Mark and Carol Benson renovated The Old Station in North Yorkshire – SWNS A train-crazy couple have spent the last 30 years restoring a derelict railway station in England to its former glory. Mark and Carol Benson spent tens of thousands to transform Ebbertson Station in North Yorkshire, after purchasing the property in 1996–four decades … Read more
Carter Allen proposes to girlfriend via Shrek mashup (see Prince in bottom left) –SWNS A guy proposed to his fiancé by editing himself into the wedding scene of Shrek—a perfect way to totally surprise his girlfriend, and honor their love for the movie. Carter Allen spent five hours adding a clip of himself seamlessly running … Read more
Expressing our creativity becomes more common in midlife as we begin to exchange more stuff for deeper experiences. We finally have the time to pursue a creative project. Creative expression can be a path of self-discovery that provides a safe place to experiment and explore possibilities. It can deepen a spiritual connection beyond ourselves. It … Read more
– credit, Cameron Hunt/Supplied From New Zealand comes the story of a public art project in disguise—as official-looking signs with bizarre declarations. One warns that an abandoned building is “slightly haunted,” while another one cheekily announces a walking speed limit of 2.83 kmh. Another simply reads “Don’t.” Despite borrowing the font and color palate of … Read more
Courtesy of The Crochet Collective This incredible Christmas tree was designed and manufactured by incredible women in India’s state of Goa who felt another fake plastic Christmas tree was something the world didn’t need. Made entirely of crocheted yarn, the community tree was designed to help revive a fading craft, feature women’s labor, and offer … Read more
Stick ‘Em Creations – credit, Stick ‘Em, released In Singapore, a pair of self-described “tinkerers” have made headlines around the world for their simple educational toy set to help low-income families introduce their children to robotics. More than just robotics, the stick-in-socket building set encourages kids to manifest the wonders they create in their minds, … Read more
This month, social media brims with everything from pre-lit garland and holiday gift wrap to cheerful DIYs and seasonal excursions as part of Vlogmas. It’s become a festive tradition for many, providing a personal glimpse into others’ lives during “the most wonderful time of the year.” I first heard about Vlogmas a few years ago … Read more
Christmas is a time of year I love. As a sugar crafter and cake designer, it is a time of year when I embrace the challenge of creating something new and different to WOW my family and friends during the festivities. This year is no exception and I’ve been busy in my studio creating all … Read more
Artist Cristiam Ramos portraits made from cut up denim jeans – SWNS Meet the artist who is turning old denim jeans into striking works of art. Cristiam Ramos creates intricate portraits of celebrities and animals using nothing but tiny squares of cut-up denim. By carefully piecing together the different shades of fabric, Cristiam produces portraits … Read more