Browsed by
Category: Awesome

An Update On The Lego Table

An Update On The Lego Table

StainedLegoTable

Here is an update to the Lego coffee table I’ve been building. It probably should have been finished early this month, but was derailed by me getting sick a bunch of times in January and February. This is a photo of the table, without the top panels.

Stain and one coat of poly have been applied. I’ll apply one more coat of poly tonight and then affix the Lego plates to the top panels and I’ll be done.

It has been a really fun project and I’m proud I’ve been able to pull it off. As for how good of a job I’ve done, I don’t think I can accurately assess that. I’ve been too close to the process. I’ve seen how the sausage has been made, and it hasn’t been all that pretty.

Neil Gaiman’s A Calendar Of Tales

Neil Gaiman’s A Calendar Of Tales

So, Neil Gaiman in conjunction with Blackberry, started a writing project earlier this year, inspired by tweets he had prompted. He came up with twelve short stories, one for each month. From the website:

You’ve inspired Neil. The twelve tales are written. But words are only half the story – now Neil wants your help bringing them to life. The next step is to illustrate them.

Watch the video to get some tips on what Neil is looking for. Read and download the stories, then let your imagination run riot.

Whether it’s a sketch, photo or doodle, using paint, ink or collage, upload your artwork for a chance to feature in the digital showcase and the printed, limited edition of A Calendar of Tales .

You can read Neil Gaiman’s A Calendar of Tales here. If you don’t like reading on a computer screen look for the Download all stories button. If you are an artist, you can even add to the project and make some art. All of this is free, by the way. Check it out.

 

Paperman

Paperman

I first saw Paperman in the theater with my family on the opening weekend of Wreck It Ralph. We thoroughly enjoyed Wreck It Ralph, but I have to say I was equally smitten with Paperman. I implore you to watch this joy of a Disney animated short.

A Poem A Day From Sarah Hina

A Poem A Day From Sarah Hina

Hey there, true believers? Do you like poetry? Of course you do. Would you like to read a new poem every day? Of course you would, silly? Well, friend of the blog Sara Hina has just the thing for you. She’s writing and posting a new poem every day for the next thirty days.

What are you waiting for? Head over there and read that lovely poetry. And leave a comment while you’re there. It’s the right thing to do.