
Sugru is one of those scratch your head inventions that, heck, you can actually use. Despite its odd name, it’s quite simply a silicone clay that lets you ‘hack’ anything. Lost your glasses’ nose pad? Create one with Sugru. Handle fell off your chest of drawers? Create a new handle with Sugru. In other words, don’t throw it out. Hack it.
Sugru comes in a vast range of colours, is waterproof, flexible and dishwasher-safe once it’s cured. Oh, and it’s also temperature resistant between -60 and 180 degrees C!
So, my creative readers, what could you possibly use this product for?


Albeit unconventional for Christmas, mustard looks perfectly fitting for the holidays with these 4 Etsy finds. I love the idea of moving away from the more expected red, white, icy blue, silver or gold.
mustard and blue yarn wreath
mustard stocking
mustard and white star ornament
Mustard deer heart card set
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We’ve all be challenged with thinking greener. And for those of you who celebrate Christmas (or have clients who do), you face a big conundrum. Do you cut down a perfectly healthy tree only to have it displayed in all its glory for a few short weeks or do you buy a reusable (aka fake) tree in hopes of making a better environmental choice. Now we have a 3rd option called The Living Christmas Co.. The idea behind The Living Christmas Co. is that you rent a living tree which is delivered to your home or event, picked up and then replanted. You can even adopt a particular tree and rent it year after year (how cute).
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Story idea via Springwise
Image via Robert S. Donovan
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I la, la, love these gorgeous fire extinguishers by Fire Design. Next time you do a tented event, bring these babies in!
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I quite like the idea behind these thoughtful monogrammed vases by Etsy seller MaidOfClay. Perfect for personalized centerpieces, thank yous or gifts. Each 4-1/2″ – 5 inch high vase is priced at $48 USD.
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I came across this flexible LED curtain and was amazed. I’m curious to know if any of you have seen something similar in North America?
you dare to test LED curtain like that??? Like crazy @! from vason on Vimeo.
1) It is flexible and can be folded into virtually any shape; variety of sizes are available
2) You can easily pack the curtain in a flight case for easy transportation;
3) Fast installation (total 1 Hour) , just hang indoor or outdoor (IP54);
4) All-in-one control system with PC, laptop, camera, DVD player and USB disk, (network card);
5) Waterproof, fireproof, antidust and durable quality (2-year warranty), allows built-up of large screen;
6) Maintainance without a professional engineer, 4 LEDs in one module, if one broken, just change the broken one!
Contact Information:
Contact/ vason
Beijing Huasun Optoelectronic Science Co., Ltd
Mobile/+86-13051400898
E-mail/ huasuntech@aol.com
UPDATE:
For a copy of their price list, please contact me
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My new love of the week is Illoom Balloons. They’re not your regular ho-hum balloons. No, these balloons have a twist – they illuminate with the power of LED for a full 15 hours! Right now you can only buy in Tesco stores across the UK…but they will be coming soon to the US. And, as usual, us Canadians will have to wait a bit longer.
Lara McCulloch-Carter
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