Pin This Necklace
The next time you want to take on a craft project but think you don’t have enough supplies in your stash, think again! Margot Potter created this clothespin necklace that I bet she raided her laundry room to get supplies from…
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Kevin Mack’s cool 3D art
Mark Frauenfelder & Kevin Mack – Between Order and Chaos from The Avant/Garde Diaries on Vimeo. Directed by Francesca Mirabella & Peter J. Brant / Produced by Benjamin Gilovitz / Music by Nicholas Krgovich / Sound design by Brent Kiser. The Avant/Garde Diaries asked me to interview someone that I admired, so I chose artist […]
DIY Chevron Box
Form meets function with this easy way to turn any simple box into an eye-catching metallic chevron container. My best friend is getting married and I am throwing her bridal shower this weekend. One element of the shower I wanted to have is a wish box, a place friends can write down a supportive wish for the couple-to-be and place it in the box to be read later. The wedding is such a special and celebratory day, but marriage lasts a life time it is nice to have those well-wishes in a place you can re-read them in times of need. I wanted the box to be in the modern aesthetic of the wedding so went with the chevron pattern, and chose the platinum silver to match the bride’s ring. This would also be a great addition to the living room or a lovely way to store supplies and class up an office.
Screenplay: A Nylon Rope Sculpture
Jenny Wu and Dwayne Oyler of Oyler Wu built this installation for last month’s Dwell on Design event. Screenplay is conceived of as a “play” on one’s visual perception. This twenty-one foot long screen wall is constructed of forty-five thousand linear feet of rope strung through a series of lightweight steel frames. The wall is […]
Beaded Pokémon Sculptures
DeviantArt user Agent Doppelnuller creates impressive little sculptures of Pokémon characters out of wire and small colorful beads. [via Buzzfeed] More: Pokemon Bulbasaur Afghan @Craftzine.com blog Pokémon Knitting and Crochet Patterns @Craftzine.com blog Crochet Pokémon Snorlax Plushie @Craftzine.com blog
DIY Denim Flowers
My jeans never seem to fray elegantly at the knees, and always rip in unfortunate places. Now I know what to do with them! These gorgeous DIY denim flowers transcend the material. I love how Pascale gives the leaves structure.
How-To: Fabric Placemat Pillows
Turn pretty fabric placemats into eye-catching throw pillows with this placemat pillow tutorial from Katy at Sweet Verbena! More: How-To: Mod Peacock Pillow @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Pintuck Ring Bearer Pillow @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Button Ring Pillow @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Sew Bunting Pillow Cover @Craftzine.com blog