Geek is chic.
I'm not ashamed to say that I think Super Mario Bros. 3 is one of the best games of all time — but which game is your favorite? — so when I saw this SMB 3 External Hard Drive on Etsy, I couldn't contain my excitement. In an excellent example of recycling old games, this crafty DIY'er installed a 160GB HDD Seagate SATA II hard drive inside the gaming cartridge, which is totally USB powered so Read more
I've pretty much mastered the great ensemble-of-friends party picture and feel pretty good behind a camera, but I'm no David LaChapelle or anything. What I would really like to find is someone to give me hand-holding, not-too-intense advice about improving my photography. DIY Photography is that someone! From advice on white balance settings to lighting to where to get inspiration from, DIY Read more
Whether you prefer to be in the kitchen or on the road, we've come up with several creative ideas to keep you busy this Spring. Looking for some new pastimes? From DIYs to nerdy day trips, we've got 18 fun, geeky ideas to get you through the season. Have a documentary marathon: Not sure where to start? Check out Frozen Planet, a seven-part series from the team behind Planet Earth, to learn more Read more
Here's a post from ShanDurRah from the CasaSugar Wedding Decor and DIYs group My now husband Andy and I are fascinated by the whimsical and by fantasy. We already had a beautiful setting at Calimigos Ranch in Malibu, CA, so it did not take much decorating to embellish it. All the invitations, programs, table numbers, and escort cards were DIYed by me. The lovely photography was done by Flutter Read more
We get a little excited about all things photography and DIY around here, so naturally this cut-and-sew retro camera bag from Happysewlucky is next on our growing craft to-do list. To make this plush bag version of the iconic blue Diana lomography camera, purchase a fat quarter piece of the fabric ($17) with the camera components already printed and ready to sew into place. Then follow Read more
The team at ModCloth is always two steps ahead in the world of all things cute and fashionable, so it comes as no surprise that they're also crafters with a tech edge. If photography is more your forte than sewing, this camera strap DIY requires only basic skills and some old fabric lying around the house. Use an old flannel shirt, fabric belt, or even material from a worn-out pair of boots to Read more
You probably know what bokeh is, just not what it's called. Bokeh is the photography effect that produces a blurred background. With an SLR, you get bokeh by setting your aperture value low and then focusing on a subject. It's a beautiful photography effect and in most snappers' bag of tricks. The other side of bokeh is the gorgeous patterns you can create in your photographs. You can make dots, Read more
Whether you're looking for cute ways to decorate for Memorial Day, you want to take a bookshelf from drab to fab, or you just want to polish up your photography skills, I've got a weekend DIY project in store for you today! Come along and get creative over the long weekend. Read more
Recently, Photoshelter founder Grover Sanschagrin visited the halls of Threadless (one of my favorite t-shirt companies ever) to see how and where its awesome images are captured for the online retail shop. Not only do we get an in-depth peek into a day in the life of photographers Sean Dorgan and Sean Donohue in the 10-minute video (which you can see after the break), but the tour offers up a Read more
Since we currently have a costume challenge in our community, what better time to gather picture taking tips than before the big day? Photographer Jesse Freidin created the wildly popular Doggie Gaga project earlier this year — that's his cute Boston Terrier, Pancake — and he offered tips on both costumes choices and creation in addition to photography ideas to share with you. PetSugar: Read more
