time felting and electronics come together. I got some knobs from Radioshack and felted over them with wool roving and added some embroidered detailing. They can be used for guitars, amplifiers, or any other electronics with knobs. They feel much fuzzier than their traditional counterparts.

Posted by Becky Stern | Aug 6, 2008 04:00 PM
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August 4, 2008

iPod Nano Pouch Tutorial

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Made by Petchy shows you how to make your own iPod Nano pouch in her tutorial. [ via Whip Up ]

July 16, 2008

Cute Creature iPod Cozies

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I love the cuteness and functionality of Anna Lee's creature felt iPod cozies that let you protect your gadget while still being able to use it. Anna's annamatic Etsy shop includes other iPod and iPhone animal cozies as well so check them out!

July 8, 2008

Hoodie Laptop Sleeve

Instructables user TabLeft (Roseville, CA) made this how-to for turning an old hooded sweatshirt into a sleeve for your laptop. It even uses the front pocket, great for storing your power cable.

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Posted by Becky Stern | Jul 8, 2008 02:00 PM
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July 7, 2008

Retro Push Phone Pouch

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I came across Betz White's recent felt camera case purchase and fell in love with the work by Hine on Etsy. All her cases are handmade with thick Japanese felt and the stitching looks impeccable! New felt cases and pouches are updated in the store periodically and I love this retro style push phone pouch complete with rick-rack phone cord. A perfect way to tote your cellphone and digital camera in style.

May 31, 2008

Blinged Out Laptop

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AK shows the detailed process she went through blinging out her laptop. I love the gradient color effect. Thanks Emma!

May 18, 2008

Placemat Laptop Case

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ModHomeEcTeacher on Curbly shows you how to make a laptop case from placemats.

May 16, 2008

Oopsies and Toofsies Cellphone Cozies - CRAFT Pattern Podcast

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This week's CRAFT Pattern Podcast is the Oopsies and Toofsies Cellphone Cozies by Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers. The crochet Oopsies cozy and the knitted Toofsies cozy will fit your iPhone, Blackberry, or Treo easily with some fun at the same time. Use some contrasting yarn to embroider the face of your choice on your little guy!

May 8, 2008

Amy Butler Laptop Cover and MP3 Case Pattern

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Give your technology a bit of handmade love with the Amy Butler Laptop Cover and MP3 Case pattern ($12.95) now available at Reprodepot.com.

May 6, 2008

Computer Cord Cozy

Etsy seller pingo makes these cord cozies for your laptop power supply. Custom orders for color and length are accepted. I've been making these cover the cables for my video installations for years so that they fit in with the aesthetic of the piece.Via Core77.

Posted by Becky Stern | May 6, 2008 04:00 PM
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April 18, 2008

HOW TO - Make a Felt Monitor Frame

If your computer's modern look has you bored or bummed, check out this fun "Reverse Engineering" makeover from Apartment Therapy Unpluggd. Not only cute, this felt and eyelet monitor frame is also functional, since it has a corkboard center you can pin notes to. Felt Monitor Frame

April 11, 2008

Super Nintendo Papercraft Model

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deviantART user ryo007 has a Super Nintendo papercraft model that you can print out and make. [ via Boing Boing ]

April 8, 2008

Laptop Hinge Support Garment

Phil @ MAKE tips us off to this "laptop underwear" for supporting a broken display hinge. Very clever, and quite futuristic looking!

Posted by Becky Stern | Apr 8, 2008 04:00 PM
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April 4, 2008

Vintage-Style iPod Cozy from Bead Simple - CRAFT Pattern Podcast

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Here's the Vintage-Style iPod Cozy I made for Susan Beal's new book, Bead Simple (published by Taunton Press). The inspiration for this cozy was inspired by my grandmother where I wondered if she had a iPod back in 1930s Shanghai, how would she carry it?

This PDF includes the sewing pattern on how to make your cozy as well as the embellishing techniques that are printed in the book. Just note that new iPods are coming out all the time so if you want an exact fit to your iPod, you can measure yours or modfiy/trim down this pattern to fit.

Visit the Bead Simple web site to keep up to date with upcoming events, book news, and project tutorials.

March 24, 2008

HOW TO - Make a Charging Station

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Cara on Juice took a Martha Stewart ribbon box and transformed it into a charging station for her devices. See how you can do it too in her video.

February 20, 2008

Nintendo DS Bento

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Ok how cute is this bento lunch featuring a pink (rice) Nintendo DS? Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Feb 20, 2008 02:00 AM
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February 16, 2008

Super Mario Mosaic Table

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Don't you just love the look of this mosaic tiled table with the Super Mario image?! It's the perfect little coffee table if you ask me. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Feb 16, 2008 07:00 PM
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February 7, 2008

Spray Paint Headphones

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Phil @ MAKE writes:

These are freaking rad, spray paint headphones - on Etsy for $75 or an inspiration remake to do up on your own [ via ] - Link.

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Spray paint lamp - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Feb 7, 2008 04:00 PM
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February 1, 2008

Easy Felt No-Sew Laptop Cozy

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Derek and Lauren on design*sponge show you how to easily make a no-sew laptop cozy from felt and good o' velcro. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Feb 1, 2008 03:00 AM
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January 24, 2008

Quick iPod Cozy

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Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist Labs shows us how to quickly whip up a cozy that keeps your new iPod Touch all safe and sound. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 24, 2008 07:30 AM
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