the world's easiest making system (Ponoko)

If you have not heard of Ponoko then I would like to introduce you to the world's easiest making system. With Ponoko you can make, sell, and buy custom products. Here is an example; you have a cool idea for an awesome clock that is shaped like a stack of post-it notes that you can write notes on, you design it, upload it, and get a prototype from Ponoko. How simple is that? You can choose from a long list of materials to make your product out of like leather or steel and they even have electronic parts if you want to take on the challenge of building a cool new electronic doodad (that is the technical term). It's like your own little factory and you maitain all creative rights to anything made with Ponoko. There are even free files shared by the creators that you can use and personalize to make it your own, like the "Pono" figurine below. You can download him and make him out of clear silicone or gold plate material.

Follow me to check it all out and create something cool. I have included some cool products made on Ponoko below to show the wide range of possibilities.

Nanocade Arcadestik KIT

 'Geek is the New Cool' Laser-Cut Geek Necklace

your number...laser cut leather cuff watch 

Rainbow Ceramic Pono

4 simple & smart small ideas that make me smile

Sometimes the most simple ideas are some of the best. Here are 4 craft ideas that are not only smart but simple and easy to do. Try them out. :)

A very special tea time
"...treat your gorgeous guests to tea and a lovely note?  Now the only other thing missing is a biscuit… mmmmmm tea...."

Cute food for kids 

DIY decorating with masking tape
"Here's an easy way to customize plain ceramics: apply decorative tape in colors that match your home, your party decorations, or your current bouquet of flowers. Dress up inexpensive vases for DIY wedding table centerpieces or showers. And when you get tired of your design, just peel it off."

DIY Pantone chip magnets
Old Pantone chips? Put them to use.