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Paper Pinwheels. Summer Living: Shell Crafts - Martha Stewart. Stuffed Pig - Step 2 - MarthaStewart.com. Bob Krist adds Speedlights to the COOLPIX P7100. COOLPIX + Speedlight = Creative Lighting A COOLPIX camera is nothing short of a marvel.

Bob Krist adds Speedlights to the COOLPIX P7100

Offering megapixel power, auto and manual control choices, a host of scene modes and the optical excellence of a NIKKOR lens, it's a self-contained package of versatility and sophistication. Which is not to say there isn't the opportunity to extend its creative reach—and yours. Select COOLPIX models, such as the P7100, incorporate a hot shoe that allows you to use a Nikon Speedlight—on the camera or wirelessly—to add to your picture-taking potential.

Wine cork bath mat. Inspired by CB2's bamboo bath mat I’m evidently on a hot-glue kick lately.

Wine cork bath mat

This bath mat requires just three materials: shelf liner, hot glue, and 175 wine corks. TetraBox Light by Ed Chew & Yanko Design. Liquid to Light Designer Ed Chew takes a green step in the right direction with the TetraBox lamp, a light object made from discarded drink packets that would have otherwise ended up in landfills already packed to the brim.

TetraBox Light by Ed Chew & Yanko Design

The design is achieved by unfolding the packets and refolding them into hexagonal and pentagonal sections that are then pieced together to form a geodesic sphere or any other desired shape. Here, the Epcot-like ball makes an attractive overhead light and casts an impressive web of shadows and shapes on the surrounding space. Designer: Ed Chew. DIY Bracelets - Honestly WTF.