Every now and then I find it important to have what I consider an “instant gratification” project.  Usually it’s the end of the week and my brain is through being creative, but I still want to make something.  Other times I use it as a pick-me-up when I get frustrated because a prototype has just epically failed or I’ve had another string of losing battles with my sewing machine.  It’s something that I know I can’t screw up and that is going to turn out fine even if everything else I’ve been working on has made me want to cry.    Ideally these projects are quick and entertaining, cheap as free (or nearly so), and don’t require any special tools or skills.  I’ve come up with many of these projects over the years, so this is the first of many in this theme. Continue Reading…