Before you read this article, you may have thought your dog had the grossest eating habits ever. But Fido's penchant for poo is nothing compared to some of these sickos highlighted in Cracked. For example, Victorian scientist William Buckland: He didn't just stop at the meat of animals, either. While on a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, a strange mark was found on the floor. A debate broke out as to what the stain could possibly be, at which point Buckland got on his hands and knees, licked the stain and confidently announced it to be bat piss. But the craziest thing Buckland ever did, at…
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February Creative Crafters Blog Hop
OHScrap!7 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pmHello Friends! Thanks for joining us on the February edition of the Creative Crafters Blog Hop! If you’re thinking *what blog hop?* It’s our monthly parade of projects using Samantha Walker Goodies. You’ll want to start here, the beginning is just a few stops back. If you’ve come here from Jimmi’s blog then you are already on the right track! I want to tell you, since I have become a member of Samantha’s Creative Crafters, I have received a load of different crafty goodness. Samantha creates Digital Scrapbooking Supplies, Digital Die Cuts for… -
Freebie | Printable Valentine Poster
Scrapbooking8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amJen at My Own Road designed this free poster for Valentine’s Day. It is sized 8×10 and comes in three different colours. Click here to go to the freebie. -
Staff Blog Hop | Our CHA Favorites
Scrapbook Update6 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amScrapbook Update’s CHA Hot Picks list full of what we think will be the blockbuster releases from CHA will be coming in the next day or two after much deliberation, but in the meantime, we are bringing you a blog hop of our staff’s... [Thanks for subscribing to Scrapbook Update so that you get automatic notification of our new posts! Please click on the title of the post to read the full story, or visit the site at http://www.scrapbookupdate.com.] -
Potent Potables and Other Quotables
Cathy Zielske's Blog8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amMost people have favorite things they like to quote. Maybe it's from a movie. Or a television show. Or a book. Are you like most people? Because in this respect, I am. I've had pretty steady access to media throughout my life. TV, music, movies—stuff that makes up pop culture, essentially. And there have been so many memorable scenes, or lines, or catch phrases that have stuck with me, filling my brain so that when and where they are needed, they can quickly be retrieved and applied correctly to any given situation. Take for example the clip above, from one of my favorite old…
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Holy Kaw!
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8 historical figures who ate disgusting things
8 Feb 2012 | 11:26 pmBefore you read this article, you may have thought your dog had the grossest eating habits ever. But Fido's penchant for poo is nothing compared to some of these sickos highlighted in Cracked. For example, Victorian scientist William Buckland: He didn't just stop at the meat of animals, either. While on a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, a strange mark was found on the floor. A debate broke out as to what the stain could possibly be, at which point Buckland got on his hands and knees, licked the stain and confidently announced it to be bat piss. But the craziest thing Buckland ever did, at… -
5 explanations of why teenagers act the way the do
8 Feb 2012 | 11:22 pmUnderstanding the teenage mind could be a life's work. For those of you who don't have that kind of time, however, Mental Floss gives five things that could explain the mind of the teenager. For example, parents, have you ever wondered if your teenager is somehow getting dumber? Parents of teens often wonder what happened to the bright child they used to have. How can someone go from getting A’s to getting C’s when they seem to be doing the same amount of work? Once again, changes in the brain are to blame. While the merits of IQ tests are debatable, scientists used to think IQ… -
Surviving the loss of a star employee
8 Feb 2012 | 11:16 pmSome groups have stellar members who carry the team. That's all well and good until that member leaves. Then what? This Smartblog video will help you answer that question: Full story at Smartblog on Leadership. Top news for leaders. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Disneyland circa 1957 [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 11:14 pmThis video was shot in 1957, less than two years after Disneyland had opened. The footage is newly restored and ready to take you to the happiest place on earth as it was in its early days. Full story at Mental Floss. All the top Internet videos in one place. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
People unplugging their TVs during the Super Bowl
8 Feb 2012 | 11:08 pmThere's no faster way to ruin an American's day than to unplug his or her TV during the Super Bowl. Think we're exaggerating? Take a look at these folks go form 0 to 60 in less than a second, all thanks to Jimmy Kimmel's latest Challenge. Full story at Jimmy Kimmel Live. Top sports news. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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February Creative Crafters Blog Hop
7 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pmHello Friends! Thanks for joining us on the February edition of the Creative Crafters Blog Hop! If you’re thinking *what blog hop?* It’s our monthly parade of projects using Samantha Walker Goodies. You’ll want to start here, the beginning is just a few stops back. If you’ve come here from Jimmi’s blog then you are already on the right track! I want to tell you, since I have become a member of Samantha’s Creative Crafters, I have received a load of different crafty goodness. Samantha creates Digital Scrapbooking Supplies, Digital Die Cuts for… -
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7 Feb 2012 | 9:15 pmHello Friends! Today’s prompt was in a roll or rolled up and I seriously considered going to the bakery for some rolls but the weather was terrible so we stayed in most of the day. We did, however, venture out for dinner. This is one of our favorite restaurants despite a few items that I don’t care for here. The food is excellent and the service is usually pretty good. Two things I don’t like? 1. when we walk up to the host/hostess they ALWAYS ask us, are you visiting? No. we live here. in fact we come here about once a month and have been coming here for years. Are you… -
Project Life Week 4
6 Feb 2012 | 9:38 pmHello Friends! Welcome to my Project Life week 4 recap. I was struggling with photo pocket space for this week because we had two days out with a lot of pictures. I ended up adding a stick on 4×6 pocket to the right page. Project Life Week 4 Pin It Project Life Week 4 L Pin It Jalen has just started going to youth group at church and it meets right after our service when we usually eat lunch. Our new routine is going to lunch without him and bringing him take out when we pick him up. I cut a 4×6 piece of the take out bag and slipped it into a pocket. I also stamped a like… -
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6 Feb 2012 | 7:44 pmHello Friends! :) Today’s prompt was to capture a heart. The boys and I made valentines today and neither of them wanted to cut out a heart. I made these by laying down three strips of washi tape and using a heart punch. I also finished up week 4 of project life and almost done with week 5. I’ll be posting those soon. Thanks for stopping by! Love Love and Blog you Later, Joscie, rhymes with bossy :) -
