DIY
December 1, 2017

How to Make Your Own Free Embroidery Pattern (and Download Others for Free)

If you've taken up cross-stitching, knitting, crocheting, or beading, you've probably worked off other patterns, and there will surely come a time when you wish you could design your own. Maybe you want to transform your puppy's photo into a masterpiece or are looking for contemporary designs that you can't seem to find online. That's where Stitchboard comes in handy. Their free cross-stitch pattern maker is a great free resource. So how does it work?

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Drawing
December 1, 2017

77-Year-Old Man “Paints” Beautiful Japanese Landscapes on Excel Spreadsheets

While most digital artists opt to use Photoshop or other similar digital imaging software, 77-year-old Japanese artist Tatsuo Horiuchi chooses to work with Microsoft Excel to produce his beautiful works of art. His “paintings” are remarkably intricate works that mimic traditional Japanese paintings that offer scenic views of natural landscapes rich with cultural motifs.

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Travel
November 30, 2017

Revealing Map Shows How Long It Takes to Learn the Most Popular Languages in Europe

Have you ever wondered what the hardest language to learn is? Although it’s different for everyone, there’s a general sense that some languages are more difficult to grasp than others. For English speakers wanting to expand their proficiency in another tongue, the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) has ranked languages around the world by how many weeks it takes to learn them.

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Funny
November 29, 2017

Pet Owners Are Turning Their Dogs into Refreshing “Soda Pups” for Adorable Meme

There’s no shortage of funny dog photos on the internet, so to stand out, you've got to get really creative with the pictures you snap. One of the latest trends in dog memes is starting to take off in Taiwan; pet owners are turning their small pups into dog cola by sitting them upright, placing a bottle cap on their head, and wrapping a soda label around their bodies.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.