My name is Anne Widya and, since my kids were little, I’ve loved trying new recipes, and making fruit carvings and other cute things out of food for my kids since they were little. I get inspiration from my 4 children, friends and everything around me. If I see a cute toy, or pictures from newspaper, magazines, books or the internet I will take a picture of it and think about how to recreate that using fruits, meat or vegetables. For breakfast, my art usually takes around 45 – 60 minutes for...
My name is Anne Widya and, since my kids were little, I’ve loved trying new recipes, and making fruit carvings and other cute things out of food for my kids since they were little.
When this grandfather found himself with nothing to do, he built the coolest modern western town imaginable. He also made it entirely out of popsicle sticks.
When this grandfather found himself with nothing to do, he built the coolest modern western town imaginable. He also made it entirely out of popsicle sticks.
Origami is the art of paper folding. Some origami can be simple and some can be very complex. It is a difficult art form to master, but once someone becomes an expert, he or she can create almost any figure in any shape or size. One kind of origami that is extremely difficult to make is micro (or mini) origami. As you can imagine, the smaller the origami, the harder it is to get the shapes and angles correct. But when it works out, mini origami is incredible.
Origami is the art of paper folding. Some origami can be simple and some can be very complex. It is a difficult art form to master, but once someone becomes an expert, ...
When it comes to things you need to know, this is definitely something you should know how to do.
When it comes to things you need to know, this is definitely something you should know how to do.
A neighborhood in Berlin found a great new way to promote literacy and books. Residents of the area happily participate in a free book exchange that happens in an unlikely and unique place.
A neighborhood in Berlin found a great new way to promote literacy and books. Residents of the area happily participate in a free book exchange that happens in an unlikely and unique place.
You might have experienced this yourself, Yawning is very contagious. So here is a cool experiment for you to try: Check out these funny Yawning Animals and try not to yawn..
You might have experienced this yourself, Yawning is very contagious. So here is a cool experiment for you to try: Check out these funny Yawning Animals and try not to yawn..
Baristas worldwide are showing off their knack for creating latte art. Some even take it a step further by creating three-dimensional foam drawings. But one Japanese barista named Sudo-san from Saryo Suisen, a cafe in Kyoto, is whipping up adorable 3D green tea latte art that look too cute to eat.
Baristas worldwide are showing off their knack for creating latte art. Some even take it a step further by creating three-dimensional foam drawings.
A backstage look at arguably the greatest film released since Casablanca. We’re talking about ‘Bloodsport’ here, people.
A backstage look at arguably the greatest film released since Casablanca. We’re talking about ‘Bloodsport’ here, people.
It's hard to imagine that these wonderful masterpieces of paper art were created just from single sheets of paper without using glue or scissors. However, that's exactly how these origami masters made them.
It's hard to imagine that these wonderful masterpieces of paper art were created just from single sheets of paper without using glue or scissors.
French camera collector Sylvain Halgand has cataloged over 10,000 vintage and antique cameras in an ongoing digital archive called Collection Appareils. Providing a photo of, and from, each device along with its history and specifications, Halgand has been amassing this record since 1999. About 1800 of the records's entries come from his personal collection.
French camera collector Sylvain Halgand has cataloged over 10,000 vintage and antique cameras in an ongoing digital archive called Collection Appareils.
One thing my brothers and I realized when beginning to deal with with our mother’s illness was the burden of limited time. So, this Christmas, we went back in time – with a handful of pictures designed to mimic family photos and childhood memories.
One thing my brothers and I realized when beginning to deal with with our mother’s illness was the burden of limited time.
If you've ever taken a picture with a dog, you know that it is hard to get them to sit still for a nice picture. And if your picture absolutely depends on their stillness, then you might be up the river without a paddle. That's exactly why these panoramas taken on a smartphone ended up being awful nightmare fuel. Taking a panoramic photo is hard enough, but taking one with a pet in it is near impossible to do. If they move, even an inch, this can happen:
If you've ever taken a picture with a dog, you know that it is hard to get them to sit still for a nice picture.
