What is that you ask? Why that is a Peace Warrior Rabbit made by Etsy seller, Cat Rabbit. Blogger Dearest Nature recently interviewed Cat about inspirations (pugs), favorite colors (many), and process. Head over to find out all about … Read More...
101 Handmade Gifts for Men – Everything Etsy
Father’s day is right around the corner, which is why Everything Etsy’s roundup of Handmade Gifts for Men is perfect!
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the men in your … Read More...
Round up – DIY Typography Dishes
So I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but DIY typography dishes are all over the place right now. This one above is from Eclectically Vintage, and one of my personal favorites, as it features lyrics to your favorite songs … Read More...
Recycled Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons – Rook No. 17
These hot air balloons are so cute! I’d never know they were actually recycled lightbulbs. Head over to Rook No. 17 to check out this great tutorial on how to create one of your own. It’d be a great way … Read More...
Felted Chairs – Tanya Aguiñiga
I’ve tried felting before, both wet felting and needle felting, and as such, I can’t even imagine creating works of art like Tanya Aguiñiga. She covers all sorts of stuff in felt, like these found chairs. She’s also covered … Read More...
Re-purposing Plastic Cards – Candoodles
It just so happens that I have a large collection of gift cards I’m unwilling to part with because they’re so pretty. (I’ve been roughly planning a purse for…three years now? Humm….) But if you’re like me and have gift … Read More...
Art Dolls – Fantasy and Figurative Art by MARCA
These pictures don’t do the art doll created by artist Margarita Castillo-Bernard (MARCA) justice. I’ve seen her work in person twice now and it is fabulous. Part Burton, part Henson, and part Day of the Dead, these dolls have tons … Read More...
Land Art – Sylvain Meyer
While it looks like something from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, this giant, moss covered spider is actually an art installation by Sylvain Meyer. Meyer uses all natural materials to create art in the wild. I can’t even … Read More...
Porcelain Sculpts – Kate MacDowell
Art and craft today folks! Head on over to Black, White & Lace to read this excellent feature on Kate MacDowell. I could paraphrase some of what’s said about this amazing artist who blends nature and anatomy into haunting … Read More...
Wicked Witch Bookmark – MyBookmark
I’m not really a bookmark person. To be honest, I use whatever’s handy at the moment–bills, napkins, nail files, other books, and etc. But I promise, if my bookmark was this cool, I’d use it. How great a gift would … Read More...
Birth of a Ray Gun – Epbot
One of the more obscure side effects of Pinterest in my opinion, is the way in which older posts become viral and new all over again. For instance, while cruising my favorite boards, I spotted this post on how to … Read More...
Mirrors, Feminism, and Commitment Phobia
So a few days ago I saw this post at Dans le Townhouse about a feminist mirror project and was super inspired. What a fabulous way to remind yourself everyday that beauty is a social construct.
Of course, this project … Read More...
Crafting from the Collection – Amon Carter Museum
Museums have long been heralded as a place to receive artistic inspiration, so what the Amon Carter Museum has done is simply a logical continuation in my book. The museum is offering an exciting opportunity to learn, be inspired, and … Read More...
Recycling Skateboards into Mosaic Tiles
I’ve seen some pretty impressive skateboard art, but this has to be my favorite skateboard recycling project. HiConsumption recently profiled Art of Board, a company that reclaims broken skateboards and creates tiles from them. Recycling old boards is not … Read More...
Don’t Panic! – Urban Threads is Here to Help
Please, please, please tell me that someone else squealed in delight when they saw this week’s Urban Threads freebie? What better way to celebrate Towel Day (May 25th), the once yearly celebration of author Douglas Adams, than with your very … Read More...
Beachy String Art – Creative in Chicago
Two weeks ago, I decided my bathroom was desperately in need of a fun, ocean themed makeover. I can’t help but think then that this post from Creative in Chicago is a road sign, beckoning me forward with this project. … Read More...
Picasso Inspired Belt Hanger – Handmade Con Amor
It may have been inspired by Picasso, but I’m pretty sure “belt hanger” is an idea that’s pretty much inspired all on its own. Right now, I have several belts that would love a new place to hang, and if … Read More...
Iron Man Fingerless Gloves – Louie’s Loops
Avengers mania is sweeping the world and I am no exception to it. So if you are, please scroll away whilst I indulge in some nerdy love for these crocheted Iron Man styled fingerless gloves by Louie’s Loops. Best … Read More...
Solar Paper Lamps – The Flourishing Abode
I know I’ve already mentioned my love of lighting fixtures a couple of times, but these are too pretty not to post about. Those are solar-powered paper lamps by The Flourishing Abode. The best part? You can head right … Read More...
Anthropologie Inspired Vase – Perfect for Mother’s Day!
So, for those of us out there who are procrastinators, tomorrow is the last possible day to find a present and probably the day we chose to do it. Luckily, the web is bursting with cute (and cheap) art projects … Read More...