I sooo wish I was a patch girl. I always buy them and never sew them onto anything. Probably because I don’t know how to sew, but I digress…
Link: loverlyink
Related link: Diamond Ice Cubes?
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DIY Halloween: Build Your Own Haunted Mirror.
By Chrisjob
Okay, so maybe the example 'ghosts' aren't terribly spooky, but this two-way haunted mirror is a mighty fine idea, and looks like a blast to build. it works like this: "The mirror is really a box with a two-way mirror on the front. Inside the box are models or other renderings of ghosts. Since the inside of the box is black, the two-way mirror reflects the room normally, but when tiny lights hidden inside the box are illuminated, they wash out the reflection and reveal the hidden ghosts."
Boo!
Cafe noir is still in the work...
By cafe Noir
so here we are one year in the construction of the infamous CafeNoir...
I posted some pics on the web
before http://picasaweb.google.com/fred.millot/CafeNoirFirstWalkInJan2006#
and after http://picasaweb.google.com/fred.millot/October2008#
enjoy
Recycled Plastic Bag Chair
By DIY Maven
South African designer Ryan Frank was inspired by a South African crafted chicken ornament when creating this chair. Named 'Inkuku', which is Zulu for chicken, the chair is 'made entirely from plastic shopping bags combining traditional craft techniques and recycled material.' The structure is made of recycled aluminum as well. To see more of Ryan's designs, visit his website. Via.
Chicken ornament inspiration:
Faux Frame Tape
By DIY Maven
Do frame tape by Martí Guixé is tape that looks like frame molding, thereby letting you frame anything, anywhere. Available through Modern Poverty, a 5cm x 25 m roll will set you back $15.
Lighting Bling Two Ways
By DIY MavenWe all know lighting can be the cherry on the top of a well-designed room. If we have the cash, we can splurge on a juicy bing, if not, we might have to settle for a maraschino. But having to go with a less-than-fresh cherry doesn’t me we have to compromise our vision. If there is a high ticket option out there, you can bet there is a similar budget-friendly look-a-like as well. Case in point:
The Nina Quads 4-Light Flush Mount from Croft & Little, $343.20...
versus the Cubox 13 Ceiling Light from Y Lighting, $1,985.44.
Or the Parker Flush Mount by Jonathan Adler from Croft & Little, $223.30...
versus the Caboche Ceiling Light from Y-Lighting, $1,530.00.
For more lighting options, visit Y-Lighting and Croft & Little.
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The $10 Sharpie Room Makeover.
By Chrisjob
Twenty years ago, Charlie Kratzer decided he wanted alot of impressionist-style art in his home...so, he figured he was gonna have to make it himself.
Ten dollars later (which is what, eight sharpies?)...he's ended up with this:
Over 200 Spooky (and cute) Halloween Ideas.
By Chrisjob
There's certain to be hundreds of these compilation lists popping up over the blogospheres in the next few weeks, and this option from TipNut has upped the ante with over 200 Halloween craft, costume, and decor ideas.
graffiti.
By erinloechner
I’ve been fascinated with Emilie’s Graffiti project all morning. For one year, she sketched out her entire life. And it’s ours for the seeing! :)
Link: Emilie Boudet.
Related link: Marc Johns, another favorite sketcher of mine!
Nick and Norah Paper Flower CD Case
By lilybee
In honour of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, (which b.t.w is awesome and adorable) here's an uber-cute and COMPLETELY simple way to wrap mix-tapes (sigh... remember tapes?) for your best girl (or guy)
You'll need:
- A square bit of paper, 12"x12" (or 30cm) I've used velum scrapbook pages, 'cause they were exactly the right size and purdy.
- A protractor. Like in school!
- some scissors and a pencil
- a carefully thought out mix cd with which to woo your sweetie. (or any cd you like!)
I've made a template on tougher card to better show the measurement's and so I can make lots of cases without fooling around with a protractor every time.
- the basic shape is this:
- to get it you draw around a cd then mark the dead center » READ MORE
Acorn Cakelet Pan
By DIY Maven
New from Williams-Sonoma is their absolutely darling Acorn Cakelet Pan. The detail in each of the 18 acorns it bakes is remarkable. I'm imagining little acorn corn breads served with jambalya or chilli this fall. Mmmmm. Perfect for cakes as well, just pop the little devils out of the pan and dust them with powdered sugar for a no-fuss yet fancy desert. The pan overall measures 15 1/4" x 11 3/4" x 1" high while the acorns it produces are 2 1/4" long. Made for W-S by Nordicware, the pan will set you back $39.
Vintage Faucet Knobs as Hooks
By DIY Maven
In Apartment Therapy's recent article 10 Upcycled Uses for Old Things, one idea stands out among all the rest: Using vintage faucet knobs as hooks. How clever!
The Butterfly Clock
By DIY Maven
Susanne Philippson's Butterfly Clock comes in four pieces, three of which are butterflies that seem to have sprung from the clock itself. It's available at Generate ($319) in light green as well as white, black and pink. Time could not be told in a more beautiful way.
Who's Who... Know Your Carpet Types
By lilybee
It's BAAAAAAAACK. According to Domino wall-to-wall carpet is back in a BIG way. Here's a quick glossary to help you tell your Saxony from your Shag...
Materials
Naturals like jute, sisal, coir. They're really tough and as such work well for high traffic areas. But they're rough on the feet and are the very devil to clean.
Nylon, durable and available in a squillion different colours; Nylon is often treated with stain repellents, making it relatively easy-care.
Polyester, soft, washable and often made from recycled materials, polyester wears quickly.
Wool, the classic, lasts for practically ever, and acquires a soft, 'lived in' look with wear. Naturally soft and springy, Wool loves your feet back. But expensive? Yup.
DIY Hanging Planter That Won't Drain Your Budget!
By BethanyBlah
I came across this article on ReadyMade and I wanted to share it with everyone here.
ReadyMaker Phoebe Streblow took a colander she found at a thrift store and rigged it into an adorable hanging planter using a wire hanger and a length of chain. It works out beautifully because of the depth of the bowl and the sturdy metal handles on the sides to wrap some wire (or chain) around for hanging. There are more than enough holes for drainage, also. This would be great to use with one of the plants mentioned in lilybee's recent post, "The-Unkillables-House-Plants-For-The-Black-Thumbed"!
I think this would look lovely in a kitchen or an enclosed porch. I personally would use a long length of wire (perhaps a straightened out wire from » READ MORE
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