Make these two DIY ornaments to make your tree the envy of all! The first project is a simple tensegrity project. My dad taught me about this as a kid and I was reminded and inspired by Michael at Maker Faire Austin. The second project is a small icosohedron which is a 20 sided geometric shape. I’ve made these before out of paper plates for picnic geometry, but this is a really great way of recycling magazines into ornaments! Also, if you are younger and have adults wandering around your house with nothing to do, get them making ornaments and feeling productive!
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Flickr user tikaro made this awesome needlepoint of a QR code which, when scanned, reveals the url of the semapedia page for “pillow.” Love it! - Link.
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Space Invader and 2D Barcode Scarf - Link.
Using Pixel Fonts for Cross Stitch - Link.
If you’re looking for holiday inspiration, the Bella Dia blog is full of gorgeous project ideas such as this felted wool mini-wreath and “Magical Miniature Wonderglobes”. Don’t miss the great tutorials in her right-hand sidebar, either–the travel tissue holders would make great stocking stuffers. Link.
Anna Maria Horner has created a wonderful owl ornament pattern you can download. There’s plenty of time to whip up a few of these sweet ornaments in felt and fabric to use on the tree or even as personalized gift tags. [via] Link.
John Boak who’s wrap art graces our CRAFT:05 cover has lots more new wrapping tricks up his sleeve. You can try the various types of band collage (pictured left), the Dental Wrap complete with dental floss ties (pictured right), and finally an ingenious way to wrap a bottle (pictured below). Link. and Link.
From the Pages of CRAFT: 05:
“Wrap Art: Create a paper masterpiece each time you wrap a gift,” by John Boak. pgs 58- 61. Digital Subscribers can read the full article here. - Link.
Kayte from The Love Forever blog posted some images from Diana Rupp’s book Sew Everything Workshop. Kayte was the fashion/prop stylist for the book. I’m kind of interested based on the photos although what sewing book is ever not interesting? Link.
I went at the beginning of the month to Ambatalia’s Sustainable Craft Fair, which was a lovely gathering of local crafters using sustainable materials in the courtyard outside the store. There were adorable hand-crafted dog jackets (which usually make my eyes cross, but these made me want a little dog for just a moment!), sweet baby clothes and lovely jewelry. Hopefully they’ll be having more Craft Fairs in future. We’ll let you know if they do…
For those of you who live in the Bay Area but haven’t been to Ambatalia in Mill Valley, go! Molly De Vries, the owner, has beautiful organic fabrics from around the world, as well as delectable Liberty prints and vintage fat quarters (not to mention gorgeous antique lace and buttons, and stunning felted dresses from Ashley Helvey).
The 24th Chaos Communication Congress is underway, and goodness - what an amazing first day! Here are some of my photos…
Some of the sessions I really enjoyed so far… Steam-Powered Telegraphy
A League of Telextraordinary Gentlemen present the marvel of Telex on the Net - driven by a steam engine
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