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    Make Your Own Monster

    How fun would this be to do with your kids -- or your friends' kids -- or pretty much any random kid?  Make your own monster, and no sewing skills required.  Sounds perfect. (available at ReForm School and seen on Mighty Goods)

    Grosgrain

    I haven't come up with a legitimate use for some of this cute grosgrain ribbon in my wedding, but I can't say I haven't tried!  Available in multiple colors with stitching, polka dots and more, all for very reasonable prices at Paper Mart.

    Quilt Blocks

    I'm not a quilter, but if I was...these bird and flower quilt block patterns from Regina Grewe would be on my list of things to try!  Some are free, while others are available at a reasonable price.  (Spotted on WhipUp)

    Paper Flowers

    Jen Elisebeth made these fabulous paper flowers for her wedding.  I've got to try them myself!  The tutorial she used can be found at dozi.  (Seen on Once Wed)

    Ponoko

    Ponoko is "the first online shop for individualized goods – things designed and made just for you."  You can design something and make it for yourself, sell it, or even request that someone else making something for you.  Sounds a lot like Etsy -- except they provide the means to ...

    DIY Lightbox

    I used to have a lightbox I constructed for myself based on some online instructions that I'm no longer able to find.  It was made of white foam core and masking tape, and it worked great -- but it was big and cumbersome and I had no good place to ...

    Perpetual Photo Wall Calendar

    In their own words, Photojojo is an online newsletter that features "the best photo shiz anywhere."  Sign up for their daily email (or just visit their site) to find tons of ideas for cool things to do with photos, from shooting tips to do-it-yourself projects.  On Monday they came out ...

    Colophon

    Big Red Bike is a one-woman business providing graphic and web design services. You can find more information about me here. This blog is simply a repository of things I like!

    Syndicate

    September 2nd 2009
    Tags: Design No Comments

    Guitar Hero…the Font?

    Pentagram recently worked with video game giant Activision to clean up and consolidate the logo and overall look of the Guitar Hero franchise.  The result is a subtle but effective streamlining of the logo that will maintain consistency across the brand.  But more interesting to me is the "Guitar Hero ...
    August 4th 2009
    Tags: Art, Uncategorized No Comments

    Tyson Anthony Roberts

    Tyson Anthony Roberts, a Seattle-based artist, creates abstract landscapes that are quite compelling.  I love how simple they are, while still conveying the feel of a place and scene.  While my computer apparently didn't like his website, he fortunately has a Flickr account as well. Victoria, BC Via Tacoma The Gardens
    August 3rd 2009
    Tags: DIY, Miscellaneous One Comment

    Make Your Own Monster

    How fun would this be to do with your kids -- or your friends' kids -- or pretty much any random kid?  Make your own monster, and no sewing skills required.  Sounds perfect. (available at ReForm School and seen on Mighty Goods)
    July 31st 2009
    Tags: Design, Print No Comments

    Poster by Hero Design Studio

    This poster, created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Repertory Orchestra, is just lovely.  The letterpress creates great texture, and I love how the swirls around the edges of the violin echo the cuts in the instrument itself. (Hero Design Studio via Oh So Beautiful Paper)
    July 30th 2009
    Tags: Food No Comments

    Petite Watermelon

    My husband and I just moved into our first house, and our new kitchen is fabulous -- especially after years of living in apartments.  My brain is brimming with ideas to make all the lovely concoctions I've seen on blogs over the years now that I feel like I have ...

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