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5 Feb 2012 | 4:46 pmHello Friends! Happy Super Bowl Sunday. Here in Hawaii where we are hours behind the rest of the country, I grew up with Super Bowl being a post lunch party. We got up and went to church this morning, I even wore a dress and heels today. Typical post church lunch at CPK. Home with plenty of time to get settled in before the game. The boys are all in the living room right now and I occasionally hear eruptions of hyena like laughter down the hallway. I have lots of projects to get busy on and I’m trying not to procrasti-surf, but it’s a hard habit to break. i think this…
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Freebie | Printable Valentine Poster
8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amJen at My Own Road designed this free poster for Valentine’s Day. It is sized 8×10 and comes in three different colours. Click here to go to the freebie. -
Freebie & Tutorial | Valentine Cupcake Flags
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amHeidi at Sew Craft Create is betting that you already have everything you need to make these Valentine cupcake flags. She is providing the free printable background, as well as a tutorial to make the flags. You can also use these flags on your scrapbooking projects! Click here to go to the tutorial. -
Freebie | Digital Valentine Scrapbooking Kit
8 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amAnski in Finland designed this cute digital scrapbooking kit for Valentine’s Day and you can download it for free! Click here to go to the download. -
Inspiration du Jour | Still Crazy In Love
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Tutorial | Camera Wrist Strap
7 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amDon’t like camera neck straps? Make yourself a wrist strap instead! Click here to go all the details on Apartment Therapy.
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Staff Blog Hop | Our CHA Favorites
6 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amScrapbook Update’s CHA Hot Picks list full of what we think will be the blockbuster releases from CHA will be coming in the next day or two after much deliberation, but in the meantime, we are bringing you a blog hop of our staff’s... [Thanks for subscribing to Scrapbook Update so that you get automatic notification of our new posts! Please click on the title of the post to read the full story, or visit the site at http://www.scrapbookupdate.com.] -
Trend | Travel
5 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmSo many scrapbookers begin the hobby with scrapbooking a big event. A wedding, baby, or big vacation gets a person inspired to pick up some papers and stickers and start recording their memories. At this CHA show, we saw a huge revival of themed... [Thanks for subscribing to Scrapbook Update so that you get automatic notification of our new posts! Please click on the title of the post to read the full story, or visit the site at http://www.scrapbookupdate.com.] -
Trend | Buttons
5 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amIt’s hard to call buttons a trend, as they’ve been a staple for many years in scrapbooking. What I will say is that buttons were going new creative places and popping up in all kinds of interesting ways at this CHA show. Today I am going... [Thanks for subscribing to Scrapbook Update so that you get automatic notification of our new posts! Please click on the title of the post to read the full story, or visit the site at http://www.scrapbookupdate.com.] -
Paperclipping Roundtable #100: CHA, Baby!
4 Feb 2012 | 3:44 pmOur 100th show happened this week at CHA, and we had an all-star panel of Ali Edwards, Stacy Julian, and Angie Lucas join us (along with a cameo from Shimelle Laine) for the event to discuss what was the latest and greatest in scrapbooking at CHA... [Thanks for subscribing to Scrapbook Update so that you get automatic notification of our new posts! Please click on the title of the post to read the full story, or visit the site at http://www.scrapbookupdate.com.] -
Trend | Mason Jars
4 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amMason jars have become a hot trend for weddings as both glasses to hold drinks and vases for flowers. They are popping up in stores like Anthropologie as snow globes, seen for so many uses around trendy blogs and websites, and now we are seeing them... [Thanks for subscribing to Scrapbook Update so that you get automatic notification of our new posts! Please click on the title of the post to read the full story, or visit the site at http://www.scrapbookupdate.com.]
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Cathy Zielske's Blog
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Potent Potables and Other Quotables
8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amMost people have favorite things they like to quote. Maybe it's from a movie. Or a television show. Or a book. Are you like most people? Because in this respect, I am. I've had pretty steady access to media throughout my life. TV, music, movies—stuff that makes up pop culture, essentially. And there have been so many memorable scenes, or lines, or catch phrases that have stuck with me, filling my brain so that when and where they are needed, they can quickly be retrieved and applied correctly to any given situation. Take for example the clip above, from one of my favorite old… -
I'm into vintage after all. Who knew?
6 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amI like to give a lot of razzing to my good friend Tara, who gets a real thrill in life when on the hunt for all things old and smelly, or what some people like to refer to as vintage. Okay, maybe it's not all smelly stuff and maybe she's consciously seeking items coated with the ancient epithelial cells of people from the 1900s for reasons other than health code violations. Suffice to say I don't share her love of vintage. You can't write a book touting clean and simple scrapbook page design and then brag to people about the 600-year-old tea cozy you scored at the Goodwill… -
Project Life, Week Four
2 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amAnother week of Project Life (and real life) has come and gone. This past week was the first week I had more pictures to share than the typical spread holds for Project Life. Cole took a trip up to a nature center in Northern Minnesota with his school and you guessed it, he took his camera along for the ride. Lucky album! OBSERVATIONS: I'm still finding myself surprised at how little I've been documenting over the past few years compared to right now. Probably because now I'm much more conscious of listening for stories and looking for photos. The best part is that I don't… -
All Hail Auntie Coo
1 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amLet me clear something up first and foremost: Auntie Coo is not related to me. Auntie Coo is my good friend and former colleague Amy Pampusch Olson's grandmother's sister. But I feel like she has given the world a gift in the form of dumpling soup and now I wish she was my auntie. One night a few weeks ago, Amy posted on Facebook that she was making Auntie Coo's Dumpling Soup. The picture looked so good I begged her for the recipe. I never met a dumpling that I did not like. She obliged. I have made this on consecutive Sundays and I am not going to lie: it is the greatest soup… -
Happy new year!
