Todd Oldham teams up with Target to launch the “Kids Made Modern” arts and crafts collection. Inspired by Oldham’s book by the same name, it includes a colorful array of custom printed-duct tape, a jumbo crayon that boasts 64-colors in one, water colors, a comic book kit, even a “Moon Rock” jewelry kit. And that’s just a taste of what you can expect to hit shelves come May 20th!

Though we all have or differences, one thing that bind us all is the hangover. We all have our own remedies, but The Hungover Cookbook looks to put a bunch of those remedies together to help us get through it. Though it does not offer a cure to the hangover, it does offer dozens of comforting recipes, very clever graphic tests for analyzing your state of mind, and quizzes for tracking your progress. So what are you waiting for, head over and order before the weekend gets here.

The Hungover Cookbook

As National Bike Month winds down, we hope riders will roll throughout the summer. Why spend money on gas when you can get a workout and ride your bike? Plus, as biking continues as a growing trend and lifestyle, the designs get sexier. Chanel, Puma, Urban Outfitters, Gucci – they all have a bike. Even Hello Kitty has a fresh set of wheels.

For more on styling rides, check out this story in the LA TImes

Aye Jay Morano does it again. Known for edgy, quirky and fun coloring books, this time he brings on the graffiti art. You may not have the moxie and skills to hit the town with your backpack and cans, but a box of crayons can bring you alive.

Color in masterpieces by the likes of Lady Pink, Dalek, Dondi, Shepard Fairey and more. The Graffiti Art Coloring Book makes a great gift for children of all ages. And at $9.95 the price is right.

The Handwork Studio, a Philly-based kids’ needle arts and fashion community, will embark on a summer road tour that will take its unique, award-winning summer camps throughout the country.

Their aim is to foster creative expression in an energetic, lighthearted and enchanting daily program that is both fun and on-trend.

The Handwork StudioMobile, a van filled with sewing machines, bolts of fabric, baskets of yarn and tons of needle arts accessories, will be on each camp site. The StudioMobile has been outfitted to provide the identical high-quality one-of-a-kind experience found at the main studio.

The Handwork Studio’s “Summer Road Tour 2011″ includes stops in the following cities:

* June 13-17, 2011: Washington, DC: Sidwell Friends School
* June 27-July 1, 2011: Dallas, TX: The Parish Episcopal School
* July 11-15, 2011: Colorado Springs, CO: The Colorado Springs School
* July 18-22, 2011: Avalon, New Jersey: Avalon Elementary School
* August 1-5, 2011: Washington, DC: Sidwell Friends School
* August 8-12, 2011: Potomac, MD: The Bullis School
* August 15-19, 2011: Montclair, NJ: Montclair State University
* August 22-26, 2011: The Gill St. Bernard’s School, Gladstone, NJ

At each location two programs will be available. Handwork Day Campers (grades K-6) and In the Machine Sewing Camp (grades 5-10). Think Project Runway meets the DIY Channel.

For more information on the Handwork Studio’s “Summer Road Tour 2011″ or to register for a camp session, call (610) 660-9600 or visit TheHandworkStudio.com

Wait a minute nail perfectionists, we’re going to let you finish with your shatter polishes and fancy decals, but lipstick art is definitely that new-new and mildly amusing fashion-ation.

Ladies are adding a whole lot of whimsy to their lips with a kissing zoo of foxes, hippos, bees and even Pokemon. Check out Paige Thompson’s, “Animal-ipstick Series” over at Refinery29.

Do-It-Yourself is made easy and done with total style on Thig & Thistle

And if you’re looking for a way to make Valentine‚Äôs Day surprising, how about a fruit sticker? No really. It’s a Monday and this is a simple way to do something sweet. Remember being a kid and peeling the sticker off your banana and putting it on your forehead? No? Maybe that was my nerdy fascination. It’s the little things.

Regardless, if your loved one or children eat their daily fruit, these stickers are sure to make it a little more enjoyable. There are special ones for apples, pears, passion fruit, blueberries, oranges and bananas. Go to the site, download the PDF and use sticker paper. You’re golden.

It seems like the New Year snuck up on us, it’s already February. Geesh. Some of us have yet to buy a new calendar.

Every year, it seems I never have the proper datebook to start things off right. But a cool little Etsy shopped based in New Jersey has the solution. A wall decal calendar. It’s never-ending!

Simple Shapes is a vinyl wall art company made up of designers with backgrounds in graphic design, architecture and interior design. And they have a collection of decorative wall decals but I’m smitten with the calendars, specifically the¬†Chalkboard Wall Calendar. ¬†The price ($68) might seem steep, but not when you consider this eliminates the need to ever buy a home calendar again. They also have a collection of dry erase inspired calendars. wall decor. Did I mention they sell chalk ink pens? It gets better and better.

I’m sold. A lot more comes out of Jersey than those housewives and the fist-pumping crew.  Simple Shapes wins!

Starting tomorrow, high school students across the country will have the opportunity to be a part of Vans’ Custom Culture design contest – giving students the opportunity to submit Vans shoe designs for a chance to win $50,000 towards their high school art program and the chance to be one of five schools chosen to attend and display their work in New York City.

For official rules, program info, registration and submissions, visit Custom Culture

When it comes to HIV/AIDS, the famous saying of when White America has a cold – Black America has the flu rings true – Black Aids Day

From Beyonce to Betsey Johnson, temporary tattoos are in this season. Both ladies follow in the steps of Chanel and Diesel and deliver us a line of faux ink if you’re into what’s trendy.

Beyonce’s Dereon basic kit includes 10 tattoo application pads and one of three kit designs for $16. It’s biker chic and will be available at Sephora. There’s also a deluxe kit, you can find online at Dereon .

The Betsey Johnson kit, Iconic Charms Tattoos, is all fun and bold and Betsey. $25 for 96 tattoos, Betsey Johnson.  Loving the owls.

The Make Something Workshops is a series of youth creative workshops held in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Tokyo. The goal is to work with public school art programs and youth mentors to encourage aspiring artists and give hands-on experience in art, film, fashion, design and music.

This month Nike teams up with Make Something!!, Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt and National Design Museum.

Based around the upcoming World Basketball Festival, the Workshops are split into Design and Art curriculums. The design week offers teenagers aged between 14 and 18 the chance to learn and work with designers, from Jordan Brand, Nike, Nike Sportswear and Converse to design apparel, footwear and more.

The experience continues with 10 other creative Make Something!! art-based workshops, led by world-renowned artists, handing over skill and experience on how to produce and promote your own creative talents. To end with a blast, the World Basketball Festival Celebration Event will be held at famous Rucker Park in August.

SLAMXHYPE is giving kids the chance to take part in the famed Make Something Workshops, a once in a lifetime opportunity, and a chance to launch your career and most importantly learn from the best! You must be aged between 14 and 18 years old, and located in the New York Tri-State area(The workshops will take place in Soho, New York City).

There are a number of workshops to choose from: Register here

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It’s equal parts burlesque sexy and comic book craze when you’re checking out Etsy girl¬†Janine Basil and her collection of quirky, cool hats and headbands. She’s definitely got that BOOM! BANG! POW! thing down to a science. And with prices starting around $22 and working their way to about $150, there’s a little hair flair for every supergirl.

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