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Father's Day gift wrap. My dad works in finance and says that the best gift we can give him is no gift at all. I'm ALL about that--I'm totally cheap. But, I'm guessing there are some fathers out there who love a good gift and this gift wrap idea takes the form of a card too, so consider it part of the gift. My dad's really good at putting up scanned photos of us as kiddies on Facebook, so I just collected them and printed them off in black and white. Bada bing, bada boom. Supplies: box, kraft paper, pictures of your dad (make sure you shrink them down to a small size that will fit the size of the hole you create--I made mine 2x2"), scissors, x-acto, circle template, tape Step 1: Cut the kraft paper to the size of the box and wrap it to find out where you should put your holes. You don't have to wrap it all the way. Donzo. Isn't it so fun?! Happy Father's day to all you dads! 30+ Gift Ideas for Game Developers and Game Designers.

Don't know what to put on your Christmas list? Got no idea what to get a game designer pal of yours? Let us help, with this bumper collection of gift ideas for gamedevs! A big thanks to Ipsy Kyatric, David Arcila, and Steven Lambert for their suggestions! For Game Designers Games aren't just art + code; there's a whole field of design that goes alongside them. These resources will help you master that craft. The Art of Game Design This book takes a look at game design in general terms, without being tied down to a specific platform - indeed, one section of the book recommends building some physical board games or card games, to get to the heart of what makes game mechanics work. I can't praise this book highly enough. Buy The Art of Game Design on Amazon A Theory of Fun for Game Design Another excellent book on game design that's not tied down to a platform. Take a look at the early comic form of the book to see whether it's the sort of thing you'd enjoy.

Game Seeds Buy Game Seeds Writer's Dice. Cake postcard tutorial. Supplies Materials needed to make two cake postcards: 1 large sponge (yellow paints the best)Serrated knifeX-Acto or utility knifeSpray paint (brown, yellow, pink or white)1 tube acrylic latex caulk (brown, cream or white)Spray adhesive (3M Super 77 works great!) Cardboard, kraft paper or scrapbook paper Instructions Cut sponge into wedge shape With a serrated knife, using a sawing motion, cut a sponge into two, cake wedge shapes. Cut a center groove into sponge Using an X-Acto or utility knife, cut a section of foam from the center of the sponge. Paint the sponge wedges in desired color. Trace the slice of cake When the sponge wedges are dry, trace around them on a piece of cardboard, kraft paper or colorful scrapbook paper. Spray glue the postcards to the solid, flat sides of the sponge wedges. Using a caulking gun and your desired caulk, fill a plastic disposable piping bag with half of the caulk.

Pipe the center of the cake Pipe the icing on the top Note from the editor This totally works! 39 DIY Gifts You'd Actually Want To Receive. Travel Size Paper City Paris! It seems like we’re always in the need of more kids activities for restaurants and travel. Shortly after I made Paper City Paris, I wondered what a miniature version would look like. Finally, this week I had the time to try it out. It was really fun redesigning and simplifying the folds and structures. For example, the people in this set are so small that I just made them into single strips of paper that bend in half.

Happy traveling, and amusez-vous bien! Click on the template below, then print. Valentine's Day: Heart-Shaped Crafts - Martha Stewart. Recycled gift box ornaments thanks to Starbucks. It wasn’t so very long ago that I bought two cake pops at Starbucks, and each of them came in a fancy box. The boxes were sturdy and had amazing sliding action, so at the time I thought that I should keep them. I just knew they would come in handy, and sure enough, I made some recycled gift box ornaments out of them. These are perfect for those little tricks – you know, when the gifts are all opened but you still have something small to give. Tell them to pick up that ornament on the tree and look inside! Of course, the gift would have to be small, but there is more room than you think. And I’m sure you noticed the washi tape. Now it’s time to show you how they were made. Gather These Supplies Small cardboard boxes – you can make them out of a cereal box if you don’t have fancy Starbucks boxesMod Podge Satin Martha Stewart Decorative Paint – Wedding CakeWashi tape Ribbon to hang Red buttons Scissors Craft glue Paintbrush Here are the boxes.

So I painted them white. IAASA™ 100% Custom Buddy. DIY Scratchers! « thepoliceofficerswife. 13 May Not 150% sure when I will use these, but now that I know I have the option to do so, I’m beyond excited!! :) Materials: Silver Paint Dish Soap Contact Paper Cardstock type paper I cut up some old scrapbook paper, into a business card size rectangle. I drew my own little design on the card. Use the contact paper to cover the area in which you intend to paint and scratch off. Mix 2 parts paint & 1 part soap. Paint the area in which you intent to cover/scratch. Let dry & scratch away!! I’ve made some for “free kisses” and etc for the husband and I.