31 Jan 2012 | 3:00 amI've nearly completed one full month in 2012 of moving more and eating well. To celebrate, last weekend I headed over to Dick's with a $10-off coupon in hand and picked up a brand new swim suit. My old Speedo was showing a little more crack than should rightly be displayed on anyone, let alone a 45-year-old woman with a little extra padding on the back side of her body. I love my new suit. It's super tight. It's super purply. The patterned looks like Barney took an acid trip and exploded. That's my kind of workout gear. My skin is Casper-white, dimply and about as far…
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[All too quick...]
26 Jan 2012 | 9:34 pmCan't believe that January is almost over! And Chinese New Year has come and gone... well, not technically, as there is still a few more days left of the traditional 15 day long celebrations. We are still not yet visited out, as there are a few more relatives (older folks) and friends (younger folks) left to cover! All the better to practice our styling on the 2 girls.The other thing that has been very much a pre-occupation is our coming trip to JAPAN!!! This time around, we'll be travelling up north to Hokkaido, where hopefully there'll be LOADS of snow... The girls are excited, and even… -
[Dragon Year 2012]
24 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pmHappy Chinese New Year!! We ushered in the Year of the Dragon with minimum fanfare but with lots of good food and snacks as usual. 1st day of CNY was a mad rush to visiting, from V's side of the family, to my side of the family. The girls LOVED the visiting - angpows and 'forbidden' snacks - what's not to love about it!! K too had her 1st new year (i don't think she remembered the one 2 years ago) and she was thrilled to be dressed up. You know you're a parent when you love dressing up the kids more than yourself!! Hah!Our annual family portrait. We love styling the girls, so here's the… -
[what we do in the mornings before school..... etc]
14 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pmWe have been very organised and have drawn up a timetable which we have been following quite religiously for the 1st 2 weeks of school. Let's see how long it lasts! It's been rather loose though, as sometimes we do playdates instead of art or lunch out instead of at home.G thrives on the 1 on 1 attention and is really such a sweet personality when she is outside of the competitive jealous environment caused by sibling rivalry. She has repeatedly told me these past 2 weeks - thank you for spending so much time with me mummy, i love you very much!! awww....Playdate with D at Loewen gardens... -
[1st day of school!]
14 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pmIt's been 2 weeks since G first started her "big girls" education, and we all had to make some pretty major adjustments to our work / life balance! It has been a great 2 weeks though, I get to spend quality 1 on 1 time with her in the mornings, while K gets the undivided attention of her grandparents in the afternoons. Plus 1 day a week, when I have to be overseas for work, V gets to spend 1 on 1 time with his precious daughter. So far it has been working great, except for some last minute adjustments in the morning when we both have to be in meetings.Here's the pics of her all grownup and… -
[Happy 2012!!!]
31 Dec 2011 | 5:53 pmAnother year is over and a new year has begun! The girls are oblivious to the fact that it's the New Year's - no presents = no hype = no interest....sigh. That's the hard, commercial reality of the hierarchy of holiday "spirit" for you!!This year has been a wonderful year for us as a family, we started the year in great spirits and visited Japan on our long long awaited Japan holiday (feels like such a long time ago!).January - Our first year without a proper Chinese New Year celebration but we still had a good reunion lunch which we all dressed up for.February - The expressions on the girls…
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Life as a Three Legged Dog
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Super Pooped!
7 Feb 2012 | 11:12 pmOkay, so I am more than a little exhausted from a long day of working, but I loved the projects that I shared on my Ruby Rock-It post so much today that I just wanted to give a quick share here as well.They are all made from the Bella! Wedding collection, and you should see the warm shimmer of that pink in person, delish!Okay, off to bed so I can start all over again tomorrow!B- -
Graphic 45 Metal Butterflies and UTEE with Perfect Pearls Tutorial
1 Feb 2012 | 6:13 pmThe new metal butterflies that Graphic 45 just released this show are so darling! I have had a lot of fun bending, shaping and embellishing them, and thought it would be fun to share a tutorial on adding color using UTEE and Perfect Pearls.I started with some basic supplies:UTEEPerfect Pearls in a variety of colorsPerfect Medium PensPerfect Medium BrushesRanger Distress Embossing InkHeat It toolGraphic 45 Metal (butterflies to be store soon!)Of course this technique works beautifully on the other metal staples as well.Start by applying the distress embossing ink lightly to the surface of the… -
New Free Graphic 45 Project Sheet
29 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmI am really enjoying all of the pictures from the CHA floor, and love seeing random pictures of some of the things that I had the chance to create coming through with all of the other inspiring projects. It makes me feel better about not having the opportunity to go this year.This particular picture is from the fantastic people at Paper Crafts, I handmade all of the hibiscus flowers and leaves for the Tropical Travelogue line, and even though they were difficult, I am so pleased with the results!Graphic 45 is giving people a chance to win their favorite collection before it is even in the… -
All of My CHA Projects Are On Their Way!
