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Math Craft Inspiration of the Week: The Mathematical Lego Sculptures of Andrew Lipson. Andrew Lipson builds sculptures based off of Mathematical objects using standard Lego bricks.

Math Craft Inspiration of the Week: The Mathematical Lego Sculptures of Andrew Lipson

He has built models of knots, Mobius strips, Klein bottles, Tori, Hoberman spheres (using Lego technic pieces), and recreations of M.C. Escher works. Below are a few images and brief descriptions of his amazing work. Mobius Strip: Another Mobius strip with Lego men walking on one side of it—the only side! Klein bottle (The 2d equivalent of the Mobius Strip with only one surface instead of an inside and outside. Matrioshka Printable To-Do List and Labels. Strange Illusions. Older Posts Some of the most interesting art illusions on the web.

Strange Illusions

“For it is a land of illusion, a place in the mind, a shimmering mirage of riches and mystery and death. Scribbles. Amazing 3D Optical Illusions Pictures and Mind Games. Optical Illusions Pictures are Amazing 3D or 2D visually perceived cool images that differ from objective reality.

Amazing 3D Optical Illusions Pictures and Mind Games

Design by Illusion Artist these pictures look interesting, funny or sometimes scary to Kids and adults alike. These 3D Optical illusions Art, Paintings, Posters, Pictures and Stereograms use a mind trick in which apparent image information gathered through eye processed by brain give a delusion perception that does not tally with a physical measurement reality. Here under are the three different types of Optical Illusions: Literal Illusions that create images that are different from the objects that make them.Physiological Illusions that are the effects on the eyes and brain of excessive stimulation of a specific type (brightness, tilt, color, movement)Cognitive Illusions where the eye and brain make unconscious inferences.

They are also known as "mind games". It's an amazing 3D illusion drawing at the Waterloo Station in London by street artist Kurt Wenner.

Printables. Has the weather been as crazy where you live as it has been around here?

printables

Vintage Quaker Oats Puzzle. As seen on Deceptology blog, company called Quaker Oats published an interesting advertising booklet way back in 1895.

Vintage Quaker Oats Puzzle

This vintage booklet contained 25 nursery rhymes, but more importantly there was a DIY optical illusion puzzle printed on its front cover. Might be interesting to know this item is now sold as vintage collectable (also known as “advertising ephemera”). But let’s jump straight to the point – How many packages can you count? Are there 6 or 7 or 14 packages present? 2012-03-25. Creative street Art.street art created by talented French artist OaKoAk shows popular fictional characters integrated into the urban environment.

2012-03-25

Quote by Ansis NinA leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked. Facts White house132 rooms, 32 bathrooms, and 6 levels to accommodate all the people who live in, work in, and visit the White House. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 7 staircases, and 3 elevato Tip Replacing a standard rectangular window with a bow window, for instance, not only enhances cosmetic appeal, but creates the illusion of more space.

Recipe. Origami-klänningar – Origami dresses. 6 Fabulous DIY Origami Crafts. Resources: Tutorials for Card Making, Craft Techniques & Projects - Splitcoaststampers. Write. Click. Scrapbook. Hello and sorry for the delay!

Write. Click. Scrapbook.

Snow days means kids home which means life take a little detour around the todo list! Yesterday we were chatting about making something portable that we can use to help keep up engaged and successful with our resolutions. I knew immediately that my best chance for success lay (lie?) The business of handmade} Update: Since writing this post Big Cartel has now come out with a 300-item plan.

the business of handmade}

It’s $29.99 and sounds like a great alternative — some of you had mentioned that 100 items wouldn’t be enough and so you’re sticking with Etsy. Well… things have changed, and the limit is now 300. Also — Etsy now offers coupon codes at checkout, something that used to cause Etsy sellers a lot of frustration. Disclaimer: This post is my opinion and is based on my experiences only. EnJOY it.: small business. I'd love to introduce a new feature around here...

enJOY it.: small business

"three things I know to be true. " This is the tippy-top of the list of things I would share with a new small business owner (or in future posts, with new home-owner, mom, bride, newlywed, blogger, etc) who's looking for advice. Obviously, with everything, THIS IS WHAT WORKS FOR ME, but that's what blogging IS. Creative Scrappers. CHA Summer 2012: Graphic 45 {Staples} Haven’t had a chance to share the new Graphic45 2012 “Staples” collection items yet.

CHA Summer 2012: Graphic 45 {Staples}

This builds upon the success of the original “Staples” collection items released earlier … They shared these images throughout the week, so here are a few “rounded up” for your viewing pleasure Ornate Metal Door Pulls Ornate Metal Label Holders Ornate Metal Keys & Ornate Metal Key Holes shown on Day 2 here. Matchbook Boxes below…. Easel albums .. Share.