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Watercolor Tools Poster
I started trying to paint a tool every day in the month of December. I did ok, holiday travel notwithstanding, and made 22 paintings in 31 days. The best of this set went into this watercolor tools poster, now available on my Society6 print shop. What tools should I paint next?
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Best Watercolor Tools and Supplies for Beginners
I started out in watercolor pretty recently, and have become completely obsessed. These are the tools and supplies that got me started and keep me going. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links.
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Vegan Chocolate Tart Recipe
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becky Stern (@bekathwia) on Dec 25, 2019 at 6:38am PST Crust ingredients: 1/2 cup vegan margarine such as Earth Balance 1/4 cup unrefined sugar such as coconut sugar or Sugar in the Raw 1 ripe banana (I keep some on hand in the freezer) 1 teaspoon…
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Cat Food Access Control with ESP8266
This project goes over the process I used to create an automated cat food bowl, for my elderly diabetic cat Chaz. See, he needs to eat breakfast before he can get his insulin, but I often forget to pick up his food dish before I go to bed, which spoils his appetite and throws off…
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Best Gift Ideas for Makers 2019
I’ll admit, I’m proud of my small-but-efficient workshop, and it’s thanks to some key items I can’t live without. Here are my suggestions for what to get the maker in your life this holiday season. Canary Box Cutter The Canary box cutter is safer than a utility knife for opening boxes and cutting cardboard, and…
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Emergency USB Power Supply (3D Printed)
This project makes use of a 12V battery, like you would use for a vehicle, for charging USB devices in case of a power outage or camping trip. It’s as simple as affixing a USB car charger to the battery. After Hurricane Sandy, I was without power and used an inverter/battery setup at home, but…
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Skeleton Sweater story for Lost Objects Series on Hilobrow
I wrote a short story about my lost skeleton sweater for the Lost Objects series on Hilobrow: Hand-knitting an adult-sized sweater is a big achievement for any knitter. Making one that fits properly is the ultimate knitting win. I managed to accomplish this one time only, and with the addition of a complex custom two-color…
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Unfolding Fashion Tech: Pioneers of Bright Futures Book
I am mentioned briefly in the book Unfolding Fashion Tech: Pioneers of Bright Futures
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Motorcycle Gear Gift Guide
As many of you who know me know: I am all about the gear. Using the right equipment for the job is one of my favorite things to do, whether it’s knitting, electronics, or motorcycles. Here’s a list of the best gifts for the motorcycle rider on your list. Got a suggestion to add? Leave…
