Charm packs
Thimble has a great write up on Charm packs which are 5 inch square samples of fabric that are perfect for small craft projects, quilting or patchwork. Link.
Month: November 2006
LED Lighthouse…
Abnormal in the linear1 forums LED forums has a huge LED lighthouse project… – “This design is for an octagon lamp for simulating a lighthouse 6 second round trip flash. The lighthouse stands about 6 feet tall, an outline of the lamp head is shound on the cardboard of one of the pix. I am […]
Jessica Joslin’s sculptures
Jessica Joslin’s scupltures are made from bone, glass, brass fittings and found objects – it’s as if the Museum of Natural history and Home Depot decided to do a project together… [via] – Link. Picutred here: Ludwig, 24″x10″x15″, 2006 – Antique hardware, brass, beads, standoffs, bone, velvet, glove leather, steel, glass eyes.
Refashion Ikea curtains and pillowcases into skirts
Ikea has some great prints so why not make yourself some clothes out of the normal wares such as curtains or pillowcases? From the Ikea Hacks site, here’s a skirt made by Alina from ikea curtain fabric. [ via ] Link. Also, crafter Melissa Fehr transformed an Ikea pillow case into a fashionably, stylish skirt. […]
Google Earth – 1790
Garrett spotted this really neat way to view the past without getting a Delorean, Google Earth now allows you to travel back in time – almost. There is an incredible set of old maps that can be turned on an explored, maps include: World globe 1790, North America 1733, US 1833, Lewis and Clark 1814, […]
Crochet headphone covers
Keep your ears nice and warm with this cool tip for crochet headphone covers by skysong on craftster.org. An especially great idea if your headphones are old and missing the cushions. Link.
Recycled sweater totes
Here’s a tutorial from Canadian Living on how to take your old sweaters and make some great looking tote bags. I love the added touch of the leather handles. Link. Related: MAKE Blog – Recycled Sweater Bags in 30 min. – Link.