Star’s pillow hands
Star Simpson came up with this awesome plane-sleeping “hack.” She outfitted a pair of kid’s water wings with sheaths sewn from old T-shirt fabric. Looks comfy to me! Sound Sleep on a Long Flight
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Yogurt Tub Luggage Tags
As you dash for your summer trip, don’t through away that empty yogurt containter. Instead, make a yogurt tub luggage tag by Tiffany Threadgould on Planet Green. [ via RePlayGround ]
Infinity-pool fish tank
ZeroEdge Aquariums makes these groovy continuously-overflowing fish tanks. I’m afraid to ask what they cost, but it seems like a do-able remake.
Minimalist tilt-activated lamp
I really like this simple accent lamp by designer Richard Lawson. It lights up when placed in the upright position. Consisting of just a couple of LEDs, a tilt switch, and a 9V battery clip encased in a block of tinted resin, it’d be an easy re-make.
Ribbon Upholstered Chair
Now here’s a bright and bold way to recover a worn chair! Diana at HomeWorkshop.com shares a tutorial for reupholstering a chair with ribbons. I love it! [ via Re-Nest ]
Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle This Weekend!
I’m about to step on a plane to go to this summer’s Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, and I’m so excited! You Pacific Northwesterners will be happy to hear that this huge weekend craft fair will have chilly chilly air conditioning, so come on out and beat the heat while browsing and scoring some awesome […]
How-To: Rubber hose chair
Instructables user wholman made this chair from some plywood, a rubber air hose, and some long pieces of all-thread.