I was super excited when local Ottawa knitting artist Greta Grip (check out her Winterlude Urban Cozy Artist profile) invited me to assist her with her “knitting big” installation [...]
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So what exactly do Tracy Morgan and I have in common?
Continue reading What do Tracy Morgan and I Have in Common? It seems like everyone is looking for a piece of escapism these days. Perhaps that’s why the idea of outer space is frequently popping up! We’re seeing integalactic planetary everywhere! From last month’s Spins & Needles Outer Space installment that featured DJ beats + DIY projects that were outta [...] Continue reading Trendspotting: Intergalactic Planetary
Check out The Guardian‘s slideshow of Lego’s Greatest Moments in History. From reconstructing Obama’s inauguration ceremony to incorporating pieces into runway shows, Lego shows it isn’t just a toy. And one of the [...] Continue reading Lego’s Greatest Moments in History We are superexcited because the original pop culture DIY-er is apparently heading to the big screen! That’s right, MacGyver will soon be in a movie theatre near you.
You know you’re a part of pop culture [...] Continue reading MacGyver Hits the Big Screen! Try out this really easy and fun tutorial: make your own album cover! Here’s what I came up with:
Warning: this can get addictive! I [...] Continue reading Make Your Own Album Cover! Talking Heads multimedia artist mentioned he embroiders on The Colbert Show tonight! You can find more of his work here.
So it’s Oscar night as I write this, while watching Hugh Jackman and Beyoncé perform (can you believe how talented Hugh is? I didn’t know he could sing and dance so well!) Here’s some links to DIY spraypaint home decor tutorials and inspiring pieces by Ryan [...]
Continue reading DIY Spraypaint Home Decor Tutorials and Inspiration, Including an Oscar! Martha mashes and makes with Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. Rap and crafts – hell yeah. I like this kind of mash-up. |
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