Friday, April 29, 2011

Kids! Go be an Astronaut! - Beef & Pie "Our Sputnik Moment"

"Our Sputnik Moment" from Beef and Pie on Vimeo.



For the previous generation, exploring space was key! Many remember the celestial beeps from when Russia first launched Sputnik into the sky - and the subsequent American push to compete in the Space Race! Teachers in that time "suggested" students learn Math! Or Science! Or Engineering! Go forward!
Leading to NASA and our own space nerds!

But alas, with the privatization of NASA who knows what will happen with America's Space Race...

So with the marking of today's final flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavor, Beef & Pie Productions marks the passage with a mini-series: Richard Garriott Presents.

As Beef & Pie suggests, pour yourself a glass of Tang and vodka and enjoy.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

They Draw and Cook!

 



Cuttttttteeee!!!!!
Recipes illustrated by Artists around the Globe!
They draw AND they cook!

Plus you can search for a recipe by ingredient or meal.
Totally adding these to my recipe binder....
via / link

Monday, April 25, 2011

Swing for the Chandeliers! Pop-Up Invitation!

And more on the invitational kick I seem to be on....


 Yes. That man is hanging from a chandelier. And yes. Those are pink undies.
All from the Chandelier Creative's Holiday Pop-up Card!
via / link

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Gorgeous Invitations from Around the Web!

Inspriation!!!


Sumptuously Colorful Paper Record Invitation via here and here!

Mmm... A nice bit of 3-D Popups make this baby shower SO HAPPY!!!! via

Cute Country wedding invitation and complimentary wedding site via!

And how awesome would it be to incorporate this "light wedding ring" into a wedding invitation!??? via

Friday, April 22, 2011

Random Image Cleanout! (Happy Friday)

Banksy via ffffound!
Images of an old coworker via Demotivational

Don't know why I was hording these for so long... but here ya go!
Happy Friday people!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Joys of Sugar Induced Super Hyperactivity... and Mean Mommies!!!!

New favorite site EVER.EVVVEEEERRRRRRR.




Becca sent this over with the caveat "Maybe you shouldn't be reading this in class. Last time I read this I was laughing so hard I thought I was dying". (Complete paraphrasing and embellishment for exaggeration's sake - I would NEVER read blogs in class... nor would Becca die laughing).

But she was right! OH DARN WAS SHE RIGHT!
The chick that writes Hyperbole and a Half takes her childhood memories, ramps them up on crack, draws funny little doodles and basically BLOWS MY MIND!!!!

The best reading so far has been The God of Cake (doodles above). All Allie wants is a tiny sliver of her grandpa's cake... then UNLEASHES THE FURY!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Let My People Use the Internet!



If Moses had Skye and Google Maps, things would have turned out differently... maybe?

Happy 2nd Night of Passover!

via Peter!

Caitlin Shearer does Custom Paintings? Whaaa?

Yes please!

But first, how about some pretty images for your day?
You may recognize Caitlin from the fabulous fabulousness that are her watercolors:


So dainty! So girlie!
Soooo..OMG she does personalized watercolors!:
via / link

Monday, April 18, 2011

PEEPS!!! Washington Post's Peep Contest Winner!

Awww... The winning entry to the Washington Posts Peeps Contest!
The Chilean CoPeepapo Mine Rescue!


Some other good ones!

TSA Agents Get a Peep Show (Should have won if you ask me...).


The MuPEEP Show

Personally, I'm a little disappointed no one used a microwave in their dioramas. Well, there's always next year!


Here's the Whole Gallery!

Look "UP" last year's Peeps!

More Peepy Goodness!

HBO... Remember this opener?



You know you're humming the HBO tune right now...


P.S. Notice they said 3 MONTHS to build that model?
These babies only took me a day or so. TAKE THAT BOSSMAN! Almost 3 months less time and a fraction of the cost! Bitter? Me?...

Friday, April 15, 2011

Butterbeer Cupcakes!

How genius is this!?
Butterbeer flavored Cupcakes - inspired by Harry Potter's alcoholic drink!
(note: no actual alcohol, but they use cream soda - still delicious!)

The whole recipe/post is over at Amy Bites!!

Now off to a Harry Potter themed party! (Marathon of all 7 movies? That's what... 21 hours? No problem!)