24 Jan 2012 | 10:23 pmOh what a relief it is!!Project sheets, booth samples, and eye candy all either left last week in crates or tomorrow in suitcases with the fabulous Diane Shultz! There have been some really long days/nights to get everything prepared to Diane's exacting standards, but trust me when I say that the Graphic 45 booth is going to be "the place" for eye candy and inspiration! And I am not just saying this because I am biased, having the insider track on what happens and how with the in house team is amazing! I seriously feel like the luckiest girl in the world that I get to work and be mentored by… -
Stamp It! 3 Ways is Moxie Fab!
21 Jan 2012 | 12:45 amDo you ever visit Moxie Fab? You know, the trends blog written by the delightful Cath Edvalson? The one with exciting challenges, gorgeous eye candy and inspiring projects? If you don't, then trust me and head there at least once a day for a large does of chirpy and cheeky crafty happiness, you won't regret it.Today one of my projects from Stamp It! 3 Ways was featured, and I am thrilled to be included with the other Moxie-tastic people who were highlighted as well. Even though I really like my card and it is one of my fave color combos, you have to head over to see Julia Stainton's, it is…
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paper passion and pixel mania
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Taking things for Granted
8 Feb 2012 | 1:10 amOn our way home from school today I asked Emma where she wanted to take our photo of the day. She replied, "Somewhere old and rusty." So we stopped by an old smoke stack in the middle of town and snapped a few quick pictures before diving into an afternoon full of homework. This old smoke stack is a sort of beacon of our town being the tallest structure within sight. They raise lighted shapes to match each holiday up the huge stack, it's a familiar sight. Sometimes these familiar sights grow common to the point of oblivion. I thought a lot today about the precious fragility of life, and just… -
Tremendous Trifles
7 Feb 2012 | 1:51 amSome kids leave a trail of crumbs to find their way home, Torrey leaves a trail of books. Although I think she finds her way into a thousand new worlds along the trail. She's just started reading Tremendous Trifles, a collection of essays on the tremendous wonder packed into the tiniest corners of life. When that's too heavy, not to worry she's left a book in every nook and cranny of the house to pick up whenever she happens to enter that particular cranny. Chesterton Quote of the Day"Fairy Tales, then, are not responsible for producing in children fear, or any of the shapes of fear; fairy… -
deLIVER us from evil
5 Feb 2012 | 11:19 pmYesterday we celebrated my dad's 60th birthday. The day after my dad got out of the hospital, and began the informed fight against liver disease (autoimmune hepatitis), my sister and I decided we should order shirts for his party... yellow being the natural color of choice. I got to work thinking of a clever logo for the party. Then it struck me... the Lord's Prayer - deLIVER us. By way of prayers, it's the best and it gets to the heart (and the liver) of the matter. I came up with something quick in Photoshop, uploaded it to my favorite T-shirt printer, CustomInk, and called to put a rush on… -
The Borrower
4 Feb 2012 | 12:35 amThe upside of being a particularly short adult is that you can often find great clothing deals in the kid's section. The downside is that kids find great clothing deals in your closet. In the past several months the girls have grown into little giants, and by giants I mean they're within two inches of passing me up. By little, I mean that being considered a giant at 4'11" is a matter of perspective. Needless to say I've had to keep a closer eye on my closet lately as it gets raided from time to time, especially when it's getting close to laundry day. Somehow this shirt swipe seemed to work to… -
Seeing Yellow
3 Feb 2012 | 12:51 amThis past week has been a roller coaster ride along the ups and downs of health and wellness. That's not to mention the outpouring of family devotion and strength under fire of circumstance. There is likely to be over the coming days many more pictures of this precious little yellow man that I call Daddy and my girls call Pa. He is truly one of my greatest treasures on earth. I've been doing my best to tend to his needs changing bandages, refilling ice packs, fetching pillows, learning how to cook food without salt (thank you sodiumgirl.com) and learning a second language (the medical lingo…
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8 Feb 2012 | 8:11 am
8 Feb 2012 | 8:11 amif you happened to drop by Prima's blog, you might have seen this in one of their blogpost: my lone HEELS dressed and draped with Prima's Say It in Crystals and New Namazzi flowers. Time to fix up the other side! :) Their display is outstanding, won't you say... Here's a layout for Made With Love , created with V-day theme in mind. Lots of My Mind's Eyes. Simply delectable. Have you heard who is our GUEST over @ Webster's Pages? :) None other than LESLIE ASHE! Pop over for some inspiration. Here's one layout inspired by our talented guest....Sorry for sounding so random... i have a thousand… -
FEB Workshop @ MADE WITH LOVE
2 Feb 2012 | 9:37 pmHere's a peak and the dates for my workshop....was on a workshop break and now i'm finally back! :) Wanna see it in its full glory ? :) For Registration: Visit #03-33, PLAZA SINGAPURA to view the sample or Call: 6238 8770 ..Hope to see some of you soon OK? :) em -
30 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pm
30 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pmHELLO last-day-of-January!As mentioned, here is the winner for my Shabby Apple Giveaway:#43! ----------------------> curliecue(laura lynch). Please email me your particulars OK :) *Meanwhile, stay tune ... there might be something else coming up in the next few weeks!*------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totally EXCITED to see the new Melissa France's Catalog.Have you seen it already ?? You might wanna check THIS out. FIRST time having more than a couple of my items in a catalog; that explains my feeling :) More pages using Webster's Pages Sunday… -
Last few Peaks ....
27 Jan 2012 | 12:50 amETA : My Shabby Apple Giveaway winner will be posted shortly. Stay tuned :) !---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you ready for a last few peaks :) From Melissa Frances: This is Volume 3 of our popular Attic Treasures Collection. Beautiful with cream, ivory, white, brown and little pops of muted color, our Attic Treasures embodies a classic look. LOVE the old charm! here's one using Vintage Attic Treasure: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------a WHOLE LOT of Webster's Pages here. Drool worthy and… -
WAVES of Giveaways!
