August 28, 2010
over the rainbow
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via Fossil Blog by NThomas on 7/29/10
Maybe it's because of all the rainbows decorating the sky lately, but I can't seem to get enough of vibrant color layers! What's even better is seeing the graded colors inside desserts. We are drooling over these sweet finds…
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d.i.y. fabric wrapped bangles
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via Fossil Blog by NThomas on 8/12/10
Our Jewelry Team put together this awesome D.I.Y.! This is an easy and fun way to spruce up your bracelet collection. Just follow the steps below and you will have fabric-wrapped bangle bracelets of your own!
Check out the fabric wrapped bangles we made for our August Catalog.
Materials:
Fabric
Scissors
Bangles
Glue
Step 1. Gather all your supplies. I recommend picking out fabrics with colorful prints for a great pop! Inexpensive bangles can be found at any arts & craft store. Both wood and plastic bangles work great. Remember to pick out bangles that fit on your wrist easily, since you will be adding thickness to the bangle when fabric is added.
Step 2. Cut your fabric into thick long strips. Quickly fold in the edges of the fabric, so a nice clean edge shows on the finished bangle.
Step 3. Glue one end of the fabric to the inside of the bangle. I recommend using strong multi-purpose glue like E6000.
Step 4. Wrap the fabric around the bangle tightly and continue until the whole bangle is covered! Once mastering this technique try wrapping the bangle with 3 or 4 different fabric strips to achieve a different look.
Step 5. Once the bangle is completely wrapped, trim the excess fabric, fold under the edge to prevent frayed edges, and glue to the inside of the bangle.
Step 6. BRAVO! These bangles are great to wear by themselves or together, and add a splash of eclectic color to any outfit!
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Make bags from envelopes and pretty tape
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via How About Orange by noreply@blogger.com (Jess) on 8/26/10
I got a little tape-happy the other day. This project is like the envelope gift bag tutorial from awhile back, but approximately 200% cuter due to fancy tape. These little gift sacks could be used as party favors filled with candy or as packaging for wee presents.
You'll need an envelope, decorative tape, and a scissors. I used 4 3/8" x 5 3/4" envelopes, but any size will work.
Seal the envelope and trim off one of the short sides to make an opening.
Wrap tape around both sides of the envelope. No need to cover the last inch, since it will form the bottom of the bag.
Fold about one inch of each side of the bag toward the middle; then fold the bottom upwards, creasing your folds well. You can vary the width of these flaps depending on the proportion of the bag you want. Flip the bag over and reverse the folds along the same lines for easier shaping in the next step.
Put one hand inside the bag, and with the other, push the bottom fold down. This will leave the bottom corners of the bag standing up. Press each corner into a triangle.
Fold both triangles down and secure them with more tape, covering the bottom of the bag.Sources of fancy Japanese tape include Happy Tape, Cute Tape, and Ginko Papers. However, you might be sorry if you click these links because money will immediately fly out of your wallet. Be warned.
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Lovi Birch Wood Postcards
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via Paper Crave by kristen on 8/23/10
It's always so much fun when a designer combines greetings with something clever and crafty. I'm completely digging the Lovi line of postcards by Finnish designer, Anne Paso. The innovative cards include die-cut birch wood pieces that the recipient can assemble into three-dimensional ornaments or decorative pieces like piglets, hearts, and birds. You can purchase some of the Lovi line online at Merchant No. 4, and you can check out the Lovi site for a complete list of stockists in your area.
The Lovi line also includes mini ball ornaments and a super cool Christmas tree that you can assemble for a unique holiday decoration:
images from Lovi / Merchant No. 4
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Canon Lens Mug lets you drink coffee out of lens
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via Homeqn by ShikhaChauhan on 8/2/10
Have you ever before enjoyed a coffee on the lens of your camera, if not then better try this time, trust me it tastes as amazing as the shot it can give. You need to boost up your stamina to take the best shot from your camera, so take a sip while you photograph with this Canon Lens Mug. An ultimate head-turner, this coffee mug mimics Canon 24-105mm lens completely accompanied with lens cap lid, and rubber focus wheel. It also steals the design of zoom rings, as well as auto-focus switch that switches just like your camera does. Apart from letting you taste the best of coffee flavor, this mug also turns into a flowerpot. With a price tag of just $24, this mug not only makes a great addition to your mug collection, but also can be the best gift to serve your loved ones.
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August 27, 2010
swissmiss: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption
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via Design Corner by swissmiss on 8/25/10
"Goodbye Hyper-Consumption, hello 'Collaborative Consumption'. In Rachel Botsman TEDxSydney talk, we learn how the internet is removing the middle man and making it possible to have a sustainable business plan selling peer-to-peer… Collaborative Consumption is a new socio-economic 'big idea' promising a revolution in the way we consume." — ABC Big Ideas
www.collaborativeconsumption.com
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August 21, 2010
Letterpress Birthday Cards from Hawk Gerber
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via paper crave by kristen on 8/9/10
Oh, my goodness, are these snarky letterpress birthday cards from Hawk Gerber ever cracking me up. The "OLD" cake card is my favorite, but they're all pretty hilarious. Here's a selection of several that caught my eye, and you can check out more, along with punny cards for all sorts of occasions, at the Hawk Gerber shop.
images from Hawk Gerber
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Elvis Inspired DIY Printable Peacock Prints and Cards
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via paper crave by kristen on 8/12/10
Did you know that there's an entire week dedicated to Elvis Presley? I didn't know until recently, but it makes sense. I mean, he is The King, after all. Since we're in the middle of Elvis week right now — it's August 10-16 — I thought I'd celebrate by creating an Elvis-inspired DIY.
image credit: Huffington Post
I'm partial to early Elvis myself, and I'm not a big fan of bedazzled jumpsuits as a wardrobe choice for men, or anyone, for that matter. However, some of the late '60s / early '70s Elvis jumpsuits have decorative elements that are quite inspiring. I took my inspiration for this craft from Elvis' peacock jumpsuit. It was his favorite performance costume, which is no surprise. C'mon, it's a glittery peacock! And it sold for $300,000 back in 2008, making it the most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia sold at auction.
My peacock is much more stylized than the one on Elvis' jumpsuit, but I just had to glitz it up with a little glitter. I used Martha Stewart glitters (a recent crafty splurge) in Florentine Gold, Verdelite, and Lapis Lazuli to embellish the peacock, and I used a ballpoint glue pen, also from Martha, to create areas for the glitter to adhere to. Download a greeting card version of the peacock, which is designed to fit a standard A6 envelope, or a decorative print version that you can decorate and hang on the wall. You can glam yours up with as much glitter as you'd like, or you can leave glitter-less. In the top photo in the post, I printed the peacock onto Khaki cover stock from Paper Source.
As you can see in the top left image, the glue lines from the ballpoint glue pen spread a bit after they were glittered. They were a bit wide for my liking, so in the final print I didn't glitter any of the lines in the image. The top right image illustrates what the glue will look like when you apply it. It only took a little squeeze on the pen to get just the right sized glue dots. And, after your glue dots are in place, it's time to apply glitter. I did one color at a time, let it dry completely, tapped the excess off onto a piece of paper, and used a small paintbrush to brush off any stray glitter.
Happy Elvis Week!
images from Kristen Magee / Elvis jumpsuit image from The Huffington Post
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August 12, 2010
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