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Marshmallow Peeps Runs Deck the Peeps Holiday Art Contest
Just Born's Marshmallow Peeps is holding a Deck the Peeps Holiday Art Contest. Entries to the contest must be photographs uploaded in jpeg, jpg or gif file format. More than one project per contestant may be submitted but only one image per entry. Entries may include houses/structures, wall art, crafts, art for consumption, apparel and more. Entries must use at least two different kinds of Peeps. Entries will be accepted until January 5, 2012. You can enter the contest and view the rules and prizes here.
Dina Manzo from HGTV's Dina's Party loves pumpkins but she doesn't like the pumpkin carving mess. Instead of carving, Dina blings up her pumpkins with rhinestones, spiders, tacks, decals and more. Take a look:
The Off Book web series from PBS Arts looks at Etsy art and culture in this video. PBS says, "Now in the age of the internet, these local craft cultures and artists have found a unifying online community, Etsy, that provides a platform for communication and sales to appreciative fans and customers, as well as a medium to connect with each other and share ideas across the globe."
The video features an interview with Vanessa Bertozzi, Etsy's director of community and education. There are also interviews with Alyssa Zygmunt (BROOKLYNrehab), Allison Patrick (Zipper 8 Lighting) and Katherine Rasmussen (reiter8). Take a look:
Mark Montano Returns With Another Big Ass Book of Crafts
Mark Montano is the author of two big ass books of crafts. Montano says you can make the craft projects in The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2 using objects available in your home. Masks, pillows and scarves are some of the craft projects found in the book. Montano also has ideas for reinventing old pairs of shoes and cargo pants. Take a look:
Carol Endler Sterbenz Shows How to Make Decoupage Plates
Carol Endler Sterbenz, author of Homemade: The Heart and Science of Handcrafts , shows how to make decoupage plates in this how-to video. Sterbenz says to make sure your plate is scrupulously clean before you begin. You want to get the image stuck on perfectly so paint will not seep in under the image later. Take a look:
Duck Tape brand duct tape has launched a Halloween contest. Duck Tape is looking for the best pumpkin decorated with their tape. The winner of the Stick or Treat Jack-O-Lantern contest will win a $1,000 grand prize. A second place winner will receive $500 and the third place winner will receive $250.
The Stick or Treat Jack-O-Lantern Contest starts September 2, 2011. You can enter by submitting a photograph to StickorTreat.com. The contest ends on November 1, 2011 and the winners will be announced on or around November 11, 2011.
Yarn bombing is a trend spreading around cities around the world. The practice involves covering objects in yarn. The objects covered in yarn are typically objects that can easily be seen by a lot of people, such as street sings. It can certainly make urban settings much more colorful and cheery. Here are a few yarn bombing videos. Take a look:
Graphic Design Artist Creates Large Papercraft Audi A7 Model
Graphic design artist Taras Lesko created a large paper model of the Audi A7. Lesko stared with 285 clean sheets of paper. He used photos and drawings of the A7 to Create 750 model pieces out of card stock. Lesko then printed, folded and glued the model pieces together. The project took a total of 245 hours. Here is a timelapse video of Lesko making the papercraft Audi. Take a look:
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F+W Media is reportedly partnering with Hoffman Media and the Martha Pullen Company to launch an online store at store.marthapullen.com. There is already an online store there, but the new site launching on July 1st will also include original content, classes and sewing and cross-stitching products. Martha Pullen is the publisher of Sew Beautiful.
Time Lapse Video: Building a Lego Ship in a Bottle
Julia Morley shows how she built a Lego ship inside of a bottle using long, skiny tools. The ship was built brick by brick using special tools. The process took her three days. The video is sped up 32x. Take a look:
David Tutera Partners With Jo-Ann for Wedding Accessories Line
David Tutera, a celebrity wedding planner, has teamed up with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to create Down the Aisle in Style, a line of wedding accessories. Brides can use the accessories and embellishments to create wedding attire, decor and favors. The products also include tips, called Tutera Tips, to assist brides with creative ideas.
David Tutera said, "I'm excited to create a line of wedding products that do not substitute affordability for elegance. Not every bride can afford to hire a personal wedding planner to design her big day; and so many brides enjoy a hands-on approach to their wedding preparations. We're thrilled to provide an alternative to those who still refuse to settle for anything but perfection on a day they have been dreaming of for years."
Tutera's collection is available on Joann.com and at Jo-Ann stores.
Here is a video from Duck Brand duct tape about how to make a duct tape wallet. The photograph above is a wallet made using Duck Tape's new Hot Rod color. Take a look:
Jim Henson Teaches Kids How to Make Puppets in 1969 Video
This video shows how amazing Jim Henson was. This is a clip that aired on Iowa Public Television's "Volume See" kids show in 1969. It features Jim Henson and Muppeteers showing kids how to make puppets from simple things like socks. Take a look:
