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How To: Make a Book Rack from a Wire Hanger.

By Chrisjob Hangerbookrack

Here's a clever and useful way to reuse those ineffective wire hangers that come from the dry cleaners: a repositionable book or magazine rack. Don't be alarmed, the instructions are in Portuguese, but the photos make the process clear. Or, if you speak Portuguese, don't be alarmed, because you can read the instructions. Via Craftzine. »MORE

August 17, 2008
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The Solar Powered Handbag.

By Chrisjob Powerpurse788x566

"This Solarjo Power Purse packs more than just good looks. Appearing at first like any designer handbag, this classy clutch is studded with enough solar cells to charge a cell phone battery in just two hours....The purse has a battery tucked away inside its lining with an attached USB cable that can be used to charge just about any device." Designed by Joe Hynek, who also proves that men can create cool handbags. :) Though I'm not sure why there's a muscley man modeling it in the photo. From Inhabitat. »MORE

August 17, 2008
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LED Floor Captures Digital Footprints.

By Chrisjob Sensafloor

Floor designers Sensacell installed a 250 sq. foot interactive LED floor from 1000 of their LED panels at the 2008 World Expo in Spain. Over time, the floors begin to remember patterns and trails of steps, which will either highlight how often we go to the refridgerator, or remind us of our ecological footprint. One or the other. Gizmodo , via Make. »MORE

August 17, 2008
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6 Ways to Make Your Small Space Look and Feel Bigger.

By Chrisjob Smallroom

Until you master the art of knocking down walls without making your house collapse, or your stuck in a shoebox rental or dorm room, there'll always be the need to make your space seemer bigger than it actually is. Here's six tips from HandyManFixHomeRepair to do just that: 1. Use light colors.   2. Downsize your decorating.   3. Draw the eyes upward.   4. Use the right kind of lighting.   5. Make use of the flooring.   6. Don’t over accessorize.   »MORE

August 14, 2008
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Vintage Tattoo Bandage Set.

By Chrisjob Tattoo_bandage

The only thing tougher than have a fresh cut on your flesh is covering that cut with a tattoo. Help your wound to heal, while convincing anyone you come across you could totally give them one. Get the goods from Fred Flare, for about $8. Via. »MORE

August 14, 2008
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How To: Create Your Own Word Cloud.

By Chrisjob Picture_1

Wordle takes text from a document or a web-page, and makes into one of these fancy-schmancy word clouds. The layout, orientation, text, and color palette are COMPLETELY customizable, resulting in a cloud that will fit any scheme...you know, as long as there's room for a word cloud. Here's an example using the opening lines of Ovid's Metamorphoses: Via. »MORE

August 14, 2008
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How To: Dye Pasta For Crafting.

By Chrisjob Dyed%20pasta

First, there was just plain old semolina yellow. Then, they got fancy (tacky?) and developed the tri-color by using spinach and tomato products to tint you rotini. Now, embrace the rainbow by coloring your pasta ANY shade you may choose with vibrant, punchy results. This is a great medium for kids, or for some tongue-in-cheek nostalgia...perhaps some macaroni macrame? Materials food colouring dried pasta of any shape rubbing alcohol ziploc bags Just fill the bags with the pasta, and cover with the rubbing alcohol. Mix in the food coloring, and dye away... Read the full instructions from Crafty Crafty. »MORE

August 13, 2008
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Tutorial: Rolled Fabric Roses.

By Chrisjob Rolledroses

Here's a fresh tutorial from Portabellopixie on creating roses from rolled fabric. Use 'em anywhere, or make them cause they're fun. Via. »MORE

August 08, 2008
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Take A Tour of Jennifer Perkins' Studio.

By Chrisjob 2656021664_fe298a8358

So, Jennifer Perkins is my I-don't-care-what-you-make-I-will-always-love-you craft crush. I'll never copy any of her designs, make any of the projects featured on Craft Lab, and don't have much use for Naughty Secretary Club jewelry. But I don't care. I love her...especially when she says 'loverly.' Modish interviewed Jennifer about her own handmade space, her jewelry studio in Austin, TX. All the multidrawer organizers make it clear this girl's a pro, but one can help but find it inspirational. PS- She has a new book out. »MORE

August 08, 2008
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How to Extend the Life of Fresh Cut Flowers.

By Chrisjob Pink-gerber-daisies-picture-b3832pw

Know that little packet of additives that come with arranged flower bouquets? Apparently, it's just a little sugar, chlorine, and some citric acid. So, create your own DIY solution that you can continue to use throughout multiple water changes. "Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon bleach, and 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice in a quart of warm water." That's it. The bleach sounds scary to me too, but I'm imagining the chlorine keeps out the gunk, just like in a swimming pool. Check out the photo for a visual comparison:   Cottage Living, via Lifehacker. Photo.   »MORE

August 08, 2008
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The Miss Rio Ottoman: Created from Recycled Flip Flops.

