ManMadeDIY.com - crafts and DIY for guys!

I'm happy to introduce the latest member of the Curbly family of sites: www.ManMadeDIY.com

ManMade comes from Curbly's own Chris (Chrisjob) Gardner, who was tired of being told "guys can't knit!". It's a blog that focuses on crafty, creative, artsy and authentic projects that guys (and gals) everywhere will love.

Here's some of what he's covered so far:

1. Super Crispy Homemade Pizza!
2. How To: Fused Plastic Belt
3. Food of the Year: Fried Chicken
4. Magnetic Coffee Sleeve
5. Top Ten Most Useful Kitchen Tools

You can also hook up with ManMade on Facebook and Twitter:

Please help us spread the word about this awesome new site!

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January 18, 2010
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Help for Haiti

With all eyes on Haiti this week after that country suffered a tragic earthquake, many people are wondering how they can help. Here's a list of ways you can donate to the relief effort; I'll try to keep this updated (send me suggestions at bruno@curbly.com, or add them in the comments):

• To make an automatic $10 donation to the Red Cross, text "HAITI" to 90999; the money will be charged directly to your cell phone bill.
• You can also donate to the Red Cross by phone: 314-516-2782 or 314-516-2800
• Donate $5 to musician Wyclef Jean's organization by texting YELE to 501501 (learn more at www.yele.org)
• CBS's list of charities offering aid to Haiti
• UNICEF Haiti Earthquake relief: www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake

Finally, be careful when you donate; the FBI is warning people that human tragedies like this one sometimes spawn scams and false solicitations. Follow these steps to make sure your support goes to those who need it.

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January 13, 2010
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Now Available: Make It! Mid-Century Modern

"Make It! Mid-Century Modern", Curbly's mid-century how-to manual, is finally here! You can buy it right now in PDF or print format ($9.99 and $18, respectively)

I'm really proud of this publication, and our writers (DIY-Maven, ChrisJob, and ModHomeEcTeacher) have done a fantastic job putting it together. We sweated every detail in every paragraph and photograph in this book, and I think it shows.

Hopefully, you'll think so too, and support us » READ MORE

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December 07, 2009
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And the winners of our Marbled Paper giveaway are ...

blossom & denise.

Congratulations to our winners, and thanks for everyone who entered to win this amazing paper. And of course, stay tuned for more cool giveaways and contests coming up soon!

Have a product you'd like promote through a Curbly giveaway? Let us know about it: admin@curbly.com

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May 18, 2009
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Giveaway: Handmade Marbled Paper (2 Sets)

UPDATE: GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. WE'LL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER ON MONDAY.

This week we're giving away something really special: two sets of unique, hand-made marbled paper (retail value: $50 each). Each set includes five sheets marbled by Minneapolis book and paper artist Lin Lacy.

Dimensions: 12x19 inches

Paper (assorted): Hahnemuhle Ingres and Crane Pearl Lettra lightweight

This stuff is gorgeous; it's ready to frame and hang on your walls. Of cours » READ MORE

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May 11, 2009
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Win more stuff!

Head over to our sister-site, WeeBabyStuff.com for a chance to win an awesome Aiden & Anais swaddling blanket for your little one. Valued at $50, these high-quality muslin blankets are sure to keep your wee one warm and snuggly:

Hurry, the giveaway ends this Friday (May 1st)!

LINK

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April 27, 2009
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Pecha Kucha Night in Minneapolis

If you haven't heard of Pecha Kucha, it's an innovative forum where creative work can be shown. Pecha Kucha means 'the sound of conversation' in Japanese, and each presenter is limited to exactly 20 slides! The concept has taken off in cities around the world, and a friend recently e-mailed to let me know about a Pecha Kucha night in Minneapolis:

Imagine the following experiences, each packed into 6 minutes, 40 seconds:



- a supply chain concept » READ MORE

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April 10, 2009
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Connect your Facebook Account to Curbly!

Curbly now has Facebook Connect support, meaning you can connect your Facebook and Curbly accounts and extend your DIY community even further! Once connected, actions you take on Curbly can be cross-posted to your Facebook news feed automatically! That means more opportunities to connect with cool people via Curbly and Facebook.

Also, don't forget to friend Curbly on Facebook!

How to connect your Facebook Account on Curbly:

New Curbly user » READ MORE

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March 13, 2009
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Curbly Registration Changes

Curbly is more than just a blog; it's a community. From the start, Curbly has been different from other sites because we allow people to sign up and write blog posts that appear on our the front page along with those from our featured writers.

But lately, we've received more spam, self-promotional, and off-topic posts than good ones. And too many of the new user registrations are incomplete or inactive.

So, to preserve the high quality and integrity of the Curbly community, we're making new registrations available by invitation only, starting now. We'll also begin marking old, incomplete, and inactive user profiles for deletion (don't worry, you'll be notified before your account is deleted). In conjunction, we're turning off most advertisements for logged-in users.

From now on, to become a part of the Curbly community, you'll need to be invited by an existing member. We also have an invitation wait-list for people who want in, but don't know an existing member.

I want to encourage the involvement that makes Curbly different and special, and hope this move helps filter out the bad apples, while letting the community continue to grow.

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February 11, 2009
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Server problems

Hi all, just a quick note to let you know we've had some database problems this morning, and are working to get things back to normal. If you notice any posts or comments you made this morning missing, that's the reason why. Thanks for your patience.

Bruno

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October 03, 2008
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