In his viral book series, Watts uses books as sources of inspiration, and as actual material, from which his paper sculptures sprout out from. “I wanted to create a visual representation of some of my favorite books,” he relayed in an interview with A’ Design Award and Competition’s blog. “Paper-craft seemed the perfect medium to achieve this.”

“I wanted to challenge myself with a passion project using paper craft to elevate my favorite stories into surreal and imaginative works of art,” he went on to explain. “I wanted to create a conversation and a guessing game between the viewer of the art and the books they represented.”

His creative idea also encourages others to open a book and enter another world. “The entire project is representing the power of reading,” said Watts, adding that there’s an extra layer of intimacy when it comes to paperback books. According to him, in a digital world it’s becoming harder to dedicate time to the classic paperback but reading from screens makes us read slower, learn less deeply, remember less and sleep worse. “This is why students prefer to print out their electronic textbooks,” he says. “This is ‘The Power of the Paperback’.”

You might just be inspired to do the same!

The post This Series Will Encourage You to Read appeared first on TettyBetty.

But the creative process that goes behind it is rather technical. “When water boils, its molecules expand,” explained Arnold in an interview with Redefine Magazine. “I place the book in the saturated solution when hot and manipulate the book to my liking. As the saturated water cools again, the molecules shrink and any excess Borax crystallizes. Once the solution has completely cooled and the crystals have grown on the submerged objects, I drain the solution and dry the object without disturbing its shape. The objects will hold their new, transformed shape when completely dry.”

Arnold points out how the crystals transform the books into aesthetic, non-functional objects – removing the textual context. “The books, now frozen with heavy crystal growth, have become artifacts or geologic specimens laden with the history of time, use, and nostalgia,” she says.

The books themselves were found and collected by Arnold over the years. In fact, it was the increase in discarded books and magazines (the result of e-books and digitalization) that prompted Arnold’s series. As such, her books also raise questions about the palpable ways in which time shapes our cultural experiences. “With the addition of the crystal growth, the story within the book remains in memory, but new stories can be created by viewers as well,” she reflects.

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“My words are what I would say to my sister, my mother, or the women I want to protect,” he explained in an interview with the Newyorker. “Even after being hurt by a woman in the past, I understood where it came from and why she was the way she was as soon as I met her father, the man who had broken her heart long before she’d even known me.” 

Based in New York, Holmes had amassed close to 2 million followers on Instagram – an epic achievement by any standard. But his road to fame actually started on a different platform – Twitter. Having made his account in 2014, he began sharing epigrams and short, satirical poems made specifically for social media. Using Twitter first taught him how to say less while packing a punch. Now, his goal is to write 7,222 words per day.

“I came into 2016 with 251,018 followers,” he shared with the Newyorker. “I entered 2017 with 515,164. I am a workhorse. I think a lot of people in my industry are content with the ‘struggling artist’ ideology. I’m not. On any given day, my account brings in 600,000 to one million ‘likes.’ The object is to be seen or heard, and I make a lot of noise.”

“Your account should be growing, you should also be growing,” he stressed. “Evolving is the point. People bulls**t in our niche, they say follower count doesn’t matter but how in the hell do you expect to reach this generation if they’re not following you in some form or capacity?”

Join the hype.

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Now, years later and with more than 80k dedicated followers on Instagram, her words are inspiring others, both on and off-screen. “I’m not made of the kind of earth that buries,” reads one of her verses, “I’m made from the kind that resurrects.”

Her short, Instagramable, poetry is the kind that lingers on long after you first read it. “My poetry is very much a reflection of who I am,” says Reddy. “I started writing as a kid, simply as a way to verbalize feelings I didn’t know how to talk about – and while my writing has definitely improved since – I still write for the same reasons.”

“The greatest creators in the world are still in high school,” she adds, “we should be learning from them. One of the most frustrating parts of school for me was believing there was something wrong with my feelings because the adults I spoke to couldn’t relate, and I believe that’s one of the main reasons why kids don’t feel comfortable speaking up for themselves. Listening is key.”

Tune in.

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Little Free Library is a non-profit organization that spans over 90,000 registered little libraries spread over more than 90 countries. The idea is as simple as it is beautiful: Small, cleverly-shaped libraries are placed in neighborhoods, accessible to all, where passersby can either pick a book of their liking or leave one for others.

Margret Aldrich, head of media and programming at Little Free Library, gave an interview to BadCredit.com where she explained her vision for the movement:

“We’ve found that within different communities, a Little Free Library can mean different things,” she said. “If we’re talking about lower-income communities, a Little Free Library can mean more access to books.

“We want kids to have access to books all the time. And for kids who don’t necessarily have a lot of books at home, having a Little Free Library at school can be really meaningful.”

And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to live on a street with one of those cuties? 

If you want to start a Free Little Library in your neighborhood, go ahead and register!

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The Harry Potter actress and United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador opened a feminist book club a couple of years ago with the goal to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” explained Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

One book is selected every two months and is then discussed on the Goodreads discussion board. To become a member, register for an account and join on the group’s page. “Everyone is welcome. I would be honored!” exclaimed Watson.

You can also dip your toes in by following the book club’s dedicated Instagram page.

The post Emma Watson’s Feminist Book Club is Where the Cool Kids Are At appeared first on TettyBetty.

In his viral book series, Watts uses books as sources of inspiration, and as actual material, from which his paper sculptures sprout out from. “I wanted to create a visual representation of some of my favorite books,” he relayed in an interview with A’ Design Award and Competition’s blog. “Paper-craft seemed the perfect medium to achieve this.”

