Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts

Sunday, January 9, 2011

animal terrariums

my newest little terrariums.



this one [below] was made for my little brother, jake.
He had a stuffed animal named bobo, turtle.. carried it everywhere he went..
i think he was abandoned at some hotel...













this one [below] was personalized for my lil sister, molly-
she had a plastic iguana named kevin that she brought everywhere.
not sure where kevin ever ended up.. but here is his child.

p.s. cannot waittt to get a new camera!
sorry for the crap photos :(

Thursday, December 30, 2010

hi leaf!

i love these.. who wouldn't want their silhouette on a leaf?!




Friday, September 10, 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010

nature projects!


.. and by nature I mean city scraps.




these cement blocks were found in an alley way-
and flowers were picked in a yard (sorry).
And then i mod podged 'em so they would be pretty forever.

i found a big stick and i love it hanging on my wall..
i attached some feathers..
but i wanna add some knitted scraps.

yes.. this is my saturday night.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

mini quilts !







Why are mini quilts so popular - here are just a few reasons:

1. Quilting can be intimidating - however the small format of the mini quilt means they are a much more attainable goal and the perfect way to gain some quilting confidence

2. Mini Quilts are a great way to use up scraps but also perfect to use your fancy expensive small pieces of fabric

3. Many people don't have the time or patience to finish a large quilt but as they love quilting a mini quilt is an achievable project. They are perfect for those with short attention spans.

4. Mini quilts are the perfect way to hone your quilting skills and test out new techniques


Mini quilts are very popular at the moment - there are flickr doll quilt swaps and mini quilt weekly memes and themes. Quilters and crafters just love showcasing their latest mini project - where they have been able to work through a design concept, or trial a new technique within a short time frame and get feedback from their peers. I blame the internet for the current mini quilt craze - which has turned out to have more longevity than a simple craft fad. As more and more crafters discover the art of quilting and find the satisfaction that can be gained from sewing bits of fabric to other bits of fabric and adding their creative personality to the piece, they are able to grow in confidence and try new things - I just don't see this going away any time too soon.


Friday, May 7, 2010

inspiration


right now i'm into floral designs...











Tuesday, April 13, 2010

spring cleaning, refesh and design!

Printed wallpapers can make a small space even
more cozy and inviting, while obscuring its confining boundaries.




I've always loved trunks.
Mine has been hidden in my closet but these
photos are good inspiration for trunks.



Small kitchen spaces can still hold a lot!

Bathrooms too...
Grey/Gray couches are my new favorite item!
they go with gray, or any color you desire!

apartment therapy has some really good suggestions for small apartment spaces!
[click here]

Monday, April 12, 2010

Do It Yourself Hammock !!



    Weave construction materials—which won’t fade or absorb water—into a truly comfortable spot for lounging.

    1. Cut fencing into two 30×74-inch pieces, trimming the outside squares so that weaving has an edge. Lay out a rectangle with all conduit pieces, attaching elbows to create the “loom.”

    2. Overlap both pieces of snow fencing so squares alternate. Lay on floor in center of conduit frame.

    3. Unroll cording and mark the middle of each spool. The middle will be your starting point for each row of weaving.

    4. Hold the middle of one piece of nylon cording. Loop the middle of cording once around top corner of a 30-inch side of conduit frame. Weave cording in and out of snow fencing going down the long side. Keep tension even.

    5. At bottom, repeat loop around conduit and weave back up. Repeat to make four complete passes.

    6. Tie off end of nylon cording using a standard square knot (Google it for how-to). Leave 3-4 feet of excess to be used later.

    7. Repeat same weaving process on opposite side of snow fencing and in the middle of snow fencing. Weave any additional rows to create desired pattern. Tie all ends with square knots.

    8. Cut remaining nylon cording into two 37-foot pieces. Take the center of each and place one at each center of the short sides of your conduit. Wrap one strand of cording around right side of conduit (to secure fencing and hide conduit) and the other strand around left side of conduit. Tie off with a square knot.

    9. With all cording tied off, create “triangle” shape at each end (to hang hammock from) by pulling excess cording together at each side evenly, holding cording 1-1½ feet from conduit, and tying into a large knot.

    10. Create a second loop knot ½ inch away (so you can hang it). Repeat on the other side.

    11. Unscrew metal conduit elbows from frame and remove 74-inch lengths of conduit.

    12. Find trees and hang your hammock!

    Made by BKLYN DESIGNS

    [click here]

Found on ReadyMade

Friday, April 9, 2010

succulent love

I found this website by succulent love on Design Sponge.

Succulent Love is a design website by Kelly.
Below is some of her designs, her house, and her wedding photos.






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A beautiful Brides Bouquet! (succulent plants)
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Who wouldn't want to have a pool party at there wedding !!!



Thursday, March 25, 2010

i feeeel olderrr


this is what i feel like waking up to age 22.
i also feel like i drank too much whiskey last night.

this year will be a good one. i can already tell.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Fashionable Ludwig van Beethoven


just found this awesome beethoven ring on design for mankind
gimmmiee one!