Ninja October 8th, 2008
The talented triple-threat (designer, illustrator, writer), Mr. Stefan G. Bucher, turned 35 today. Stefan has been a good friend to me these past 2 years, & he’s been kind enough share his work & keep me company during the wee hours of the morning (seeing how we share similar sleeping schedules).
Today, NvP had the pleasure of celebrating Stefan’s birthday with the man himself!
Before entering his cool apartment, we were greeted by his flock of festive flamingos.
Oh, and here’s the birthday boy with plushy monster number 80. I commissioned Wenny to crochet this little guy, after all she did such a bang up job making amigurumi versions of us!
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Ninja August 21st, 2008
I’ve been obsessively searching for hand-made hoodies on Etsy, and instead, I stumbled upon delicate, crocheted necklaces by graphic designer, Danielle Thompson. You can check out her Etsy shop here.
Oh, and it’s not an Etsy find, but I think I’m in love with this perfect Umsteigen hoodie.
Umsteigen also has some nice sweater dresses, too.
Umsteigen is Susanne Schubert, a talented, 29-year-old hailing from Montreal and now working in NY. All of her whimsical designs are limited-edition and individually hand screen printed. You can browse her shop here.
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Ninja August 1st, 2008
Indie Emporium is going down October 10-11 in Tulsa, OK. Vendor applications are now being accepted. The deadline for applications is August 31st.
Via Craftzine
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Ninja July 3rd, 2008
Much thanks to Wenny for the adorable amigurumi versions of us!
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Ninja June 18th, 2008
A 3.2 x 2.1 meter (10 x 7 ft) work of Astro Boy pixel art made from 138,000 recycled Tokyo Metro tickets is on temporary display at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store (2nd floor) to mark the opening of Tokyo’s new Fukutoshin subway line. Created by volunteers from Takashimaya and other Shinjuku-area businesses, the work depicts Astro Boy, Uran, Professor Ochanomizu and Higeoyaji (Mr. Mustachio) in Shinjuku along with the new Fukutoshin train.
Via Pink Tentacle
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Ninja June 10th, 2008
I’ve been looking to replace my crummy lamp shade with a prettier washi paper one. I found some simple origami lamp shade instructions online, and I bought the washi paper from the Kinokuniya bookstore. The only thing that I can’t seem to find is fire-retardant spray.
Origami lamp shade design by Tomoko Fuse.
Materials
• 1 piece medium to heavyweight paper 14″ x 22″
• Double sided tape
• Bone folder
• Fire-retardant spray
• Lamp or glass candle
Folding instructions
Images and instructions via Yasutomo
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Ninja June 5th, 2008
Make dad a handmade stitched tie card for Father’s Day with this fun pattern.
Via Marie of Make and Takes
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Ninja April 10th, 2008
Creativity and recycling!
A former city employee in the Fukushima prefecture town of Koriyama has built a 4-meter (13-ft) long canoe from thousands of used disposable chopsticks recovered from the city hall cafeteria. Bothered that perfectly good wood was going to waste after a single use, Shuhei Ogawara — whose job at city hall involved working with the local forestry industry — spent the last two years of his career collecting used chopsticks from the cafeteria. An experienced canoe builder, Ogawara spent over 3 months gluing 7,382 chopsticks together into strips to form the canoe shell, to which he added a polyester resin coat. The canoe weighs about 30 kilograms (66 lbs), which is a bit heavier than an ordinary cedar canoe, but Ogawara is confident it will float. A launching ceremony is planned for May at nearby Lake Inawashiro.
via pink tentacle
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Ninja January 28th, 2008
Alicia Kachmar has a special Valentine’s Day giveaway on her site. Just comment to her post by Feb. 1 and you can win one of these crochet cupcakes seen here (red velvet, or chocolate-frosted).
via Craft Zine
Related link
+ Post a comment and enter to win here
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Ninja January 15th, 2008
Rachael Rabbit is having a fun giveaway contest on her blog. Simply leave a comment on her blog before 12 noon EST on Valentine’s Day and you’re automatically entered to win one of her cute new Green Bunny reusable grocery totes. These sturdy bags fold down to a 4″ x 4″ square so you can easily stash one in your purse and always have one handy.
via Craftzine
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+ Enter to get a bag here
Purchasing link
+ Can’t wait? Get your own bag here for $15.
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