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Aaron writes: My dog chews through toys rather quickly. In an effort to lengthen their lifespan I’ve begun cobbling them together with a needle and thread. I set up a flickr group for me (and anyone else) to post pics of their creations. Visit the Franken Toys Flickr group to join and add your creation. […]
I know it’s a bit early for holiday talk, but this no-sew quilt-looking ornament would be a great desk accessory, car mirror charm, or doorknob embellishment. It’s all about what fabrics you use. And, of course, they look good on Christmas trees, too. Quilted Ball Ornament Tutorial – Link. Image: artsyfartsy_crafts eBay store
Better Homes and Gardens features this beautiful Ikea hack by transforming an ordinary Ikea Lack table, into this glass tile mosic beauty. A video of the project is there as well as a step by step how-to. [ via ] Link. Related: HOW TO – Create a Faux Mosaic Look – Link.
Here are the details for the next dorkbot in NYC, Doug writes – The 1493.456 × 10^23rd dorkbot-nyc meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 5th, 2007, at 7pm at Location One in SoHo. Info, directions, etc at: http://dorkbot.org It’s a special pre-Conflux Festival preview! Members of the Conflux 2007 curatorial team will introduce this […]
Lots of stuff happening this Labor Day weekend and if you are in Seattle, don’t miss Bumbershoot Seattle’s music and arts festival happening at the Seattle Center, September 1-3. While you’re there, visit our friends at the Urban Craft Uprising table where you can also pick up some free CRAFT and MAKE goodies! Don’t forget […]
The Etsy Green and Clean Guild makes soaps, bath and body products, makeup, and scents. On Friday, August 31 from 6-8PM, EGCG will be hosting a trunk show shopping party at Etsy Labs (325 Gold St., 6th Floor. Brooklyn, NY 11201). Come by and browse the wares for sale, listen to 80’s music, enjoy blender […]
Variety Fair is an doll art exhibit featuring one of a kind Blythe dolls wearing amazing handmade outfits created by the doll community’s most talented customizers. The show kicks off on September 11 at the Junie Moon shop in the Daikanyama neighborhood in Tokyo. Visitors will be able to purchase dolls as well as a […]
