http://bubbalulu.com/blog make stuff & have fun Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:25:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Time to take that simple wooden frame and make it work overtime! With just a few simple screw-in hardware hooks you can transform that plain picture frame into a convenient place to keep your keys. What To Do: Use a ruler to evenly space out where you will place the hooks. ... http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/27/the-functional-frame/ If you live in Brooklyn (or the NYC area) be sure to check out this post on Brooklyn Based, of ways to benefit your community. All it takes is a little time... or a donation of your unwanted goods. While you're there, sign up to get the ... http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/14/do-good/ (click on an image to enlarge) [gallery] * * please bear in mind, the finished project is not suitable for food * * http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/11/make-a-bowl/ Ever wish you could pick up a pencil and draw a life-like image in under five minutes? Well, you could practice, practice, practice... or you could carbon-copy it. Carbon paper is the original copy-machine. Not only is it quick and easy, but yields amazing results. Simply place a ... http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/02/carbon-copy/ Check out our lunch_sack in the fall issue of kidsLA magazine!! http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/15/kidsla-magazine-fall-2008/ This one’s plain, simple, and best when duplicated. Empty metal cans are an eco-stylish decorating advantage. These cheap and useful vases are a great way to disperse flowers throughout your home and yard while entertaining this summer season. Simply collect and clean out your empty food cans. Tomato cans work ... http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/06/28/flower-cans/ The warmer months are a great time for painting. Put the kids in their bathing suits, gather your supplies and bring it all outside (to the yard, stoop, or park). Use washable tempura paints and let them go wild. Paint pictures, leaves, fingers, toes, whatever!  Encourage them to use ... http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/06/13/outdoor-art/ Spring brings inspiration. Check out this great new design we've added to the gallery. At bubbalulu.com we will put any picture on any product, even your own smashing creations. The new image entitled "sk8tr" is inspired by the arsenal of pee-wee skaters taking over the streets of Brooklyn... Dude! http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/05/new-gallery-picture/ Lacking the adequate time for sewing, these cute little buddies were whipped up in less than half an hour with the help of an adult and a hot glue gun. Start with a piece of colored felt. Cut into a long strip at least 5 inches wide and about 10 ... http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/05/bean-bag-buddies/ http://bubbalulu.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/27/stray-sock-stuffing/