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free advertising for artists

By frithmobiles Guypod00_medium

Hi Curblyites!  I just wanted to let the community of Curbly to know, I have a new modern blog site, and I am offering free advertising 120px x 120px to artists.  http://www.frithmobiles.blogspot.com

Pass the word. 

Times are tough, money is short, so help support the arts.... buy handmade this holiday season!

- J

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October 15, 2008
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Oikos Green Building Library

By tmgeorgo Painting_medium

I've been to all sorts of green building and energy efficiency websites, but none have really compared to the Oikos Green Building Library.  I stumbled across the site by accident one day and couldn't believe how in-depth and useful the articles are.  The Oikos library is not of those sparse "Green & Eco-Chic Living" or "10 Easy Ways to Go Green" sites, it is instead is geared towards homeowners and builders who look for and understand more technical details.  The articles are full of hard data, sound engineering principles, and plain old common sense. I can't recommend it enough.

http://oikos.com/library/index.html

October 15, 2008
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Free Campaign-o-Lantern Templates

By DIY Maven Image002

The Associated Press is getting into the spirit of things with 11 downloadable pumpkin carving templates all with a campaign bent. Choose the visage of your favorite candidate or candidate’s wife (sorry, no first dude here) or the symbol of your favorite party. OR keep things apolitical with a simple get-out-the-vote pumpkin, which is the least toilet-papering provoking of the bunch.

October 15, 2008
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Need tranquility? Try a Himalayan Salt Lamp.

By DIY Maven Extra-large-salt-lamps

I lust over the Himalayan Salt Lamps at my local co-op. Is it because my aura is attracted to the lamps’ infusion of negative ions in the air making me fell tranquil and relaxed or is it just the warm amber glow? Who knows. Either way, they make me feel all yummy inside. For a nice selection, check out Salt Lamp Creations where you can find a variety of styles like the large salt lamps pictured above ($50) or the affordable salt tea lights pictured below ($13). To learn more about salt lamps and their benefits, see this article.

 

October 15, 2008
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Groovin' on Gourds

By DIY Maven Ss_101135994

BHG elevates the lowly gourd with their 23 gorgeous gourd ideas. Here is just a sampling of what you'll find there.

To take a gander at all 23 gourds and to learn how they were put to use, head on over to BHG, but beware of pop-ups!

October 15, 2008
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matt wertz.

By erinloechner Matt-wertz-400x317

I used to be in mad love with Matt Wertz and still listen to his tunes every now and then, so I loved perusing through Jeremy’s portfolio to find this lovely Matt Wertz photo.

Ahhh, if there were a soundtrack of my life.

Link: Jeremy Cowart Photography.

October 14, 2008
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patrick cariou.

By erinloechner Jgk

I just had the hardest time deciding which was my favorite from the portfolio of Patrick Cariou.

Link: JGK.

October 14, 2008
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an oldie...

By erinloechner 7234920_0aed5a3cd2

…but a goodie. A project from months ago, but I found it in my files this weekend and just had to unearth it back to the masses.

Link: Transparent Screen

October 14, 2008
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siru.

By erinloechner Hel-looks-280x400

Ooooh, I love her!

Link: HEL LOOKS

October 14, 2008
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sideways.

By erinloechner Dsc01455_medium

Oh, if only all music videos were stop-motion and icing.

Link: Sideways

October 14, 2008
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Mad Scientist Mixology: Halloween Cocktail Recipes.

By Chrisjob Top_blavod_halloween

A giant bowl of wispy punch is certainly festive, but a true ghost-host offers their guest customized cocktails that suit their own tastes. Here's a few ideas to get your fall festivities popping.

Garnishes: ANY mixed drink can get a scary-fun makeover with a frightful garnish. Simply mix up drinks per usual, but sink one of the following into your highball or martini glass:

  • Plastic spider rings
  • Gummy worms
  • Novelty eyeballs
  • A few drops of black and red food coloring
  • Candy corn
  • Plastic skulls or bones

Black Screwdriver

1 1/2 ounces Blavod Black Vodka, chilled
3 ounces Tangerine juice, pulp-free and chilled
Halloween candy (garnish)

 

 

 

 

Jack-O-Latern

1 oz Hennessy VSOP Cognac
1 1/2 oz orange juice
1/2 oz ginger ale
1/2 oz G » READ MORE

October 14, 2008
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Macrophotography, A Close-Up Tutorial

By DIY Maven Raspberries

Ever wonder what the 'MF' or  ‘flower’ pictogram was for on your point and shoot camera? It’s to get a peek into the little-seen world around us through close-up photography. Photojojo’s excellent Guide to Macrophotography demystifies the macro and will help you make photos of tiny to really super tiny things look extraordinary. Perfect for on-line merchants!!

October 14, 2008
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Make a Fish Bowl Jack-o’-lantern

By DIY Maven Bdfishbowlpumpkinboo

Bella Dia shares a very clever way of making a perpetual jack-o’-lantern out of a fish bowl. All you need is a round fish bowl, some orange and yellow tissue paper and some Modge Podge. The procedure is so simple, a pictorial tut is really all you need! Via.

Apply yellow tissue paper with Modge Podge to the face area and let dry.

Cover everything, excluding the pumpkin's features, with orange tissue paper. Let dry and pop in a candle!

 

October 14, 2008
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Instant Night Stand

By DIY Maven Nachtischen_603x241

Perfect for the bedroom short on square footage, this instant night stand slips over your bed's frame, creating a spot for your beverage and reading material. You can find it at Contor. Via.

October 14, 2008
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Recycle CFL Bulbs at any Home Depot

By tmgeorgo Painting_medium

In case you didn't know, you can recycle old CFL bulbs at any Home Depot store.  This news is a bit old (see the pdf below for details), but I was reminded of it when I was in my local HD today and they had a new, very prominent and colorful station setup at the entrance of the store where you could drop off used CFLs and Rechargeable Batteries. 

I thought that was pretty cool.  Safe disposal for these bulbs always been way more diffcult than it should be, so it's nice to see another retailer stepping up to the plate and doing their part.

http://www6.homedepot.com/ecooptions/stage/pdf/cfl_recycle.pdf

October 13, 2008
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grooveware.

By erinloechner Grooveware

Great design from Takito Co. I’d love a few!

Link: Normal Timepieces.

October 13, 2008
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