Posts tagged: politics
Crochet Candidate Finger Puppets
By DIY Maven
Lion Brand just posted two free finger puppet patterns in the visages of the presidential candidates. Make one of each and conduct your own debates. Or finger fights. To the winner goes the nation! To view the patterns, you must be a member of Lion Brand, which, if you’re not, I’d encourage you to become as they have a tasty selection of free patterns.
The Obama Craft Project
By DIY Maven
Crafters are showing support for the candidate of their choice and Josh and Sarah at Sewer-Sewist are documenting it via their flickr group, The Obama Craft Project. Rather than being a commercial endeavor, their focus is to highlight ‘work created for personal use in support of the Obama campaign.’ For more information about the project, visit this page. Via.
Note: In the spirit of ‘equal time’, a search was made for such groups in suppor » READ MORE
Where the Candidates Stand on the Environment
By DIY Maven
The environment and green issues are popular topics here on Curbly, so a review of where the presidential candidates stand on the environment seemed pertinent. Reuters FACTBOX gives a good review of their positions, and for the thumbnail approach, check out Green Daily.
Happy 50th Birthday, Peace Sign!
By ChrisjobAs it turns out, the circular peace sign, one of the most recognizable images of the 20th century, was an intentional design attempting to feature the letters N and D- Nuclear Disarmament.
Wikipedia states: "This forked symbol was designed for the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War (DAC) and was adopted as its badge by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) in Britain, and originally was used by the British nucl » READ MORE
Magical Mugs for Politicos
By DIY MavenPour your favorite hot liquid beverage in these mugs and watch the red states turn blue or the blue states turn red! The "I Have A Dream" democrat mug is available at Wacky Planet for $11.95 (2 for $19.95). The "Make My Day" republican mug is available at Urban Outfitters for $12.00.
"Don't Fear Art" Stickers:$1.00!
By Chrisjob
Curbliers love art. Even if they can't do art themselves, they wanna look at other people do it. Art, I mean.
Unfortunately, some people don't dig the creative talents of others, especially if it makes them think or uncomfortable.
Tell those people what's what with these "Don't Fear Art" stickers from EvilMadScientist.com
"High-quality black and white vinyl stickers in an LED-like font. Tough and weather resistant. Long and skinny at 8.5" x 1.5" » READ MORE
