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February 9, 2012

How-To: Vintage Train Case Charging Station

One of my good friends has a beautiful and fun collection of vintage train cases that she displays in the bookshelves in her living room. Their colors and cool vintage design makes them the perfect eye candy, and their roomy interiors make them practical for storing things like DVDs and video games. Here's one more way to take advantage of the practical ways a vintage train case could be used. Sara and Stacy of SugarSCOUT share their tutorial for transforming a vintage train case in to a handy charging station for your electronics over on Design*Sponge. There is some permanent modification involved, so if you can't stand the thought of drilling in to a vintage piece, you may want to avert your eyes. [via @modernjune]

December 1, 2011

How-To: Decorate your Earbuds

Use fusible beads to customize your earbuds with this Pimp Your Earbuds tutorial from Helena on Craft and Creativity! The fusible beads bring back fond memories of changing the colors on my braces when I was a teenager—I grew up in a small town, it was the absolute highlight of each month—and I can definitely see myself picking out a new pattern for my headphones each month. Not only is this project a fun way to add some color to something that you use every day, it's also a great way to keep your 'buds from getting nabbed when someone else in your house loses theirs!

You can also check out the post on Cut Out + Keep that inspired Helena's project.

[Via Be Different, Act Normal]

November 18, 2011

DIY iPhone Gloves

It can be frustrating to have to take off your gloves to use your touch screen phone. Capacitive touch screens sense how conductive your fingers are, and gloves are, well, insulators. Learn to mod your gloves with conductive thread in this episode of Becky's Workshop. See the complete how-to on Make: Projects.

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October 7, 2011

Nyan Cat Stitched iPhone Case

When I posted about stitchable iPhone cases back in July, folks went nuts (rightly so) and clamored to get them from a Japanese supplier. Thanks to those who originally ordered them from abroad and reported back here. If you weren't able to get one, The Purl Bee is now stocking them. Flickr user, poppet with a camera, shared her geektastic take on the stitched iPhone case: the Nyan Cat Case. If you can set the ringer to "NyanNyanNyan" you'd be all set! [via Feeling Stitchy]

October 3, 2011

InBook iPhone Charging Docks

My heart always hurts a little when I see a used book disemboweled, but these inbook iPhone charging docks are delightful--what a great way to display the gorgeous covers on the Penguin Classic series designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. They have some gorgeous vintage ones, too, if you have less delicate book sensibilities! This would be a simple and fun DIY as well. (Via Swiss Miss.)

August 15, 2011

How-To: Laptop Bag

This swell laptop bag from Joy of How Joyful for Sew, Mama, Sew! would be a perfect back-to school project, especially for college students who need a stylish way to tote their laptops and books across campus.

July 12, 2011

DIY Cross-Stitched iPhone Covers

These iPhone covers come complete with cross-stitch charts, floss and a needle so you can create your own custom crafty covers. I'm in love. [via @subversivexs]

July 10, 2011

How-To: Custom Laptop Bag

I have a nice laptop backpack that is great when I'm traveling on a big trip, but sometimes I just need to grab my computer and run to a friend's house or the coffee shop and don't want a huge bag. This custom laptop case from Destri of The Mother Huddle looks like it would be a perfect fit. [via WhipUp]

May 13, 2011

Geek Crafts: Earbud Holders

This is a crafty and eco way to create holders for your earbuds out of an old credit card from Unplggd. If I had a dime for every minute I spent rooting at the bottom of my bag for mine, I'd be a rich lady.

April 22, 2011

Cable Dyeing

Sean Ragan over at Make posted about his Cable Dyeing project on Make: Projects, and since I'm elbow-deep in egg dye these days, it caught my eye!

Turns out many cables are sheathed with PVC, and will take the same oil-based stains as PVC pipe. If you want a purple cord, for instance, you can treat a white PVC cord with purple primer. If you want some other color, it is easy to prepare your own custom stains from clear PVC cleaner and concentrated solvent dyes.

I'd love to see a totally minimalist all-white office with a brightly colored cable for a pop of color. (Did I mention that this office is also very clean? A girl can dream, can't she?)

April 17, 2011

How-To: E-Reader Case

If you're planning on toting your e-reader to the beach or other summer travels, you'll want to make sure it's well protected. It won't hurt if it's a bit stylish too, so check out this tutorial from Thimble for making a customized e-reader cover.

April 6, 2011

Wooden Camera iPhone Cases

I love these wooden camera iPhone cases from Etsy seller, Signimade. The camera design is laser-engraved into the wood, creating a great rustic look.

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