 Bloodly Bite Talismans - The Vampire Bite Necklace is the Gift That Keeps on Giving::Do you have a special someone in your life who just LOVES vampires? I am not talking about just watching the movies, I mean this person wants to be a vampire. This holiday season, why not get them the… [More] |
 DIY Gift Tags - The Northcoast Zeitgeist Homemade Project Inspires Scrappy Creations::The holiday season is a time for giving, but that doesn’t mean you have to fork over a small fortune in order to wrap those thoughtful gifts; with this particular Northcoast Zeitgeist homemade project,… [More] |
 Immaculate Miniature Landscapes - These 'Strange Worlds' by Matthew Albanese Will Blow Your Mind::The immaculate artwork in 'Strange Worlds' by Matthew Albanese will blow your mind--seriously. These miniature landscapes aren't digitally rendered; they're actually tiny handmade models that have been… [More] |
 Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds - Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats::Cats spend a lot of time sleeping. When cats aren’t trying to lie across their owner’s computer keyboards, they love to get into dresser drawers, high places, and suitcases for a little nap.
Making an… [More] |
 65 Unique DIY Gift Ideas - From Ping Pong Lighting to DIY Couch Cushions::For many of us, this holiday season will be a test on how effectively we are able to follow our budgets. We all know that the holiday season, with all its encompassing gift-giving, feasting, and partying,… [More] |
 Surprise Nipple Art - Laurie Sharp's Nipart Kits Let You DIY::Creator of nipart, Laurie Sharp, was out boating with friends when she saw the imprint of her breast nipple left on the deck. A nip print.
This launched her vision of nip prints across the country and… [More] |
 Virtual X-Mas Knitting - Create Wonderful Wintry Holiday Sweaters Online::If you are looking for a fun diversion to add a little creative spark to your day, Kansas City Art Institute has launched the perfect website for you to while away a few minutes—knitting a holiday sweater. … [More] |
 Geekified Money Holders - The Hard Drive Wallet is a Cash-Worthy Piece of Hardware::I’m sure everyone has experienced losing a wallet at one point in their lives (I did just over a month ago), yet I don’t think anyone has ever decided to make their own Hard Drive Wallet to replace it.… [More] |
 Rock Band Houses - Ric Turner Decorates His Home in Game Guitar Hero Lights::This Christmas, you need to decorate your abode in Guitar Hero lights rather than the boring old traditional Christmas lights. After erecting 21,268 lights, a fellow named Ric Turner created a holiday… [More] |
 Hard Drive Art - Miguel Rivera Turns Broken Tech into Breathtaking Artworks::What do you think of when you see a broken computer? If you’re like me you see a waste of space and something that belongs in the trash. Miguel Rivera saw an artistic opportunity and created amazing hard… [More] |
 DIY iPhone Christmas Cards - Tech-Friendly Gift May Be the Most Expensive Card Ever::My gift giving philosophy is that a gift is more than what is inside the package. If the gift is presented in a unique way, that’s what the recipient will appreciate and remember for many years to come.… [More] |
 Double-Take To-Go Boxes - 'Chinese Fake-Out' Brings a Smile With Your Chow Fun::We have all experienced some leftover Chinese food that is reasonably edible, but obviously questionable. The ‘Chinese Fake-Out’ boxes from Nathaniel Osollo bring a little laughter with your lo mein and… [More] |
 DIY Christmas Decor - Simple Projects to Jazz Up Your Holiday Interiors::Whether you're on a tight budget or just like me and enjoy getting crafty, there are tons of DIY Christmas decor ideas popping up all over the web. You can find anything you need this holiday season, from… [More] |
 DIY Dinosaur Beds - A Place Where Dino-Loving Kids can Rest Their Heads and Dream::If your child is an aspiring paleontologist, or just really into dinosaurs, than this dinosaur bed will make their dreams come true. The DIY design has your child sleeping within the jaw of an open T-Rex’s… [More] |
 Light-Up Pick-Up Trucks - DIY Holiday Spirit for Your Truck::This brightly decorated Christmas truck belongs to Kris Marshall of Iowa. He used 3000 Christmas lights to decorate his Chevy pick-up. The lights are taped to the truck, but it does not look so hot during… [More] |
 Web Meme Papercrafts - Crafting the Keyboard Cat, the Sneezing Panda and More::Millions have enjoyed popular Internet memes and millions more have enjoyed constructing papercrafts. Why has no one thought of combining this amazing hobby with hilarious memes before?! Web meme papercrafts… [More] |
 Crushed Mirror Boots - Luxirare Gets Stylish With DIY Fashionable Footwear::Luxirare has created yet another fashion statement with the latest crushed mirror boots. Luxirare takes you on a step-by-step guide that reveals how she first designed her stylish creation and then sports… [More] |
