The Most Gruesome Wedding Cake Ever
David and Natalie Sideserf wanted a non-traditional wedding cake. Natalie operates a specialty cake shop called Sidesurf Cake Studio in Texas so the sky was the limit. They went with a “Till death do us part” theme and as you can see, somebody is taking those words pretty seriously. Continue reading »
“Darth Vader And Son” And “Vader’s Little Princess” Figurines
Darth Vader and Son and Vader’s Little Princess are just about the most precious Star Wars books in the galaxy, and now they’ve been turned into equally precious statues. They will be released as numbered limited editions bundled with the book, statue and sketches. You can choose from Vader receiving a Rebel Alliance tie from Luke, Leia punching little hearts out of Vader’s cape, or buy the pair as a special set. Continue reading »
“Twister Sisters” Package
“Twister Sisters” is a female cosmetics complex for teens’ skin care. “Twister Sisters”, for girls, who have just started or already use decorative cosmetics. It gives an opportunity of individual choice of cosmetics for daily cleaning and caring of young face skin (facial washing gel, make up remover, lips toner). “Twister Sisters” visual idea is based on representation of best friends, who do everything together and share everything. “Twister Sisters” gives a girl a chance to make her own, individual combination of cosmetics depending on the type of skin and features of the chosen product.
Student project by designer Olkas Voron.
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Cross-Stitched Fashion Ads by Inge Jacobsen
A fashion campaign for a Danish jeweler is reworked in cross-stitch by artist Inge Jacobsen, with weight photographs transformed into a mashup of modern realism and soft, vintage-looking embroidery. Certain elements, like a chrome teapot and the jewelry that is the focus of the campaign, are left unstitched so they gleam strangely against the tactile qualities of the thread. Continue reading »
‘World’s Worst’ Waxworks Collection Sold
Louis Tussauds House of Wax in the English seaside town of Great Yarmouth had been quietly disappointing customers for over 50 years when it rose to prominence in 2008 after being labelled “the world’s worst waxworks.” The museum shut down last year after owners June and Peter Hayes retired, but this month the collection of unlife-like models of stars, athletes and royalty found a new home when they were snapped up by an anonymous buyer from the Czech Republic. The waxwork heads above, if you haven’t already guessed, are of ’70s heartthrobs and “Starsky and Hutch” actors Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul. Of course they are. (Rex Features: Albanpix Ltd) Continue reading »
A Shoe Store That’s Frozen in Time
This store was open from the ‘40s to ‘60s until the owner fell ill and died. The shop was closed and remained as it was for over 40 years. Continue reading »
Dad Spends 7 Years on Incredibly Detailed Maze!
Some people have hobbies. Other people are obsessive. But when the two cross paths, this is what you get. Japanese twitter user @Kya7y recently unearthed an incredibly detailed maze that her father created almost 30 years ago. When pressed for details, the father explained that he spent 7 years creating the map on A1 size paper, which is about 33 x 23 inches. Continue reading »
Shetland Ponies Wearing Cardigans
Shetland ponies wearing cardigan sweaters are the official ambassadors of Visit Scotland tourism campaign. Photographer Rob McDougall captured two cute ponies named Fivla and Vitamin dressed in traditional Fair Isle Scottish cardigans to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland. Their onesies were made out of Shetland wool by a local knitter Doreen Brown. The ponies live at the Thordale Shetland Stud Centre. Continue reading »
The Untouchables by Erik Ravelo
“Syria”
Erik Ravelo goes straight for the jugular in his series, Los Intocables (The Untouchables). Depicting children in one the most vulnerable poses of all time, Ravelo attempts to speak for those who cannot properly articulate their pain. The sick, twisted games that adults play can come at a cost to future generations and Ravelo’s series gives a voice to those children who get caught in the crossfire. Continue reading »
Fan Builds Giant GeForce GTX 690 Replica with 11,396 Lego Pieces
Some fans build custom PC cases featuring our logo. Others have created virtual cities in the shape of the NVIDIA claw. And more than a few have gotten NVIDIA tattoos. A fan in China, however, has just hit our geek button, hard. Continue reading »
The Pepper Jacket Lead: Surviving the Apocalypse has Never Looked So Good
Talk of the apocalypse never goes out of style and we’ve just found the ultimate survival fashion. French designer Marie-Elsa Batteux Flahault has created a jumpsuit with the ‘Prepper’—someone who is actively preparing for the end of the world—in mind. And it’s not suited for one sole “end of the world as we know it” scenario. The jacket is fully equipped to defend against all variety of survivalist situation and elemental attack, from starvation and dehydration to water-based natural disasters and extreme temperatures. Continue reading »
Toastymug
This hand warmer mug was designed to make tea and American cafe drinking even more satisfying. Featuring an enveloping and ergonomic handle, the “Toastymug” fits perfectly in the hands. Thanks its special shape, it keeps the liquid and your hands warm. Thinking for the cold winters and chilly people, it usable inside and outside home. “Toastymug” looks beautiful also on the table. This mug is handmade by craftsmen in the Ceramic District of Montelupo, a little town near Florence (Italy). Available in two vibrant colors: grey and green. Continue reading »
Roberto Ferlito’s Jewelry Campaign in Schield, Spring-Summer 2014
The shooting called “Fuga Tropicale” with model Anna Rudenko and photographed by Diego Diaz Marin, when you can see an ironic story, seen from a vouyeur eye, of a woman’s travel in search of herself, who flees with her jewels to the warm tropical lands of California. Continue reading »
BYDŁO i POIDŁO Meat-ing Place – New Restaurant in Warsaw
BYDŁO i POIDŁO (in english „Cattle and Beverage”) Meat-ing Place is a Warsaw restaurant serving prime beef specials and a wide variety of alcoholic beverages from all over the world. Continue reading »
Rubber Band Machine Guns – Special Gift Camo Version!
