Posts tagged: curbly
Curbly Giveaway : Win a Free Copy of Make It! Mid-Century Modern
By ChrisjobFriends of Curbly - We're giving away five free copies of our latest publication - Make It! Mid-Century Modern.
Make It! is our new series of how-to print/PDF manuals! In our first issue we show you how to make your own mid-century modern design masterpieces. These twelve of the MCM-inspired how-to projects will show you how to make a Calderiffic Mobile, Eames-embroidered napkins, a fantastic Girard-ish ottoman and more!.
Each article includes » READ MORE
ManMadeDIY.com - crafts and DIY for guys!
By brunoI'm happy to introduce the latest member of the Curbly family of sites: www.ManMadeDIY.com
ManMade comes from Curbly's own Chris (Chrisjob) Gardner, who was tired of being told "guys can't knit!". It's a blog that focuses on crafty, creative, artsy and authentic projects that guys (and gals) everywhere will love.
Here's some of what he's covered so far:
- Super Crispy Homemade Pizza!
- How To: Fused Plastic Belt
- Food of the Year: Fried Chicken
- Magnetic Coffee Sleeve
- Top Ten Most Useful Kitchen Tools
You can also hook up with ManMade on Facebook and Twitter:
Please help us spread the word about this awesome new site!
Help Us Choose Curbly's New eBook Topic!
By Chrisjob
In December, Curbly.com released its first publication - Make It! Mid-Century Modern, a how-to manual with twelve original projects and design inspiration from some of the greatest designers of the 20th century.
We had such a great time creating the projects and have received such positive feedback from the design community (click here to see some of the reviews), that we're ready to create the next installment in the Curbly Make It! series.
And so, we're interested in your thoughts! We've come up with three ideas that we think would all make great publications, and we'd love to know how you feel. Check out the options below, and then click to vote!
» READ MOREAnd the winners of our Marbled Paper giveaway are ...
By brunoCongratulations to our winners, and thanks for everyone who entered to win this amazing paper. And of course, stay tuned for more cool giveaways and contests coming up soon!
Have a product you'd like promote through a Curbly giveaway? Let us know about it: admin@curbly.com
Connect your Facebook Account to Curbly!
By brunoCurbly now has Facebook Connect support, meaning you can connect your Facebook and Curbly accounts and extend your DIY community even further! Once connected, actions you take on Curbly can be cross-posted to your Facebook news feed automatically! That means more opportunities to connect with cool people via Curbly and Facebook.
Also, don't forget to friend Curbly on Facebook!
How to connect your Facebook Account on Curbly:
New Curbly user » READ MORE
Curbly Registration Changes
By brunoCurbly is more than just a blog; it's a community. From the start, Curbly has been different from other sites because we allow people to sign up and write blog posts that appear on our the front page along with those from our featured writers.
But lately, we've received more spam, self-promotional, and off-topic posts than good ones. And too many of the new user registrations are incomplete or inactive.
So, to preserve the high quality and integrity of the Curbly community, we're making new registrations available by invitation only, starting now. We'll also begin marking old, incomplete, and inactive user profiles for deletion (don't worry, you'll be notified before your account is deleted). In conjunction, we're turning off most advertisements for logged-in users.
From now on, to become a part of the Curbly community, you'll need to be invited by an existing member. We also have an invitation wait-list for people who want in, but don't know an existing member.
I want to encourage the involvement that makes Curbly different and special, and hope this move helps filter out the bad apples, while letting the community continue to grow.
How To: Get Intimate With Your Kitchen
By ModHomeEcTeacher
One way to experience intimacy with your kitchen is to patch holes, prime and paint. It's the only time your head is literally up in the corner of the walls and ceiling and skimming the floor while you do the painting cut-in work down at the baseboards. There's no getting around the familiarity after discovering the waves and warps of drywall, hairline cracks at the ceiling line and a little too much gap between the baseboard and wallboard. You discover these endearing qualities of your kitchen after spending long hours together. Once you know its strengths and weaknesses, you know you'll be able to bring out the best in your kitchen. » READ MORE
Server problems
By brunoHi all, just a quick note to let you know we've had some database problems this morning, and are working to get things back to normal. If you notice any posts or comments you made this morning missing, that's the reason why. Thanks for your patience.
