Monday, June 27, 2011
“The Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is the sort of experience that reconciles me to humanity. Any species that can put on such a series of small extravaganzas clearly has far more going for it than I sometimes believe after reading the headlines.”

A small taste of the Maker movement - Linux Magazine Online, by Bruce Byfield

I am so proud to have been a part of this event. I can’t even properly express how proud.
Posted at 12:18 PM 1 note Tags: Vancouver Mini Maker Faire Maker Faire DIY Vancouver
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Doily lampshade instructions. So cool! – More Design Please - MoreDesignPlease - DIY Doily Lamp [via]

Doily lampshade instructions. So cool! – More Design Please - MoreDesignPlease - DIY Doily Lamp

[via]

Posted at 11:31 AM 83 notes Tags: doilies diy tutorial crochet crafts
Thursday, March 24, 2011
“So-called “Makers” are a new and growing subculture that includes everyone from computer programmers to knitters who rally under an ethos of do-it-yourself, skill and knowledge sharing and having fun. And this June 25 and 26, Vancouver will get its first mini Maker Faire at the Great Northern Way campus.” Maker Faire makes it to Vancouver | OpenFile
Posted at 11:30 AM 3 notes Tags: Maker Faire Vancouver DIY crafts events
Monday, January 24, 2011
I’m totally going to do this with spent formula canisters. Thanks, @leethal! do stuff! » My yarn-holding coffee can cubbies!

I’m totally going to do this with spent formula canisters. Thanks, @leethal!

do stuff! » My yarn-holding coffee can cubbies!

Posted at 6:09 PM 18 notes Tags: diy crafts formula repurposing yarn
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Everything about the Self-Repair Manifesto is right and true. Words to live by, really. [via @sklose] Self-Repair Manifesto - iFixit

Everything about the Self-Repair Manifesto is right and true. Words to live by, really. [via @sklose]

Self-Repair Manifesto - iFixit

Posted at 8:02 AM Tags: repair stuff DIY
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

DiYVR: How Do You Like to Get Your Hands Dirty?

I’m starting a new weekly column at Vancouver Is Awesome. So, Vancouver, what kinds of crafty/handmade things do you want to know about? Let me know! (And please do pass this on to your friends.)

Posted at 11:52 AM Tags: crafts makers handmade DIY Vancouver
Sunday, September 5, 2010
“Some of the best business advice I’ve ever received came from small-scale, creative entrepreneurs who approach business the way they approach the crafty side of their work, with humility, creativity and the heart of a born teacher. I’d love to see more of that co-operative ethic & mutual support in the business world writ large.” Lauren Bacon | BCBusiness
Posted at 7:10 AM Tags: business DIY crafts
Friday, August 13, 2010
“It’s as though a generation brought up on mass produced garments is suddenly beginning to realize that there’s more to dressing than passively buying clothes off the peg.” Sara Checcucci in A Return to Basics, One Stitch at a Time - NYTimes.com
Posted at 8:00 AM 3 notes Tags: consumerism clothing DIY fashion sewing
Thursday, May 27, 2010

the clean bin project: documentary film

A Vancouver couple tried to live waste-free for a year. I’m psyched to see this!

(Thx Josie.)

Posted at 2:09 PM Tags: documentary vancouver diy garbage challenge film