Use them for kids birthdays, cute surprise announcements, or if you have a store, use them for 10% off chances! Happy scratching & winning!! Like this: Like Loading... You Have Just Been Poisoned. Step #1: Clean bottom of glass PrevNext Moisten a paper towel with rubbing alcohol and wipe the bottom of the glass squeaky clean. Step #7: Verify that the etch is complete When the glass is completely dry, hold it up to the light and inspect the etch closely to verify that you haven't missed any spots.If there are flaws in the etching, simply reapply etching cream and rinse as in steps 5 and 6.Repeat until the etch is complete to your satisfaction.

Mine did not need any retouching. DIY Surprise Balls. I’ll never forget the first time I unraveled my first surprise ball. My smile only got bigger and bigger as a glorious pile of brightly colored paper started to form after more and more wonderfully trivial prizes were revealed. By the end, I was left wanting more. So obviously, I had to figure out how to make my own so that I could share the same joy with my friends. Hope you enjoy making these as much as I did! You’ll need:fine crepe paper in 10 colors10 assorted nostalgic candy and toysdresden trim or glitter (optional)quick drying glue Prepare the supplies by cutting the fine crepe paper, lengthwise, into three 1″ strips per color. After reaching the end of the first strip continue adding 2 more strips of the same color. Add another larger item and continue wrapping. Add another item where there may be a space for it – start thinking about where to properly place items in order to form the shape of a ball.

Continue adding items and wrapping . . . The ball should be taking shape. Fabulous Glass Ornaments. I spent weeks searching, late into the night, for an easy-to-make Christmas Ornament that amazed me. After many-a-clicks, I finally found instructions to make this beauty!!! It will be one of our Super Saturday crafts and I will show you how to make it. First, if you would like to see the original video tutorial you can find it HERE at Liz's Paper Loft. Materials: Glass or Clear Plastic Christmas Bulbs 1 sheet of Overhead Projector Film {bought at Office Max for $0.40} 1 Image per Bulb you are making Glue-For the silhouette I just used hot glue :0) Snow Flakes-like for a Christmas Village {bought at craft stores-Hobby Lobby already has theirs out in July} Poor Baby Jesus, he got a little dirty after things got little crazy with the distressing ink.

First step to this ornament is to cut a bulb shape out of the overhead projector film {also called acetate paper}. The original video uses a circle, not the ornament shape. ***2013 Update*** I no longer use paper nativities. Insert! There! 2011 Ultimate DIY Gift Guide. I am very excited to share something special I've been working on... I know how much I love making and receiving handmade gifts (and I'm sure there's some of you out there who do too) so I figured why not create an ultimate collection of ideas!? All items listed below were chosen with a "gift-giving" mindset... So, whether you need a housewarming gift, baby shower idea, birthday or holiday present, you'll be sure to find some inspiration here.

Just follow the links to various amazing sites for step-by-step instructions, tutorials, and recipes. I hope these help stir up some extra creativity! *Please note that all links & photos were active & working at the time I created this post, however, over time if you discover a link is no longer available, please leave a comment and let me know.

Handmade: Glitter Tape. Solid perfume pocket watch locket. Try as I might, I cannot seem to grasp even the most basic of feminine beauty rituals. I’m constantly struggling to master rudimentary hair and makeup techniques, and my one-time foray into the “subtle” art of perfume left everyone in the room with burning nostrils. This DIY solid perfume locket from artisanal perfumer Mandy Aftel is something I can definitely stand behind, though. Mandy only uses pure and natural ingredients to create her perfumes, and this solid scent can be easily applied with no risk of over-dousing. The old pocket watch appeals to my tomboy side, and I love its versatility; you can wear it as a necklace or pin, or simply tuck it into your pocket or purse.

Read the full how-to after the jump! Creating your own solid perfume is extremely satisfying. Materials Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Happy Hippity Hop! We're taking a long weekend off here for the Easter break (we're working on a new website with hopes of getting a bit more done with the extra day tucked in there). So we're bidding you farewell early with a few links and this cute little picture tutorial (see more below) sent to our e-mail from the folks at Present&Correct. Happy wishes for your Easter and Passover break. We're heading over here later to learn how to make some marshmallow peeps! Care to join us? High/low Easter party. West coast applications close Friday at Renegade. Loving this free (April calendar) desktop wallpaper from the Free People blog.

And I saw lots of rabbits hopping around here. Have a fantastic weekend!