Bubble Engineering, Continued

I have been taking woodworking class at a local community center. Four weeks in, and I am 2/3 way to finishing my first ever (tiny) bench. This class makes me realize just how heavy "real" wood feels, and to NEVER again complain about how IKEA furniture is difficult to assemble. I thank you, IKEA! But most importantly, I love all the different, handmade jigs available to help you perform specific tasks more efficiently and accurately on the machines. Totally inspired: with simple material from Home Depot, I devised and hand made a jig to help me score crease lines. Oh, and I also laser-cut a special scoring guide for my Bubbles. Mmm... Laser! High tech meets low tech.

Something Sweet

It's almost that time of year again. Yup, you feel it everywhere you go:  chocolates in pink, heart-shaped boxes and red roses are out in full force. And everyone is Googling to find the most memorable and creative gifts. We'd like to help! How about making a mini cake for your favorite crafty/artistic person? Tip: you can hide small presents underneath for extra surprise!

Fiber Lab mini cake / gift box DIY

Ingredients: 

1 used packaging tape core (recycle!)

1 small sheet of cardboard / chipboard

1 scissor

1 pencil

1 white glue

1 double-sided tape

1 leftover tissue paper 

Serving: one special someone

Directions:

(1) Put used packaging tape core on cardboard and trace the outer diameter with pencil. Cut out the cardboard circle. Create a "lid" by gluing the cardboard circle on top of the packaging tape core. Wait until the glue dries. (2) Cut out tissue paper strips. It's easier if you cut along the short end while the tissue paper is still folded. (3) Use double-sided tape to attach the strips while creating a ruffled effect. Cover the entire surface. You can decorate your mini cake however you like! I've created a mini cake stand by putting a larger piece of circle on top of an inverted Anthropologie bowl. 

Now, go ahead and create something sweet!

HOW TO: add a pop of color

A red Bubble will do the trick! PS I purchased this stock photo.

It's starting to feel like Christmas!

It snowed today in Vancouver. And on a totally unrelated note, my car grew a mustache last night. 

I just had to snap this photo on my way out this morning... how cute! 

Celebrating with Color of the Year 2013!

And... the color is Pantone 17-5641 Emerald! 

"Lively, radiant, lush... a color of elegance and beauty that enhances

our sense of well-being, balance and harmony." 

They always have such amazing description of colors. Naturally, we made this special Bubble to welcome 2013 and celebrate the holidays. Let bringing joy to each other be one of our new year resolutions!