25 Jan 2012 | 7:15 am*MY SHABBY APPLE GIVEAWAY STILL OPEN HERE >>LINK*It is Finally Here :) ! Melissa France's new range of paper collections.Totally my cup of tea!Introducing C'est la VieVisit Melissa Frances' Blog for MORE updates! AND A GIVEAWAY THERE !!------------------------------------------------------------------------------And as if the previous Webster's Pages PALM BEACH Giveaway isn't enough (did you enter??). Take another DEEP BREATHE .....I Tell u, this is another Knock-out for me. I *Heart* This NEW line from Webster's Pages! :) I can't tell you how delighted I am to see shades of deep grey and…
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pretty paper. true stories. {and scrapbooking classes with cupcakes.}
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CHA Winter 2012 :: French General [41]
8 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amEvery once in a while there is a little surprise at CHA that you could miss entirely if you don’t look carefully. This time that surprise was a collection called French General. It’s inspired by an actual store, with the same name, filled with carefully curated vintage finds and Parisian chic wares by Kaari Meng. A look at the shop website will give you every confirmation that the store could easily translate to a craft line. Certainly. (And Moda already makes a French General fabric line.) But what I didn’t see coming was the label behind it all. This is the new look for… -
CHA Winter 2012 :: Cosmo Cricket [50]
7 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amCosmo Cricket has had an interesting year, shifting from an independent company wherein the designers were the same people doing all the other business involved in a paper company – sales, marketing, production and fulfillment – to being acquired by Advantus, a parent company that covered the older Heidi Swapp brand and The Girls’ Paperie, along with their ongoing brands like Cropper Hopper organisation and Ideaology by Tim Holtz. In theory, this would allow the designers to focus on their true strength and create great paper collections without so much of the worry from… -
CHA Winter 2012 :: American Crafts [59]
6 Feb 2012 | 4:09 amIn addition to their designer brands Amy Tangerine and Dear Lizzy, American Crafts had quite a few new products in their classic branding, so let’s start today with a look at all that, shall we? Fresh Squeezed is a summery home-themed line, with plenty of kitchen and fruit motifs mixed with a Scandinavian vibe. Lots of red, brown, yellow and turquoise. Sorry about this slightly rubbish photo, but I wanted to show you that last b-side paper – patterned quadrants! One of my favourite ways to mix patterned papers except now it’s already done. Perfect for quick scrapping. -
CHA Winter 2012 :: Echo Park [51]
5 Feb 2012 | 2:58 pmEcho Park is an interesting one. They have a different business model than most every other company out there. A new collection ships to stores every six weeks, and it’s almost entirely paper. Each collection has a 12×12 sheet of stickers and one of letters, and then some collections have a small group of embellishments like these – but that’s just for something special. And for the past year, we’ve seen so many styles from Echo Park as they introduced new designers for almost every collection, meaning the look could change dramatically from month to month. -
CHA Winter 2012 :: GCD Studios [36]
5 Feb 2012 | 1:51 pmWhen I happened buy the GCD Studios booth, they had just greeted buyers from two of the biggest players in the retail market so I did my best to stay out of the way but it also meant I didn’t get to talk to anyone here so I don’t have lots of lovely back story on these collections. Instead you’ll just have to go with plenty of photos and a few quips on what I did and didn’t love! Since the last time I saw their booth, GCD have really stepped up the game with the quality of the layouts displayed on their booth. Not that they weren’t good before – but they…
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Tim Holtz
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wow...thank you...
8 Feb 2012 | 5:19 pmi'm speechless bloggers! i mean seriously, over 2600 comments and it seems you all share the same excitement i do for the new release products from cha. thank you so much - i think it's going to be an amazingly... -
sharing the fun...
6 Feb 2012 | 1:33 pmhey bloggers! well we're all unpacked here and had the weekend to catch up. i appreciate all of the kind comments about the cha recap video, always amazing to see it all from that perspective after the show is over...very... -
cha-winter 2012 - the video blog...
4 Feb 2012 | 3:04 pmwell i'm back bloggers! wow, it seems like it's only been a few days since i went to cha but in fact it's been over a week. i'm telling you time flies for me at these shows - so much...
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Make and Takes
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Valentine’s Day Classroom Party Ideas
9 Feb 2012 | 1:24 amI’m signed up to help with my daughter’s Valentine classroom party this year. I love elementary schools during the holidays, especially Valentines. There’s so many fun ways to decorate and celebrate with hearts. While I was thinking of what I’m going to help with during my daughter’s party, I thought I’d share my ideas here. Are you helping with a party this year? Possibly a Room Parent? I’ve broken it down by activity below, as I think it’s best to have rotating stations. You can easily fill 1 hour with 4-5 stations set up around the room. Each… -
Guess How Many to Win a Copy of Make and Takes for Kids
8 Feb 2012 | 1:20 amI’m in the giving, loving, sharing spirit! Valentine’s is such a fun holiday and our little family is following the 14 Acts of Love countdown. We picked one this week that said, “share a toy with a friend”. Well, I’m going to share a “book” with a friend… one of YOU! But I like to make it a bit of a challenge! You have to guess how many Hot Tamales are in this heart dish. The person who is the closest, over or under, WINS a copy of Make and Takes for Kids. Hooray! A little back story… Hot Tamales are my favorite candy, f-a-v-o-r-i-t-e! -
Don’t Get Puzzled, Valentine!
