Jason and I are heading to San Francisco this weekend, May 19 and 20, for Maker Faire at the San Mateo Fairgrounds.  Jason will be representing Hackszine.com over at the O'Reilly Hacks booth for an hour each day so be sure to stop by and say hello if you are going to be at the Faire.

We'll be scoping out the various Makers throughout those two days and posting the highlights, here, on BlogCadre.   Be sure to check back over the weekend!

If you're unfamiliar with Maker Faire check out the Faire's main website and see what's happening at this DIY extravaganza.   400 Makers will be there as well as an expected 40,000 attendees.

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Phillip and Bre from Make on Rocketboom [via meshly]

Violentlyknits over at Craftster has created a chandelier, bicicletaspoon chandelier, made of a bicycle wheel and spoons.  I can't guarantee this chandelier won't cause a fire, but it sure is neat.

[via CribCandy]

Shigella created a crocheted Dalek that is bound to give Doctor Who the shivers.  It can be used to hide your cans of shaving cream.  No need to shave anymore because your hair will retract back into the follicles after seeing this Dalek.  "EXTERMINATE!"

[via BoingBoing]

Previously:
Doctor Who is coming to the US

Check out this Perler Bead crafts Flickr photoset.  Many of the crafts are Nintendo inspired.

[via delicious]

Previously:
Nintendo! It's a cereal... and a wedding cake?,  Room walls painted like a Super Mario world, Mario Popsicle Stick Statue, DIY Nintendo Character Paper Models, Nintendo Push-Pin Art

Starting tomorrow, January 3, an online arts and craft auction organized by family will be taking place to benefit the family of James Kim.  Over 40 artists and crafters contributed a variety of high-quality work to the auction. 

The bidding will end on January 7.  100% of the proceeds will go to The James Kim Memorial Fund.

[via BoingBoing]

Previously:
CNet Editor James Kim found dead in Oregon wilderness, 1971 - 2006

While waiting in a 12-hour line for a Wii at Wal-Mart, Holden purchased popsicle sticks and glue in the arts and crafts section and created this statue of Mario.

Not bad for an impromptu job.  All you need is popsicle sticks, glue and lots of time on your hands.

My parents were in town this past weekend and dad was very psyched to carve some custom pumpkins for his grandson.  Dad reminds me of a Filipino Mr. Miyagi because of his wisdom and many talents, although, he is lacking in the martial arts area.  I may be biased, but these pumpkins are pretty cool.

The first pumpkin that he carved was "Incredibles" inspired.  The pumpkin has the "Incredibles" emblem as well as Zach's name which represents the mouth of the pumpkin.

The second pumpkin he carved was "Lion King" inspired.  He carved the image of "Lion King" character Poomba (the wart hog or wild boar -- what is he exactly?).

You can view more pictures of the works in progress here.

Note: I'll post pictures of the lit pumpkins this evening or tomorrow -- It's too bright right now to get a good picture.  Here is a picture of the lit pumpkins.

We planned on going to Manila to do some souvenier shopping and Jason was staying behind to enjoy San Pablo for the day.  Before we left, Jason had one request, "...just be sure you buy one barrelman."  Not a problem.

We venture into the first store where I KNOW they are going to have aisles of barrelman, but to my surprise there was NONE!  So we tried another store and another...  still NONE!  Finally, my mom asked a sales representative where she could find barrelmen and the sales rep said that stores no longer carry products such as the barrelman.  WHAT?  I had to return to San Pablo that evening and tell Jason the bad news.  He was of course disappointed, as was I. 

In speaking with a relative, my mom was told that, supposedly, the Philippines Government - Department of Tourism is banning crafts that misrepresent the Filipino culture.  I don't know if this is true, but I find it very coincidental that all phallic crafts have disappeared from all fine Filipino stores.

Word got around that we had been searching for a barrelman and I'm happy to say that my family pulled through.  Barrelmen can still be found in the small markets and my aunt and cousins were generous and purchased two barrelmen for us.  We had originally planned on giving the barrelmen away as gifts, but now that they are slowly disappearing we might just keep them to ourselves.  They should now be considered collector's items!

Nothing says "Philippines" more than the barrelman...  Well, except for the fork and the spoon.

Are you irritated by those pesky ringmarks your coffee mugs leave on your kitchen table?  Well, the real solution is to just use a saucer, but in case you like the ringmarks but just want to jazz them up you try these stamp mugs.  That's right...  stain your dining room table with some elegant coffee ringmarks.

I was paging through a Pottery Barn catalogue the other day and I just about peed my pants.  If you are a Filipino or know a Filipino, you will get a laugh out of this...

Pottery Barn is selling a wall decoration made up of a large wooden spoon and fork for $149.  I have to laugh about this because this decorative piece was most likely designed by a Filipino considering almost every Filipino I know owns a large wooden spoon and fork.  Now, not all Filipinos have these on their kitchen walls, but rest assured, they have a set lurking somewhere in their homes.

Not only do I find it funny that Pottery Barn is selling a decoration that I've always made fun of, but I also find it funny that there are suckers out there that are willing to purchase it for $149!  Seriously, if anybody wants a large spoon and fork just let me know--I'm going to the Philippines this summer and can purchase a set for you for $5.  (Oh, I can pick up some naughty barrel men for you too.)

I'm not the only one who noticed this rip-off.  By looking at the date of her post, Marie noticed Pottery Barn's ad last year.  Great find!