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The Wooden Mirror

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Daniel Rozen's wooden mirror is nothing less than remarkable. It's a collection of 830 tiny wooden panels that are connected to a camera and controlled by a computer. The panels flip with the help of tiny motors and use shadow to 'reflect' images that pass by. My simplistic explanation pales in comparison to the mirror in action. (I love the sound it makes too.) Via. »MORE

May 16, 2008
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DIYable Remote Control Pocket Pillow

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This pillow from kstudio comes with a clicker pocket. Perfect for those who like to curl up with their remote, it's totally DIYable. The original, available at Design Public, does have a cool clicker graphic but it'll set you back 116 bucks too. »MORE

May 16, 2008
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Free Vintage Laundry Bag Pattern

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Go old school with this vintage laundry bag pattern. Besides being a great place to stash your dirty undies, it would be a perfect way to keep diapers at hand in the nursery. Materials needed: 3/4 yard printed cotton J. & P. Coats Percale Bias Trim, single fold one coat hanger thread Directions for cutting: cut one piece of the cotton into 18" x 36" cut two pieces of the cotton into 7" x 17 1/2" Directions of assembly: Head on over to TipNut for complete instructions. »MORE

May 16, 2008
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Decorate your dirt.

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Martha has a tip on decorating the dirt of your indoor plants with pebbles. Of course Martha couldn’t just dump the rocks on top like I do; no, she has to arrange them in concentric circles. I must admit, the effect looks pretty cool. I bow to the master. »MORE

May 15, 2008
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Turn Your Old Blue Jeans into a Quilt

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Here's a great way to make use of all your old blue jeans: turn them into a funky quilt! Although in quilting circles, this project would be labeled 'easy' it's still a significant project. Well worth the effort, considering the outcome. See the entire tutorial on All People Quilt dot com. »MORE

May 15, 2008
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15 Alternative Uses for Baby Wipes (Complete with a bonus tip on how to make your own!)

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Baby wipes are kind of like duct tape. Even if you don’t have a baby in the house or repair duct work on a regular basis, it’s not a bad idea to have both on hand. Books have been written extolling the versatility of our favorite grey tape, but if you haven’t heard about the awesome power of the butt wipe, here’s some alternative uses: Water-less pet baths for Fido or Fluffy. Remove crayon marks from painted walls, woodwork and furniture. They’re great for quick clean-ups on surfaces in the bathroom, car or even office. Remove stains from clothes, furniture... »MORE

May 15, 2008
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Shredded Paper Furniture

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Jens Praet takes shredded paper, mixes it with resin and then compresses the fusion into molds and pops out furniture, which he describes as useful objects with ‘a new dignity.’One Day Paper Waste - Table, made of shredded confidential documents, resin, hardened glass plate. One Day Paper Waste - Cabinet, made of shredded confidential documents, resin and aluminum handles. Shredded Paper Storage, made of shredded confidential documents and black resin. Via Dezeen. »MORE

May 14, 2008
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How to Make Vista Look Like XP and Vice Versa.

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I, for one, have not made the switch from XP to Vista, nor do I plan to. But I do have to admit, there are some cool features of Vista that I wouldn’t mind having. Adam Pash over at Lifehacker has an excellent article that describes how you can incorporate some of Vista’s best attributes into XP including a better Explorer, the Snipping Tool (for screen shots) and Flip 3D, just to name a few.But let’s say you’ve already made the switch to Vista and are nostalgic for XP. No worries. Check out the video on Cnet to help you... »MORE

May 14, 2008
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How to Get into the Habit of Making Your Bed!

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Did you ever wonder why your mom or mom equivalent harassed you into making your bed every day? One reason was probably because it made him/her feel better about the state of your room. If you’re like me and make your bed every morning, you know what I’m talking about. If you don’t, you night want to try Apartment Therapy’s 8 tricks to help you get in the habit of fixing your bed. Simplify your bedding. Use linen spray instead of airing out the bedding. If you share your bed, make your side. Skip the decor pillows. Time yourself making... »MORE

May 14, 2008
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7 Steps to DIY Graphic Design

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So you want to design a logo for your business or website or maybe you even want to create a cover for that novel you wrote. You have a spark of an idea but that’s about it. Dumb Little Man has some great tips to help turn your musings into reality sans the cost of hiring a professional graphic designer. Things to keep in mind when DIYing it according to Mike at DLM: ‘Think few and simple. [As in less is more.] Every element you choose must reinforce your theme. Get one, or maybe two, really strong graphic elements. [Using... »MORE

May 13, 2008
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World's Tallest Lego Tower

