Make-Your-Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Part 5

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Posted in CD's, Christmas, DIY Projects | 2 Comments »

This is the easiest craft of all the e-waste recycled christmas ornaments! How to: CD Christmas Ornament  You’ll need: 2 old CD's  old ribbon glue Christmas embellishments  Glue the ribbon onto the back of one CD, to create ... Read more..

Make-Your-Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Part 4

Monday, November 10th, 2008 Posted in Christmas, DIY Projects, Diskettes | 2 Comments »

This is the 4th installment showing you how I made the e-waste Christmas ornaments for the Festival Of Trees event.    How to: Diskette Box Presents You’ll need: old diskette boxes  telephone wire old ribbon sparkly recycled paper I ... Read more..

Make-Your-Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Part 3

Saturday, November 8th, 2008 Posted in Christmas, Computer mods, DIY Projects | 2 Comments »

How to: Ribbon Cable Stars You’ll need: flat ribbon cable (what is this?) telephone wire hole punch or a pin Make a star template on card and trace around it on your ribbon cable.  Cut out. ... Read more..

Make-Your-Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Part 2

Friday, November 7th, 2008 Posted in Christmas, Computer mice, DIY Projects | 3 Comments »

How to: Santa mice You’ll need: ribbon or cord red and white felt googly eyes hot glue gun an old computer mouse Wash the mouse and leave to dry thoroughly.  Take a good look at the mouse and ... Read more..

Make-Your-Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Part 1

Thursday, November 6th, 2008 Posted in Christmas, DIY Projects, Keyboards | 14 Comments »

Just finished working on 100 electronic-waste-themed Christmas ornaments!  I has lots of fun coming up with ideas for using old electronics in each design that I thought I'd share them with you ... Read more..

New! Calculator ‘Secret Hiding Place’ Boxes

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 Posted in Calculators, Geekware | 1 Comment »

   What I love about these calculator trinket boxes is the history behind them.  I Imagine the person who first used one of these calculators, sitting at their desk in the ... Read more..

Mario Coffee Table

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 Posted in Gaming, Recycle inspiration | 3 Comments »

What a great way to recycle an old coffee table!  8-bit pixel-art Mario mosaic! Made by Aaron, via Kotaku  Read more..

DIY Charging Station

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Make a nifty charging station for your ipod, cell phone, and other devices. Find out how in the instruction video posted by Cara on Juice. Read more..

Phone Coil Sheep

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Sheep made from old phone cords. Check out the tiny feet! They are the receivers!!I wonder if the phones actually work? Via: Craftzine Read more..

Funky Robots from Recycled Materials

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

"Ollie is one tough robot, built to handle a heap of abuse. Rocks and worse just bounce off of his head. Ollie's body armor is bomb-squad certified, he can squat ... Read more..

Mystery Packages

Thursday, March 20th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

I received this exciting parcel in the mail today! Thanks so much Mary!What do you all think I should make with these keys? What would you make? Read more..

Mario Wall Art from Old Diskettes

Monday, March 17th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Rodrigo Barraza made Mario entirely out of floppy discs, and will be making a full mural in his apartment soon. You've got to admit, floppies make pretty good pixels. Read more..

What did I make?

Monday, January 21st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Wondering what I made with that stash of calendars, paint chips and catalogues? Oodles and oodles of eco greeting cards!The brief was: fall colours, nature, Alberta wildlife, welcome to the ... Read more..

Light Bulb Lamps

Saturday, January 19th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

I discovered a really interesting light bulb recycling concept on this website. They sell a widget that lets you connect together old light bulbs to make a one-of-a-kind lamp! ... Read more..

Plastic Bottle Creations

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Some really innovative creations made from plastic bottles. Nice work Sonia!Via: El mundo Read more..