Friday, April 30, 2010

Giovannino n°2 Paper Toy

Giovannino Paper Toy 2nd Giovannino paper toys by Vinsart, same look but with a citrus color scheme. Template is only available for 7 days, grab it quickly.

Giovannino n°2 Paper Toy [Download]

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The Vegetable Gardener's Book of Building Projects GIVEAWAY

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Projects Designed & Built by Kevin Ayer
ISBN: 978-1-60342-526-1
Specs: 152 pages, 8 1/2 x 10 7/8

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.

A peak inside the book:


Resourceful Links:
AMAZON
You Tube Review

~GIVEAWAY~
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.

~XOXO~

Paper Cut Expo - Graphic Design Festival Breda

Paper Cut Expo 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





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Why, I think it may be autumn!

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!  

One day........

Fruits Basket: Honda Tohru and Souma Yuki

fruits basket cosplay - honda tohru and souma yuki

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!

Wind Waker - Mirror Shield Papercraft (Zelda)

Wind Waker Mirror Shield Papercraft This Mirror Shield is a weapon that appears in The Wind Waker, it allows Link to reflect light onto enemies and breakable items.

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Tin Can Telephones

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.

Cubee Reginald & Beartato Papercraft

Cubee Reginald & Beartato Papercraft Characters from Nedroid Comics (Anthony Clark).

Cubee Reginald Papercraft [Download]
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JR103 Japan Railways Papercraft

JR103 Japan Railways Papercraft 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.

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King Bob-omb Papercraft (Big Bob-omb)

King Bob-Omb Papercraft Big Bob-omb (aka King Bob-omb), is the crown-wearing Bob-omb that appears in many of the Super Mario series' games. Papercraft by Gipi.

Super Mario - King Bob-omb Papercraft (Big Bob-omb) [Download]

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Nyan-Nyan Paper Toy And Spoke Cards

Nyan Nyan Paper Toy Limited edition cat paper toy designed by The Tree House Press.

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!!

Nyan-Nyan Paper Toy And Spoke Cards [Buy]

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CFYE Crackboy Paper Toy

CFYE Crackboy Paper Toy The photo-snappin' Crackboy paper toy created by Dutch artist Roel van Eekelen (aka Mr. Maze) for Crack Magazine #002.

CFYE Crackboy Paper Toy [Download]
Crack Magazine #002

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Papercrafts Featured on Japanese TV

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.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Half-Life 2 Dog Papercraft 2

Half Life 2 Dog Papercraft 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.

Half-Life 2 - Dog Papercraft 2 [Download]

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Iron Man 2 - War Machine Papercraft

Iron Man 2 War Machine Papercraft 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.

Iron Man 2 - War Machine Papercraft [Download]

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Finn Papercraft (Adventure Time with Finn and Jake)

Finn Papercraft 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.

Adventure Time - Finn Papercraft [Download]
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Wind Waker Model Stand Papercraft

Wind Waker Model Stand Papercraft A simple base stand to compliment Brandon's previous Wind Waker papercrafts.

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ISW Baruklinthing Spaceship Papercraft

Baruklinthing Spaceship Papercraft New spaceship paper model from Maulana Jodi, the ISW Baruklinthing - named after the mythical giant dragon, Baruklinting - a folklore from central Java.

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Craig's List Finds - REVISED

1. What do you think of these? Where have I seen them before? Anyone know anything about these chairs, should I buy them?

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The Craig's ad says they are metal and $20 each.

2.
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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 :)

3.
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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

4.
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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?

XOXO

One sleep to go! BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market!


With only one more sleep till the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market our fabulous committee gals Bec and Helen were snapped with Lord Mayor Campbell Newman in today's City News!



You'd be crazy to miss it!

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious

evangelion: 2.0 you can (not) advance cosplay - makinami mari illustriousThe 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!

Paper Toy Books To Watch Out For (2010)

Paper Toy Books 2010 Two new paper toy books that you definitely shouldn't miss.

