Nick and Norah Paper Flower CD Case

In honour of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, (which b.t.w is awesome and adorable) here's an uber-cute and COMPLETELY simple way to wrap mix-tapes (sigh... remember tapes?) for your best girl (or guy)

You'll need:

• A square bit of paper, 12"x12" (or 30cm) I've used velum scrapbook pages, 'cause they were exactly the right size and purdy.
• A protractor. Like in school!
• some scissors and a pencil
  
• a carefully thought out mix cd with which to woo your sweetie. (or any cd you like!)

I've made a template on tougher card to better show the measurement's and so I can make lots of cases without fooling around with a protractor every time.

• the basic shape is this:
• to get it you draw around a cd then mark the dead center » READ MORE

October 06, 2008

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Who's Who... Know Your Carpet Types

It's BAAAAAAAACK. According to Domino wall-to-wall carpet is back in a BIG way. Here's a quick glossary to help you tell your Saxony from your Shag...

Materials

Naturals like jute, sisal, coir. They're really tough and as such work well for high traffic areas. But they're rough on the feet and are the very devil to clean.

Nylon, durable and available in a squillion different colours; Nylon is often treated with stain repellents, making it relatively easy-care.

Polyester, soft, washable and often made from recycled materials, polyester wears quickly.

Wool, the classic, lasts for practically ever, and acquires a soft, 'lived in' look with wear. Naturally soft and springy, Wool loves your feet back. But expensive? Yup.

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October 05, 2008

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