Miniature Paris from Recycled Materials
The Paris Traveler posts about Gerard Brion, who has spent the last 15 years creating this intricate replica of Paris. His raw materials include baby food jars, soup cans, and old cinder blocks.
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HOW TO – Water Shoes from Broken Fins
Instructables user silver912targa (Eleonora, 9 years old, from Portugal) loved her swim fins so much that they broke! She had the bright idea to cut off the broken flippers to make neat new shoes, perfect for riverwalking or the beach. Related: CRAFT: 07 Preview the Shoe Issue – CRAFT Video Podcast
Teacup Pendant Lamps by Domestic Construction
Decor8 points us to these clever pendant lamps by Domestic Construction, which use repurposed teacups to lend a soft glow.
HOW TO – Build an Eco Chopstick Birdhouse
CasaSugar has a tutorial and video by eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann on how to make an eco chopstick birdhouse.
HOW TO – Make Decorative Fabric Pom Poms
Mollychicken reused old fabric scraps and turned them into fabric pom poms, perfect for adorning her daughter’s room.
Coat Hanger Art
Here’s a gorilla sculpture made from who-knows-how-many coat hangers over a plastic base by David Mach. Via BoingBoing. And here’s a chair made from 47 coat hangers by Vanessa Marie Robinson. Via Core 77.
HOW TO – Make a Doily Bowl
Learn how to make this doily bowl by designer jane schouten on design * sponge. Looks like a great way to make use of vintage finds and make a crafty centerpiece.