http://famgr.com Encyclopedia of the skills Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:55:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I can’t quite remember how I got the idea, but I thought it would be fun to create some flipbooks based off of video I had shot. The challenge was to be able to effeciently process the frames from a 3-5 second clip, have them printed by a photography shop, ... http://famgr.com/2008/08/20/handmade-flipbooks/ To Peter Chapman, anything can become a puzzle. Want to try Peter's puzzling technique? This fish key ring is the perfect project. It'll only take you a few minutes at the bandsaw, so after the first, don't be surprised if you make more. For the key ring, you'll need the following ... http://famgr.com/2008/08/19/somethings-fishy-key-ring/ http://famgr.com/2008/08/17/cool-desktop-balancing-cddvd/ http://famgr.com/2008/08/17/home-plasticine/ Created by Kate Materials needed: Balloons (you pick the size of maraca you want by the size of balloon) Wooden dowel rod. Cut to 5-6 inch size used for handles. Ingredients for papier-mache mixture you chose from below. Egg carton. I used an overturned egg ... http://famgr.com/2008/08/16/papier-mache-maracas/ Created by Susan Materials needed: 4 or a few more if you want straight twigs, about 12 inches long each. Yarn, twine, or a rubber band Brown butcher paper or a brown paper ... http://famgr.com/2008/08/16/tepee-craft/ Created by Mrs. Clark Materials needed: Black construction paper Red construction paper Any other color of construction paper 2 Google eyes Hole Punch Pencil Scissors Glue Stick 1. Draw a medium-sized heart on black construction paper. Cut out the heart (Note: ... http://famgr.com/2008/08/16/make-your-own-presidential-pet/ Supplies: One empty half-gallon milk carton 2 Pencils Twine Scissors Wild Birdseed This project will need the assistance of an adult to help do the cutting. Wash out the empty milk carton and let dry. Cut out a triangular section about ½" from the bottom of each corner of the carton. Carefully poke ... http://famgr.com/2008/08/16/make-a-carton-bird-feeder-2/ http://famgr.com/2008/08/09/applique/ http://famgr.com/2008/08/09/frog/