If embroidery makes you think of samplers full of minute flowers and sweet sayings, think again. (Not that there's anything wrong with those--I love embroidery samplers.) But embroidery, that traditionally tame craft of proper ladies, gets an intense, artistic update thanks to artist Cayce Zavaglia. Trained as a painter, she developed a way to use embroidery to create portraits of her friends, family and fellow artists that have surprising depth and detail, and are incredibly lifelike.
If embroidery makes you think of samplers full of minute flowers and sweet sayings, think again. (Not that there's anything wrong with those--I love embroidery samplers.
These are just some of the many ways that our lives have changed since the invention of smartphones.
These are just some of the many ways that our lives have changed since the invention of smartphones.
If you’re a fan of the show ‘Sherlock’ then these probably look familiar. The truth is though, that they're about as real as Sherlock Holmes himself.
If you’re a fan of the show ‘Sherlock’ then these probably look familiar. The truth is though, that they're about as real as Sherlock Holmes himself.
Using a cut open Christmas ornament, Ashlee created miniature winter wonderland dioramas. She also wrote a step-by-step guide so you can make your own gorgeous, snowy worlds.
Using a cut open Christmas ornament, Ashlee created miniature winter wonderland dioramas. She also wrote a step-by-step guide so you can make your own gorgeous, snowy worlds.
Using a cut open Christmas ornament, Ashlee created miniature winter wonderland dioramas. She also wrote a step-by-step guide so you can make your own gorgeous, snowy worlds.
Using a cut open Christmas ornament, Ashlee created miniature winter wonderland dioramas. She also wrote a step-by-step guide so you can make your own gorgeous, snowy worlds.
We’re not sure where the stereotype that dogs and cats are enemies comes from, because we’ve seen plenty of cases of the exact opposite. This cat and corgi duo, for example, is totally inseparable!
We’re not sure where the stereotype that dogs and cats are enemies comes from, because we’ve seen plenty of cases of the exact opposite. This cat and corgi duo, for example, is totally inseparable!
Andre McDonnell works at a retail store called Atrium. He sells clothing during the day but in his off time he goes around the city giving donated sneakers to the homeless in order to help them feel more comfortable.
Andre McDonnell works at a retail store called Atrium. He sells clothing during the day but in his off time he goes around the city giving donated sneakers to the homeless in order to help them...
Corruption is not something exclusive to certain countries, it's something the whole world participates in
Corruption is not something exclusive to certain countries, it's something the whole world participates in
There are a few stories from The Age of Happiness project which can change your perception of life after 70, 80 or even 100. What do you want to be like when you're 70?
There are a few stories from The Age of Happiness project which can change your perception of life after 70, 80 or even 100. What do you want to be like when you're 70?
Dutch real estate broker Verder met Wonen found the perfect way to give tours to potential homebuyers: send them for a ride on a custom-built roller coaster through the house.
Dutch real estate broker Verder met Wonen found the perfect way to give tours to potential homebuyers: send them for a ride on a custom-built roller coaster through the house.
These pet owners must feel like it was only yesterday when they rushed down the stairs on Christmas morning and found the puppy or kitty they wanted sitting quietly by the tree. Fast forward a few years later and these bundles of joy are now weapons of X-mas destruction. Ornaments, presents, the tree itself — if it jingles, jangles, or dangles, these pets will do whatever they can to get their paws on it. Take a look at some of the worst offenders below. Don't look into their eyes,...
These pet owners must feel like it was only yesterday when they rushed down the stairs on Christmas morning and found the puppy or kitty they wanted sitting quietly by the tree.
People like to express their fandoms for comics, games, movies, and television shows in their own unique ways. Once such example is Binqun Zu, a student at Shanghai University of Technology, who is taking fandom to the next level with his project.
People like to express their fandoms for comics, games, movies, and television shows in their own unique ways.
