There’s a lot of button jewelry out there these days, but Lorimarsha‘s pieces are among the very best. The vintage Bakelite buttons she use come in tones that are retro without being overly kitschy, and are so appropriate for the coming cooler months. Rings, bracelets, necklaces and more are available in her Etsy shop. [via] […]
Update: Since, as a reader so astutely pointed out, we already blogged this item (the ONE time I forget to search for prior postings), may I interest you in a Parallax USB Oscilloscope? It was featured on the Introduction to Oscilloscopes Make: Podcast back in February. It’s a 2-channel digital scope that looks pretty impressive […]
This spot-on plush boombox by Flickr user -VeryNiceDolls- is proof positive that CRAFTS ROCK! [via] Link.
Nice use of kinetic instruments to produce something that could theoretically be considered melodic. MoonMilk Labs Link
Here’s something that should fulfill your recommended daily dose of awesome: a large-scale cable-knit rug, created by the team at Flocks. According to their website, it was knitted using the wool of 18 merino sheep. The texture is beautiful, and the outsized cable pattern makes it both modern and cozy. [via] Link. Related: • Crochet […]
I came across these psychedelic-looking roses at the county fair the other day and just had to snap a few photos. Yes, they’re real! The signage at the event explained that the flowers hail from the Netherlands, and that the multi-hued effect is created by injecting various dyes into the stems during the growing process. […]
An old vintage radio transformed into a slot loading DVD player – Link.
