Crafts


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Aug 10

Free Adorable Bookmarks

Keep your spot with these super-cute DIY bookmarks by Mollie Johanson. They come in stylish pencil, band-aid, pickle, bacon, and ruler varieties. Just print, cut-out, and use flexible magnetic tape for the holding action. Step-by-step instructions here.


7
Jun 10

Tiny Perching Pigeons – Free Knitting Pattern

Free Pattern: Tiny Perching Pigeons

These little guys are certainly adorable! Get the free pattern from Mochimochi Land here.


28
Apr 10

Cute Mother’s Day Cards on Etsy

Mother’s Day is right around the corner (May 9th) and Etsy has some cute and unconventional greeting cards for the occasion. Here are some of my favorites:

I Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Edamame ($3.00)

Mummy and chick - cutout card ($6.00)

Youre My Hero ($4.00)

You're My Hero ($4.00)

Art Nouveau Birds on a Jane Austen Cloud ($3.25)

Art Nouveau Birds on a Jane Austen Cloud ($3.25)

I Love You - Girl with Trumpet ($4.00)

I Love You - Girl with Trumpet ($4.00)

ac mothers day greeting card ($3.00)

ac mother's day greeting card ($3.00)


20
Oct 09

Cutest Munny Custom Ever

This Munny custom was made by Silvia Portella for the 2009 MunnyWorld Custom Contest. Needless to say, this little guy was picked as one of the five winners and will be featured in an upcoming Munny exhibition in NYC. Silvia is a very talented freelance illustrator living in Germany and designed this Munny as a woodland creature (Mütze means wool hat in German) – view more of Silvia’s creations here.


12
Oct 09

Crochet Bottle Of Jagermeister

Crochet Bottle Of Jagermeister

Crochet Bottle Of Jagermeister ($85.00)

There is something irresistibly appealing about a plush bottle of Jagermeister, a hard alcohol that’s safe for both adults and children. Get it (and lots of other cute crochet foods) at yummypancake’s Etsy shop for $85.


1
Oct 09

CubeDudes: Holy LEGO Batman!

LEGOs can be used to make just about anything! Angus MacLane, an animator at PIXAR, however, makes the awesomest pop-culture characters using a 3×3 scale and super-deformed (big head, small body) proportions. You can see his 100+ figures on Flickr, or read a behind-the-scenes interview here. (via The Coolist)


2
Sep 09

Silver Fox & Bird Necklaces by Joanna Rutter

Little Vixen Charm Necklace ($80.00) | Flighty Bird Necklace ($58.00)

Joanna Rutter creates precious silver & gold jewelry using traditional metal-working techniques and her own illustration designs. Joanna’s Etsy shop is filled with beautifully-crafted necklaces, pins, rings, and earrings. You can also read an interview with Joanna or visit her blog.


31
Aug 09

3D Paper Illustrations by Helen Musselwhite

Helen Musselwhite creates three-dimensional sculptures out of paper. Depicting woodland creatures and scenes, these beautiful illustrations are incredibly detailed and absolutely stunning. View them all at Helen’s site or learn about the process at Creative Review. (via Apartment Therapy)


27
Aug 09

A Shark for Your Sweaty Water Bottle

Water Bottle Cozy Monster Shark in Silver Blue ($18.00) and Monster Shark in Silver Grey and Berrylicious ($18.00)

Sharks like water.. so it makes perfect sense that they would like to wrap their mouths (or bodies?) around your sweaty water bottle. Handamade’s Etsy Shop sells these menacing Water Bottle Cozies, along with some comfy Apple Jackets and a bunch of friendly Cuptopus Coffee Sleeves.


25
Aug 09

‘Where the Wild Things Are’ – Max PaperToy

Papercraft Max by Marshall Alexander

Papercraft Max by Marshall Alexander

Marshall Alexander (a paper engineer) made this awesome FREE Max toy you can download and build as a tribute to Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are.. also, check out more inspired art pieces at TerribleYellowEyes.com