Paper box templates
Not martha found this great collection of paper box templates – great for gift boxes or storing bits ‘n’ bobs.
Kids & Family
Pop-up pirates – yarrr!!
Paperforest points us to this excellent article about pop-up book design in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) newsletter. The article, by artist and paper engineer Ray Marshall and artist Wilson Swain, is about their book, The Castaway Pirates – I’ve seen this book, it’s complicated and awesome. The article starts on […]
Brand name pencils
Remember the eraser collection? Well, Bob Truby has a wonderfully organized site for his pencil collection. They’re beautiful. via Meggiecat
Green exercise
The Green Microgym recently opened in Portland, Oregon – in addition to using solar panels and green building materials, they’re working with several companies that harvest power from gym equipment, including ReRev and Human Dynamo. More: Kinetic charger
HOW TO – Kiddy Art Pencil Pouch
I love this pencil pouch tutorial over at Crafty Daisies. Simone worked with her daughter to create this fun Pokemon-inspired case for the new school year, complete with kiddy-drawn illustrations.
Make: Philly’s 3rd annual Art Buggy Derby
Get Ready to Rumble! MakePhilly’s own 3rd annual Art Buggy Derby (www.ArtBuggy.com) is being held on October 19, 2008 and this year it is an official event of Design Philadelphia! So grab your foot powered buggy… race it, create art with it, and win $500 CASH! What is the Art Buggy Derby? It is the world’s only live […]
Custom LEGO Watchmen Owlship
Crazed LEGO fan Chris Doyle has done an awesome job in creating this custom Nite Owl Owlship from the Watchmen comic (and upcoming film). I love how some builders go so far as to mock up packaging. Now that’s dedication. The Watchmen: Nite-Owl’s Owlship