Maker Mayhem: Low Moments in How-To History, Part 18

Head Hunter String Holder: a craft from the final gasps of the ethno-human-novelty era of racist tchotchkes

Indoor Shooting Gallery: Because guns are fun, it’s just that simple.

Pantyhose Casserole Carrier: Potluck be a lady tonight.

A stupefying collection of design from the patchwork of Northern European nation states vaguely known as “Scandinavia,” Scandinavian Design is both eye candy and an education.

Until free-and-easy legal travel between the U.S. and Cuba becomes a reality, Havana Before Castro is your second best bet.

Pill Bottle Gifts: Rainy day projects for a crafting addict.

Nut Shell Critters: Fun with food waste.

His & Hers Bedding: for the couple who needs to be reminded of their genders, even while they’re asleep. By Matt Maranian.

Tin Can Cannibal: Because people eating people makes for fun kid’s crafts. By Matt Maranian.

As we all know, arts and crafts should be tedious, painstaking, and (of course) ultimately boring as hell. Matt Maranian presents some Maker Mayhem

Automobile-Sized Refrigerator: When a cooler just isn’t cool enough. By Matt Maranian

Radiant Heated Dog House: Because shoving Rover’s paw in a light socket wouldn’t be cruel enough. By Matt Maranian

Burnt Matchstick Easter Decorations: When celebrating the Resurrection means looking no further than your ashtray. By Matt Maranian

Tin Foil Pigtail Wig: Because mom waited too long to buy you a Halloween costume. By Matt Maranian

Not as hot as it looks. Good on anything. Cures all that ails you. A recipe by Matt Maranian.

Home Target Range! What could possibly go wrong? asks Matt Maranian.

Matt Maranian finds that there’s a lot to learn about the history of pin-up magazines, more than you’d ever imagine, and this set leaves no stone unturned and no skirt unlifted.

Matt Maranian's latest installment of Maker Mayhem: Low Moments in How-to History looks at converting ham cans into toys