Miha Brinovec likes the challenge of trying different things and wondering whether it’s going to work or not. One of these things is definitely balancing stones – he calls it gravity art.
Miha Brinovec likes the challenge of trying different things and wondering whether it’s going to work or not. One of these things is definitely balancing stones – he calls it gravity art.
Big bushy beards are approaching the mainstream, so wannabe trendsetters need to find new ways for their facial foliage to stand out. This holiday season, these bizarre Beard Baubles will do the trick – these clip-on Christmas decorations will turn men’s faces into glittering festive centerpieces!
Big bushy beards are approaching the mainstream, so wannabe trendsetters need to find new ways for their facial foliage to stand out.
Few things in the animal kingdom are stronger than the bond between people and dogs, and it is the simple but powerful force behind this relationship that gives illustrator John Stortz’s photos their charm. As he travels throughout the United states with his beautiful and fittingly named dog Wolf, he takes photos of some of the beautiful locations they visit.
Few things in the animal kingdom are stronger than the bond between people and dogs, and it is the simple but powerful force behind this relationship that gives illustrator John Stortz’s photos...
Knitting and crocheting are definitely not just your grandmother's hobbies anymore. These simple crafts can be used to create creative, fun and, most importantly, warm winter hats.
Knitting and crocheting are definitely not just your grandmother's hobbies anymore. These simple crafts can be used to create creative, fun and, most importantly, warm winter hats.
Over the past few years we've seen some truly mind-bending illusions (2012, 2011). It's now that time of year again when we look back and show you the best ones of 2014. What distorted our senses and changed our perception of reality? This year, we saw a lot of street art works that pushed creative boundaries like Strok's figures walking on walls and Aakash Nihalani's piercing neon shapes. We also got to enjoy a woman painted perfectly as a parrot and a simple placemat...
Over the past few years we've seen some truly mind-bending illusions (2012, 2011). It's now that time of year again when we look back and show you the best ones of 2014.
Meet Marty The Mouse, which isn’t truly a mouse, just like Virginia Wolf isn’t truly a wolf. He is actually an adorable little dumbo pet rat. Marty The Mouse was rescued from a pet shop in 2013 where he lived alone in a plastic box. Now he has a loving home where his owners stay with him all day, letting Marty take his little rat adventures around the house anytime he wants.
Meet Marty The Mouse, which isn’t truly a mouse, just like Virginia Wolf isn’t truly a wolf. He is actually an adorable little dumbo pet rat.
Youtuber Kluna Tik creates amusing miniclips featuring her Venus flytrap plant Charlie The Carnivore. In each clip Charlie does something surprising: smokes a cigarette, blows a bubblegum or eats a pickle. In the most recent one Charlie The Carnivore puts on a Santa’s Beard, wishing everyone Merry Christmas.
Youtuber Kluna Tik creates amusing miniclips featuring her Venus flytrap plant Charlie The Carnivore.
Check out these creative gift wrapping ideas
Check out these creative gift wrapping ideas
Ontario-based creative Luanga Nuwame (aka Homemade Game Guru) doesn't need a gym membership anymore, because the skilled creative has built his very own elliptical machine out of cardboard. That's right, this functional elliptical trainer is made entirely out of cardboard and designed to support up to 200 lbs. The cardboard crafter admits, "I know I was not able to do a full rotation while using it and instead used it like Tony Little's Gazelle machine, but this free floating cardboard...
Ontario-based creative Luanga Nuwame (aka Homemade Game Guru) doesn't need a gym membership anymore, because the skilled creative has built his very own elliptical machine out of cardboard.
When your light bulb stops working, don't hurry to throw it out - with just a little bit of work, you can give it a new life. There are plenty of creative and fun ways to upcycle this object into many useful things. From vases and candy containers to terrariums and ornaments, the lightbulb's form lends itself to plenty of functional and aesthetic projects.
When your light bulb stops working, don't hurry to throw it out - with just a little bit of work, you can give it a new life.
