Retro Television turned Liquor Cabinet/Bar

Photo:  Relax Shacks

I don't have a liquor cabinet, but love this idea!

This was a post by Derek at Relax Shacks in response to a reader's email who was building at 10' x 15 foot tiny home and wanted suggestions for adding a bar for entertaining.

It would be fairly simple to make once you found an old TV that you want to use, remove the tube, hot glue some fabric inside, maybe add a small glass shelf or two and a touch light and it would be ready to go.

VHS Foosball Table

Source: recyclart.org via Kathryn on Pinterest

What a clever use of old VHS tapes, although I am sure it is more for artistic reasons than an actual working foosball table, but clever none the less.    If was posted on Recycle Art with the credit being "Défilé des “Petits Riens-Spullenhup” 2012 – Brussels / Customazing-design"

Milk Carton Igloo

What a cool (pun intended) and clever way to create a fun reading space for kids with this reading "igloo" made out of recycled milk jugs

This was found on Flickr posted by Townepost Network and they indicate:

"Cole Renckly and Alex Fullhart enjoy the new reading space in Mrs. Grant’s kindergarten class at Brooks School Elementary. Students have been collecting empty milk jugs to construct an igloo for a “cool” and cozy reading place. Mrs. Grant emphasizes the importance of reusing materials."

Insect Dioramas

If you are looking for a graduation, Father's Day gift for a bug lover, or maybe someone that just bugs you, Bug Under Glass, a company out of San Francisco, has museum quality insect dioramas for sale between $75-$90 that have been hand crafted by a biologist.


They currently have five different displays and here are the three I find the most clever:


Banjo playing bug (close-up)

Source: bugunderglass.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Skateboarding bug

Source: bugunderglass.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Weevil Knievel Beetle on Motorcycle

Source: bugunderglass.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

In addition, they sell a bug on a tricycle or bicycle dioramas, framed butterflies and other insects, insect jewelry and greeting cards.  Another plus is they are a certified "green" company.

To visit the site, click here

Disclaimer:  I have received nothing for this post and have no affiliation with this company, I just find it unique and interesting.

'69 VW Bug to Mobile Coffee Shop

Source: neatorama.com via Flow on Pinterest

With Earth Day being tomorrow, I thought is appropriate to share this cute little '69 VW turned into a cute little traveling coffee shop.

The story of The Coffee Bug on the same type of whiteboard as its menu is the original owner, a fella names Bob, cut the back end off and then transformed it into a traveling camper, then got married and had a few kids and decided it was too small.  Bob then sold it to its current owners, Frank and Laura and they transformed it into The Coffee Bug traveling coffee shop that is towed to festivals by a truck.   The "Bug" says it doesn't miss its engine as it is now powered by caffeine and smiles.

If you want to see where you might spot them next check out their blog here

DIY CARDBOARD MILLENNIUM FALCON

When my son was young several times he was more interested in the boxes that contained the presents than the actual presents.  I only wish I had thought of making this clever Star Wars inspired "Millennium Falcon" like the  The Karpiuks did.   Not to mention how adorable little "Has Solo" is. 

Even better, they made a bandolier and "Wookieized" their dog:


For more information on how it was made visit their blog and see the photo tutorial on their flickr pool.

Via: Geek Crafts

8 DESIGN PROJECTS IN LESS THAN A MINUTE EACH

 In preparing for the New Year you can create a cool unique decoration in around a minute for minimal cost. Several most are re-purposed items so they are also a green projects.  Instructions by Pierre Lota Designs

via Chic Steals

Pallet House

This was spotted via Flickr posted by  e-build.gr

"The Palettenpavillon by Matthias Loebermann is a structure made entirely from shipping pallets, ground anchors, and tie rods. Designed to be easily assembled and dismantled, and then entirely recycled at a later date, the resulting building is intended as a temporary meeting place."

While personally it doesn't seem very friendly or inviting; has more a feel of the ship corridors in "Alien" or "Event Horizon", which would make it great for a haunted house or horror movie set.