Archives: September 2008

September 30, 2008

Jennifer Judd-McGee and Matte Stephens Art Show at Nahcotta Gallery in Portsmouth, NH, Oct 1 - Nov 2

Artists Jennifer Judd-Mc Gee and Matte Stephens are having a joint art show at the Nahcotta Gallery (110 Congress Street) in Portsmouth, NH. The show runs October 1 - November 2 with the opening reception this Friday, October 3rd from 4-8pm. See the Flickr set of photos from the show.

HOW TO - Little Paper Houses

I'd love to see what people cook up using these paper house templates from Mike Wilson. You could enlarge or reduce them and make houses in all different sizes, experiment using different papers, etc.

HOW TO - Recover a Lampshade

Reese Dixon did a wonderful job recovering the drop pendant lampshades in her dining room, and shares a tutorial on how she did it.

Related:
• HOW TO - Make a Potted Light Bulb Lamp
• Wood Veneer Lamp Tutorial
• DIY Twig Lamp

Plastic Cup Sculpture

Kristin Nordhøy made this cool sculpture made from stacks of plastic drinking cups twisted to form loops. I love the organic shapes she achieves with such commercial materials. Via VVORK.

HOW TO - Mini-Sweater Holiday Ornaments

Is it that time already?! WhipUp tips us off to this knitting pattern at Berroco, which shows how to make these sweet mini-sweater holiday ornaments. There are twelve tiny designs in all!

Sharpie Marker Basement

Marc @ MAKE writes:

Who says decorating has to be expensive? This room was completely covered in amazing illustrations, all drawn with a Sharpie Marker. It's a cheap DIY project, but it's going to take a lot of time and talent to complete. More about Decorating your room wit a Sharpie Marker at Kentucky.com

In the Maker Shed:

DIY Laptop Bag by Skooba

Back-to-School Sale - 10% off every order, free Maker's Notebook with every order of $25 or more. Use code CRZYDAN for the discount, the Maker's notebook will be added automatically. Ends 9/30/08 midnight PST

HOW TO - Cardboard Display House

MyPaperCrane shares a link to this amazing cardboard house by Rosemary Travale, who built it as a way to display her products at conventions and the like. She used this template from B Zedan as inspiration.

Flapper Button Embroidery

I love this embroidered artwork created by Craftster user tchrluv89, which was inspired by the flapper-themed buttons she turned into their heads.

Ways to Win Maker Faire Austin Tickets

Yesterday, we gave you the low-down on Maker Faire ticket specials (some of which end this week, so grab 'em while you can!) If you're looking for even more ticket options, check out this handful of ways you can win tickets. Several Austin-Area craft bloggers are giving tickets away this week. Enter one, enter them all - just be sure to read each person's contest rules and be sure to check out their other work and add their blogs to your feed reader. These are just a few examples of the creative talent here in Austin.

• Curlin Reed Sullivan of PippingTooth Studios is giving her blog readers the opportunity to name one of her adorable flowerguys and win tickets.
• Jenifer Nakatsu Arntson of JNA Designs is taking comments for her set of tickets through Monday, October 6.
• Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig is taking comments for a set of tickets through this Friday, October 3.
• Jessica Dunlap of Rose and Duke (blog name, Violette Crumble) is asking readers to give links to something handmade they'd love to get for themselves and to leave a brief description of something they'd do to help other people make the world a better place. Her deadline is 1:00 PM CST, Monday, October 6.
• Jen Bryan of Lucy Blue Studios (who will be participating in Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire) is taking comments through midnight Friday, October 3 for her pack of tickets.
• The Stitch Lab sewing studio will be giving away tickets through their newsletter starting Wednesday, October 1, so check their web site to sign up.

There are also a few local media outlets giving away tickets:
The Austin Chronicle is accepting entries on their web site for a pair of single day passes through October 15.

The following radio stations are having on air listener contests for ticket giveaways through October 18:

• KUT


• KGSR


• KLBJ

Last Day for the 10% off Everything Sale at the Maker Shed

Today is the last day of the 10% off everything sale at the Maker Shed, order something today and save some cash - if your order is over $25 you also get a free Maker's notebook. Halloween is also coming up soon! Here are a few picks:

MAKE: Halloween Special Edition
DIY HALLOWEEN from the editors of MAKE and CRAFT brings you 40-plus DIY projects for the holiday that's made for makers. From the craftiest costumes to amazing animated props and the latest in computer-controlled haunted house effects.

Animated Ghost Kit
Grab this cool kit for Halloween! Sound activated, the ghost flashes his little red LED eyes, vibrates and makes scary sounds! Easy and fun to build.

Mini Monster Kit Make your own adorable hand-sewn monster as featured in CRAFT: 06. DIY LED Felt Ornaments Brighten up the season by making your own LED Felt decorations. Three designs to choose from and no soldering required! Fashioning Technology This book demonstrates how to blend sewing and assembly techniques with traditional electronics to assemble simple circuits using conductive thread, solder joints for snaps, and switches for buttons. With the sewing machine as a viable substitute for the soldering iron, you can craft a new generation of objects that are interactive, quirky, and fashion-conscious.

Gourd Dollhouse Tutorial

Bethany of Bitter Betty Blogs has a tutorial on how to make a gourd dollhouse perfect for little peg doll friends.

Kids Art Smock Pattern

Learn how to make a kids art smock in this tutorial and PDF pattern by Kellie at Don't Look Now! Thanks Lisa!

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