weekend project: can stilts!

we're a ways off making a set for our little guy, but i can't resist the lure of these awesome recycled can stilts. you could make them adult-sized with some giant cans anyway - how rad would you look wandering around on your own set? ;-)

how-to from zakka life, found via ohdeeoh.

random how awesome: moneybag wallet

how awesome is this wallet made by etsy's chakra pennywhistle from an actual retired money bag?

stumbled across her fantastic shop when i was catching up on the latest etsy front-page news - she's the current featured seller. read the interview here or check out her blog. love, love, love!

and oh - i want a money bag pillow so much. this one from the bank of nevada, please. ;-)

weekend project: the un-paper bag

you really never can have too many tote bags, regardless whether it's to carry your groceries, as a stylish handbag substitute or merely to store silly stuff in. and why not make a truly stellar tote? so easy and so much potential for personalization.

this week's weekend project is the easy un-paper bag from purl soho. using two half-yards of fabric (one for the outside and one for the lining), a few other bits and bobs and a set of the truly yummy inazuma handbag handles from japan, this is a sure-fire compliment magnet.

weekend project: papier-mâché vases

i'm always thrilled to find ways to put discarded household objects to good, crafty use. and readymade magazine is always a terrific inspiration. cue the weekend project:

papier-mâché vases using plastic recyclables as a base shape. practically free - or actually free, assuming you have a bin of recyclables under the sink and a few basic craft supplies kicking around.

such a great idea, and so easy that there's enough time in a weekend to make a whole bunch of these charming vases.