Carlos N Molina - Community Art Project
Take a little time and check out this community art project that Carlos N Molina did with some of his students. The video is only 2 1/2 mins.
See more of his work at carlosNmolina.com - He is known as the paper genius around the web - once you visit his site you will understand why.
DIY City Mag brings you DIY in D C
Just a little Sneak Peek for now!
Election Year - No better time than now to feature DC. DIY City Mag brings you the DC issue on October 6, 2008. This issue is a little smaller than our last 2 - we wanted to go light and add a little fun with some political art. Of [...]
Trashion softies by Lizette Greco
Children need soft, cuddly funny toys. We all have our favorite teddy or doll still stored somewhere in the closet. I love toys that have personality (shop-bought Bratz have no soul..) so I´m all for creating softies with character using fabric scraps and recycled clothing. Flickr has many groups for handmade toys, “softies” being one [...]
DIY Cardboard Furniture
Have you ever thought about making furniture from cardboard boxes? These guys re-use cardboard boxes and make chairs that can actually be used. Very interesting.
Pattern Magic. Must-have books for any sewing fashionista.
If you´re intrested in taking your sewing, pattern alternation and trashion projects to a next level I recommend buying these two books: PATTERN MAGIC and PATTERN MAGIC VOL 2 by Japanese Tomoko Nakamichi. The second volume shows methods to alter the basic pattern to create unique shapes. With well illustrated step-by-step lessons, it helps the [...]
Get ready for a handmade fall
The crispness of Fall is in the air - and I’m ready for a handmade scarf. Check out some of our favs from Etsy.
Soft - Gossip Scarf by Branda.etsy.com
Nomo Cowl by Perishables.etsy.com
Woolly Bear Button Scarflette by LazyTcrochet.etsy.com
Fall Scarf by ystefani.etsy.com
Falling Leaf Wool Scarf by Kruser.etsy.com
Oopsy Daisy - Mustard scarf by kindocool.etsy.com
Cozy, Chunky Button Cowl by [...]
A little inspiration - DIY that is
photo credit: Apartment Therapy
Kristin Hohenadel blogging from Paris for Apartment Therapy found this great look on Elle.fr - I also found another that I would like to try. It is a bench made from old books.
Indie Fashion Parade on the Brooklyn Bridge
photo credit: fashion indie
All eyes have been on Fashion Week - but not all eyes - Fashion Indie with only 10 days of planning pulled off an indie fashion parade on the Brooklyn Bridge.
photo credits: racked.com - view more photos on racked.com
IPod Nano - Get Ready
Choices, choices. I got my IPod Nano in today. Wendy and I won a competition on Stylehive a few weeks back. We are so excited. It is red, shiny, new and gorgeous. I really don’t want to cover it up, but I don’t want to scratch it either, so I’ve been looking around for a [...]
“Faberge’ - Style Egg Contest” - Forbes/Instructables
Forbes and Instructables unite to bring you this great contest - “Faberge’ - Style Egg Contest.” Details can be found on Instructables. The winning eggs will also be featured in the Forbes Galleries in New York City.
The contest opens for entries Monday, Sept. 8 and closes for entries Sunday, Oct. 12.
