Back in the days before car stereos had removable faceplates, there was a clever method of deterring thieves: several wires with stripped ends were pushed through a small block of Styrofoam the same size as the car stereo, then the block was wrapped with black electrical tape and tucked in front of the stereo. If everything was positioned properly, the effect was that of an already-stolen stereo; torn wires hanging out of a black void where the stereo used to live. Clearly, conventional wisdom suggested, no one would waste time breaking into a car that had already been pillaged in such a manner.

Whether it worked or not, the car stereo industry moved forward and eventually realized that by simply requiring a specific, removable faceplate for a car stereo to function, there was no point in breaking in as long as the faceplate wasn’t attached. Same concept, less dangling wires. Today, you can revisit those far-off days by creating a flashdrive that looks just like a torn USB cable. If you’re not interested in the DIY option, a retail version is also available.

What’s not to love about a sad bunny? And this one seems really upset. Or maybe he’s just a bit shy because no one has brought him home yet. I can’t see that lasting too much longer.

He’s handmade, with cotton, linen and pure new wool, then stuffed with premium polyester toy filling. Towering over lesser softies at 16.5" from ears to toes and 11.5" from arm to arm. That’s a lot of bunny to love.

Abby Glassenberg is crafting a series of bird soft sculptures including owls, wading birds, larks, chicks, canaries, penguins, swans and raptors. She uses vintage and unusual fabrics and found materials in her work.

The raptor to the left is a my favorite of her soft sculpture of cotton, stuffed with 100% wool. The legs on this bird are wire covered with torn strips of fabric that are then wrapped in thread. The toenails are painted with acrylic paint.

This sculpture is 12" tall and stands very well on its own. It is one-of-a-kind.

If you've been wondering what to do with your old toothbrushes, and I know you have, wonder no more. Your castaway dental hygiene apparatuses can now have a glamourous afterlife in the jewelry world, as bracelets. And while you're at it, you'll be keeping otherwise-disposable pieces of plastic out of the landfill.

I came across this bracelet craft while researching toothbrushes for the purpose of tooth brushing, and while it appears to have been a very popular DIY project for years, it was completely new to me. That said, there are countless websites out there giving detailed instructions on how to do it, including wikiHow. And while the instructions are simple, the end-product actually seems pretty slick, depending on what you started with (note: I wouldn't recommend doing this with an electric toothbrush).

Forget Andre the Giant, you need to obey Oleander the Owl. Dare not gaze into her eyes too long unless you’re looking for a fight. Do not let the gentle calico patterns that adorns her fool you, for she will snatch your soul, or at least your heart. You must take note and respect the lace trim and assorted notions that make her positively adorable.

But wait there’s more. Made of wools and a cotton quilted patchwork that covers her belly and underarms. She is 12.5” (32cm) tall and is able to stand on her own. Obviously with all these bells and whistles Oleander is not suitable for small children. She is an original creation and a one-of-a-kind.