7 Feb 2012 | 1:46 amA few years back, we made really fun giant Valentine puzzles. These were great. Perfect for little hands to help with, cutting and forming the puzzle. I thought this would be fun to do for my children’s friends or classmates, so we made a mini version. This little heart puzzle is simple and fun to make, and fits perfectly in an envelope. Just add a little candy or pencil to make it complete. Supplies for Mini Paper Valentines: colored cardstock paper scissors (child-friendly if you’ve got them) black marker or crayons envelope 1. Cut out a small heart, about 3-4 inches across. 2. -
Get Creative with These Robot Valentines
6 Feb 2012 | 1:01 amThe best thing about robots is they can be tailored for both boys and girls. They are easy for little ones because you can construct them from simple shapes such as squares, circles, rectangles and ovals. Embellishing them a bit gives school age children a chance to express their creativity and give their robots character. A fun valentine to give to friends and family! For these Robot Valentines you will need: Card stock Construction paper Sequins Marker Googly eyes Glue stick White craft glue Scissors Red glitter First cut and fold card stock into cards. Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut… -
Saturday Spotlight: Valentine’s Day Projects
4 Feb 2012 | 12:14 pmIt’s all about LOVE this next week, as we all get ready for Valentine’s Day. I’m sharing 6 darling ideas that will help you celebrate your loved ones from the M&T Spotlight. **Next week: more love for the week as I feature the color RED. Share your red projects and recipes over at Spotlight for a chance to be featured next week. Simple Valentine’s Banner Caramel Raspberry Breakfast Valentine Bookmarks Valentine’s Mantle LOVE Decor Valentine Box Ideas Love Note Marshmallows
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Simply Stated Blogs » Instant Entertaining
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Heart Garland
16 Jan 2012 | 8:54 amI know it is a month away but I’m already thinking about Valentines Day. I love this heart garland. Such a clever idea for Valentine’s Day party decorations. photo credit Filed under: Instant Entertaining -
Breakfast To Go
11 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amI thought this was a really sweet idea from Southern Weddings if you’re hosting a morning or “breakfast event.” Pass out yogurt to your guests in miniature weck jars with fruit and yogurt to [...] -
Slate Boards for Entertaining
9 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amSince I moved to Paris I noticed that about every third restaurant I got to serves food on a slate board. Whether it is being used as a cheese plate or breakfast, slate boards [...] -
Sequin Wall
4 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amLast week I made a giant sequin wall for a New Years Eve party. This would be great as a photobooth backdrop or even just decoration. It does take some time to assemble but [...] -
Entertaining Resolutions
2 Jan 2012 | 3:03 pmA few years ago I started making “Party Resolutions.” It is a pretty basic process but I take 30 minutes to look at a calendar with some of the big parties I intended [...]
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Craftastrophe
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Excuse Me, Your Bookmark Needs a Brazilian
8 Feb 2012 | 5:57 amBookmarks are one of those little things in life that make a statement about what kind of person you are. The deeply pragmatic go with an old receipt; the sentimental with a beloved note. Others have some kind of complicated thing that clips on or has a chain or something. But what does it say about you when you have a completely random collage topped by what looks like a hank of unruly pubic hair? {Source} $5, which you could just save toward a wax job Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman… -
Monkey See, Monkey Don’t
7 Feb 2012 | 4:46 pmThe best part of this? You don’t have to buy it. They give you a pattern so you can make your own! As if. He gets that extra-demented look from the inclusion of pop tabs, so you can use up some of the beer pulls that have been littering your living room carpet. {Source} Less than 4 scary dollars Thanks to Schmutzie for this one, too. Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman NecklaceGIVEAWAY: Fail Whale: Part Deux! TIMES UP!TIMES UP! GIVEAWAY!GIVEAWAY!: Cozies, Done Craftastrophe Style (NSFW) -
Going Bananas
6 Feb 2012 | 6:10 amThis one comes from an assist by the able Schmutzie, of Schmutzie, Five Star Friday, and the Canadian Blogging Awards (among other things). She sent me the cutest message saying “Would you mind if I occasionally sent you Etsy links to crazy shit? Like this?” Would I MIND? No, I love having people help me excavate the muddy minefields of crazy Etsy stuff. Oh, you want to see what she sent me? Guess what? It has already sold! But it looked like this: Fret not, my friends. The shop has even better items in it, my favorite of which is a – wait for it – statement necklace… -
Your Friends Are For Giving You Nightmares
4 Feb 2012 | 7:27 amLaurieWrites pointed me to these horrifying items. Thanks, Laurie. When we’re sharing a room at BlogHer and I wake up screaming, I’ll remind you about this. Jewelry made from Barbie parts. They should be called the Mayhem Collection. Full story at Toxel.com Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman NecklaceGIVEAWAY: Fail Whale: Part Deux! TIMES UP!TIMES UP! GIVEAWAY!GIVEAWAY!: Cozies, Done Craftastrophe Style (NSFW) -
Looking forward to Valentines Day
3 Feb 2012 | 8:17 amThese shoes are great for Valentines Day. First, they are pink, so we know they’re all girly and shit. Second, they say LOVE right on them, duh. Third, they’re spiked, so if the date doesn’t go well, you can always resort to violence (Hey, it’s how countries solve their problems). I design spiked platform custom High Heels with an Attitude! If you are Fearless,Fabulous and want to be noticed in a crowd – These Spikes are for YOU. {Source} $90 closer to a venereal disease Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch…
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Making Mini Scrapbooks Blog
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Win a Free Mini Scrapbook Celebration Kit from Colorbok
25 Jan 2012 | 1:21 pmEnter to win a mini scrapbook kit from Colorbok. This is the Celebration kit that includes a 4 x 4 album, papers, stickers, frames, vellum and embellishments! All you have to do is like our Facebook page and leave a comment and you will be entered to win. We will draw a winner this Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Making-Mini-Scrapbooks/261794030500880?sk=wall -
