Origami Butterfly by Akira Yoshizawa - tutorial
Today is the 101st birthday of Akira Yoshizawa, the great origami master and the father of the modern origami. You have probably noticed that Google marked the occasion with a special origami doodle created by Robert Lang! Why not celebrate the event by making your own origami butterfly?! Here is a step-by-step tutorial for a 3-d variation of a classic butterfly by Akira Yoshizawa (first spotted on Nick Robinson’s blog), enjoy! UPD. A few people have asked me about the paper I used to fold those butterflies, so I thought I’d update the post with some photos.
Paper airplane - The best paper airplane in the world!
Build the best paper airplane in the world! How to build it, how to fly it. | Assembly instructions - How to build it| Printer friendly instructions| |How to fly it | Awards page | Top of page |
How to make a paper bow
I've gotten some questions asking how I made the paper bow on the bottom package in this post. Here's a quick tutorial. I made a template so you can see the parts. Download the free file you need: The PDF template Files for digital cutting machines:The zipped Silhouette .studio file (double click the .zip file after downloading)The .svg fileThe .dxf file If you print the PDF on colored paper and cut out the pieces, you'll have enough parts to make two bows.
Bird Mobile — Spool Sewing
I had been toying with the idea of a mobile project and our adorable bird pattern seemed the perfect fit. I knew it would be gorgeous! What I hadn’t expected, though, is how some tree branches and a few carefully placed eye-hooks would transform this project into a work of art! This would be a welcome addition to a baby’s room or a great project for a baby shower. A single bird would be a whimsical way to highlight favorite prints around your home.
Chocolate Butterflies - Recipe & Video
TipHero Don’t these chocolate butterflies set your heart a-flutter? The graceful bend of their wings really makes them look like they’re about to take flight–and the trick to DIY-ing that 3-D curve is unbelievably simple! We used the spine of an open book as a mold to create these almost-too-pretty-to-eat chocolate butterflies. Cannot load M3U8: crossdomain access denied (2048)
Aquascaping Is Underwater Art Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen
Like Fill The Well on Facebook! You may have never heard of aquascaping, but to many people it’s a very serious art. The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest holds an annual competition that ranks the best of aquarium design, and the results are phenomenal. Here are some of the entries that showcase the incredible underwater landscapes that contests have designed using their expertise in art and biology. “Forest Scent” by Pavel Bautin “Pale Wind” by Takayuki Fukada
ELECTROSPHERIC RAY GUN (a free papercraft model)
If you like keeping a ray gun handy, just to be on the safe side, then this electrospheric device should suit your needs quite nicely. It features a warmly glowing dial, handy control knobs, and it leaks very little radiation whatsoever (you'll hardly even feel it). This paper model measures 10 inches in length, stands 6.5 inches tall, and is sturdy enough to actually play with! Display stand included. ELECTROSPHERIC RAY GUNRay Gun Assembly Instructions Back to the Toyshop (for MORE toys!)
Egg Carton Crafts - Chicken Egg Cups
Hello! Welcome back to another Easter Craft ideas for you – these adorable Chicken Egg Cups made from Egg Cartons! Super simple, super cute. Takes minutes to make. But actually, these are not just for Easter, I think they definitely fall into the Spring Craft category too! I made one, showed it to the kids and Pip Squeak decided to have a go, whilst Red Ted, just wanted to have mine.
30 Tage 30 Dinge
When ever your bored by the naked light switches on the wall you can pimp them with Elaines idea. Elaine says: “I use the lid from a cookie tin or popcorn tin, cut it out and form it into a cover the the light switches. I have a series of jigs to help me properly place the holes and form the metal to the correct shape. The jigs are made from scrap plastic and scraps of wood.
Japanese Packaging Templates - Best Used With Card Stock or Color Paper
I’m not sure how I discovered this awesome collection of packaging templates but I’m glad I did! Some professor or student at a japanese univeresity was nice enough to share all their packaging templates with the world! These are a few of my favorites and you can see all of them on their website. Every situation is covered! You sell Bon Bons? They have a box for that!
What This Man Does With A Piece Of Wrapping Paper Is Brilliant
When we first saw this man needlessly folding a piece of paper, we were perplexed. When we saw the final result, however, we were beyond impressed. This is a holiday life hack that's sure to improve your overall decorations.