By Chrisjob Missrio1

It's like a giant koosh ball, just for your feet. "Designer Karin Wittmann Wilsmann takes industrial leftovers from flip-flop factories to groups of local craftspeople in Brazil where the unprocessed material becomes Miss Rio Ottomans." Now available from Design Within Reach. From Inhabitat. »MORE

August 08, 2008
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Freebie Time: Free, Printable Library Cards, Pockets, and Mini-Notes!

By Chrisjob Freelibrarycardtemplates

In the DIY design blogosphere, tis always the season for giving: Creature Comforts offers free, download and printable library card pocket templates, standard library cards, and mini-notes. No more description necessary, just go get 'em. Download library_card_pocket_template.pdf Download free_standard_library_cards.pdf Download free_mini_gift_cards.pdf Via Decor8. »MORE

August 08, 2008
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How To Make a Contemporary Message Center Cabinet.

By Chrisjob Messagecenter0103b

The key to an organized home is simple: find a place to put everything, and then remember where it is. Message centers allow you to store your mail, bills, lists, keys, and assorted office supplies in one reasonable spot. Here's an attractive DIY option from Sunset magazine, which includes a corkboard door for posting memos and ideas. The instructions are clear and totally approachable for even the most novice DIYsters. Via. »MORE

August 01, 2008
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DIY Cardboard Cat Chaise.

By Chrisjob 2717355524_c31622b3c4

1Apparently, cats have this thing where they like to install themselves in cozy spaces: spots like drawers, behind furniture, and if its available, an appropriately-sized empty cardboard box. So, take advantage of their penchant for nookery, and make them do what they do in style. Materials Large sheets of corrugated cardboard Hot glue gun Markers Utlity knife Cutting mat or scrap surface Begin by downloading the pdf pattern, available here. Then, lounge on over to Evil Mad Scientist for the complete how-to. »MORE

August 01, 2008
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How To Make Wool Dryer Balls.

By Chrisjob Wdbtutfinished

These wool dryer balls are a natural, handmade alternative to chemical fabric softeners or commercial dryer agitation products. They're a clever way to use extra yarn, and are a guaranteed way to keep your laundry habits easy and ethical. Materials: •    Wool Yarn: •    Old Pantyhose or sock•    Cotton or Acrylic Yarn or String•    Scissors•    Small Crochet Hook•    Measuring Tape•    Natural scents Via. »MORE

July 31, 2008
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How To Make An Adorable Natural Mobile with Handmade Fabric Birds.

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Wow. Creativity, beauty, and a bit o' function...everything great design is all about. Michael from Spool Sewing offers a free how-to and pattern to create this amazing mobile from fallen twigs, some fishing line and eyehooks, and leftover fabric scraps. The fabric bird pattern alone is worth a million. Via.   »MORE

July 30, 2008
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Complete Fabric Care: A Chart.

By Chrisjob 02chrt

Here's a clear chart for intepreting and deciphering those cryptic and esoteric little pictures on your fabric tabs... Keep the codebreaking out of the laundry room....well, unless you're inclined to do puzzles while you do the wash, then best of luck! Via.   »MORE

July 30, 2008
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Componibili Stacking Storage.

By Chrisjob 200807241224

Look what's on sale: The Componilbili storage system at DWR. Originally designed in 1969 by Anna Castelli Ferrier, the Componibili system has been featured at an exhibit at the George Pompidou Centre in Paris and is part of the permanent MoMA collection. And right now, this petite Italian masterpieces are about 1/2 off, so store up. Via. »MORE

July 30, 2008
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How To: Appliqué Anything onto Anything.

By Chrisjob Collage

Generally, an applique is anything that is 'applied' to another object. In the world of crafting and fabric, an applique is a smaller piece of fabric or needlework is attached to create embellishments, patterns, or designs. But, despite the stiffness of the definition above, it ain't all that hard to do, and it certainly can open up whole new worlds of customization and fun. This Mama Makes Stuff offers a name applique tutorial here, which will soon teach you the technique, and'll help you write anything on anything, in fabric! Via. »MORE

July 30, 2008
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How To: Hand-stamped Dishtowels.

By Chrisjob Towel_beauty

Derek and Lauren from Design*Sponge have a new tutorial each Wednesday, and this one's too adorable not to share. These hand-stamped dish towels are endless ly customizable, and a perfect weekend project... i wish they had stamps like these at my local craft store. Materials: -rubber stamp set -dish towel -fabric-friendly stamp pad -iron -paper towels Click here for the full instructions. »MORE

July 24, 2008
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