DIY Gold Tube Bracelets I have very vivid memories of walking into a bead store for the first time, almost 15 years ago, and being overwhelmed by the million and ten ideas that filled my mind. I was immediately hooked on the concept of transforming simple and unexpected elements into something beautiful and wearable. That moment was the catalyst for my eventual path into jewelry design and craft – my higher calling, if you will. Today’s tutorial takes me back to my first foray into jewelry making, where I’ll show you how to make two delightful bracelets using the same basic component. For single, adjustable gold tube bracelets, you’ll need: Start by cutting the knotting cord into 2 12 inch pieces. And now, all that’s left is the sliding closure! . . . and bring the top cord under both the bottom and middle overlapping strands through the loop, into a knot. Repeat the same step on the right side. Continue to make 5-6 more knots. Trim away any excess cord. Your adjustable & colorful bracelets are done!
HTML5: the language aiming to make the web wider 29 December 2010Last updated at 11:09 By Bobbie Johnson Technology reporter, BBC News Sir Tim took the web worldwide but its capabilities are about to undergo another big leap Just 20 years after it took its first tentative steps into the world, the web has become a revolutionary phenomenon. Almost 2 billion people are now online globally, and internet connections are now a vital part of international trade, communication and even politics. Despite the web's rapid growth, however, the technology underpinning it has changed surprisingly little - in many cases remaining more or less the same as when Sir Tim Berners-Lee built the very first web pages in his lab in Switzerland in 1990. That could all be about to change, however, thanks to a new web technology called HTML5 that promises to shake up the web from top to bottom. Backed by some of the internet's biggest companies, it is a long-awaited update to HyperText Markup Language, the basic dictionary used by almost every web page. Play time
Small Favors Catalog Here are the pieces I'm showing at the Giant Robot NY Small Favors show, up from March 27th to April 14th, 2010. Each piece is $150. For purchase inquiries please contact Giant Robot NY: (212) 674-4769 | grny.net "Island Tree" - watercolor and gouache on paper, mounted on board - 5" x 5" (tabletop background saturation bumped back in Photoshop) "River Tree" - watercolor and gouache on paper, mounted on board - 5" x 5" (tabletop background saturation bumped back in Photoshop) "Mountain Tree" - watercolor and gouache on paper, mounted on board - 5" x 5" (tabletop background saturation bumped back in Photoshop) "Volcano Tree" - watercolor and gouache on paper, mounted on board - 5" x 5" (tabletop background saturation bumped back in Photoshop) "Blue Launch" - watercolor and gouache on paper, mounted on board - 5" x 5" (tabletop background saturation bumped back in Photoshop) Artwork © Lawrence Yang 2010 my blog | my site | purchase inquiries
Wool Alphabet DIY Dec 5 I saw these felt letters in Copenhagen and fell in love. I really wanted to figure out how to make them. They are really cute and sweet toys. They make a great Christmas gift or would even be cute attached to the outside of a gift. It’s a pretty simple process and the materials are common household items except for the wool roving which can be found online or at most crafting or knitting stores. Material Needed: Wool Roving, Bubble Wrap, Soap, Rolling Pin, Scissors, Hot water, Bowl Step 1: Lay your bubble wrap (bubbles up) and tear small strips of wool roving and place on top of the bubble wrap creating the shape of the letter. All photography by Heather Zweig for Oh Happy Day Art Directed by Jordan Ferney Crafting by Stacy Wichelhaus Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.
Parfait I like this idea of taking something so democratic and traditional as Yogurt Parfaits and turning it around to create something a bit more provocative. When Adria first invented this new process of taking liquids and forming them into self encased bubbles of caviar that held juice inside, I was not only mesmerized but excited…excited to know that this new form of food could be applied in so many different ways. Although he may seem a bit high brow and what some may call “gimmicky” and “pretentious”, I get the sneaking suspicion that he not only wants to influence elite chefs all over the world but the masses of people as well. Unfortunately, none of his methods have been properly democratized because they seem challenging and hard to do. There are also a good number of tools that need to be purchased to achieve the desired effect. I thought of several different flavors for this new parfait; These are some major ingredients you’ll need; Sodium Alginate and Calcium Chloride.
Studded Cotton and Leather Carry-All Make a classically styled bag to carry your basics or current diy project! Supplies and Equipment: - 2 skeins of sugar n’ cream cotton yarn – this is dyed by following the Ombre Dyed Yarn Tutorial - 16 metal studs – these are 3/8 inch pyramids - 12 inch zipper - 2 by 36 inches of leather - utility knife - size 6 US double pointed or round knitting needles - dull sewing needle - sharp sewing needle - sewing thread to match the zipper/yarn - pins - rulers This bag is about 12 by 14 inches, flat, and large enough for a wallet, book, bottle of water, and a few other basics. If you want a larger bag add another skein of the sugar and cream, if you want a bag that is sturdier consider knitting it in linen stitch instead (linen stitch does use more yarn, so you’ll want at least 3 skeins.) My gauge was 20 stitches = 4 inches and 20 rows = 3 inches. I could have knit this then dip dyed it, but there are two reasons I’m glad I didn’t. Sew up the bottom and tie off the yarn tails securely.
