Quirky Crafts

How-To: Corpse From Plastic Skeleton

We’re reaching that time to start planning for cool Halloween decorations, and this video tutorial from Allen Hopps of StiltBeastStudios.com could take your spooky decor to a whole new level. He shares how to take a simple plastic skeleton and transform it into a freakishly realistic corpse with just a few simple supplies and less […]

Hand Soap (Literally)

I love highly literal crafts, so these “hand soaps” by foliage tickled me greatly. They measure just 3/4″ to 2″ tall – enough for a washing or two. And I can just imagine the fun David and Marie had casting all those little hands.

How-To: S’Mores Pop Tart S’Mores

How-To: S’Mores Pop Tart S’Mores

S’more recipes are always a huge hit around here, and this new quickie recipe from Jessie of CakeSpy takes the classic treat to a whole new level. Consider it s’mores … squared. If your impulse is to protest “too much!”, I must gently correct you: “just enough”. The usual S’more is bookended by even more […]

Taxidermy Die-Hard Dioramas

Who doesn’t love a little anthropomorphic taxidermy? These dioramas from lovedtodeath actually pay tribute to animals through the lost Victorian art form dating from the 1850s. The attention to detail with period furnishings, miniature artwork and even replaceable lighting within the frame make these pieces pretty special, with an edgy steampunk flair. Rest assured, the […]