Photos: Ben Curtis
These whimsical toy animals are the work of the Ocean Sole flip-flop recycling company in Nairobi. The toys they make are created from old flip-flops and other debris that has washed up on the beaches in Kenya.
Posted by Andrew Salomone | Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 7:00 AM
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If you’re new to quilting—or new to sewing machines in general—sewing machine feet can be one big, frustrating mystery. Luckily, Sherri on Craftsy created this handy intro guide for quilting-related sewing machine feet so you can start stitching with confidence!
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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Tuesday May 21st, 2013 3:00 PM
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Artist Chris Naylor recreated London’s skyline from nothing but a couple thousand sugar cubes!
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Posted by Andrew Salomone | Tuesday May 21st, 2013 11:01 AM
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Make your own stylish hand-printed outdoor cushions in no time flat with this quick and easy DIY porch pillow tutorial from Elsie at A Beautiful Mess!
Ready to get your paint and stitch on? Head over to A Beautiful Mess to see the full how-to.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Tuesday May 21st, 2013 9:00 AM
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Need a gift idea for that yarn-loving knitter in your life? This teeny tiny knitting charm that Stephanie from A Geek In Glasses shared on Think Crafts should do the trick!
In love? Head over to Think Crafts to see the full tutorial.
[Via Dollar Store Crafts]
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Tuesday May 21st, 2013 7:00 AM
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Make a set of cute fish-shaped tablecloth weights with this tutorial from Kalinka Handmade!
Fair warning: The tutorial is in Russian, but the photos are pretty easy to follow. If you’d like to see the whole thing in English, you can always run it through Google Translate.
[Via CraftGossip]
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Monday May 20th, 2013 3:00 PM
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Give any room a crafty, stylish makeover with this fun modern plastic canvas wall art tutorial from Diane at CraftyPod!
I love all of the bright, bold colors, and I’m definitely digging the quilt block vibe.
Ready to make your own? Head over to CraftyPod to see how it’s done!
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Monday May 20th, 2013 2:00 PM
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By Jessica Wilson
It being spring and all, I find myself window shopping more and more. Living with most of my belongings in boxes and on a super tight (aka zero dollar) budget, I have found that creativity is a must for adding some fling to my spring wardrobe. Thank goodness for my magic fabric bin that unveiled an armload of store bought and thrifted doilies. So, grab some scissors, a doily or two, and a glass of powdered drink mix if you like, and hop along for this nifty T-shirt revamp.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Monday May 20th, 2013 12:00 PM
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Transform plain donuts into squee-worthy treats with this awesome and adorable cat donut tutorial from Heidi at My Paper Crane!
Want to see more? Check out My Paper Crane for the full how-to.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Monday May 20th, 2013 11:00 AM
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Make your own beautiful, wearable spray rose jewelry with this flower necklace tutorial from The Green Dandelion!
So pretty!
Head on over to The Green Dandelion to see the full how-to.
[Via CraftGawker]
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Monday May 20th, 2013 9:00 AM
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Looking for ways to make your window coverings more fashionable? Maybe you should consider taking a page out of artist Adam Parker’s book with this clever piece, which mashes up popular culture and interior design.
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Posted by Andrew Salomone | Monday May 20th, 2013 7:00 AM
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Artist Lauren Ryan managed to make this unbelievably realistic sculptures of animals from nothing but pipe cleaners!
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Posted by Andrew Salomone | Sunday May 19th, 2013 5:00 PM
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