I have many fond memories of playing board games during summer vacation. All of them came rushing back when I saw this post on The Cheekiest Monkey of All about a custom Cluedo Game. I love the additions made … Read More ...
DIY Elephant Lamp – How Joyful
How Joyful has done it again with this adorable Elephant Lamp! What a super fantastic project, made out of recycled styrofoam and wall mud. To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever worked with wall mud, but I’d be … Read More ...
Alice in Wonderland Tea Set – Look Between the Lines
I’ve seen many an Alice in Wonderland Tea Set in my day. (Really, my town’s high school pottery class has a Mad Hatter tea party every year.) So I feel especially qualified to say how fabulous this Alice tea set… Read More ...
Sand Bowls – Leetal Rivlin
These sand bowls by Leetal Rivlin are amazing. Created using just glue, sand, and bowl forms, the unique shape and form of each one is what makes them special. I highly suggest checking out these close up shots on Designboom… Read More ...
Wire Jewelry – Lunarieen
Last night, while cruising my favorite art sites, I spotted this incredible wire wrapped jewelry by Polish Indie Crafter Lunarieen. Each piece looks like something straight out of a fantasy world, with silver coils containing beautiful cut stones. Adding … Read More ...
Wire Mesh Portraits – Seung Mo Park
More art/craft spotted on enpundit. The last thing I built from wire mesh was a craft display, so when I read that this amazing portrait was created out of wire mesh, I didn’t believe it. This video was enough to … Read More ...
Photo Sculptures – Susy Oliveira
3D modeling is not an easy field in which to create art. The seamless beautiful look of animated characters in video games and movies are completely built out of polygons (or nurbs), an unnatural sort of construction that feels alien … Read More ...
Etsy Stache Roundup and BurlyBeard Hat
I think we’ve established my love of the ‘stache. So Kanelstrand’s roundup of Moustaches? A perfect fit. Unfortunately, all of those staches are shown up by the one and only beard featured. How adorable is this Burly Beard Beanie… Read More ...
“Spin-spiration” Spinner – Lil Blue Boo
I have seen many a spinner in kitschy novelty shops — “What would a Pirate do?” “What would a Ninja do?” etc. But this folk art one by Lil Blue Boo is hands down my favorite. Only I would probably … Read More ...
Round up – DIY Typography Dishes
So I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but DIY typography dishes are all over the place right now. This one above is from Eclectically Vintage, and one of my personal favorites, as it features lyrics to your favorite songs … Read More ...
Felted Chairs – Tanya Aguiñiga
I’ve tried felting before, both wet felting and needle felting, and as such, I can’t even imagine creating works of art like Tanya Aguiñiga. She covers all sorts of stuff in felt, like these found chairs. She’s also covered … Read More ...
Art Dolls – Fantasy and Figurative Art by MARCA
These pictures don’t do the art doll created by artist Margarita Castillo-Bernard (MARCA) justice. I’ve seen her work in person twice now and it is fabulous. Part Burton, part Henson, and part Day of the Dead, these dolls have tons … Read More ...
Land Art – Sylvain Meyer
While it looks like something from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, this giant, moss covered spider is actually an art installation by Sylvain Meyer. Meyer uses all natural materials to create art in the wild. I can’t even … Read More ...
Porcelain Sculpts – Kate MacDowell
Art and craft today folks! Head on over to Black, White & Lace to read this excellent feature on Kate MacDowell. I could paraphrase some of what’s said about this amazing artist who blends nature and anatomy into haunting … Read More ...
Birth of a Ray Gun – Epbot
One of the more obscure side effects of Pinterest in my opinion, is the way in which older posts become viral and new all over again. For instance, while cruising my favorite boards, I spotted this post on how to … Read More ...