Circle Book
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Star Book
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Waterfall Slider
13 Nov 2011 | 9:05 amHow to make a waterfall slider element for your mini scrapbook
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creative little daisy
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I lined my bamboo roman shades
7 Feb 2012 | 9:05 amI tried to share a few of the changes I've made in the masterbedroom, but Willie stole the show. That's the honest truth. I went in there to snap a few pictures, and suddenly I was taking pictures of him. Just him. If you did happent to get a glimpse of what was going on in the backgound, you were probably thinking to yourself, hmph, nothing special there. And you'd be right. I don't have any show stopping before and after pictures. I've just made a few small changes over several months. That goes completely against my typical method. I'm a vicitm of the trading… -
Such a ham
5 Feb 2012 | 10:24 pmI've been so busy with all the apartment happenings I've not even thought about making any changes elsewhere in the house. Ha! I had a hard time even typing that sentence. My severe case of decorating ADD doesn't allow me to be reasonable and recognize that I have too much going on. Oh no, I don't seem to grasp the concept that if I would just step away from the paint brush, put down the drill, and for all that is good and holy, stay the heck away from Pinterest, if I would do those things, I might find myself relaxing in a calm and un-chaotic surroundings. It isn't… -
A few details
3 Feb 2012 | 8:54 pmWhen we built this house 16 years ago, we had to cut many of the extras that were included in the plans. One of those was a finished bonus room over the garage. Over time Mitch put sheet rock up and had it wired, but for all those years it was just an overflow from the attic. Particle board floors, bare bulb lights, untrimmed window... bare bones. The only access to the room was by pull down attic stairs in the garage. I won't go into the details of how Alyssa's marriage ended, it's not my story to tell. But as a mom, I didn't want my child to stay in an unhappy situation… -
In the middle of the information super highway driving a tractor
1 Feb 2012 | 6:13 pmThat's what I feel like sometimes. I just can not keep up. I guess it doesn't help that every little bit I know about blogging has been self taught. I'm not a very good teacher. I'm a good worker, but not a good teacher. So, apparently Google Friends Connect is going bye-bye. I'm not even sure if I should be upset. See, I told you I'm darn near clueless. I don't want to loose any friends, not friends who read my blog and I also don't want to loose the blogs I've subscribed to. I use Google Reader, will my GFC subscriptions no longer be updated? -
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house on hill road
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A quilt for Truly
7 Feb 2012 | 10:48 amI made this quilt for Melissa and her sweet baby girl, Truly. I used the Proverbial Quilt pattern by Denyse Schmidt. This is the third time I have used this for a baby quilt and I love how it comes together quickly and is still interesting to make. For the fabrics I used Kona Snow and three different Liberty of London prints from my stash (one for the letters, one for the back, one for the binding). I wanted something girly, but not too pink or too cutesy and I really think the Liberty does the trick. It is also so super soft which is wonderful when sewing for baby. I quilted it myself with a… -
Household sewing project #3
3 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amNever did I think I would be taking photos of my laundry room and posting them on my blog. But I am. Across from our washer and dryer is a countertop with upper cabinets. I think it was probably intended to be used as a folding station with room for laundry baskets or the like underneath. For us, though, it works best as a desktop/command central. I keep the calendar here along with all pens, pencils and markers that the girls and I use frequently. There is also a huge stack of looseleaf paper and other office essentials like a stapler, pencil sharpener and paper shredder. We each have our… -
A pretty pile
30 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pmSomehow I manage to get myself all worked up about nothing this afternoon. Now I am cranky and tired and just over it. So how about some pretty fabric to look at? That normally puts a smile on my face. For an even bigger smile, I just might make something. How's that for an attitude adjustment? -
Hello there.
25 Jan 2012 | 12:16 pmI feel like the blog has been neglected a bit lately. And when I start feeling that way, I also feel that I need to check in even though I don't really have much to share. I know it's my space and that I can do what I please, but I like it here even when there isn't much going on. So, hi. I just got over a terrible cold. No fun. The girls should be walking in the door from school any minute and I just pulled chocolate chip cookies out of the oven for them. Nice, right? Selfishly, I am hoping that a little treat will help make homework and chores and errands go smoothly, but… -
Household project #2 - done and dusted
17 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pmBad puns aside, I am thrilled that this bed skirt for Jane's room is finished. It has been a long time coming. I've had the fabric for at least 8 months, but couldn't motivate myself to get sewing it. I guess that is what the New Year is good for - getting those lagging projects completed. Well, at least, that's the way it works for me. While this project isn't for beginners, it is pretty straightforward if you have some experience gathering and sewing waistbands (like on a skirt or an apron). Instead of making a fabric deck to cover the entire box spring, I attached…
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Geek Crafts
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MessengARRRRRR Bag!
8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pmSomeone’s going to take away my post-titling privileges, I can tell. ;) Seriously, though, how could you not be psyched about this awesome pirate bag, put together by Three Geeks and a Needle? It’s a look you could rock at any pirate-, steampunk-, or Victorian-themed event! (Am I wrong? I think those skulls & crossbones, whales, and sea monsters are quite frilly.) I have to admit, I covet these ladies’ bags. Look at the inside, all that attention to detail! And there is the suggestion on their site that they have made TARDIS bags in the past. And Tron. And pretty skulls. -
My first post!
