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12 Classic and Creative Wall Hooks

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Classic and creative wall hook

Device for Skipping on Water

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AquaSkipper is a fun recreational device that allows you to glide on water. Simply hop up and down to propel yourself forward.

Modified Muscular Motorbikes

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Taiwanese designer Winston Yeh of Rough Crafts has modified a 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 into an awesome roadster called the ‘IRON 883 Guerilla.’ The bike is 250cc that complies with Taiwan’s special regulations which requires any bike above 250cc to undergo a special annual exam. The designer has added new bars, a terrific exhaust system and a chopped front end, to provide an overall muscular vibe. Check some images of the IRON 883 Guerilla in the featured gallery.

Geeky Gamer Furniture

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I can only imagine the tacky bachelor pad that the Playstation Controller Table would grace its presence in. Of course, as a former ‘gamer’ myself, I can’t help but wish my tastes ran in a slightly different direction in order to accommodate this devotional furniture piece. Designed by Australian student Mark M., this piece is made out of plywood, MDF and veneer on veneer. Recreating the controller in such a large scale, Mark M definitely proves his skills as a designer.

Decorating with Vintage Metal Lockers

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Call us crazy, but we don't think we'll ever get tired of vintage metal lockers. Done well the industrial-looking pieces offer just the right amount of off-beat charm, a bit of nonchalance (a shrug, if you will) in an otherwise right and proper room. Click through the images above for a few ideas how you might incorporate these pieces into your home.

10 Amazing Master Origami Artists

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When a papercraft artist looks at a blank sheet of paper, they see a world of possibility in three dimensions. While the rest of us are scribbling notes, to-do lists or random doodles, these artists are forging works of architecture, machines, animals and the abstract. To celebrate the work of some of the world’s greatest papercraft artists, TheCoolist has compiled a collection of ten amazing paper folders– and some of their career’s best work. Trust us, you’ve never seen origami like this before… Star Wars Papercraft Art Fans of both Star Wars and papercraft should rejoice, as many of the classic vehicles of Star Wars have been reborn in paper. Take the AT-AT Walker above– this battlefield Hoth monster has been redesigned in paper to protect your desk while you are up and away. The Star Wars Papercraft Art series spans many vehicles from the films, including the Millenium Falcon, the AT-ST, the Tie Fighter and more. Check out the gallery below for a closer look… Hole-OnEx DIY Pa