My Review: I am a big fan of DIY books. Just lately I have been getting into woodworking. This book is perfect for the novice like me but still has some challenging plans for the more skilled. Each project is organized with a materials list, supplies needed and tools needed. There are precise cutting measurements and diagram instructions. As well as detailed instructions for construction. If you are planting a garden this year (or years to come) then this book should be in your reference section. Some of my favorite projects are the Window Sash Cold Frame (pg. 18), Horizontal Tomato Support (pg. 43), Window Box Planter (pg. 66), Welcoming Arbor (pg. 73), Solar Dryer (pg. 88) and the Pitched Roof Birdhouse (pg. 32). This book really does go hand in hand with gardening.
This is a great gift book for the woodworker and gardener in your life. Or, if you are like me and love to build, then get this book for yourself :)
From the Publisher: Make your food garden more productive and more enjoyable! These 39 simple-to-make projects — including cold frames, compost bins, planters, raised beds, potting benches, gates, trellises, storage containers, outdoor furniture, and more — will increase your harvest, make your garden chores easier, and turn your garden and yard into an appealing outdoor space for relaxing and enjoying the fruits of your labors. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, complete materials and lumber lists, no-nonsense tips, and a four-color photograph of the finished product. Many of the projects are ideal for beginners, and most can be completed in just a few hours.
Now for the GIVEAWAY!! Storey Publishing (Thank You Alee) has graciously offered one lucky commenter a copy of The Vegetable Gardener's Book of Building. How to enter (any of these entries will work):
1. Leave me a comment with your email address. +1 2. Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway. Leave me two comments that you did. Suggested Tweet: (#giveaway #bookreview Vegetable Gardener's Book of Building http://bit.ly/bPJs1m @storeypub @beachbrights). +2 3. Open to US, No PO Boxes. 4. Contest ends Fri. May 7th.
An exhibition displaying the innovative use of paper by graphic designers and artist, presented by Gestalten. Some of the familiar paper toy designers whose works will be featured include: Marshall Alexander, Josh McKible, Matt Hawkins, LouLou & Tummie, and Shin Tanaka.
When:08.05.2010 - 20.06.2010 What time:13:00 - 17:00 Where:KOP Speelhuislaan 171, the Netherlands
best looking toadstool I've seen in quite some time
ornamental grape
I took the kids to visit family this week. A beautiful little property near Gembrook in the Dandenongs. The air was brisk, the fire was cranking and we drank a lot of tea, ah the good life!
There is a distinct difference between the manga and the anime of Fruits Basket; the anime shows a romantic relationship between Yuki and Tohru while the manga shows Yuki realizing his love for Tohru was more of a longing for the love of a mother.
To be perfectly honest, I prefer this pairing than Kyo and Tohru. It just seemed so perfect. You can imagine my disappointment when the final few manga volumes were released, but I guess you can't always get what you want.
At least Cherokee sent me this cosplay right? Featuring *Kanasaiii as Tohru and ~solano1984 as Yuki. Thanks also to their photographer, ~BanditYinG for the wonderful job well done!
Last weekend we got a large tin of Tinker Toys at a yard sale. Jack and Tess really enjoyed talking into the empty can, which gave me the idea that we should make tin can telephones. Yet another thing I remember doing as a kid. It's so fast and easy too. Just open a can of food. (I really recommend a smooth-edge can opener of some sort, so there are no sharp edges.) Then use a hammer and nail to poke a hole in the can. Connect the two cans with some string. (Tie a knot on the string inside the can.) And done! I taped on some strips of colored paper to add a little more visual excitement. Jack and Tess were pretty impressed with how it all worked. Never too early for a science lesson!
Above is a photo of a smooth-edge can opener. A very brilliant invention.
SFPaperist' "Other Craft" section has now been populated, I believe this is their first ever train papercraft - JR103, the popular 103 series operated by Japan Railways.
A Lovely set of hand screen printed goodies, a DIY paper toy ready for you to cut up and build and an ultra cute set of spoke cards for sticking on your bike! Only a limited number available so once their gone they won't be coming back! Give Nyan-Nyan a home this summer!!
Here's a video sent in by one of our readers, it features some of the papercraft that we've posted before - like the TOTO Washlet, Kirin Vegetables and Bento Set, Hermes Bags and Bracelets, etc.
If you want to build the papercrafts that you've seen in the video, follow the links below.
Okaci's working on a new Dog papercraft (Alyx Vance' robot from Half-Life 2), left leg only for now.
Since many have of you have complained about certain papercrafts that are released in parts, just make sure to bookmark this page and I'll put the links to Dog's other parts (when it's released) here as an update.
To complete Raphael Gatt's Iron Man 2 series, here's the War Machine paper model - the War Machine armored battlesuit is worn by James Rupert Rhodes (aka Rhodey), played by actor Don Cheadle in the film.
Paper toy of Finn from Cartoon Network's Adventure Time with Finn and Jake created by S. Fuller of Intrepid Spoon using a Coobie template. A blank version is also provided where you can draw your own face and add your own words to the speech bubble.
New spaceship paper model from Maulana Jodi, the ISW Baruklinthing - named after the mythical giant dragon, Baruklinting - a folklore from central Java.
1. What do you think of these? Where have I seen them before? Anyone know anything about these chairs, should I buy them?
The Craig's ad says they are metal and $20 each.
