At The Daily Telecraft, ideas for making use of all the little plastic animals you have laying about… Large animal ideas too. I like the idea of these pins — sort of like a plastic version of gaffe taxidermy!
February 5th, 2012
Zebra With Antlers
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January 17th, 2012
The Circle Of Kitsch
Remember back, when the Internet was young, and the most fascinating thing was to search for the exotic… Finding pages published by people far away from you, on subjects and things you’d never heard of before. Now, one of the most important things is to find things right in your own backyard. Things you know about — enough to want, anyway. If the price is right. Things you want, and at the best price; thanks, Internet.
Sure, some of the exotic thrills are still a large part of our daily Internet use. But beyond the entertainment and educational value, so much of our time is now spent comparison shopping — and we seek the added bonus of supporting our local economies. Well, maybe it’s just the convenience of saving on shipping combined with the instant gratification of a local pickup. Tomato, tomatoe; the results are the same.
I was tooling about such a place, www.CentrSource.ca, “Things you love, where you live.” Unexpectedly, however, I found myself discovering the delightful Kitsch Hotel, a youth hostel in Lisbon, Portugal. It’s not near home, but it is a thrifty way to travel. And it’s loaded with kitsch!
Photos via The Kitsch Hostel Blog. A number of clever ideas seen here sent me back to CentrSource for project supplies. …Ah, the circle of kitsch.
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November 11th, 2011
Craft Scan Friday: Sales Demonstration For Candle Making
A sales demonstration for Glo Candles, circa 1950s. Found in The Glo Candle For All Occasions, The Glow Candle Co., Kansas City, Missouri; copyright 1952 and 1956 by Consumers Cooperative Association.
October 21st, 2011
Craft Scan Friday: Bunny Booties
better hop to it and make dozens of pairs of these — everybunny will want a pair! Found in the March 1956 issue (Vol 21, No 6) of The Workbasket.
October 18th, 2011
There Are Bullfighters In Madrid
And on your linens. Vintage Vogart Transfer Pattern Iron Ons.
October 16th, 2011
Because I’m a Nerd For Galaga
I’m aiming for these gaming pillows featuring the Galaga ship and “bugs.” Via K M Amusements.
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September 27th, 2011
Hey, Lazy American, Make Your Own Souvenir
Of course, since you are a lazy American, you’ll need a kit to do that… They knew that in the 1950s. Hence this vintage souvenir craft kit sold in Florida, for folks to make a necklace and bracelet from polished shells and beads. Some assembly required. Via Jones Antiques.
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September 26th, 2011
Viva Las Elvis
Polymer and glitter magnets featuring a stripped to the bone version of Elvis.
September 9th, 2011
Rolled-Up Newspapers Make The Dog
Found via the Girlie Girl Army, this shaggy dog is made of recycled newspapers. Which is a lot nicer than using a rolled-up newspaper to “smack” a dog who makes in the wrong place. Apparently this “Newsy Puli Dog” was available at Anthropologie.
September 1st, 2011
Dames & Dogs #44
Belding’s Silk Thread: Dogs beg for it.
…Would you prefer, “Please put a penny in the dressed dog’s hat”?
