Update
We’re no longer creating new Take & Make kits. Thanks to the Maker Hub staff (Leah, Christina, and Emma) for creating the hundreds and hundreds of kits we gave out in 2020-2021.
We have a few extra kits left that we’ll break out for an occasional workshop so we’re leaving this page on our website.
Take & Make kits are a chance for you to take a break and make something. The kits are portable (in bags, jars, fabric, whatever) so you can work on the project in the Maker Hub, in your apartment, or wherever you’d like.
What’s in the bag?
The tools and supplies you’ll need for the project. Some projects will be easier with a sewing machine or a hot glue gun or another small tool that’s available in the Maker Hub – that’ll be noted on the instructions. If you have leftover tools or supplies that you won’t reuse, please return them to the Maker Hub.
Want to customize your project? Visit the Maker Hub and add paint, vinyl stickers, laser engraving, glitter, and more to personalize your project.
Read more about Take & Make on Today @ Elon.
Where can I find one?
Kits will be available at several spots on campus, including both Maker Hub locations.
- Maker Hub – Downtown: Above Pandora’s Pies in Elon Town Center. The entrance is next to the Wells Fargo ATM. See hours in the left column.
- Maker Hub – Colonnades: In the lobby of Building E in the Colonnades neighborhood. See hours in the left column.
- Belk Library: Look for the box on the front desk.
What are the projects?
Below is a list of Take & Make projects released so far. We’ll update this page when new kits are released.
Spring 2022
Fall 2021
Take & Make is back this Fall! This year, we’re planning on making more kits but fewer projects. We’re shooting for about 80-100 of each kit, released about every three weeks. Stay tuned!
Spring/Winter 2021
Released 5/5/2021
In this kit, you’ll create a simple scrapbook to document the past year. You’ll tie together a book that you can fill with photos, writing, and stickers (included in the kit). Make one for yourself or someone you care about.
Upload a photo of your scrapbook and earn 150 Maker Cred. Learn more about Maker Cred on Moodle.
Released 4/21/2021
We released this kit in the fall, and it was so popular we’re doing it again! In this kit, you’ll create the perfect substitution for disposable face wipes. You’ll cut 10 circles of fabric then hand sew two layers together to create a soft and more sustainable cloth face wipe.
Upload a photo of your face wipes and earn 150 Maker Cred. Learn more about Maker Cred on Moodle.
Released 3/31/2021
Keep your lunch cool in this hand-sewn lunch bag. You’ll fold the plastic fabric, sew on velcro strips, and sew-up the sides using a blanket stitch.
Upload a photo of your lunch bag and earn 150 Maker Cred. Learn more about Maker Cred on Moodle.
Released 3/24/2021
A sit-upon is a small, water-resistant cushion that you can take anywhere and have a soft place to sit. They’re great for camping trips, outdoor events, and other places where you might have to sit on the ground. In this project, you’ll hand sew two vinyl pieces together and fill them with pillow stuffing.
Upload a photo of your sit-upon and earn 150 Maker Cred. Learn more about Maker Cred on Moodle.
Released 3/10
What’s better than a stress ball? A stress ball that smells like lavender every time you squeeze it! In this project, you’ll hand sew a piece of fabric into a bag and fill it with stuffing and dried lavender.
Upload a photo of your stress ball and earn 150 Maker Cred. Learn more about Maker Cred on Moodle.
Released 3/3
Warm-up your hands with these adorable hand warmers. In this project, you’ll hand-sew two rectangles of fabric together. Then stuff it with dried corn or rice. Throw the warmers in the microwave, and they’ll retain heat and keep you toasty. No previous sewing experience required for this 20-minute project.
Upload a photo of your hand warmer and earn 150 Maker Cred. Learn more about Maker Cred on Moodle.
Released 2/24
Have a stack of business cards? Make this holder to keep them from getting bent or lost. Fold the pre-cut leather and sew up the two sides to make this simple hand-sewing project. No previous sewing experience required for this 15-minute project.
The leather in this kit is upcycled from a local thrift shop.
Released 2/10
Need a Valentine’s Day card? This kit includes a blank card, envelope, and a bunch of Valentine-themed stickers and decorations.
Want to give your card a unique look? Laser engrave it! Both the laser engraver in Downtown and the Glowforge in Colonnades can laser etch any design onto the card or the envelope. Get trained to use either laser engraver by visiting our Moodle site. Click “Enroll Me” to see the training options.
Released 2/3
In this super-quick project, you’ll assemble two laser-cut pieces of wood into a simple phone stand. Grab a Sharpie or some paint and personalize it.
Want to laser cut your own phone stand from acrylic or cardboard? Get trained to use the Laser Engravers in Maker Hub – Downtown on the Maker Hub’s Moodle site. Click “Enroll Me” to see the training options.
Phone stand design is from Instructables user pitakire.
Released 1/27
A pair of scissors is all you need to make this soft fleece pillow. You’ll stack the two pieces on top of each other, cut strips, tie the strips into knots and stuff it with the stuffing in the bag. Easy!
Released 1/20
They were so popular in the Fall, we’re bringing them back again in January. Grab one of these kits to make your own face covering. The kits include hand-sewing needles, thread, and 2 pre-cut pieces of fabric: a 600 thread count tightknit cotton swatch and soft flannel.
Released 1/13
Have you ever seen those sheets of paper that say, ‘take what you need’ and you rip the little tab off the bottom? This kit aims to do something similar by allowing you to make a bracelet and choose a word that has meaning to you. The idea is to wear the bracelet until you no longer feel you need the reminder/encouragement that the word provides.
Choose your word and create a bracelet for yourself or a friend. In this simple project, you’ll make a bead bracelet with a word of your choice.
Fall 2020
Who helped with this initiative?
Campus Recreation & Wellness, CREDE, Counseling Services, Student Care and Outreach, and the Maker Hub.
Special thanks to the Maker Hub Consultants who created these kits. They identified the projects, prototyped it, and packed all the kits.
- Leah Cooper in both 2020-2022
- Emma Goering in 2020-2021
- Christina Wyatt in 2021-2022
- Thanks also to Maker Hub Consultant Grayson Meadors who created the Take & Make icon.
Released 3/21/2022
