Hi! I do not use Linux. I have in the past but just would rather stick to my Mac until I need to get another computer job.
If you ARE a Linux geek than you probably use GIMP, which is … Read More ...
The Art-o-mat
I may have posted about the Art-o-mat before. But I just looked at it again recently and see that there are TONS more Art-o-mats sprinkled across the country.
What is an Art-o-mat? Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that … Read More ...
Flickr Craft Swaps
I found this group on Flickr recently that is purely for promoting craft swaps. You post pictures of things you would like to swap. Basically, it’s like wandering into people’s craft rooms and picking out what you want. Granted … Read More ...
What is this called?
My brain is failing me right now. All I can think is ‘paper doll for fabric’, but that is not right. pattern on fabric… gah!
Either way I like … Read More ...
It’s fun to be obsessed!
Everyone loves Firefly, right? beckashell on Craftster posted about her very elaborate and awesome Tall Card game that she created for a Firefly swap. I love that the cards are altered pokemon cards. Go forth and look at her … Read More ...
Design your own swimsuit – Gnome Edition!
Hello! I’m about to start sewing my own swim suit, well, swim dress. It’s a Kwik Sew pattern and I’m all ready with my serger and my wooly nylon. I’m a tad nervous and thusly I am started googling for … Read More ...
Moomintroll on the prowl
I can’t read anything on this website but check out the insanely cute Moomin paper cut toys!
Not familiar with the Finn Family Moomintroll? Check out the books by Tove Jansson
More Moomin madness on Etsy:
Moomin zippered pouch … Read More ...
Pretty prints
These prints by labokoff on Etsy are painting over photographs. They’re really pretty! I love the muted colors and the way the prints are segmented.… Read More ...
The Cupcake Goddess is cracking me up – How to Make Your Eyes Glitter.
I’m a big fan of romance novels, mostly Georgette Heyer. She’s the badass of Romance and I highly recommend you read some of her books before you reject the entire idea of romance novels (The Grand Sophy is the best … Read More ...
Blank nesting dolls – So many possibilities!
I’m dying for someone else to execute all my blank nesting doll ideas…
– eskimo, polar bear, seal, penguin, penguin egg (or maybe an awk).
– set of 5 cthulhus
– set of 5 cryptids
– sharks or octopi
I … Read More ...
Neat-o! Chalkboard fabric!
This is so neat! Fun for a girl or a boy! You can buy this fabric that acts just like a chalkboard surface. You can sew it, write on, and erase chalk from it.
Vogue Fabric Store has it for … Read More ...
Crocheting the Hyperbolic Plane
I love this meshing of art, domestic art and science. I don’t even know what hyperbolic geometry is… but neat!
You can buy the book by Daina Taimina at Amazon. Check out her Flickr page too to see some … Read More ...
The many amazing things you can do with Japanese Washi Tape
I had no idea what Japaese washi tape was until Elizabeth Goodman of To Be Charmed sent me a link to her first tutorial: decorating easter eggs with washi tape. Very pretty!
My favorite of her washi tape creations … Read More ...
Spring is for PEEPS!
Polly, over at ReadyMade, pointed to this hilarious PEEP wreath (from Gerbera Designs). It’s so cute! Although I have to admit that I HATE PEEPS! Hate them. They are so gross, a stale Day-Glo excuse for a sugar … Read More ...
Bookshelf Design – The Good, The Awesome and The Ugly
I have a lot of books, although in the past 5 years or so I have reduced the amount by at least 50%. Sad! But I was moving often and often into small apartments and if you’ve ever moved yourself … Read More ...