 Motivational Knick Knacks - Inspiration Apples are Cute::When are you feeling a bit down, do you look to kitschy novelty items for soothing words? Me too!! These Inspiration Apples come in a set of three and each has a different word on it, just to inspire you.… [More] |
 DIY Virtual Knitwear - The Trendy Workshop Lets Users Design Clothes and Sell Them Online::If you have a flair for fashion design and a void in your wallet to fill, then consider designing your own knitwear and selling it on Trendy Workshop, an innovative website by France company Custom & Co.… [More] |
 Two-by-Four Thrones - Garden Chair from Stirling Tschan Commands Respect::Stirling Tschan is a designer from Berne, Switzerland who has created a chair fit for a lumberyard king. Rustic, blunt and dominatingly DIY, the chair commands respect for all anyone man enough to sit… [More] |
 Haute Punk Hybrids - Alice Rosati Makes High Fashion & Streetwear Collide for U Mag::Oil and water definitely do not mix and you would assume the same could be said for the worlds of punk rock and high fashion; however, time and time again we have seen that the two very different subcultures… [More] |
 Solar Shoe Lights - Solar Street Light Kit is Ultimate in Holiday Recycling::The Solar Street Light Kit from Lost Values breathes new life into those crusty Chucks and beat down New Balances of yours. Originally the brainchild of a Scottish design firm, the Solar Street Light Kit… [More] |
 Pretty Packing Tape - TapeSwell is Duct Tape's Adorable Little Sister::Meet Duct Tape’s pretty little sister: TapeSwell Designer Packing Tape. She can dress up your packages and deliver them in style.
Decorative packing tape works really well as an alternative to wrapping… [More] |
 DIY Bathroom Decor - The Ty D.I.Y. Edition Recyclable Shower Curtain::If you've been searching for exactly the right curtain design, then this recyclable shower curtain by Ty D.I.Y. Edition may be for you. That's because, no matter what design you were looking for, you can… [More] |
 Eco Bird Bungalows - Recycled Cigar Boxes Become Atomic Birdhouses::Cigar boxes are often too attractive to just toss, so Atomic Birdhouses developed a solution. They take old cigar boxes and transform them into cute and stylish birdhouses. Now you can add some old fashioned… [More] |
 Top 50 Projects, Crafts and DIY Trends in 2009::Why settle for something made for millions, when you can create something yourself? The credit crunch accelerated the DIY trend, and this top 50 shows you some of the most interesting ideas and creations.… [More] |
 Retro Furniture Mods - Revamped Thrift Store Furniture Turns Heads::This DIY thrift store furniture started as mod style fake Saarinen tulip chairs with ripped baby puke colored upholstery, but artist Dana, aka wynzia, chose some super stylish red and white oilcloth fabric… [More] |
 Hand Painted Heels - Studio Jellyfish Adds Eye Popping Graphics to Girlie Shoes::Finding unique fashions is becoming easier thanks to artists like Studio Jellyfish who creates hand painted heels.
"The idea came about when I was commissioned to do a job using paint markers," the artist… [More] |
 iPod Friendly Winter Gear - DIY Touchscreen Gloves Are Simple and So Convenient::I love to use my iPod anywhere and everywhere, but I really dislike wearing gloves and having to switch songs, or change the volume controls. The DIY touchscreen gloves are perfect as they are easy to… [More] |
 Hot Customized Branding - DIY 3D Printed Branding Irons from Shapeways::Shapeways, the 3D printing company, has a new co-creator for making mini-branding irons that work with a lighter. Users type in text or provide a logo and the Shapeways folks model and 3D print the information… [More] |
 DIY Prize Ribbons - Give Yourself First Prize With This Award-Winning Home Craft Project::Handmade extraordinaire Amy Merrick has created step-by-step instructions for creating your own prize ribbons. Merrick says that she was inspired the film National Velvet, which got her mind going on horse… [More] |
 Seasonal Handmade Pledges - Buyhandmade.Org Asks to Buy Handmade for the Holidays::For this year’s Black Friday, BuyHandmade.org presented a different kind of door buster. They started ‘Pledge Handmade,’ which asks consumers to commit themselves to only buying handmade items this holiday… [More] |
 Gingerbread PCs - This Intel Holiday Mod Could Seriously Confuse Burglars::Here's a gingerbread house you probably won't want to eat -- not only because you'd electrocute yourself, but because then you wouldn't have the joy of showing off your ultra nerdy but super cool gingerbread… [More] |
 Beloved Kick Facelifts - The JGoods Sneaker Restoration Kit Makes Something Old New Again::Do you have a pair of kicks that you just love so much, but they have fallen into disrepair? Don’t have the heart to part with them? Get yourself a JGoods Sneaker Restoration Kit and your dogs won’t be… [More] |
 DIY Crafter Blogs - Myrtle and Eunice Gives Great Tips to Those Crafty Types::I wish I had spare time on my hands, I would cook and create strange pieces of art all the time. But instead I can live vicariously through the blog Myrtle and Eunice, a DIY crafters paradise.