Bruno
Loving curbly thus far
By curbly414Well you know... in my profile, I stated that I'm a fan and passionate followers of communities in which I strongly believe in - that being wikipedia and MyArtPlot. But now, I have to say, having just spent a very short amount of time on Curbly, it is growing on me a bit. Though, i think the mission statement should be stated a bit more clearly. I've begun to discover the clippings of various folks on here and am enjoying myself. if youget a chan » READ MORE
Curbly Video Podcast: Build Your Own Mid-Century Modern Birdhouse.
By ChrisjobAnyone interested in design and architecture can appreciate the brilliant combination of modern materials and contemporary lifestyle patterns inhabitated in the classic mid-century modern ranch home. But rare is the lucky individual that'll every live in an Eichler or an iconic Case Study House. Heck, most of us will never even live in California.
So bring some modernism to your house, whatever its era, by creating a home for your native avian » READ MORE
20 Ways to Boost Your Curb-ly Appeal
By DIY MavenBHG has a list of 20 great ways to boost your curb appeal. They’ve even catagorized them into projects that can be accomplished in a day, week or even month.
In a day:
- Create a symmetrical entryway by adding sidelights and containers filled with flowers.
- Replace old hardware like house numbers and lockset.
- Punch up your front door with a fresh coat of colorful paint and polish the door fixtures.
- Replace your mailbox or dress up the one y » READ MORE
Curbly in a Book Store Near You!
By DIY Maven
About six months after Curbly went public, a writer/editor in China contacted me through comments on a post I had written. The post was a ‘how-to’ in which I ‘sanded’ a light bulb. The writer/editor, Affa, asked if I would I like to be included in a new book they were putting together. ‘Of course!’ was my reply. Yesterday, after nearly a year since our first correspondence, the book arrived! As for my contribution, the pages are pictur » READ MORE
Curbly in the New Readymade Magazine.
By Chrisjob
Okay, so it's not a featured 8-page article, but Curbly does get a shout-out in the Contributors page in my brief bio (first column, second from the bottom, I think) in the April/May edition of Readymade (Isssue 34). While your there, have a peek at my article, "Been There, Recycled That" in the Re-Organize feature, on pages 40-41.
Last Day to Introduce Yourself and Win $100!
By brunoIt's not too late! Today's your last day to introduce yourself on the Curbly Forums and be entered into a random drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
All you have to do is be one of the first 50 people to say hello on this thread.
While you're at it, why not post something for sale in our classifieds forum, jump-start the eco-discussion in our Going Green area, or ask for some advice from your fellow Curbiers?
What's the next contest prize you'd like to see in the forums?
Vote now!
Check out the new Curbly Forums!
By brunoSometimes you have a question, comment, or idea that doesn't really make sense as a blog post. The brand-spanking-new Curbly forums are the perfect place for that sort of thing. Right now, the first 50 people to participate on the Introduce Yourself thread will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card!* All you have to do is stop in and say hello!
* One winner will be chosen at random. For complete rules, click he » READ MORE
New Feature: Polls
By bruno
Check a new feature on Curbly: you can now add a poll to any post (see the bottom of this post for an example).
How much will you spend on gifts this December?
Vote now!
A New Look for Curbly!
By brunoIt's been over a year since we first launched the site, and it felt like time for a re-design, so after many long hours of coding, I'm pleased to announce the re-launch of Curbly.com!
The new design features more readable typography and more whitespace around key elements like blog posts and profile info. It's based on a 14-column grid layout, which should give us lots of flexibility in how we arrange content:
No grid
With the 14-column grid » READ MORE
Make a Cupcake Color Wheel!!
By DIY Maven
Besides Lego Cakes, I can’t think of a better birthday surprise for the Curbly inclined as these Color Wheel Cupcakes. They’re easy to make and even simpler to decorate!
Ingredients:
1 2-layer-size package of red velvet, chocolate, white or yellow cake mix.
1 16-ounce can of white frosting
Candy-coated red, orange, yellow, green and blue milk chocolate pieces. Decorative sugar in the colors. Paint strips--courtesy of the paint store.
Assembly:
Pre » READ MORE
Celebrating Curbly's 1st Birthday: an interview with creator, Bruno Bornsztein
By DIY Maven
About a year ago, I answered an intriguing ad on Craig's List. The creators of a new website were looking for writers with a flair for DIY to help form a new online community. I shot off an e-mail and about a minute later I had a reply with a request to meet at a downtown coffee shop on Halloween 2006 to discuss the project. Thus, my relationship with Curbly began. Now, a year and more than 4 million page views later, I'd like you to join me in » READ MORE