http://www.cucumbersome.com DIY Crafts, Tutorials and More. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Looking for a reason to buy some (more) Japanese masking tape? Yeah, me too. I covered these tiny binder clips with some of the tape and they are pretty adorable. Almost makes me want to get organized. Almost. Maybe these would help, too: These clothes pins made by Whitney of Whisker ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/japanese-masking-tape-eva/ And by "I", I mean Erica Domesek. I'm really loving this statement necklace that was featured on Refinery 29. She uses upholstery trim - that's genius! It has my head spinning with possibilities. Check out her site, PS I Made This, for other ideas. http://www.cucumbersome.com/ps-i-made-this-statement-necklace/ Seriously in love with these vintage-inspired trouble lights. Wouldn't one of these lovelies look beautiful strung above a wooden table and tolix chairs? Of course, with such a setup one would be forced to eat aged chevre and torn bits of crusty bread with a glass of red wine for ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/im-in-trouble/ 1. Spotted Deer Notebook, Anthro 2/3. Diamond and Stripe Notebooks, Present & Correct 4. 2010 Deluxe Wall Calendar, SusyJack 5. Memoir Stapler, Anthro 6. Pixel Colored Pencils, Fred Flare 7. Poketo Notefolio, Poketo 8. Washi Paper Masking Tape, MoMA Store 9. Clock8, Mike Reynolds 10. The Public felt case in ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/office-supplies-that-make-me-smile/ Above, left to right: Coqo Floral Rug in Yellow, Anthro; Vernal Cusp Rug, also Anthro; DwellStudio Home Plus Rug, Design Public Above, left to right: Thomas Paul Lovebirds Rug, Design Public; Stilton Jellybaby Rug, Madeline Weinrib; Whorled Trapunto in Charcoal, Anthro Above, left to right: Mantadia Rug in Black, Anthro; Chrysanthemum rug, ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/vibrant-modern-area-rugs/ These gorgeous necklaces by Lauren Manoogian taunt me. Yes, they are made out of paperclips and tape (maybe even this tape?). But there is a huge chance that a DIY attempt will end up looking like a kindergarten project. Those colors are so perfect. Moving on. These items by Marion ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/humble-materials-flawless-execution/ A few weeks ago I came across a post on the Sculptress Studio blog (discovered through her inspiring Flickr feed) about attending a sheep shearing at a 1840's festival. Making clothing at that time (which isn't long ago, really) was a three-year process. Three years. What she wrote here really ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/rescued-cashmere/ Creature Comforts is one of my favorite daily reads. Ez has such a beautiful style, and it comes through on every single post. I was so happy to be included in one of her blog roundups a couple months ago. She has a whole series of free downloads available and ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/found-freebies-part-3-creature-comforts/ My brother and his wife are having a baby girl - she's due in about a month. I'm so excited to have a niece! We threw a small shower yesterday here in Nelson for Jayce, my sister-in-law. Part of my gift was this crib-sized quilt. It's my first attempt at ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/beginners-quilting/ I'm sure most of you are familiar with Sarah Neuburger of The Small Object, creator of the best wedding cake toppers ever to be made. Seriously. Look! The one on the right sort of looks like Ryan and me. If only I had known about these two years ago... Sarah ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/found-freebies-part-2-the-small-object/