I posted a new article today, outlining how I made a quick Mini Macro studio (a 'soft light' softbox), and how you can do the same. It's very easy to do, takes less than two minutes, doesn't require you to get up out of your chair (if you're at a typical office desk), and will make your small object pictures oh-so-much better. For example, this is a shot of an iPod shuffle I just took yesterday:
Click here to find out how to make your own mini macro studio and take pictures like the one above.