We Are Paper Toys: Print-Cut-Fold-Glue-FunWe Are Paper Toys: Print-Cut-Fold-Glue-Fun by Louis Bou, 208 pages, paperback, to be released on June 8, 2010.

We Are Papertoys Book
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.


Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys!Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys! by Brian Castleforte, 124 pages, paperback, to be released on Sept. 23, 2010.



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.

Dolly Oblong - Lucky Cat Paper Toy (Limited Edition)

Lucky Cat Paper Toy There's only 25 copies of this paper toy so grab one now! Luck Cat was designed exclusively for the Urban Paper show in Tokyo.

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thursday love

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!  

Vintage Retro 50's Table Lamps I'd like in my house.... I think they are just adorable! What do you think?

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!  

Evangelion - Asuka Langley Shikinami Papercraft & Eva 03 Head

Asuka Langley Shikinami Papercraft In the Evangelion 2.0 film (Rebuild of Evangelion series), the Evangelion Unit-03 mecha was piloted by Asuka Langley Shikinami - name changed.

Evangelion - Asuka Langley Shikinami Papercraft & Eva 03 Head [Download]

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Rayman Raving Rabbids Papercraft 2

Rayman Raving Rabbids Papercraft 2 Raving Rabbids paper model designed by our very good friend, Yvonne Perez Emerson (Cre8tivegirl), this was used as a pitch to Ubisoft.

Rayman Raving Rabbids Papercraft 2 [Download]

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Teacher apprecation week is coming

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!

Teacher apprecation week is coming

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!

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? The BrisStylers have all bases covered with this fabulous guide to what's HOT for Mother's Day.

1. Personal Photo Rectangle Glass Pendant from Kish Photography; 2. Spring Bird Lunch Tote Bag - Insulated - Zipper from Bon Tons; 3. Whimsical Birdcage Decoration from Retro Bird Designs; 4. Art Deco Retro Ladies Note Paper Set from Jellygnite

1. Sea Bird Brooch from edward & lilly; 2. Shoulder Bag - pink pear from Alipink; 3. Mother's Day Special! Travellers Shoe Bags from Hot Fudge; 4. Art Card - Marbled Rose II from Sandra Darling

1. Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeve from Tutus and Muddy Shoes; 2. 12 Edible Embossed Fondant Sugar Heart Cake Toppers Your Choice of Colours from Enticing Icing; 3. Push my Button Brooch from Kellie Christie; 4. Mother's Day Boxed Chocolate Bouquet - Small from Love Marriage Baby Carriage Gifts

1. Red Twilight - New Moon Soda-Pop Cuff from Ruby2GoGo; 2. Vintage Mother Brass Locket from Mrs Smiley's; 3. Autumn Harvest Long Necklace from Rock'n'Wrap; 4. Bike Cotton Tea Towel from UnCielo

1. Game On Scrabble and Domino Pendant Kit - Free Shipping to Aust. from Up in Annie's Room; 2. Old Mother Dog Upcycled Paper Brooch from REread; 3. Teapot Brooch from Tree Party Design; 4. Original Woodcut Print - Iron lace, eiffel design from Flight Industries

1. Silver and Roses Bangle from Shazzabeth; 2. Ladies Apron with Frill - Wallflower Skye Blue from Wonderland Avenue; 3. Long line leather necklace from Creative Arty Facts; 4. Linen Shopping Bag from Obilane

1. Tea and toile adult's full apron from Wimcee; 2. Blue Madonna Religious Icon Bracelet from Ruby2GoGo; 3. Universal Shoulder Bag Urban Type from Beckybean; 4. Eco Oval Vintage Inspired Brooch Free Shipping from Chicuff

1. Green pleated apron from PByers Design; 2. Necklace Mom or Mum handmade from sterling silver from Epheriell Designs; 3. Retro Shoulder Bag from Seamstress Daughters; 4. Vintage Chenille Purse from Bubbachenille

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.