I’ve been reading about this and I think it is a very interesting idea. In the UK people are turning unused phone boxes into mini libraries. The idea is to take a book you like and leave one in its place but there are no rules. If you google this you will find that this is happening all over the UK and not just a few small towns/villages. I like it!
Interested? Check it out http://www.booklending.com/borrow-book.htm#!prettyPhoto Read the whole post
Nasa commissions artist to recreate scientists’ childhood fantasies of exploring the red planet via Mail One
Artists Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick were asked by NASA to create photographs depicting their fantasies of Mars, the planet they had pretended to explore since they were young.
Yesterday was my birthday. It really made me think about things.
I’ve never really done anything extravagant for my birthday. It is just another day to me. I’m just one year older. When I was little my parents threw parties and bought cakes and all that good stuff, but as I got older I cared less about it. (Don’t get me wrong here, I appreciate all of the “Happy Birthdays”, gifts, drinks, dinners, etc. very much.) Read the whole post
My cousin got married this weekend. Congrats Becca and Joe!
I made this for them as a wedding gift. It makes a great centerpiece and memory.
Things You Will Need:
Ruler
Pencil
Exacto knife
Desired Text
A clear bottle
A color printer
Card stock paper
Step 1:
Get together some text. I used first Corinthians, lyrics from their wedding song, the location of the wedding, their names, etc. use words that will mean something to them. Read the whole post
This is so true! It is one of the greatest things to get lost in my sketchbook. I don’t know if I would call it running away though. Maybe just tuning out the world. Everyone does that, right?
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I found this design on Behance.com. Apparently this thing was design by Matt Pauk.
“Slot is a dynamic furniture piece. The sofa system finds new value and diverse functionality by blending the sofa, coffee table, and ottoman. It utilizes the common constructional gaps found between the cushions of the sofa by converting them into tracks for which the table can slide in and out. When slotted, the table acts as a console. When freed, it acts as a coffee table. Read the whole post
Since the Olympics is on I figured I would follow the trend for once. I found some pretty old posters for the Olympic Games on webexpedition18 and couldn’t help myself.
These posters range from 1896 to 2012. It is pretty awesome to see how the designs have changed so much. ENJOY!
Paris 1900
I’ve definitely gone back to childhood with this one. I used to make “friendship bracelets” all the time. Most of mine were the old fashioned ones made with embroidery thread though. This one is more acceptable. Enjoy.
Things You Will Need:
Tape
Hemp
Beads
Clasps
Leather
Step 1:
Cut your leather to about the circumference of your wrist. Cut the hemp to twice that size. Then thread them through your clasp.
Step 2:
Wrap your hemp around the leather about four times. Read the whole post
I’ve been nominated for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award by the very talented blogger Arlen Shahverdyan. Please be sure to visit his blog. It is very inspiring as well. Thank you for nominating me 🙂
Rules:
1. Link back to the person who nominated you: Thank you again dear Arlen Shahverdyan for nominating my blog for this award. I’m very thankful for your support!
2. Post the award image to your page.
3. Tell 7 facts about yourself. Read the whole post