Thursday, April 14, 2011

MegaShark - DEATH IN THE SKIES! (infographic)

Has anyone seen this?:

From the "worstest" movie ever made! Seriously, being the stupid movies lover that I am, I had to watch Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (don't judge! It had Sharks fighting Octopuses... staring the best teeny-bop singer turned actress: Deborah Gibson!! Seriously, how can you turn away?).

The internets were abuzz over that show stopping scene! In fact, they created an infographic over the staggering physics needed for a MEGA shark to LEAP into the air with enough force to SNATCH and EAT an unsuspecting passenger airplane - OUT OF THE AIR!!! Apparently Mr. Mega Shark had to be traveling at 702 Mph to complete that feat!

Oh to be a passenger looking out the window into the gullet of a Mega Shark.
Thanks to Brian for the infographic reminiscing! 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Chicks With Steve Buscemeyes...

It's exactly how it sounds...
Let the searing of your eyeballs commence!!!

Taylor Swift, with Steve Buscemi Eyes...

Christina Aguilera, with Steve Buscemi Eyes...and looking a bit like a monkey.

Brittney Spears, with Steve Buscemi Eyes... and actually not looking so different from normal! You be the judge...
And Steve Buscemi with Steve Buscemi eyes...
link! via Amy!

Update!!! Apparently there is now a printable mask:
link / via Becca!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Treasury Love! All about the Leather ;)



Not that kind of leather people! Sheesh...

My Love Snake Bites Leather Cuff made it into the 2nd row! (far right).

I will never tire of being showcased in treasuries. Which means, if you're reading this now saying "Geez, will she stop already?" I say "Suck it!" Actually, I think I said something like "Aww come on.. this is so exciting for me! Suck it."

This Lovely Leather Treasury is from the Lovely Sullty!

Monday, April 11, 2011

3-D Projection Mapping for Hyundai Accent a.k.a. HOLY MOLEY



Been seeing a lot of the 3-D projection Mapping ads lately.. but this one. I mean seriously... THIS ONE IS AMAZING. via

(3-d Projection mapping is when they "superimpose" images over buildings/walls/whatever.)

Here's another freakin awesome one for Hot Wheels! It's amazing how they can do this stuff now. This one especially takes advantage of the building it's set on.

If you want more... he's a posting with the "Top Ten"!

Friday, April 8, 2011

CustomCon28 Entries are Up! And I couldn't be more Proud!




Every year Toy Mania holds their own special CustomCon where folks from all over submit their own custom action figures! (For those non-dork types, customs are figures that have never been in a store. Using resin or Frankensteining for parts, the artists create their own unique action figures)

And who should we see in the convention? The two entries above designed by my hubs! And let me just say... those DC figures are MOLDED RESIN! Painstakingly MADE BY HAND - not bought and painted! For weeks he was filling the dining room with blue plastic and measuring cups of liquid (plus we now have some fancy "coloring" on the kitchen counters). I think he deserves an A+++!

In other news: This guy REALLY wants a job at DST. Good luck there buddy.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Felt Little Lighted Houses! (a how-to)


I wanna make! And then throw around the floor like there are gnomes living in my closet. Hmm...don't know how kitties would take that...ANNNNNNDDD don't care!

Jeez, they might as well call April Craft Month too!

Link to the Felt Houses How-to Tutorial! via

Monday, April 4, 2011

Richard Simmons makes Flight Safety FUN!



If I knew those horrid safety videos could be so fun, I might actually enjoy watching them! (instead of pretending to sleep like I usually do).

Kudos to Air New Zealand for a fantastic revamp of a craptacular "forced to watch" video!
- Next time I fly Air New Zealand, I'm wearing my workout headband & wristbands!

Friday, April 1, 2011

It's the Little Things in Life

Like pranking your co-workers!


Poor Mark.
When got to his computer today...
not only was his mouse not working (the laser was taped over),
but his system was in Chinese (รก la his boss)...
and for some reason.. NONE of his links were clickable (his desktop image was set to look like above)!


I'm sure it had nothing to do with me.... I just can't imagine what could have happened!!!


And here's Google's latest innovation called Gmail Motion! Use your body language to write emails!
And Youtube's Viral Pictures from 1911....
Happy April 1st everyone!