Homemade Snow Globes Brighten Any Home! « wish fulfillment – the Photo courtesy of Anthropologie Whether or not you get to experience a white Christmas this year, these glittery snow globes can bring a piece of festive weather to you! There are beautiful examples out there, but they can run up a hefty price tag, especially if you’re into collecting. This DIY version costs next to nothing, and lets you personalize to your heart’s content! Materials A jar of your choice (with a lid) Figurines or jewellery Anti-rust sealant for metal pieces Clear-drying epoxy Distilled water Dash of glycerin Large silver or white glitter (smaller versions will float at the top) Instructions Use clear-drying epoxy to adhere your piece to the inside of the lid.
The Hipster Home » Blog Archive » How to Make a Tiny Terrarium in a Light Bulb Ahoy there Hipster Homers! I’m Julie and I’m the very first guest blogger on this fine site. Today’s project involves breaking stuff, plants, found objects, and miniatures. Fun, right? Let’s get started! Dos and Don’ts: Do use sand or small pebbles; these are good because water drains through them easily. How To: You’ll need a few tools to make a tiny terrarium but nothing complicated to get started. Needle-nose pliersScissorsLong tweezers or chopsticksFlathead screwdriverGlasses or goggles Let’s start with the light bulb. We will be removing the inside parts of the lightbulb. First, remove the metal tip from the bottom of the bulb. Then, when enough of the sides are raised to get a good grip on them, hold one of the sides with your pliers and yank out the metal tip. Next remove the black glass. Now you will be able to see the interior parts of the light bulb. Using the flathead screwdriver as a sort of lever, snap the interior tube from the side. And now you have an empty light bulb!
Custom Painted Toys By Jason Jacenko | Oculoid | Art & Design Inspiration - StumbleUpon Scary, funny, cute, and… pink? These are just some of the words you could use to describe these excellently painted custom toys by Aussie artist Jason Jacenko. From Munny to MAD*L, Jason uses a range of different toys as his canvas. Stop by Jason’s deviantART profile for more of his toys, as well as some excellent tattoo and illustration work. Find this post useful? Resin Knitting Needles - and Tutorial! [[Updated info for the la ****The bigger needles with the yarn inside, the molds for those are available at Michael's or online, they were made with these- let them cure, I put fimo in the ends, and sort of twist/wring them to detach them from the plastic, and push 'em out with a pencil, or whatever's handy- Ta-da, end of update! I searched this forum, and apparently I'm not the only one confused about where to put knitting needles, but it seems they go here, since others did! Hmm, they are all hand cast resin needles I made, the smaller ones are size 10 and 1/2, and 7 and 1/2 inches long.The jumbo needles are size 19s, and 11 inches long. then ends are either polymer clay or buttons, and the needles are embedded with yarn, glitter, gold leaf, mica powder, and resin dye, but not all in the same pairs! Yes, I have some resin!
Money Origami Last updated 16 January 2008 Money Origami Folding paper money (or "money origami") is my one true creative output. My best original designs include spiders, eyeglasses, sailboats, and framed portraits. I got started in high school when I learned how to make a ring out of a dollar bill. As I get time, I'll enter in the steps for creating a few of them: Well, this has evolved a bit. Money/Dollar Bill Origami Links: Show Me the Moneygami has some really gorgeous "moneygami". Joseph Wu's Origami Page has alot of information about origami in general, including information on books, organizations, etc. Dollar Bill Origami by Bob Nienhuis - this page has some original designs (butterfly, pig, rhino, catapult, Christmas tree), and some some other "classics" (peacock, elephant, Star of David). Sy's Paper Folding Page has a lot of designs, most are traditional (square paper), but a few are dollar bill based. What can I say? Money/Dollar Bill Origami Book Links: Back to About Clay
Exclusive Interview: Ana Serrano Cartonlandia by Ana Serrano (62x48x54 inches) We're really excited to share with you the work of Ana Serrano. Ana's startlingly intricate and vibrant sculptures are nothing short of amazing. The detail and energy, plus the large scale make these piles-of-buildings cardboard sculptures endlessly fascinating. Read the interview after the jump. REUBEN MILLER Please tell us a little bit about yourself! Ana Serrano I was born in Los Angeles, and have lived here ever since. RM What mediums do you use for creating your art and objects? AS Recently I've been working with cardboard because I find it easy to handle and manipulate, but also I like that it's a mundane and familiar material. RM Where do you get your inspiration? AS Many places, but mostly from real life situations or events, I really like stories, and storytelling. RM Who do you think most influenced your work? RM How do you think up the subjects for your sculptures? RM Where is your work exhibited? RM What's next on the horizon?
100 Extraordinary Examples of Paper Art Paper art can be traced back to Japan, where it originated over a thousand years ago. From complex paper cutting to book carving, this is an ever expanding area of design that is hardly talked about. These intricate paper designs grace museums and exauhibitions throughout the world and is becoming yet another exciting medium of expression for many designers. Some of the artists featured here use simple materials, such as A4 printing papeel, while others resort to unexpected materials, such as actual books, as their prime materials. In this article, we’ll take a look at 13 remarkable artists and showcase their truly amazing pieces of paper art. Peter Callesen Visit website Jen Stark Visit website Simon Schubert Visit website Brian Dettmer: Book Sculptures Visit website Sher Christopher Visit website Elsa Mora Visit website Yulia Brodskaya Visit Website Su Blackwell Visit website Richard Sweeney Visit website Jolis Paons Visit website Bovey Lee Visit website Bert Simons Visit website Ingrid Siliakus Visit website
DIY Gift Wrap by Grey Likes Weddings | Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog Categories Tags Vendors Season Style Colors As promised, here is the most incredible gift wrap diy project E-V-E-R, carefully crafted by the fabulous Summer Watkins over at Grey Likes Weddings. So the DIY is for the center row image on the left, the adorable fabric pom. Materials: 1-2 yards of ribbon in various tones, about 2″-3″ in width Miscellaneous material, such as burlap, knit sweaters, etc… Twine 1. 2. 3. images by Jenny Liu Ring a ding ding! Join The Conversation favorite (44) share share (42) tweet (3) pin (1583) share (42) tweet (3) pin (1583) Tiny Plastic People Photographer Vincent Bousserez has artfully created an entire world of miniature plastic people that live hyperkinetic lives working and playing hard.The tiny folks seem intense as they hail unseen cabs, wash windows, even as they stand reading the newspaper presumably waiting for a bus that never comes.Robot Nine finds these photographs brilliant.Enjoy 'Plastic Life'.