How-To: Paper Clone
You are beckoned by Instructables user ddi7i4d to make yourself a paper clone: “Welcome to the chamber of paper and glue, Frankenstein Junior.” More: How-To: Identity-Preserving Ski Mask
Paper Crafts
Origami, letterpress, linocuts, laser-cuts, pepakura, pop-ups, flip-books, silhouettes, maché, and more.
Linus Hui’s Papercraft
Hong Kong artist Linus Hui makes these quirky papercraft creations, including a hilarious series called “Bodily Fluids En Papier.” [Thanks, Sarah Hatton!]
How-To: Tissue Paper Hydrangea Pins
These simple tissue paper hydrangea pins bring back memories of big-time fun as a kid, mashing down tissue paper petals in to glue on the tip of a pencil eraser. Cathe of Just Something I Made gives a grown-up spin on the timeless tissue paper flower craft in her tutorial.
Wax Seal from a Wooden Dowel
I love getting mail — real mail, the kind that’s hand-written and covered with intriguing stamps. As a hopelessly old-fashioned teenager, I owned a seal with my initial on it, but I have no idea where it went. Now it’s as simple as making my own wooden wax seal. Now go write a letter!
How-To: Paper Gift Topper
I love this fun variation on a gift bow from Tracy in the Martha Stewart Crafts Department. The cut out letters create a pop-up effect, perfect for adding a special message to the top of your gift.
MakeYourLamp
Ooh, I love the endless possibilities presented with this beautiful raw paper lamp. MakeYourLamp is a recycled paper lamp that is ready to be decorated and customized by the user. It has a Bauhaus-inspired shape that has been handmade and can be painted, taped or cut to the whims of the end designer.
Like/Dislike Stamps
Since I don’t have a facebook account, I sometimes existentially ponder if I’ve ever “liked” anything, ever. But, I do seem to “like” these Like/Dislike stamps! If you “like” them, and use facebook, avoid inking up your monitor! Just click the “like” button at the bottom of this post! [via betterlivingthroughdesign]
