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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Vinspiration – Reuse the backing of contact paper to enlarge patterns
“The backing of Contact paper is marked off in 1″ squares, use it to enlarge patterns.” – Mrs. M. Wriedt, 1965 I haven’t used contact paper in ages, I wonder if it’s still produced this way?
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Vinspiration – Reuse sponges as drainage for potted plants
“Worn-out sponges make excellent drainage material for potted plants, and also hold the moisture. Simply cute the sponge to fit the bottom of pot.” – Mrs. H.L. Bell, 1964
Hexspotting-How to bind your hexagons
How to bind hexagons via Dude
Who is Marie-Claire, and where does she get all of these idees from?
All images from Marie-Claire Idees, No. 75-76
Hexspotting – CD Wall Holders
I have no idea where I found this, or where the link for the tutorial is. Perhaps one day it will magically appear. Because, you know, hexagons are magic.
Beertail Experimentasting
Last weekend, the girls went to visit their Gran and Papere. And while they were hanging out with their relatives up there, Adam and I were enjoying a well-deserved chill-out weekend. It was awesome. We weren’t packing, or unpacking, getting … Continue reading
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The Geekest Quilt Ever.
For reals, yo. iWant to make it so. Sadly, my geek/DIY/salvage design choices tend to collide with Ad’s minimalist, post-modern demands (!), and so I won’t be making this to put on my bed. However, I think it has great … Continue reading
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