You know steampunk has gone mainstream when it seeps into academic institutions… I recently was given a steampunk assignment in one of my sculpture/metalworking classes, so I modded a vintage Kenmore sewing machine with some spare parts from Phoenix’s favorite junk shop, Apache Reclamation. The propellers on the drive wheel and thread spool spin when […]
Core77 has an interesting roundup of vintage “kitchens of the future” videos, a real treat. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
Katie Runnels posts about these wonderful clocks created by Etsy seller and furthermore, which are made from wooden disks and vintage soft plastic doilies. They really pack a graphic punch!
Elizabeth Holcombe shows us how to make these super-girly corsages using ribbon and other vintage doo-dads.
Jane’s Apron points to this post on Oodles and Oodles explaining how to tell if those vintage treasures you’ve unearthed at the flea market are Bakelite or just plain plastic.
More flower loom kits and other crafty supplies are up in Cathy of California’s Etsy shop. Cathy writes: i’m offering a special treat to my blog readers (and flickr friends) who purchase one of the vintage flower loom kits from my shop. if you make a purchase let me know by making a comment here […]
Cathy of California forwards this pic of a lovely bride carrying an offbeat wedding bouquet made up entirely of handmade flowers created using vintage ribbon straw and one of Cathy’s vintage flower loom kits! The bouquet was created by talented jewelry designer Shana Astrachan.
