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Sci-Fi House Truck
When I was little my parents converted a school-bus into a mobile-home. We lived on the bus through one Wisconsin winter (bus insulated by hay bales) before moving it and us to a commune in Tennessee. Though California was not one of our stops along the way, my parents and our handcrafted home were part of a movement that started in San Francisco an rippled out across the country. Artists Heather & Ivan Morison import this DIY tradition for their contribution to the 2008 inaugural Folkestone Triennial. The couple has constructed a 'Science Fiction library in the style of a 1970s Californian House Truck.' If you happen to live near or be visiting the South East Coast of England check out their rolling homage to H.G. Wells as well as what looks to be an incredible lineup of temporary public projects by other international superstars. June 14 - September 14.
> helena on 07/02/08

How to be Patriots...
...by swaddling icons of the American agricultural landscape with recycled fabrics as bandages. I heart Catherine Bouzide and Danny Mansmith! 'Tis fiber fireworks!
> Abigail on 07/02/08

Right Now Crafting For Money
Most crafters don't make a whole lot of money from their products. This is very sad. And some people are working to change that. Meanwhile however, here's an instant business plan for the crafty. Buy sunglasses, on Canal Street, Santee Alley, Ebay or Goodwill. Modify to turn into a) anti-paparazzi sunglasses or b) anti-cctv sunglasses. Sell to a) hollywood b) crazy/paranoid/prescient people. Here's the how-to. Thanks Boing Boing!
> Kirsten on 06/27/08

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