8 Feb 2012 | 6:10 pmMy name is Spyral. I’m pretty much a mad scientist of crafts (think Young Frankenstein not Human Centipede). This is my first post on Geek Crafts. It was supposed to be posted yesterday but better late than never. I am wicked excited to be contributing to Geek Crafts! I love odd things therefore, a lot of my work is reflects that in some crazy way. Since I am weird, and slightly narcissistic, for my first post I thought I would share some of my more abnormal creations with you all. This is a cephalothoracopagus monosymmetros necklace. If you’re a medical geek you know that… -
Star Wars Uncut: Director’s Cut
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amMisleading title I know. Here’s the story. In 2009, Casey Pugh asked thousands of Star Wars fans to help remake Episode IV: A New Hope, but there was a catch. The iconic movie was broken down into 15 second pieces and users were asked to remake one of those pieces. Now, we can finally watch the entire film, stitched together from thousands of submissions. This is seriously the entire movie, and clocks in at over 2 hours. Enjoy. Click here to view the video on YouTube. To learn more about what this is all about, go to StarWarsUncut.com. If you haven’t had enough Star Wars… -
Crocheted Katamari
8 Feb 2012 | 5:25 amOoh! I could have a real katamari that actually picks things up! (Well, a “real” katamari, at least.) I just need to coerce one of my knitter/crocheter friends into making me one using this pattern. Evidently you can also needle-felt a similarly magnetic katamari using the instructions in the how-to guide I Felt Awesome. Watch it in action here. Amy’s Babies crocheted magnetic katamari pattern I Felt Awesome instruction book by Moxie Felt magnetic katamari playset in action -
Ms. Pac-Man 5th Birthday Awesomeness
7 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pmOk, I LOVED the party with a homemade Ms. Pac-Man birthday cake surrounded by power pellet + ghost cupcakes Stephanie Kaloi posted about this week on Offbeat Mama! Awesome. Ms. Pac-Man Birthday Cake Stephanie’s Crimson + Clover Photography site
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Cut Out + Keep
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Diy Fabric Headboard Tutorial
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Friendship Chain Bracelet Tutorial
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Cotton Beach Tote
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Sweet Stuffed Bunny
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Knit Tote Bag
8 Feb 2012 | 3:04 pmEast Mesh bag pattern.
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Naughty Secretary Club
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Losing the Baby Weight - Weight Watchers is Mad at Me Again
5 Feb 2012 | 9:48 amThanks everyone for all your words of encouragement last time I posted about my weight loss goals. Reading that other people have done this, are doing it and plan to do it too really helps me stay motivated. So far so good, I have just passed my 10% goal and lost 20lbs. I am less than 10lbs away from my goal weight. This is going much father than I expected and apparently much faster than -
Fabulous Free Fridays in February - HappyBaby
3 Feb 2012 | 10:02 amGuess what? Today is the start of FABULOUS FREE FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY! You heard me right, every Friday this month stop by leave a comment and win some rad freebies. Oh man do I have some good stuff coming up. Let’s kick things off with a gift you can’t put a price on – occupied and quiet kids. HappyBaby HappyPuffs are the easiest, cheapest, healthiest babysitter I know. How does a small -
I Love to Create - 2nd Place Valentines Day Picture Frame
2 Feb 2012 | 10:35 amFirst things first, of course I don't think my daughter is second place. I think red ribbons (2nd place) matched my frame better than blue ribbons (1st place). Ok now that we have that out of the way, let's move on. I love me some picture frames. I've said (and made it) before and I'm sure I will say (and make it) again. Valentines Day is right around the corner so I needed something fun, -
Vintage Valentines in the Etsy Shop
31 Jan 2012 | 8:57 amValentines Day is 2 weeks away. This is the first year my daughter will be in school and able to pass out Valentines to her friends. Sure I could go to the store and pick up a pack with Dora or Diego, but that is not our style. I think I will send her with a batch of these retro 70's sporty cuties. I have plenty to share, just check out my Etsy store. You can send your kiddo to class with a -
I Love to Create - Ahh Shucks you Painted Me Chucks for Valentines Day
26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmI'm one of those mother's that lives to dress my kids in theme. Valentine's Day is no exception. Novelty Valentines T-shirts are a dime a dozen, but shoes cute enough for Cupid are something special. Here is how to make your own. SUPPLIES Tulip Soft Fabric Paint Paint Brush Canvas Tennis Shoes The first thing I did was paint the purple shoes pink. If you already have a pair of canvas
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Dude Craft
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It's For You
8 Feb 2012 | 2:14 amLove this little piece of clever bespoke lighting by Alex Randall You can peep many more of the artist's creations over here. -
Peter Gentenaar's Etherial Paper Work
7 Feb 2012 | 3:02 amDigging the work of Peter Gentenaar this morning. Made by allowing pulp to dry and shrink while attached to a bamboo framework, these pieces appear to float, curl, and undulate while suspended above the viewers head. Cool stuff.via UAF -
Where No Man Has Gone Before...
6 Feb 2012 | 2:40 amI'm not big on novelty furniture, but if I was going to have a Star Trek coffee table, I'd definitely call Barry Shields to build it. Amazing work! -
Incredible "Floor" Held Up by 180,000 Plastic Figures
3 Feb 2012 | 6:58 amIf you have a craving for crazy multiples this morning, this piece by South Korean artist Do Ho Suh should satisfy it! This from the site: "Floor is an art piece that features 180,000 plastic figures holding up a glass floor that’s able to support the weight of viewers. It was created by South Korean artist Do Ho Suh and can be seen at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute."via IT -
O.K. Go and Sesame Street Teach Color Theory
3 Feb 2012 | 2:10 amI can hardly express how much I love this video. I will, most certainly, be singing this for the rest of the day. Anybody else feel like O.K. Go could easily do a whole series of these?via Swiss Miss