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Earlier this month the world's largest Lego tower was errected at Legoland Windsor. The nearly 100 feet tall structure consists of 500,000 bricks and was designed to mimic a Viking longboat mast. Why a longboat mast? To 'mark the opening of the theme park's new Land of the Vikings, of course. Via. »MORE

May 13, 2008
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20 Recipes for Homemade Art Supplies

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From glitter to sidewalk chalk, to edible peanut butter play dough, to disappearing paint and multi-colored crayons, this list covers just about every artistic medium known to kid-dom. A great way to stretch a dollar and spur creativity, this page is defiantly worth a bookmark! 'Cesco in Sidewalk Chalk' by Sakurako Kitsa, via Flickr. »MORE

May 13, 2008
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How to Make Silk in 6 Steps

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  Designboom has a fascinating pictorial of the traditional silk making process of the craftspeople in a small  village in north-east Tailand. Starting with silk worms, which aren't actually worms, and ending with luscious fabric, the photos illustrate the proceedure in 6 steps. Step 1: Raising silkworms & harvesting cocoons. Step 2: Thread extraction: Step 3: Dyeing.   Step 4: Spinning. Step 5: Weaving. Step 6: Ikat (binding). Designboom will soon sell hand-made silk scarves made from this village. »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Shop at Oprah’s New Boutique

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Uber talker Oprah Windrey has opened a store in Chicago’s West Loop. According to The Washing Post, ‘The Oprah Store dishes up 900 of Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things.’ The store manager, Darcy Rogers says that the store is filled ‘with all the colors she loves and a clean, urban, loftlike look.’ The shop occupies a 5,500 space at 37 N. Carpenter Street, which is near her studio, and ‘features brown-and-green marble counters and a soundtrack of African drums.’ According to Ms. Rodgers, ‘When you walk in the store, you feel like Oprah is standing there,’ which, I guess, is a... »MORE

May 12, 2008
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2 Carat Cup

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You could describe this as a cup with a built in 2 carat diamond ring, or as a diamond ring with a built in cup. Either way, it's a fun and glamourous way to sip your morning java.  Available with 'gold' or 'platinum' rings, the mug comes packaged in an oversized flip-up ring box, which, when opened, only reveals the ring. The diamond is actually a Swarovski crystal. Available at Spoon Sisters for $15.95. »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Minnow Bucket Luminaries

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I was going through some old decor/craft books recently, and spotted this clever idea of using old minnow buckets as luminaries. Great for those warm summer nights on the patio! »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Retro Modern Step Ladders

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Calling these designs from Retro Modern step ladders doesn’t do them justice. Oh sure, they’re beautiful, but they're no Little Giants.The Upper Folding Step Ladder, available in citron yellow, cobalt, crystal clear and orange red, measures 18" x 23" x 24" and will set you back $380. Flow Step Ladder is make of anodized aluminum, is available in anthracite and orange, measures 19.75" x 4" deep x 36.5" high when closed and 19.75" x 29.5" x 55" height when open. It’ll cost you $384. Tiramisu Folding Step Ladder is available in black/black, white/black and metallized dark grey; measuring 17" x... »MORE

May 09, 2008
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How to Make Reusable Sandwich Wrap

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  The Small Object has a terrific tutorial for making reusable sandwich wrap. Inspired by Wrap-N-Matt, the maker used vinyl coated fabric for the inside, cotton fabric for the decorative outside, a bit of Velcro and a sewing machine to create the eco-friendly plastic wrap alternative. For the complete tutorial, go to thesmallobject dot com. Via Craftzine.   »MORE

May 09, 2008
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20 Ways to Boost Your Curb-ly Appeal

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BHG has a list of 20 great ways to boost your curb appeal. They’ve even catagorized them into projects that can be accomplished in a day, week or even month. In a day: Create a symmetrical entryway by adding sidelights and containers filled with flowers. Replace old hardware like house numbers and lockset. Punch up your front door with a fresh coat of colorful paint and polish the door fixtures. Replace your mailbox or dress up the one you already have with a new coat of stain or paint to match the color of your house. Install outdoor lighting, either... »MORE

May 09, 2008
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Drunk Butt Chicken Heads

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Continuing with the BBQ theme, let’s discuss the popular trend of shoving a can of beer up the rear of a chicken before placing said meal on the Weber. Apparently, the chicken comes out moist and dead drunk. (Get it? Dead drunk. Heh.) Anyhoo, now to humiliate the poultry even more, you can stick one of these ceramic heads on the chicken before it’s cooked. You can find them on Amazon for 15 bucks a head. (Get it? A head. Heh.) Via Greenhead.     »MORE

May 08, 2008
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