November 2009 | the ReFab Diaries


I was thinking of about the "slow" version of a Tweet... just like we had to come up with the term "snail mail" once we needed to distinguish speedy electronic comms from that tedious paper stuff.  I think the term "twoot" is not uncommon and that made me think of an owl... that could deliver say, a gift card.  Or be used by the tooth fairy.  Or carry a little love note.  So here's the first stab at this little soft-toy / pillow creature.  The front wing is the carrying pocket.  He will soon be joined by a Mail Snail and, perhaps, a Carrier Pigeon.  Right now, these are going to be Christmas gifts for all the kids I know.  They might turn into "finish-it-yourself" kits sold on Etsy.  We'll see how well my industry is able to meet my ambition on this one!







I love David Stark's simple twine and string ornaments. And thanks to Design Sponge, you can make some of your own. Instead of buying wire, consider repurposing nasty wire clothes hangers.





They're super-simple and the instructions look pretty clear to me. 



Who knew pipe-cleaners were still out there? I'm not going to pretend that this is real upcycling. But it's an interesting way to turn something mundane into art.


This gorgeous garland is inspired by Tord Boontje's Until Dawn curtain. Find the tutorial on Design Sponge




What's more retro than wool/yarn pom-poms?  I'm not sure I actually like this wreath, but I am still  completely delighted by it. It's bold. It's kitsch. It's unapologetic.





 And pom-poms are a great way to use up yarn!




 You can make one yourself thanks to Bluebird Vintage









 So yes ... every now and then I have to indulge the rebooked in me.  I love books as artifacts as well as things to read.  Nicholas Jones does the unimaginable with my favorite artifacts!!  



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