Free Papercraft, Paper Model, & Papertoy: October 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Trapped Fingers Papercraft

Vinsart describes it as a sort of medieval torture thing, I don't know exactly how it works but if you want it, download now because it's only availalbe for 36 hrs.

Update: Received a bunch of emails from readers that they couldn't see anything on Vins site, I found the problem to be Internet Explorer (it won't load the pics but you can still download the template - it's on the bottom right corner). I did some testing and it works on Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.

Trapped Fingers Papercraft [Download]

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Halloween Monsters Papercraft - Frankenstein

This is the Frankenstein version that popularized the flat head and neck-bolt look inspired by the 1931 Universal Pictures film of the same title.

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Silent Hill 2: Pyramid Head

The existence of Pyramid Head is tied directly to the subconscious of the game’s protagonist, James Sutherland. These creatures represent the both the punisher and victim of the crime, in this case, James’ repressed anger and desire to be punished for the death of his wife. They also function as the executioner of Maria and the tormentor of James.

From what I researched about this character, it’s not exactly something my Sanriotown Readers might like to hear. It’s not even something I like to hear, so I had to tone down the character history a bit. Really nice shot though, and I didn’t notice he was in a parking lot until I took a second look. Great work!

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Friday, October 30, 2009

i have a bit of a confession...

...see, the thing is...

...i really hate the autumn and winter...

...no really!

...don't get me wrong there are a couple of nice things...
...like the amazing show of colour that mother nature is putting on at the moment with the turning trees ~ and eating lots of home-cooked stews, casseroles and soups, made with yummy seasonal veg like pumpkins and squash ~ and obviously there are the cosy nights in with a yarny project or two, a glass of wine and bar of yummy chocolate (i know, i know! i do the wine and choccy thing all year round, but there's something even sweeter about it when it's all dark and chilly out!)...

...and yeah, i do recall maybe mentioning that i might have possibly been looking forward to this time of year...
...mostly because i had forgotten, or possibly blocked it from my memory, about how miserable and depressing these dark nights are! do you know the streetlights came on at 4.15 tonight! and by 4.45 it was pitch black! dark! night time!
...it wasn't even a week ago that the clocks changed and i'm already fed up of this! i can already feel myself getting grumpy, maybe even cranky, possibly a bit huffy too ~ i'm sure, at the mere mention of this, a wee shiver just ran down my man's spine ;)

...and this is all before the temperature has dropped below double figures, but be sure that 'that rant' will come as soon as it does... ;)
~~~

...so anyway i thought i would start a new post feature. i'm not thinking of a set day or time for this it, just whenever i need something to smile about, a wee pick me up or something to make me chuckle...
...hmmm, 'a wee pick me up', i think that sounds just about right :)

...so here is today's wee pick me up...

...Alexi Murdoch and his gorgeous song Breathe, i heard it on SGU (Stargate Universe) a couple of weeks ago and loved it. i love his singing voice, and that the live version sounds just the same as the recorded one. oh, and i can't believe i haven't heard of him already, especially as he is british!
~~~

...and if you have any i would love to hear your 'wee pick me up' tips and treats :)

emma
x

...ps ~ to make things easier, and a bit less time consuming for myself, i've decided to start replying to comments directly in the comments section which is now embedded below, i hope you don't mind too much :)

Max the Zombie Papercraft

Thumbs up from Glood Paper Toys Max the Zombie.

Max the Zombie Papercraft [Download]

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Cell size and scale

Just a neat link my hubby found this morning...

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/scale/

You can zoom in to see these various things starting from a coffee bean and down to a skin cell, human egg, red blood cell, bacteria, viruses, hemoglobin, glucose and molecules, etc., all the way "down" to a carbon atom.

In measuring scale, you go from millimeters (0.001 or 10^-3m) to micrometers (0.000001 or 10^-6m) to nanometers (0.000000001 or 10^-9m) to picometers (0.000000000001 or 10^-12m).

Cell size and scale

Evil Halloween Pumpkin Papercraft

One more day until Halloween 2009, there's still time for you to build this evil pumpkin - designed by Paper Cube, from Russia with Love ^^

Evil Halloween Pumpkin Papercraft [Download]

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Zelda Papercraft - Twilight Princess Poe

Poe papercraft based on the four Poes hiding within a desert dungeon (Arbiter's Grounds) that you must defeat in order to proceed to the end.

Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess Poe Papercraft [Download]

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Build Your Own Abraham Lincoln Sites Papercrafts

Presented by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, papercrafts of actual historic buildings associated with Abraham Lincoln - In honor of the 2009 Bicentennial of Honest Abe's birth.

Special Thanks to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for the link.

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Stretching Portrait Cards (Halloween)

Ray Keim has re-released his stretching portrait cards for Halloween. Thanks Janet!

Stretching Portrait Cards (Halloween) [Download]

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Grumpf the Caveman Papercraft

Jerom continues on Papertoy Week with his hairy and scruffy caveman, Grumpf.

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Pepasaur Paper Toys - Sam

Morris won't be lonely for Halloween anymore, his dino buddy Sam just arrived in time for the celebration.

Pepasaur Paper Toys - Sam [Download]

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A visitor out of the blue

Yesterday was very warm, and following the heat of the day came that sticky lifeless air. This morning is different. It has rained, and the landscape has a beautiful clean, crisp, and invigorated quality. All I can hear are birds. Going about their business, alive, and energised.

What happened next was a sweet surprise.

