Category Archives: Videos

And now for something completely different…

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

I missed the Maker Faire in San Mateo this year.  I was busy making other stuff. But my most of my family made it…and they made this 4 second video at the Tinkering Studio set up by the Exploratorium. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Mom’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

  Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a beautiful video celebrating moms doing the hardest and best job in the world.  (by Proctor and Gamble)  The cinematography, the music, the story – it’s all great – and it’s not selling soap.  Which … Continue reading →

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Puzzling by Nervous System

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Remember how I mentioned this puzzle? Check these out – They’re on my wish list of fancy wood jigsaw puzzles to splurge on.  Generative Jigsaw Puzzles by Nervous System.  Right up my alley with a little science mixed with kaleidoscopic … Continue reading →

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Hula Hooping and Jump Roping

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Don’t watch this if you are prone to motion sickness (like I am) and will be grouchy about being nauseated afterwards. They’re cool videos anyway. I’m just warning ya. Here’s the Hula Hooping one: If you survive that, go here … Continue reading →

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Snow Circles

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Because I have quilting on the brain, on first glance I thought this was stitching on a whole cloth quilt. It’s not. Sonja Hinrichsen and five volunteers walked around in circles and made wonderful swirls in new snow at Rabbit … Continue reading →

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Love Note

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Okay, it’s another ad. But sweet and lovely, and just in time to spark ideas for your valentine. Field Notes: Red Blooded from Coudal Partners on Vimeo.

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Commercial Creativity

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Speaking of dinner (see previous post), have you seen this video? Just so you know, this is advertising for Chipotle.  But I think the ad is cute and nicely done – the song (by Willie Nelson), the animation, and the … Continue reading →

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Beach Plastic

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Re-using things, saving scraps, cataloging, collecting, and collating. Things I like to do.  How about you? The Langs are using beach plastic from the beach in Point Reyes to create interesting things. Point Reyes is north of San Francisco Bay … Continue reading →

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Agog about Goldfish

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Have you seen this? This takes trompe l’oeil to a whole new level. Inspiration comes from all sorts of places.  It says that the artist – Riusuke Fukahori – was struggling with artistic vision and became inspired by his pet goldfish. … Continue reading →

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A Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

For curious historians, a Brief History of Santa: And Share the Joy: And to all a good night!

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