Italy to ban plastic bags in New Year Italy is banning plastic bags from shops on January 1 -- every Italian uses on average 300 plastic bags a year. Shopkeepers will be forbidden to give them away starting in 2011They will be allowed to use up their existing stocks of bagsSome shopkeepers complain of confusion over the ban Rome (CNN) -- Italy is a nation known as much for its food as for the ubiquitous plastic bag, given out freely with every purchase around the country and often left to litter streets or landfills. A new ban coming into effect January 1, however, may change that. The Italian Environment Ministry is banning shopkeepers from handing out plastic bags in order to help the environment. Even though the January 1 date is firm, the ministry says shopkeepers will be allowed to use up their existing stock of plastic bags without penalties. "It is a great innovation," Environment Minister Stefania Prestigiacomo said of the ban. "I have no idea as to what could replace the plastic bags for me," he said.
35 Truly Dramatic Examples of Animal Photography - Noupe Design Blog Jan 20 2010 Sometimes we take wildlife pictures that we see in books and magazines for granted; seldom does it give you the impressions that they were taken easily. The truth is, photographing animals (especially in wildlife) is very involved, such a moment could only be told through some timely amazing shots. For someone who loves animals, photographing them can be both very fulfilling and frustrating at the same time. Excellent animal photography requires experience, knowledge and patience. Animals can make very eye catching subjects to photograph in wild. Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source
A sweet little dress up book. Right before we moved back to Washington, I made this sweet little busy book for my girls. I think I need to make a second one because it's been causing fights around here! The book features four different animals and a pouch full of clothes for them to wear. I've created downloadable instructions and templates, which you can find over at Playful Learning. cookie dough truffles | the domestic mama and the village cook Oh baby. Oh yes. You can have your dough and eat it too. WOOOOOO~HOOOOO! So, these are no-bake, addictive and may even help you win friends and influence people, rumor has it. It makes a lot, so be sure and share. I told you it makes a lot. You don’t have to dip them, either. But, I did dip some, too…. had to do something with all that chocolate. To make these you will need: Cookie dough truffles 1/2 cup softened salted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk 2 1/4 c flout * this is a word spell-check always gets me back with{grr} flour is a great substitute for flout-whatever flout is. 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips So easy: combine (in a bowl,) the butter, sugar,vanilla,and sweetened condensed milk. Now, you may be able to form this into balls at this point. Melt 12 oz chocolate chips with 1 tbs shortening or butter. Now, you can dip the balls using a spoon- or fill pastry bags with the melted chocolate and drizzle. [/print_this]
Stab Bound Journal Make a hand bound journal with elaborate side stitching for yourself or as a gift. The stitching is a lot easier than it looks and is so much nicer to hold than a spiral bound edge. Supplies and Equipment – sharp utility knife and cutting surface BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE SHARP BLADE – rulers – drill with 1/16th inch bit OR a small paper punch BE VERY CAREFUL WITH POWER TOOLS – fancy cover paper – I used Cavallini Vintage Tickets Wrapping Paper – 20″ x 28″ – 1 sheet of 8.5×11 for endpapers (this can be fancy or the same paper as your pages) – 10 sheets of 8.5×11 paper for pages – 3 yards of embroidery floss – mat board – I used Crescent No. 33 White & Cream Smooth Mat Board – Yes Stikflat Glue or other archival glue that leaves paper flat – heavy object to use as a weight – waxed paper – cutting/hole punch template – click here to download – thin cotton or linen fabric (optional) – needle with an eye large enough to fit embroidery floss – brush for glue Stitch down through the next hole.
Kaylene Kau's Prosthetic tentacle @Makezine.com blog Kaylene Kau’s Prosthetic tentacle via jwz. She writes - For this project we were pushed by our Professor to push the boundaries of current upper-limb prosthetic design. Through extensive research I found that the prosthetic functioned as an assistant to the dominant functioning hand. The prosthetic needed to be both flexible and adjustable in order to accommodate a variety of different grips. Phillip Torrone Editor at large – Make magazine. Related Upcycled sweater boots (w/mini tutorial!) - CLOTHING - StumbleUpon What do you get when you mix a cheap pair of flats, an old sweater, and lots of hot glue? Sweater boots!! Yay! I started with this: chopped off the sleeves, turned it inside out, and formed it to my foot. Hot glued it to a shoe, like so... flipped it right side out, and cut the bottom off the sweater to make a cuff.. Embroidered it.. Sewed it into a cuff that would flip out over the boot.. And now you have...Sweater boots!! Of course, they're not really meant for cold weather wear, but they'd be perfect in the fall or tromping around the house I'm really quite proud of these.
Children’s Artwork Collage · Playful Learning Hello! It’s Randi, popping in from Swoon. I’m so honored that Mariah asked me to share a project with you in this space! Focusing on learning and creating with my kids tends to produce piles of beloved artwork in our house. I’ve tried a lot of different methods to corral this collection, while still respecting their masterpieces. I hate throwing away anything they make, yet it’s not doing anyone any good stored away for years either. Generally, if the artwork has no sentimental meaning (such as coloring book pages), I wait a few days and then throw them away. All you need for this project is a small circle punch, several paintings or drawings your child doesn’t mind “re-purposing,” a piece of cardstock, glue stick, ruler, and a frame (optional). To begin, you may want to cut your artwork into smaller pieces to allow yourself more access with the punch. While your child is busy punching, prepare your cardstock. Once you’ve assembled your new artwork, frame it or simply clip it to the wall!