I was sitting here working away quietly, when I heard a rukus in the bedroom. I found Mr Mingus sitting on the floor, eyes wide open, staring at the wall. Perched on top of one of my paintings, right above the bed was a little bird. I had a second look, and sure enough I was not mad, there was a bird sitting on my painting!

It looked fabulous! Like it was supposed to be there. Nothing out of the ordinary at all.

By the time I got the camera, which was a minute or two later, the bird had freaked out and moved over to the window. I took two photos, opened the window, and took Mr Mingus with me, shutting the door as we left. Not even ten minutes later, our little friend had gone. So smart!

And what a lovely way to start the day.

We've been here some six years, and this is the first bird visit we've had. Special!

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

INGREDIENTS
One Medium Sized Pumpkin
Salt
Olive Oil

1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut open the pumpkin and use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides. Separate the seeds from the stringy core. Rinse the seeds.

2 In a small saucepan, add the seeds to water, about 2 cups of water to every half cup of seeds. Add a half tablespoon of salt for every cup of water (more if you like your seeds saltier). Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.

3 Spread about a tablespoon of olive oil over the bottom of a roasting pan. Spread the seeds out over the roasting pan, all in one layer. Bake on the top rack until the seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes. When browned to your satisfaction, remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a rack. Let the seeds cool all the way down before eating. Either crack to remove the inner seed (a lot of work and in my opinion, unnecessary) or eat whole.

I am not a big fan of pumpkin seeds. I don't like the extra parts that remain in your mouth when you are chewing them. However, this recipe was good (as far as pumpkin seeds go). I think boiling them in salt water gave them that extra flavor!

Recipe from HERE

Enjoy!
XOXO

yay... !

...for desk thursdays!!!

...yay! for beautiful glass bowls full of yummy and colourful yarns! (well, one bowl, but it is full to the brim...)

...yay! for many happy hours filled by crocheting with said yummy yarns! (followed by a few hours of aching hands...)

...yay! for a big project almost finished, and for being almost ready to reveal who these ladies really are and where they are soon to be going!
...and last but not least ~ yay! for being able to tear myself away from flickr long enough to get this post together... ;)

...happy desk thursday everyone!

emma
x

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Mummy Blokhed Paper Toy (Halloween)

Unwrap the mystery of the Blokhed Mummy ^^

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Geisha Papercraft Standup

A little something to mark the 100,000 hits on Jonny Chiba's site, geisha papercraft with kitchen/dining background.

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BIGBANG Papercraft - G-Dragon

Graphic designer Pandabobo creates her own series of paper toys using Harlancore's templates, it features the K-Pop group BIGBANG. The first two paper toys depict G-Dragon, the leader of the band.

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The modern day porcelain flush toilet gets pastel-ized , three fruity colors to choose from ^^.

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BrisStyle Weekly Round Up

** BrisStyle Member News **

Check out these new eco-envelopes from Jellygnite. Made from repurposed materials, they're perfect for letters, presents, goodies, important documents or as a mini clutch. The eco-envelope is available in a range of colors and materials here.

The BrisStylettes are out in full force this weekend covering the best of Brisbane's market scene.

Kitty Boo Boo will be at the Young Designers Market this weekend. With new summer strapless
dresses as seen in Katie's etsy store and website now. Also catch yourself some new clips, these are
going fast so grab your one of a kind handmade pair for someone special for Christmas.

On the subject of Christmas pop over to Kitty Boo Boo's blog to enter the Massive Christmas
Crafter Giveaway, with awesome fabric, buttons, apron kits, patterns and more. There's
something for every crafter!


The fabulous new range of Vintage ICON pendants featured in both Ruby Red Studios and
Ruby 2 Go Go will also be at the Young Designers Market at Southbank this Sunday 1 November.

Mathilda's Market is also on this weekend at Brisbane City Hall on Sunday 1 November. Megan from Blossomnchild will be there with a lovely new range of kids clothes. Don't we all wish we could frolic around this Summer in this gorgeous Linen Skort!

This very cute Little Diva dress was recently featured in a fabulous photo shoot. You can purchase one of these sweet dresses for your little diva at Mathilda's Market this Sunday 1 November at Brisbane City Hall.

Shannon from My Girl Design will also be at Mathilda's Market with lots of new items for the day; new vintage/retro dresses and these cute new Mumma and Bubba Bushkas. All the old favourites will be there too including I Heart Holly singlets, Nana's Tea Party Singlets, Bushka Button hair ties and more!

Chi Designs, Red Seed Studio, edward and lilly, RE-read

Four fabulous BrisStylettes will be representing at The Finders Keepers this weekend: Chi Designs, RE-read, Red Seed Studio and edward and lilly. For your fix of craft and design, good food, drinks and live music head to The Old Museum, near RNA Showgrounds, Herston.

Sophie from StratDesigns' fruity Candied Fruit Donuts No 3 Tutti Frutti was featured on Etsy's The Storque this week. Be part of the fruity fun and pick up one of Sophie's gorgeous necklaces here!

** BrisStyle Member Giveaways **

If you haven't entered Daneve's giveaway for these gorgeous Chicuff Christmas brooches you better head over here now! The giveaway will be drawn on 1 November. You can also check out Chicuff Designs at the Young Designers Market at Southbank on Sunday 1 November.

There's only one week left to enter Mrs Smileys blog giveaway for your chance to win this gorgeous locket. Head to this blog post to enter.

AND if you haven't voted yet for the BrisStyle Limited Edition Eco Tote Bag design scroll down or click here for your chance to win one of your very own!

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Isn't it Lovely?

My Cup Runneth Over.

XOXO-

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