“I wanted to challenge myself with a passion project using paper craft to elevate my favorite stories into surreal and imaginative works of art,” he went on to explain. “I wanted to create a conversation and a guessing game between the viewer of the art and the books they represented.”

His creative idea also encourages others to open a book and enter another world. “The entire project is representing the power of reading,” said Watts, adding that there’s an extra layer of intimacy when it comes to paperback books. According to him, in a digital world it’s becoming harder to dedicate time to the classic paperback but reading from screens makes us read slower, learn less deeply, remember less and sleep worse. “This is why students prefer to print out their electronic textbooks,” he says. “This is ‘The Power of the Paperback’.”

You might just be inspired to do the same!

The post This Series Will Encourage You to Read appeared first on TettyBetty.

But the creative process that goes behind it is rather technical. “When water boils, its molecules expand,” explained Arnold in an interview with Redefine Magazine. “I place the book in the saturated solution when hot and manipulate the book to my liking. As the saturated water cools again, the molecules shrink and any excess Borax crystallizes. Once the solution has completely cooled and the crystals have grown on the submerged objects, I drain the solution and dry the object without disturbing its shape. The objects will hold their new, transformed shape when completely dry.”

Arnold points out how the crystals transform the books into aesthetic, non-functional objects – removing the textual context. “The books, now frozen with heavy crystal growth, have become artifacts or geologic specimens laden with the history of time, use, and nostalgia,” she says.

The books themselves were found and collected by Arnold over the years. In fact, it was the increase in discarded books and magazines (the result of e-books and digitalization) that prompted Arnold’s series. As such, her books also raise questions about the palpable ways in which time shapes our cultural experiences. “With the addition of the crystal growth, the story within the book remains in memory, but new stories can be created by viewers as well,” she reflects.

The post These Crystallized Books Gleam Like Ancient Treasures appeared first on TettyBetty.

“My words are what I would say to my sister, my mother, or the women I want to protect,” he explained in an interview with the Newyorker. “Even after being hurt by a woman in the past, I understood where it came from and why she was the way she was as soon as I met her father, the man who had broken her heart long before she’d even known me.” 

Based in New York, Holmes had amassed close to 2 million followers on Instagram – an epic achievement by any standard. But his road to fame actually started on a different platform – Twitter. Having made his account in 2014, he began sharing epigrams and short, satirical poems made specifically for social media. Using Twitter first taught him how to say less while packing a punch. Now, his goal is to write 7,222 words per day.

“I came into 2016 with 251,018 followers,” he shared with the Newyorker. “I entered 2017 with 515,164. I am a workhorse. I think a lot of people in my industry are content with the ‘struggling artist’ ideology. I’m not. On any given day, my account brings in 600,000 to one million ‘likes.’ The object is to be seen or heard, and I make a lot of noise.”

“Your account should be growing, you should also be growing,” he stressed. “Evolving is the point. People bulls**t in our niche, they say follower count doesn’t matter but how in the hell do you expect to reach this generation if they’re not following you in some form or capacity?”

Join the hype.

The post R.H. Sin’s Poetry Speaks Volumes appeared first on TettyBetty.

Now, years later and with more than 80k dedicated followers on Instagram, her words are inspiring others, both on and off-screen. “I’m not made of the kind of earth that buries,” reads one of her verses, “I’m made from the kind that resurrects.”

Her short, Instagramable, poetry is the kind that lingers on long after you first read it. “My poetry is very much a reflection of who I am,” says Reddy. “I started writing as a kid, simply as a way to verbalize feelings I didn’t know how to talk about – and while my writing has definitely improved since – I still write for the same reasons.”

“The greatest creators in the world are still in high school,” she adds, “we should be learning from them. One of the most frustrating parts of school for me was believing there was something wrong with my feelings because the adults I spoke to couldn’t relate, and I believe that’s one of the main reasons why kids don’t feel comfortable speaking up for themselves. Listening is key.”

Tune in.

The post Pavana Reddy Made Instagram Poetry a Thing appeared first on TettyBetty.

Little Free Library is a non-profit organization that spans over 90,000 registered little libraries spread over more than 90 countries. The idea is as simple as it is beautiful: Small, cleverly-shaped libraries are placed in neighborhoods, accessible to all, where passersby can either pick a book of their liking or leave one for others.

Margret Aldrich, head of media and programming at Little Free Library, gave an interview to BadCredit.com where she explained her vision for the movement:

“We’ve found that within different communities, a Little Free Library can mean different things,” she said. “If we’re talking about lower-income communities, a Little Free Library can mean more access to books.

“We want kids to have access to books all the time. And for kids who don’t necessarily have a lot of books at home, having a Little Free Library at school can be really meaningful.”

And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to live on a street with one of those cuties? 

If you want to start a Free Little Library in your neighborhood, go ahead and register!

The post Little Free Libraries Are Popping Up Everywhere, Turning Kids Into Readers! appeared first on TettyBetty.

The Harry Potter actress and United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador opened a feminist book club a couple of years ago with the goal to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” explained Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

One book is selected every two months and is then discussed on the Goodreads discussion board. To become a member, register for an account and join on the group’s page. “Everyone is welcome. I would be honored!” exclaimed Watson.

You can also dip your toes in by following the book club’s dedicated Instagram page.

The post Emma Watson’s Feminist Book Club is Where the Cool Kids Are At appeared first on TettyBetty.