How to: Make a DIY Canvas and Leather Archer's Quiver
Matt Pierce came up with this tough and rugged design for a DIY archery quiver. Created from long lasting materials like leather, canvas, and cooper, this guy is all kinds of durable and all kinds of...
View ArticleWhat to Do When Lost in the Woods
"A clear head will find itself," begins the "What to Do When Lost in the Woods" flyer published by the U.S. Forest Service, published in 1946. It continues, "finding oneself is a test of a man..." and...
View ArticleA Daredevil's Attempt to Cross The Atlantic Using Helium Balloons
Looks like something from a movie (and is, a couple of 'em)...but this guy's really going for it.Jonathan Trappe is an IT Maine-based manager who decided to embark on an epic journey of his own - a...
View ArticleStyle Hack: How to Make a DIY Skinny Necktie from a Thrift Store Tie
Secondhand stores and thrift shops are filled with neck ties with all kinds of cool patterns and textures, and most go for only a dollar or two each. The problem? They're often way too wide to match...
View ArticleBlow My Mindsday: September 18, 2013
Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.It took 1000 eggs, 10 pans, 5 burned fingers, 3 hours, 1 bottle of oil,...
View ArticleHow To: Make Your Own DIY Whiskey Bottle Tiki Torch
Waaay better than bamboo, amiright?Sugar and Charm came up with this super simple way to repurpose empty bottles into some functional decor. You can use them to add some cool lighting to your patio or...
View ArticlePerspective
Q: How big is the moon? A: This big. That's it. Nothing profound. Just fascinating. And I'd totally buy a print of this were it available. It's Okay to Be Smart
View ArticleThe Coolest Tree House You'll Ever See
The Tree in the House is a design that plays with the idea of a "tree house," but rather than building a house on a tree, you bring the tree into the house. How cool is that?Designed by Almasov Aibek...
View ArticleHow to: Polish Your Shoes like a Pro
Properly cared for, a quality pair of shoes will last a lifetime. Of course, that means you'll want to opt for a classic, timeless design rather than a trendier style, but we'd probably do that...
View ArticleWeekend Project: How to Create a DIY Geometric Chair
A quick project for the weekend? Try this one!This how-to by Hej Juni is perfect for the weekend; it's easy and affordable. If your seats need an upgrade, there's no need to spend money on a whole new...
View ArticleNew Favorite Instagrammer: Whimsical Illustrations Merge with Everyday Objects
Ecuador-based graphic designer Javier Pérez uses Instagram's simple image-sharing format to wonderful creative effect, looking at the shapes of common household objects and using simple black lines to...
View ArticleHow to: Make a DIY Industrial Bar Cart for Under $40
Frustrated with unnecessarily high prices for unnecessarily flimsy discount store kitchen carts, Andrew decided to get creative and whipped up an industrial-styled bar cart.The trick is a clever...
View ArticleBlow My Mindsday: November 6, 2013
Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web. So get this: apparently, thousands of unrelated people dream about the same...
View ArticleDIY Idea: Make a Minimal Wooden Lamp
Striking simplicity! This ModelWorks Lamp is perfect for your desk, as a gift, and even as a DIY challenge.ModelWorks is a line of Scandinavian designed goods that has some awesome objects for the home...
View ArticleTake the Quiz: How Creative Are You?
Growing up, we (well, at least I) learned that creativity was a facet of one's artistic talent: if you can sing or draw or make up good stories, you were creative, and encouraged to develop it. But,...
View ArticleHow to: Make DIY Star Wars Snowflakes (Free Templates)
Designer Anthony Herrera has released a brand new set of Star Wars snowflake templates, free for downloading and making en masse as you settle into the holiday season. Anthony's been offering a fresh...
View ArticleAlp Impressions by Lukas Furlan
Sometimes, we just need photos like this to remind us to get out of our familiar cribs and explore whatever we can get under our feet. This morning, these are totally doing it for me. Alp Impressions...
View ArticleFlyKly Turns Almost Any Bike Into an Electric Cruiser
FlyKly is one of the coolest things we've seen on Kickstarter, and its no wonder why they are well over their goal already. This new product could potentially revolutionize the way we commute, while...
View ArticleSuper Minimalist Movie Posters by Michal Krasnopolski
Polish artist Michal Krasnopolski has taken the minimalist pop culture trend to its most, um, minimalist. Using only straight lines and a single circle, Michal summarizes dominant imagery of the film,...
View ArticleHow to: Make a DIY Reversible Bow Tie from Old Neck Ties
Jason Loper - founder of Captain Dapper and friend of ManMade - figured out this excellent technique for turning old worn out neck ties (hit the thrift store!) into stylish DIY bow ties. It's a simple...
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