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New Design: Relax Products from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography [For Sale]

New Design: Relax Products from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography [For Sale] Available exclusively fromDouglasEWelch.com/shop/457 Also available on throw blankets, pillows, tops, tees, iPhone cases and much more! *Redbubble has discounts when purchasing multiple items and also gives 10%-20% … Continue reading

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New Design: Programmatic Line Art Design Products from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography [For Sale]

New Design: Programmatic Line Art Design Products from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography [For Sale] Available exclusively fromDouglasEWelch.com/shop/358 Also available on throw blankets, pillows, tops, tees, iPhone cases and much more! *Redbubble has discounts when purchasing multiple items and … Continue reading

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People Are Transforming Vintage TVs Into Cozy Beds for Their Feline Friends via My Modern Met

Cats enjoy sleeping in enclosed spaces—it’s why they love to snuggle in a good box. But while cozy, the cardboard containers are lacking in style. If you’re looking for something that’s more quirky than the conventional shipping package, tune into … Continue reading

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Halloween 2020 – 3 in a series – Articulated Dinosaur Costume From Cardboard via Makezine

Halloween 2020 – 3 in a series – Articulated Dinosaur Costume From Cardboard via Makezine Tanaka Satoshi created this ferocious and fully articulated dinosaur costume from cardboard. [via Lustik] Related Posts: Halloween 2020 – 6 in a series – Vintage Black Cat Halloween … Continue reading

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A Time for Making via Kanopy [Video]

    Nine artisans on secluded Gabriola Island in Canada reveal the differences between mass manufactured and authentic locally handmade crafts through intimate portraits of their work and lifestyle. Watch A Time for Making via Kanopy An interesting link found … Continue reading

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LEGO Millenium Falcon via Instagram

LEGO Millenium Falcon via Instagram Follow Me On Instagram From my Instagram Feed Related Posts: LEGO Millenium Falcon built by Joseph Welch via Instagram LEGO Millenium Falcon Detail via Instagram A Desert Christmas 2 [Photo] Another day, another Christmas Tree! … Continue reading

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The Library of Congress Makes Thousands of Fabulous Photos, Posters & Images Free to Use & Reuse via Open Culture

Another great collection of free-to-use imagery care of your very own Library of Congress. Your tax dollars (and history) at work! — Douglas   The history of the venerable Library of Congress demonstrates the vast importance that the founders of … Continue reading

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Reading – Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done by Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser – 15 in a series

I’ll be highlighting books that I am reading (or re-reading) on all sorts of topics this year — Douglas Reading – Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done by Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser – 15 in a series … Continue reading

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Fabric on Turn of the Century Loom, Stansborough LTD Woolen Mill, Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Fabric on Turn of the Century Loom Stansborough LTD Woolen Mill, Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. This small and unique mill produced fabric for costumes for The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Narnia and more. They raise their own unique … Continue reading

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Turn of the Century Loom, Stansborough LTD Woolen Mill, Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Turn of the Century Loom Stansborough LTD Woolen Mill, Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. This small and unique mill produced fabric for costumes for The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Narnia and more. They raise their own unique sheep … Continue reading

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Stansborough LTD Woolen Mill – Loom Working in Slow Motion [Video] (0:28)

On our recent (August 2017) trip to New Zealand, we made a special point of visiting Stansborough LTD, maker of fine woolen fabrics used in the costumes for The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. … Continue reading

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Get Inspired By This Jaw-Dropping Cardboard Armor For Kids via Geek & Sundry

This is an amazing example of cardboard crafting. The final look is absolutely wonderful and would please almost any cosplayer, big or small. — Douglas Superdad and artist Warren King says on his Flickr page that he used mostly Amazon … Continue reading

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On YouTube: Sewing Awl Case | Barb Makes Things #66

A great little leather working project that could be adapted to many uses. Take a look! — Douglas Watch Sewing Awl Case | Barb Makes Things #66 on YouTube Subscribe to Barb Makes Things on YouTube I have a Speedy Stitcher, … Continue reading

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On YouTube: 15 Minute Arduino Project: OLED Ammeter INA219

Watch YouTube: 15 Minute Arduino Project: OLED Ammeter INA219 Another Arduino sandwich – this time the INA219 current sensor module, an Arduino Pro Mini and a 128×32 OLED. Part of my 18650 current monitoring project. Learn more about Arduino with … Continue reading

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On YouTube: Best 3D Printer Under $200 – Tevo Tarantula Full Review

It arrived very well packaged with thick protective foam, even the box was unscratched! The building process was enjoyable and is something I highly recommend to anyone as it is a great way to learn more about electronics! It’s not … Continue reading

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