Only 10 days remained till the end of this Kickstarter, and I’m glad to say, that RBMG makers achieved an unbelievable result – over 600 backers ordered their Rubber Band Machine Guns. And now they proud to announce something new – the machine gun gift package. It includes the Rubber Band Machine Gun with fast charger; both are colored in camouflage, and packed into the special military style wooden box. Now you can fire your enemy, being hidden from his alert eye. Continue reading »
Octahedrons by Benjamin Migliore
Octahedrons is a project of Benjamin Migliore, a designer from Barcelona. Inspired by a pyramidal shape, this stool consist of 2 octahedrons using a triangular base. It is a multifonctional stool: can be used as a high stool when in a vertical position or as a seat for two when in horizontal position just by turning it by 90° which is enough to fix the seat and making pressure on its structure. The seat is perfectly built in with the structure and adapts as necessary.Its 9 connecting pieces make it easy the built up or down. The structure is solid and resistant. The Octahedrons stool is built to last. Continue reading »
Wicked Cool Hobbit Dollhouse
A gallery showing Hobbit Dollhouse by Maddie Chambers. Continue reading »
Tools
Old tools collection of Remedios Vincent.
“These pieces are created from old tools and mechanisms, which I have bought in antique shops, most of them being more than a century old. These very interesting instruments, in spite of having been manufactured using less advanced production techniques than the current ones, are of unquestionable quality, they are manufactured of the finest materials, by the best professionals and craftsmen, besides their aesthetic appearance which is primarily functional as their usability is more important than their form, which makes them a reliable and durable, that would allow their continued use in spite of their age.”
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Children’s Rooms in Two-Story Apartment, St. Petersburg, Russia
Children`s rooms in Two-Story Apartment, St. Petersburg, Russia by Yurii Suhov, a freelance visualization artist based in Riga, Latvia. Continue reading »
Chocolate Packaging by Kathy Wu
An imaginary brand of chocolate inspired by origami paper and Japanese multi-purpose wrapping cloth called furoshiki. By paying attention to the art of wrapping, we bring moments of fun and beauty into everyday life. Featured on Packaging Design Served, Dec 2013. Continue reading »
Japanese Designer New Years Cards 2014
Every year around this time we share with you a selection of Japanese designer Holiday/New Year’s cards. Here is the 2014 edition, which should also serve as a reminder that this year is the year of the horse. Happy New Year!
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1942 ‘Time Capsule’ Apartment Discovered in Paris
This real-estate story sounds almost like a fairy tale or the beginning of a big Hollywood production.
Back in 2010 a Parisian apartment on the Right Bank, near the Opéra Garnier, left unoccupied since 1942 was discovered. It was owned by Madame de Florian – a socialite and an actress – who fled to the South of France during the second world war, leaving everything behind. She never came back to Paris but kept on paying her rent until the day she died when she was 91. It’s only after she died that someone – a Commissaire Priseur – Auctioneer – re-enter her apartment for the first time in over 70 years. Continue reading »
A Magician has Spent the Past 12 Months Creating a Balloon Model Every Day
A magician has spent the past 12 months creating a balloon model every day – honouring some of key events of 2013 in the process.
From a blow-up Prince George, an inflatable turkey dinner and even a Tardis for the Doctor Who anniversary, ‘Robbie the Wizard’ has spent hours honouring some key events of last year with the amazing models. Other figures in the magician’s 365-strong collection include an evil-looking witch, several Mr Men characters, numerous animals including a duck, scorpion and a monkey, plus Dennis the Menace. Continue reading »
Frightening Photoshop by Sebastian Niedlich
Who doesn’t love some awesome photo manipulations and Sebastian Niedlich takes these to a whole new level. Ultra cool and kinda creepy these creations really spark the imagination into overdrive. Continue reading »
Amazing Obsidian Carved Crystal Tyrannosaurus Skull
This is a Black Obsidian Tyrannosaurus/dinosaur skull. The skull is 6.4 inches long, from front to back.
Obsidian is actually natural glass that is formed when hot lava is submerged in water. This is a strong grounding stone and is known as “the protector”. It is said to “mirror one’s soul. This stone brings about objectivity, dis-attachment and is grounding. It reduces fantasy and escapism. Absorbs and dissolves anger, criticism, fear, and therefore is protective. This unusual black stone absorbs darkness and converts it to white light energy. Continue reading »