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Ad says: $125 China Cabinet 55" wide 79" tall and 16" deep. In good condition. Must Sell! Oh, I can so see this painted white :)
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Ad says: $30 THIS IS AN OLDER 4 DRAWER DRESSER WITH MIRROR. COULD BE PAINTED- VERY GOOD & STEADY- PRICED TO SELL
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Ad says: $100 Six foot long wood dresser. Nine drawers, 3x3 configuration. I love it, but I'm moving and can't fit it in my new apartment. Comes with two mirrors.
Again, paint this baby white. This thing is huge and look at the detail.
5. I need a Craig's list shopping buddy. Anybody want to come to Knoxville?? Would you buy any of these pieces? What do you think are the best deals?
The pilot of the Provisional Evangelion Unit-05, very little is known about Mari, and her designation amongst the other Children has yet to be revealed. She has poor eyesight and is shown to have a difficult time locating her glasses when she dropped them from the collision with Ikari Shinji while parachuting. She also seems to have a fetish for LCL, as she appreciates Shiji's "smell of LCL".
Megane Complex sent this in and tells me this is another photo from Winter Comiket 2009 that I have yet to feature. Honestly, I wouldn't even know which anime she's from if it wasn't for the contributor. Thanks again for the email!
Arranged by artists, "We Are Paper Toys!" is the most creative book of its kind available. From paper toy sketches and templates to final design layouts and finished products, each paper toy design features step-by-step instructions on how to create and personalize it. Toy designers and artists reveal why paper toys are so fun to create, how they have personalized their designs, and what suggestions they have for new toy makers. Best of all, design templates for each toy can be easily downloaded from the artists' websites so readers can print, cut, and fold their paper toys together themselves.
A breakthrough paper-folding book for kids—paper airplanes meet Origami meets Pokemon. Papertoys, the Internet phenomenon that’s hot among graphic designers and illustrators around the world, now comes to kids in the coolest new book. Created and curated by Brian Castleforte, a graphic designer and papertoy pioneer who rounded up 25 of the hottest papertoy designers from around the world (Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Italy, Croatia, Chile, even Jackson, Tennessee), Papertoy Monsters offers 50 fiendishly original die-cut designs that are ready to pop out, fold, and glue. The book interleaves card stock with paper stock for a unique craft package; the graphics are colorful and hip, combining the edginess of anime with the goofy fun of Uglydolls and other collectibles. Plus each character comes with its own back-story.
And the results are delicious: meet Pharaoh Thoth Amon, who once ruled Egypt but is now a mummy who practices dark magic in his sarcophagus. Or Zumbie the Zombie, who loves nothing more than a nice plate of brains and yams. NotSoScary, a little monster so useless at frightening people that he has to wear a scary mask. Yucky Chuck, the lunchbox creature born in the deepest depths of your school bag. Plus Zeke, the monster under your bed, Nom Nom, eater of cities, and Grumpy Gramps, the hairy grandpa monster with his very own moustache collection.
Hello, and huge big thank you to every single person who has shared in the celebration of our new home. We are off tomorrow to paint the place, and will have friends looking after this house and our poochie while we are away, so at least the Kibikibi will be a little more rested, rather than enduring the long drives to the new house and back.... now I'm just blabbing. Sorry. I'm tired I think. Will be back on Sunday, but as I can't do Friday or Saturday finds, here is something sweet for Thursday Love instead!
Yellow by Erin Tyner is how I feel at the moment. Looking out into the wilderness - it's exciting, but all kind of foggy too. Where am I going? What am I doing? What colour will the florr be? Hmmmm..... lots of house questions, but also some live changing going on here too. Big tree change! I love Erin's work. It's so tactile, and so emotive - and really gorgeous.
A big warm thank you to the very talented Virginia for doing the super cool "five things with inaluxe" mini interview. Virginia does these incredibly detailed and gorgeous illustrations.... and has an Etsy shop where you can see more of her amazing work. One of my favourites from Virginia's shop is pictured below.
"Meet Cliff, the Rock" by Virginia Kraljevic.
Have a smashing rockin' fabulous weekend all. I'll see you all back here on monday. I think I'll be sore maybe, with incredible hulk arms, and paint throughout my hair! bring it on!
I myself have enjoyed the downloadable resources from these Learning A-Z websites in the past, so I thought you might take a look, too. It's all going to be free for a week! Here's their blurb:
To thank the world's teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3-7, we're opening up all six of our PreK-6 Learning A-Z websites — for free. Sites include Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, Writing A-Z, Science A-Z, Vocabulary A-Z, and Reading-Tutors.
Nearly 50,000 teachers took advantage of our Open House last year and pre-registration for this year is now open. Just go to http://www.learninga-z.com/openhouse — and then pass it on to your friends and colleagues!
I myself have enjoyed the downloadable resources from these Learning A-Z websites in the past, so I thought you might take a look, too. It's all going to be free for a week! Here's their blurb:
To thank the world's teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3-7, we're opening up all six of our PreK-6 Learning A-Z websites — for free. Sites include Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, Writing A-Z, Science A-Z, Vocabulary A-Z, and Reading-Tutors.
Nearly 50,000 teachers took advantage of our Open House last year and pre-registration for this year is now open. Just go to http://www.learninga-z.com/openhouse — and then pass it on to your friends and colleagues!
Still haven't found what you're looking for? Swing by the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market tomorrow night 5-9pm at King George Square Brisbane City or the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market Saturday 8 May at St Augustine's Church Hall, Racecourse Road, Hamilton, 9am-2pm.