Horrorwood Demon Paper Toy (Démons de Papier)

Horrorwood's latest custom paper toy series called "Démons de Papier", it is based on his Paper Demon toy.

Paper Demons batch one is the work of four French artists - Tougui, Jerom, Fasmer, and Guillain le Vilain.

Horrorwood Demon Paper Toy [Download]

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S13 Nissan Silvia Papercraft (Car)

The Nissan Silvia is a sports coupe under the Nissan S platform (rear wheel drive sport compact), it was produced between '89-94 and was super popular in Japan. Papercraft designed by mkj.

S13 Nissan Silvia Papercraft [Download]

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Paper Bag Robot Papercraft

Shoffi Lazuardi's tiny, two-wheeled bot wearing a paper bag mask (removable btw).

Hat tip to reader kayslay for the link.

Paper Bag Robot Papercraft [Download]

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our little friends

Thank you to my lovely new bird book, here are some weekend paintings. For now, lets call these "our little friends" I hope you're all well, and having a blast!

The Hangman Papercraft (Golden Age)

The Hangman from Pep Comics #17 (c 1941 under MLJ Comics), a costumed crime fighter who has penchant for killing bad guys.

The Hangman Papercraft [Download]

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A whole bunch of treasury !!!

I'm still spoiled tonight!

To begin, my wool armwarmers is in this beautiful treasury:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=115993

This beauty was created by fiveforty, a Canadian shop that I love!

Secondly, my little monster Jim is in this awesome treasury!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=116393

This treasury was created by BeadCrazed.  You will find in her Canadian shop, Lampwork Art Glass Beads, Jewelry and Beaded Accessories

I went there myself a treasury rather fun and bubbly! Some French friends, fellow team teamt ... and voila!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=115947

Come take a look at my picks!

Thank you!

Flipit Papercraft Combat (Tabletop Game)

Flipit: Paper Combat by James Bowen, a tabletop war game with a similar setting to World War II.

There are 4 factions (Green Stars, Black Xs, Blue Falcons, and Red Hammers) and countless items that include weapons, specialists, mortars, bikes, tanks, and transport - your troops are split into either infantry or heroes.

Hat tip to reader Carroll Witten for sending the link.

Flipit Papercraft Combat (Tabletop Game) [Download]

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MR. HSIEH Paper Toy

An uzi-firing, hammer-hitting papertoy from MR. HSIEH (design comp), it's to promote their first baby product ^^.

MR. HSIEH Paper Toy [Download]

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Fashion Bag Papercraft "Sac Mode"

Related to Agence Eureka's Shopgirl Bag "Sac Midinette", this fashion bag was based on the Zazous fad in France during the 1940s.

Zazou refers to clothing style/hipsters of 1940s France, similar to the Zoot suit fad in America. Ooops, Zazou would be on the next post, after Agence Eureka finds it :)

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Octobert Paper Toy

8 times the tentacle fun from Marshall Alexander's latest paper toy, Octobert.

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Slotted Building Discs

While reading the December issue of Art Forum Magazine, I came across a brilliant Damián Ortega sculpture made of tortillas.  Of course I immediately wished I could play with them.  So I scanned some recent collage circles I'd made, printed them out, and made these building discs.  It's surprisingly tricky to build with them, but amazingly addicting.  If you have older kids, they will definitely be challenged.  Jack and Tess are having a great time with them too, but their structures are much more simple.

If you'd like to make some, you can download and print out my template at the bottom.  My photo paper wasn't very thick, so I used a glue stick to glue a sheet of yellow construction paper on the back.  Then after it dried I cut them out with scissors.  They are surprisingly sturdy with the extra paper on the back.  I think they'll last quite a while.

I also took some sandpaper to an old circular candy tin, and they fit in there perfectly. I'll definitely take them next time we go to a restaurant.

Templates: (Click on each image below, then print.)

Gogo's Crazy Bones - A Mother's New Weapon (and tutorial)!

Have you seen these? I was not familiar with these little guys until I read this post from Hopestudios. After reading her post about these little Gogo's, I thought to myself, "My Max would love these. He is so into little figures, this is right up his alley." Well, I was right. He is now crazy for these little guys. In fact, so crazy, I now have a personal slave. He will do anything for a dollar so he can buy more.

Did I mention they are cheap? They average $1 a piece and come in 3 packs and 4 packs.  My local Wal-Mart is not carrying them yet but Toys-R-Us had the 5 packs- buy one get one 1/2 off. So I loaded up for lots of bribery! **Make sure you buy the book, it gives game directions and has a place for stickers**

I also made this cute little bag for Max to keep them in and a tutorial just for you! ENJOY!!

