I love simple toys that are created with everyday household items, so these paper strip tops from Curious Kangaroos really strike my fancy. Playing with tops can actually be a nice little meditative break in your day, and a few of these on your desk would be great fun. [via Nerdstink]
I had a great time visiting some of my favorite thrift stores in metro Detroit this weekend. I picked up some great craft supplies, including a lot of fantastic vintage sewing patterns. My favorite has to be this 1964 Barbie doll offering from McCall’s. Not only could you make some evening outfits for Barbie, Ken […]
Former CRAFT author Lindsay Brown recently acquired her childhood camel rocker from her mother’s house. I like how the curves on the camel body are portions of concentric circles, drawn with the help of a nail and string, radiating out from the camel eye. Psychedelic rocking camel by B.C. artist/novelist Jim Willer, handmade in the […]
Holy moly this is just adorable for summer! There have been a ton of cute DIY toy kitchens around lately but this play grill from Oh Dee Doh is just too cute for words. I want a miniature grill I can put a fake steak on too!
This patchwork puzzle ball from Thimble would be a great way to use up scraps of fabric and would make a sweet gift for a baby, or as Laura mentions, is just a fun object to have on the shelf.
These wooden automatons from Japanese artist, Kazu Harada, are incredibly charming. The egg-laying duck is particularly awesome, mixing hilarity with amazing craftsmanship. Be sure to watch all of the automatons in action. [via Ladies and Gentleman]
In his series, 20/20, Lucas Mongiello takes his old plastic toys and arranges them in cheerleader-triangle-style formations under glass domes. I think it’s interesting!
