Twin Serpents

I'm not really knowledgeable about all of the things that happen at Burning Man, but these twin serpent vehicles that were there are still quite eye-catching. They are made with recycled materials. Some parts are crafted completely by hand while others are created using technology. Overall, a very cool project. The best part? They work! I did a little research into the developers, and I discovered that this started as a Kickstarter project. 

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Really clever use of water

Out of Sight

Tchaikovsky in a different medium

Tchaikovsky looks like it will be an amazing short. For more about its production, check out Joe Clarke's site.

Brown Bag Lunch

I've known quite a few people that wrote sweet messages on their children's brown paper lunch bags. I thought it was really cool, so I did the same thing for my sisters for a while. However, one father—sorry, dad—has a much better idea. He draws nostalgic and popular cartoon and video game characters on his children's lunch bags. For more eye candy, check out tumblr.

Makes you want to save Hyrule

DIY | Crocheted School Spirit Throw

I came across this pattern on Red Heart last month. It was a nice blanket, and I thought it suited my sister. On a whim, I decided to make it for her. Although they specify the type of yarn you should use, I opted not to use a Fiesta style yarn. Instead, I let my sister choose her own colors. I think that grey and white was an excellent combination. If you are new to crochet, this pattern is definitely for you. You will learn how to hold your yarn properly and it is the same stitch over and over again.

Difficulty: Easy/Beginner
Time: Depends upon experience (took me approximately 48 hours total to complete over the course of 3–4 weeks)
Expense: Moderate ($30+)
Materials: Available in craft stores and online (I bought from Michaels and AC Moore)

Hit the jump for some additional images of the blanket (including a nice closeup).