round about: paper bag astronauts & fords make rocks

You know that moment when all the projects that have been brewing in the background suddenly begin popping up and needing immediate attention? Yep. That’s how this week ended. And I have a sneaky suspicion the next 2 or 3 weeks will continue in that vein. Actually, there are enough fun, exciting, cool projects in the hopper that this busy-ness could last all summer, if the universe times things just right. It’s a great place to be in, but at the same time, very unsettling. I think I need to go make some more lists!

Meanwhile, round about the internet this week:

• Because gems make for pretty pretty  birthday parties. via Little Gatherer.
• I am over the moon for this paper bag DIY. via Hideous Dreadful Stinky.
• Holy hannah, cars make agates?! I need me some. via Laughing Squid.
• Sometimes performance art is perfect for your kids too. via Miranda July.
• I’m dreaming of blue skies just like these blocks. via Lovely Indeed.
• Cardboard never looked this perfect. via Make.