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December 11, 2013
Diresta: Curio Box
In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy builds a beautiful wooden box to hold his many curios. 
Cardboard: It Makes a Village (and Some Cool Kinetic Creatures)
There’s something about cardboard that inspires creativity in people of all ages. I enjoyed seeing the many ways cardboard was used at Maker Faire this year, from DIY.org's Cardboard Village to the delightful walking cardboard sculptures by Kinetic Creatures. You can get your very own Kinetic Creature kit in the Maker Shed — it makes a lovely holiday gift!
Cubelets + Legos = Family Fun!
Cubelets are magnetic robot building blocks that snap together and don't require any programming, making it easy for anyone to build their own robotic creation. What could be more fun? How about making Cubelets work with building sets you already own?
How-To: Soda Can Truck Toy
UK-based maker Dave Hax shares his template and instructions on how to make this playful toy truck using 12 cans, 11 plastic bottle tops, 4 kabob skewers, super glue, a knife, and scissors. 
Join the NASA Space Program
To understand why Mason Peck, NASA's chief technologist, was at World Maker Faire New York 2013 (his second Maker Faire), just look and listen to the level of activity behind him in the video above: that energy and enthusiasm is what Peck, and NASA, wants to capture for the US space program.
Vote Now: Ultimate Maker Vehicle Challenge Ends Soon
Cast your votes for your favorite Ultimate Maker Vehicle. Two days remain and the grand prize winner will receive a hefty $10K prize with the possibility their vehicle will be built next year in Detroit!
Bring Outer Space to the Holidays With These Stellar Gift Ideas
It's hard to find someone that isn't captivated by stories of space, and for the holidays, I find space-themed gifts to be the most fun to shop for and to give, working perfectly not just for aspiring Commander Hadfields, but even for the typically science-averse. This list of maker-focused space-related gift ideas will give smiles while encouraging young (and old) minds to continue to grow outwards and reach for the stars.
How-To: The Lonely Christmas Tree
There’s no better way to show your geek cred on Christmas than hooking up your Christmas tree to the internet. While it’s certainly not a new idea, I was eager to try out my own spin on it this holiday season. The Lonely Christmas Tree lights up whenever you receive an email, hopefully adding a little cheer to your holiday season.
Top Ten Tips: Designing Models For 3D Printing
Kacie Hultgren, aka PrettySmallThings, is a Broadway scenic designer who uses her 3D printer to build scale models for set designs, among other amazing things, like her 3D printed "Clutch Purse" and "Zip Top Bag." She was also a member of the 2014 Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing testing team. Here she shares some expert printing tips. 
December 10, 2013
Itsabob: New Toy Transforms Balloons into Playful Art Objects
The Itsabob is a whimsical toy that simply makes a balloon go up and down. The product falls into a genre of a new breed of devices that straddle the world of art, technology, and product design.
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