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Summit of Awesome

I couldn’t be more excited right now! Tomorrow is the first day of the Summit of Awesome, brought to you by the fine folks from Hello Craft, in Baltimore. Craft is happy to be a sponsor this year. There are some great sessions and fantastic speakers lined up and ready to go. I’ll be speaking […]

Scratchbuilt: Model Masters for Fantastic Plastic

Scratchbuilt: Model Masters for Fantastic Plastic

Scott Lowther’s models aren’t (generally) painted, because Scott Lowther’s models aren’t (generally) for displayโ€”they’re for casting molds to make kit-parts from. If you’ve ever been curious about this process, Scott’s site has a great selection of finished, in-process, and still-to-come master models he’s workingโ€”on contract or on “spec”โ€”to turn into kits.

How-To: Autumn Leaf Bouquet

Why press beautiful fall leaves in books when you can display them for all to see? Kate Hurst shared her Autumn Leave Bouquet tutorial on Design Sponge, and it’s got me thinking about warm apple cider, pumpkin picking, collecting pretty leaves at my grandma’s farm, and all things wonderfully fall! Now, can someone in NYC […]

How-To: Brains in a Jar Cake

A Halloween buffet really isn’t complete until it includes brains. The great thing about these brains-in-a-jar treats from Amy of Living Locurto is that they are portable and can be taken home as a party favor for guests. [via The Twinery on Pinterest] Related: How-To: Bloody Brain Cupcakes Brain Cupcakes Cocktail: Bloody Brain Shooter HOW […]

Beaded Skulls From Mexico

Cathrine Martin created a limited edition of beaded skulls, called Our Exquisite Corpse, with the Huichol people of Western Mexico. The Huichol people believe in the power of the Sun God, ancestor spirits and the four principle deities – Deer, Corn, Peyote and the Eagle…This Huichol skull is hand beaded on a layer of wax, […]