The United States of Americute
Amber Alves of Felt Like It discovered a disturbing lack of cute in maps of the U.S. and decided to remedy the situation with this United States of Americute map.
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Crocheted Eyeball Bag
Etsy user Sarah Landis crocheted this dazzling eyeball bag complete with bloodshot veins, tendons, and nerves!
How-To: Discreet Pants Fly Checker
Instructables editor Randy Sarafan created this amazingly useful tutorial that discreetly checks that your fly isn’t down and alerts when it is!
Whale Shark iPhone Cover
If you’re fond of your iPhone, then maybe the best place to keep it is in the belly of this delightful knitted whale shark iPhone cover by Ravelry user Reuben Briskie.
Xu Bing Turns Construction Remnants into 12-Ton Phoenixes
Chinese artist Xu Bing spent two years creating his newest work, Phoenix, a pair of 12-ton phoenix sculptures made entirely from scrap Bing culled from construction sites in China.
Mats from Salvaged Marine Rope
After making a mat from marine rope found on a sailing trip a few years ago, Sophie Aschauer started producing these spectacular mats from reclaimed marine rope under the name Serpent Sea.
Creative Person: Fred Rogers
Fred Rogers had the remarkable ability to communicate with with children in a way that was simultaneously respectful and entertaining. Watch this lovely 1967 documentary about Mister Rogers called “Creative Person: Fred Rogers” to see him at work. Also check out the Pittsburgh statue of him that got a yarnbombed cardigan from a crafty fan.
