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5/17/2006

whitney music box var. 12 – chromatic – prime numbers only

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Digital HarmonicsI am strangely happy with these musical balls. I love the Chromatic Prime Numbers Only variation.

The explanation for it is here:

This is one of those situations where it seems that someone has thought a lot more about an author’s work than the author himself. John Whitney was an experimental filmmaker, but Jim has taken John’s experiments one step further by making the visual harmonics affiliated with musical notes. He has created something entirely new.

Via: Rocketboom

3/6/2007

How to Get Out of the Audience and Onto the Stage

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 11:45 pm

Note to self, “Read this when you’ve got a moment.”

I’m leaving for SXSW tomorrow. I’m up way too late getting things ready…

7/6/2007

Gift Boxes Made From Cereal Boxes

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Note to self: eat more cereal so I can make cool boxes like this:

The only issue I have is once the box is opened, Cap’n Crunch’s face is staring at them. Maybe I can spray paint the inside so it isn’t so glaring…

Via: Craftzine.com blog: HOW TO – Turn Cereal Boxes into Gift Boxes

7/9/2007

Bows For Presents

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Note to self, stop buying those crushed bows for presents and make my own.

I just need to have lot of ribbon around the the house…

Strike that.

I tried making one out of curling ribbon and it looks like…

This is NOT a bow!

curling ribbon…

1/25/2008

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Papercraft

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 11:26 am

Note to self: Download this B-17 Model and put it together. Fun thing to do with Ian.

Ask Mike about this…

2/6/2008

Note To Self: Crochet AquaAmi Patterns

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 9:39 am

AquaAmi from PlanetJune

Totally adorable crocheted dolphins, whales and sea lions.

She is only selling the patterns, not the crocheted animals. Whenever I try to do things like this, they end up not looking nearly as cute as these little guys.

I still want to try, though.

Via: Craftzine.com blog: Crochet AquaAmi Patterns

2/17/2008

Note to Self: Crochet a Chain Chomp Hat

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 1:14 pm

Chain Chomp HatI can knit, but I don’t really like to. The pattern for knitting a chain chomp hat is here:

I think I’d prefer to crochet one instead. I guess I’ll have to figure out a pattern on my own.

Via: Craftzine.com blog: HOW TO – Knit a Chain Chomp Hat

2/22/2008

Note To Self: Knit Chicken N’ Egg Reversible Toy

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Chicken N’ Egg Reversible Toy from Craft Magazine

Note to self: figure out how to crochet a cute little reversible Chicken N’ Egg toy. It’s SO cute!

3/1/2008

Note To Self: Cute Farm Animals

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Next time I’m feeling down, I need to remember to watch these videos of cute farm animals.

Also:

Via: Cute Overload

3/13/2008

Note To Self: Make A Better Life with Ikea

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Stolmen Bike RackIt looks like creativity knows no bounds when it comes to using the bits and pieces in the boxes of parts that Ikea gives you. Here are a couple of projects that looked particularly interesting.

I don’t really NEED a murphy bed or bike rack, but aren’t they the coolest projects?

I think I love Ikea because all of their items look like building blocks. They remind me of Lego blocks and how I put them together is my choice. Will I create what I’m “supposed” to create? Will I create something lame and rickety? Will I create something that the Gargonzola monster could withstand? It all depends on me!

4/1/2008

Note To Self: Yard Sale Checklist

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 10:09 am

Next time we have a yard sale, print up this checklist so that I don’t forget anything.

4/5/2008

Note To Self: XBox Rock Band Drum Kit Cozy

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Rock Band Drum Cozy

Either crochet a Rock Band Drum Cozy for myself or buy one from FunkieFresh for 40 bucks.

Why didn’t I think of this?

Via:

4/15/2008

Note To Self: Business Card Cubes

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Note to self: Make a business card cube like this one:

Business Card Cube

Via: 12 Unique Business Card Advertising Displays

4/19/2008

Note to Self: Embed Bobka’s Easter Eggs in Resin

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Bobka's Eggs from FlickrNote to Self: Embed Bobka’s eggs in resin.

Then they’ll last forever and won’t smell like rotten eggs.

I’ll have to practice on non-Bobka eggs first so I don’t screw hers up.

Via: Craftzine.com blog: Adventures in Casting Resin

6/15/2008

Shoe Re-Fab

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Staples versus tacks by Spyderella from Flickr

Staples versus tacks by Spyderella from Flickr

Note to self: Re-fabulous my sandals.

I would have never thought of using upholstery tacks and ribbon. Good idea!

Via: Craftzine.com blog: CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup

6/17/2008

Homemade Bubbles Recipe

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Photo by Amy from Picasa

Thanks to Sparkle Power for this homemade bubbles recipe. I need to remember to pick up some glycerin and the pharmacy so I can have the secret magic bubble ingredient on hand when I need it.

Homemade Bubble Recipe:

  • 1 gallon water
  • 2/3 cup dishwashing soap
  • 2-3 tbsp. glycerin

Make it the night before so the ingredients can get mixed together without shaking the bottle.

Via: MotherLoad: The MomAdvice.com Blog

and

Craftzine.com blog: Homemade Bubbles

8/22/2008

Retro Bottle Caps Clock

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 12:33 pm

Retro Bottle Caps ClockNote to self: Make this clock for myself. Get over your fear of the drill and just be willing to try this. It reminds me of my childhood and learning to tell time.

I have been looking for a clock like this in the antique stores. Why didn’t I just think of making my own?

Via: Craftzine.com blog: HOW TO – Make a Retro Bottle Caps Clock

8/23/2008

Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

Note to self: Time to get my stencils back out and make myself this t-shirt:

Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee by ofenjen from Flickr

Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee by ofenjen from Flickr

I have so many things to stencil right now. I really need to get crackin’.

Via: Craftzine.com blog: Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee

9/29/2008

Note to Self: Papercraft Fun

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 1:36 pm

Barack Obama PapercraftNext time you feel bored, make some of these fun papercrafty things:

I should make that Barack Obama Papercraft right now.

10/30/2011

Adventures in Depression

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 12:15 pm

Judge Me All You WantNote to self: Next time you’re feeling sad for no reason, read this again.

It will help, I promise.

I never knew that “I’m dead inside” could be so liberating.

12/3/2011

Don’t Tell Me What I Can’t Do

Filed under: Note To Self — Laura Moncur @ 9:59 am

Note to self: Next time you’re feeling defeated, watch this video.

No wonder Locke was my favorite Lost character.

Via: Supercut.org — LOST: “Don’t tell me what I can’t do!”

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