Ok, so… [More] |
 Inedible Craft Lunches - The Felty Sandwich Will Not Satisfy Your Hunger::The felty sandwich is a sandwich made out of felt -- as in fabric.
This delicious looking felty sandwich comes with all the traditional sandwich fixings like cheese, lettuce, bread, and salami, all made… [More] |
 Pencil Jewelry - Maria Cristina Bellucci Upcycles a Childhood Pastime into Cute Jewelry::I've always thought worn down pencil ends were much more annoying than fashionable, but I've been proved wrong once more by Maria Cristina Bellucci -- an artist who can see the beauty in everything.
Her… [More] |
 Chocolate Bar Mosaics - Peter Blake Creates Packaging-Inspired Artwork for Green & Black's::World famous artist Peter Blake has helped launch Green & Black’s packaging redesign by way of chocolate bar mosaics. The artwork is made entirely out of the company’s colorfully covered chocolate bars.… [More] |
 iPhone Lingerie - The DIY iPhone Corset Makes Your Gadget Sexy::The corset has been all over the fashion scene so it only makes sense that it would make its way over to the tech arena, too. Now, with this crafty DIY iPhone corset, your phone can look every bit as fashionable—and… [More] |
 100 Origami and Papercraft Finds - From Origami Internet Logos to Paper Dragons::I have never been very crafty, but have always been fascinated by what some people can create with nothing but paper. To those who are skilled in the area, the papercraft possibilities and origami options… [More] |
 Emobroidery Kits - Miso Funky DIY Craft Kits Give an Edgy Twist to Cross-Stitch::This 'emobroidery' kit from Miso Funky is hilarious. It's an all-in-one bundle that lets you create cross-stitch creations with funny captions like "In case of emergency, breakdance" and "Sniff glue, worship… [More] |
 Knitted Holiday Treats - KTBdesigns Gingerbread Man Patterns Let You Make Calorie-Free Crafts::These adorable KTBdesigns gingerbread man patterns make me want to take up knitting, stat. These calorie-free holiday treats let dieters and crafters alike indulge in some of the sweetest parts of the… [More] |
 Curious Turkey Day Crafts - Craftastrophe Features Thanksgiving Crafts Gone Wrong::As we near another Turkey Day in the states, there’s plenty of craft horrors to be had. What better holiday to inspire tackiness than one based on an awkward bird? Here are just a couple examples of what… [More] |
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 Helen Killer, Founder of Regretsy (INTERVIEW)::Helen Killer is the founder of the extremely hilarious Regretsy blog. Inspired by a simple bad gift from a friend, she has found her niche as our noble navigator through the sea of handmade horrors and… [More] |
 DIY Matryoshka Dolls - These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift::An old Russian favorite is making a comeback in time for the jolly holidays in the form of matryoshka dolls. The various dolls that stack inside one another are now available with a cute DIY twist: you… [More] |
 Wrench-Like Bristles - The Hanging Brush Shows How Simple Tweaks Can Make a World of Difference::It’s designs like this Hanging Brush that make me wonder why things were not created like this at the very beginning. I mean, I understand the idea of trial and error, but simple tweaks that can revolutionize… [More] |
 Thanksgiving Taxifurry - Turducken by NormalJean is a Plush Version of the Combo T-Day Treat::If you love turducken, this Turducken by NormalJean is a plush creation you'll get a giggle out of. The craft is what Jean calls 'taxifurry,' a twist on taxidermy using stuffing and cloth, and imagines… [More] |
 Crocheted Thanksgiving Dinners - CraftyAnna Makes T-Day Treats for Dieters, Vegetarians & DIY Fans::This crocheted Thanksgiving dinner set by CraftyAnna is billed as play food, but it's a fun alternative to slaving hours away in the kitchen to yield a calorie-laden holiday meal. CraftyAnna has placed… [More] |
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