Supplies:
Square of fabric (whatever size you want)
2 lengths of ribbon/string/shoelace etc.
Clear Nail Polish (if u use ribbon that unravels at the ends)
Sewing Machine
Iron & Iron Board (optional)

Step One:
Cut a square of fabric (or rectangle etc.). Yes, I could have used something more manly, but this was a scrap!

Step Two:
Iron a small hem (1/8-1/4") on what will be the sides of your bag. I do this to avoid using pins and so my side hem will not un-crease when I am sewing. Then crease this again and iron (this will hid any unfinished edges). Stitch.

Step Three:
After both sides have been finished, we will now make a pocket for the drawstring. Do the same at the top of the bag that your did with the sides. Make sure your pocket is wide enough for the ribbon to flow through. Also, I use a safety pin to thread my ribbon, so make sure it's wide enough for this also. Stitch

Step Four:
Now it is time to put your bag together. Turn your fabric inside out and start to stich the sides right below the ribbon pockets you created in step three. You are going to leave the ends open of the top ribbon pocket.

Step Five:
Now you are ready to thread your drawstring. You will need two equal lengths. Hold up your drawstring to the top of the bag and look at how much you will need. The drawstring will be double looped and knotted, so be sure to have plenty. You can always trim it down. Once your drawstrings are cut, I use a safety pin to thread them around. You will need to alternate the opening for each string.

Step Six:

I am a terrible teacher and you have my permission to curse my name if my instructions do not work!! Just remember you are sewing a pillowcase type bag. You just have to remember to leave the top open for the drawstring. I used clear nail polish for the ribbon ends to keep them from unraveling.

Can you see the look on his face while he opens a new pack of Gogo's Crazy Bones? Priceless!

Now, I am exhausted! This was the longest post...Ev'A!!

~XOXO~

Spirit Tracks - Wooden Train Papercraft (Zelda)

The Wooden Train from Spirit Tracks, one of the 7 trains that you can acquire by trading in your treasures at Linebeck's Trading Post.

If you complete the Wooden Train parts (Wood Engine, Wood Cannon, Wood Passenger Car, Wooden Freight Car) you'll have 6 heart containers for it.

Spirit Tracks - Wooden Train Papercraft [Download]

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weekend inspiration...

...dreamy whites...

...also known as 'you all that' as inspired by dottie angel's embroidered words... ;)

...soft shades ~ cream, milky white, beige, taupe, softest grey, silver, hints of sage and ochre...
...textures ~ smooth, soft, natural materials, linen, cotton, silk, bamboo, wood, stone, aged surfaces, peeling paint, rusting metal...

...1. bailiwickdesigns, 2. Dewberry Parfum ♥ ♥, 3. threekusjes, 4. Alice M. Wingerden, 5. dottie angel, 6. ishtar olivera, 7. *mayxxx*, 8. wood & wool stool, 9. ivy style33...

...it's good to occasionally cleanse the colour palette with beautiful white shades, wipe the slate clean as they say and find a fresh new perspective...
...but as we all know white is never just one shade or one colour, is it!?
...something that paint manufacturers know all too well, which is great really as there is something so compulsive about collecting their wee swatch cards ~ i know you all know what i'm talking about... ;)

...which is why i was kinda excited about this colour palette generator, yeah i know i'm a bit slow on the uptake as it has been around for forever, but hey! better late than never... ;)

...i just love the names of all these colours, i can't decide if my favourite is 'black squeeze' or 'pearl bush'...
...and what better way to waste an hour or so on a dreary friday afternoon!?

...wishing you all a wonderful weekend... :)
emma
x

B-Boy Paper Toy w/ Boombox

Ruang Antho's B-boy paper toy getting ready to pull out his best moves.

B-Boy Paper Toy [Download]

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Seven things + Vintage Bird + Uppercase

I found this wonderful 1972 hard cover pictorial bird encyclopedia last week. I will be getting very cosy with it - asap.  Aside from this, I am going to actually just try and relax this weekend. But! before I go.... as promised, and as part of the Kreative Blog Award I recieved from the awesome Catarina of bichos da matos, here are seven things about me.  I'm sorry I think I suck at this...

I love jazz. I just love, love, love, love, love, love, love, it! There you go. 

I hate wearing gloves. Just hate it. My hands feel hot, and tight:  as if they will self combust. It's terrible. 

My favourite perfumes are Agent Provocateur, Coco Chanel, and Fracas. 

I don't understand G-strings. Sorry, but what the? 

I have never seen anyone wear bright yellow and look good. ha ha ha. True!

I don't read books. Okay, I read, rarely. I can't relax enough to read a book. It's some sort of disease I think.  

My favourite shape at the moment is the triangle.

