Rolled Up Magazine Sculpture
This large sculpture made from rolled up magazines is just one of many by artist Yunwoo Choi. [via Neatorama]
Holiday Projects
DIY Skateboard Swing
Micheal Colombo over at MAKE posted this example of true ingenuity: a swing made from a skateboard. You could even just hang the ropes and make it a bring-your-own-skateboard swing. More: Public Swings Art Project @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO – Tire Swing @Craftzine.com blog Heavy Duty Porch Swing @Craftzine.com blog
Wine Cork Portraits
Artist Scott Gundersen reused thousands of wine corks to construct these monumental portraits. [via Colossal] More: How-To: Preserve a Candy Portrait @Craftzine.com blog Chinese Soldier Portrait Made From Toy Soldiers Made In China @Craftzine.com blog Frida Kahlo Portrait in Buttons @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.
Building a Cardboard Bicycle
When people tell you it’s impossible, do it anyway! [via @grathio]
How-To: Jeans Label Bracelet
Denim upcycling tutorials can be found all over the crafty internet, but have you ever seen one that uses the leather label? Check out this jeans label bracelet tutorial that Johnnie from Saved by Love Creations shared on Carolyn’s Homework to see how to turn the labels of your worn out jeans into a stylish […]
Broken CDs Bird Sculpture
Artist Sean Avery repurposes old broken cds and makes them into animals. This is one of the most unique projects I have spotted in a long time, and I found it on the HGTV blog.