DIY

August 16, 2017

Artist Carves Rubber Stamps to Illustrate the Infinite Beauty of the Natural World

For many years, art director and illustrator Viktoria Åström has worked extensively as a freelance animator, but as she proves, it never hurts to have a creative side hustle. Going from the digital screen to analog art, Åström has returned to her roots as someone who has always loved to draw and paint. By carving rubber, she produces portraits inspired by nature, including woodland creatures, ocean inhabitants, and our feathered friends.

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August 9, 2017

Creative Dad’s DIY Submarine Crib Turns Naptime into an Under-the-Sea Adventure

Video game artist Rob Adams might design in the virtual world, but he fashions his offline life in a similarly fantastical way. Adams first wowed the internet last year by building an incredible fairy tree reading nook for his daughter’s bedroom. After seeing his handiwork, the website Fatherly asked him to construct an imaginative baby bed that captures that same charming spirit. Modeled after a submarine, Adam’s colorful DIY crib design takes a newborn “under the sea.

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July 25, 2017

How to Add Your Own Hidden Fore-Edge Painting to Any Book

Fore-edge painting books hold a dazzling secret on the tips of their pages. At first glance, these texts look like an ordinary book; but when you fan one of these special tomes, an illustrated scene appears on its edge. This artistic literary tradition dates back as far as the 10th century, and it continues to mesmerize us today.

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July 10, 2017

People Are Using Real Fruit Slices as a Quirky “Watermelon Dress” for Summer

In the midst of summer heatwaves, few things are as refreshing as biting into a juicy watermelon. The cut fruit is often on the menu at cookouts, but it turns out there’s more than one way to enjoy this tasty treat. Thanks to a charming summer trend, people are creating optical illusion dresses out of real watermelon and rocking them appropriately—without ever trying them on.

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