And now I would like to pass this Kreative Blog award to Carmel, Belinda, Kylie, Kay, Jessica, Susie, and Colleen. You're all lovely. Thanks Catarina, I actually really enjoyed this! xo   Before I go, I have some awesome news! One of my Fox pieces has been accepted for publication in the next Uppercase issue. I can't wait to have it in my hot little hands and see it!  Hope you're all having the best time - and hi Carmel! xo

D.N.Angel: Hiwatari Satoshi

The police commander in charge of capturing Dark, Satoshi graduated from high school at the age of 8, and college at the age of 13. He enrolled in Daisuke’s middle school as he knew Diasuke was Dark’s alter ego. Although most people find him cold and distant, Daisuke insisted that they become friends.

This is Hagaren, the same cosplayer as X/1999’s Monou Fuma. When I first saw this on Deviant Art, I immediately fell in love with the photo, so I had to feature it here!

Important Announcement!

Please take note that Nanao's Cosplay Research may be closing down soon! New cosplays will be added on Cosplay Holic from now on. Thanks for everyone's support! Watch out for more cosplays here on Cosplay Holic!

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Exponent worksheets

There's a new addition at HomeschoolMath.net, free exponent worksheets.

You can create an unlimited supply of free printable exponents worksheets there. The worksheets concentrate on calculations with exponents, such as solving 3³ or (1/2)⁴ or (-5)⁰ or 8^-2. You can choose to include negative or zero exponent. You can choose fractions, decimals, or negative numbers as bases. You can also make worksheets that have one other operation besides exponentiation (several operations with powers).

Exponent worksheets

There's a new addition at HomeschoolMath.net, free exponent worksheets.

You can create an unlimited supply of free printable exponents worksheets there. The worksheets concentrate on calculations with exponents, such as solving 3³ or (1/2)⁴ or (-5)⁰ or 8^-2. You can choose to include negative or zero exponent. You can choose fractions, decimals, or negative numbers as bases. You can also make worksheets that have one other operation besides exponentiation (several operations with powers).

Zunari Kabuto Papercraft (Samurai Helmet)

A zunari-type kabuto papercraft (head-shaped samurai helmet) by the Honda Museum in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

This particular Honda Museum is not related to the big motor company but instead is a specialty museum that houses artifacts from the Honda clan - a very important (historical) Japanese family.

The samurais of those times found their kabutos boring so they added masks, visors, or face guards shaped into the likeness of supernatural beings, such as demons, to intimidate their enemies.

This kabuto papercraft has a beak-shaped face guard to resemble a Kappa.

Zunari Kabuto Papercraft (Samurai Helmet) [Download]

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Only 3 more sleeps! Here's some gorgeous things to dream about.....

Designs by Rondelle uses vintage and recycled elements to create children's wall art as well as one of a kind Jewellery, Stationary, Home Decor & unique gift wares

Boorah Designs features Tammy's gorgeous collection of clothing featuring bright colourful, pretty frilly outfits for all the little girls and funky ones too for all the little men.

Vanessa's latest range of intriguing jewellery pieces from Mrs Smileys Lockets will give you your fix of everything whimsical and feminine

Moose & Bird's sweet softies and cushion designs are individually handmade with love and care from new and recycled fabrics and trims.


Hayley from REread creates brooches and other fascinating objects from old children's books and softies from recycled fabrics and other materials.

Obi Lane designs and creates beautiful tote bags, evening bags, silk scarves, silk and linen roses, and cushions with equally beautiful fabrics to die for

Rocstar Dog Boutique will let you and your pooch step out in style day and night. Make sure you take home some of Cindy's handmade dog treats as well!

Hungry Designs jewellery is sweet and often whimsical with a modern twist on nostalgic objects that you'll fall in love with


Retro Bird specialises in handmade and retro inspired gifts that will have you oohing and aahing over all day

At Blossom Child and Rellesh's stall you'll find Megan and Narelles' beautifully made children’s wear as well as lovable embroidered one of a kind canvases.

Bellabijoux's Jewellery is hand made with love and patience, with gemstones that are either AAA or AA and only high quality sterling silver or 14k gold fill findings - simply stunning!

Cute as Buttons pride themselves on combining quality materials and unique designs to create gorgeous gifts for small folk

Tracey D specialises in handmade cards, and from time to time, other beautiful things, such as toys, jewellery and handbags.

Tracey from Denim Days is famous for re-using/recycling materials including of course, denim but you'll soon discover many other vibrant finds there too

At Wimcee's whims and chickadees you'll discover Steph's colourful bevy of the most delightful things from bags to jewellery, as well as children’s clothes and divinely made aprons - sigh!