27 Pics to Give You All the FOMO From the Coolest Creativity Event of the Year

Cortney Clift
Sep 14, 2015

ICYMI, we had a pretty epic weekend over here at Brit + Co. On Friday we hosted our third annual Re:Make, a two-day event that explores technology, creativity and the future of making. The first day was a creative conference that came complete with watercolor painting, a BUNCH of career advice, some creativity tips and not one, but three musical performances. Then the next day the space at SF’s Fort Mason was transformed into a giant maker fair with over 100 maker booths and a bunch of free DIY stations. Whether you missed the event or you want to relive it and all its epicness, check out these 27 snaps from the major weekend.

1. Breakfast First: Before we fueled our minds, we had to make sure to fuel our bellies. Guests arrived to this sweet display from the all-star bakery, Craftsman and Wolves. (Photo via @bhaberl)

2. #IAMCREATIVE Foundation Winners: After Brit welcomed everyone she brought up these ladies who were our finalists in our #IAMCREATIVE foundation. They thought just one of them was going to win the grant money they applied for, but we surprised them by announcing them all as winners! Read more about each of these ladies here. (Photo via @britandco)

3. 500 Person Selfie: John Colaneri of HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins was our Brit + Co-host for the day. He kicked things off Ellen style by getting a selfie with the audience. (Photo via @colanerijohn)

4. Watercolor Doodles: All conference attendees were supplied a watercolor notebook and paints and encouraged to doodle throughout the day. The results were totally gorgeous. (Photo via @friendsofhadley)

5. Man Buns of Re:Make: Special shout-out to Sarah Walsh who made this EPIC illustration of the all the man buns she spotted at the conference. (Photo via @sarahwalshmakesthings)

6. Todrick Hall: MTV’s Todrick Hall joined us as Brit + Co’s social media correspondent. Throughout the day, he awarded special goodies to attendees who posted the coolest tweets and Insta pics. (Photo via @beaconadhesives)

7. Cassey Ho: Youtube fitness star, Cassey Ho came and chatted with us about how she forged her own career path and even showed off one of her trickiest pilates moves. (Photo via @blogilates)

8. Three Person Plank: Todrick, Brit and John then joined Cassey on stage to attempt a three-person stacked plank. (Photo via @willbakeforshoe)

9. Google Code Truck: At this cool station guests were able to apply code that creates an LED pattern on a dress that’s currently at fashion week. (Photo via @russchampagne)

10. Brit + Co Fanny Packs: If you spotted a staff member over the weekend, chances are they were rocking this sweet geometric fanny pack that was designed by *us* in collaboration with Avenue Dee! (Photo via @avenuedee)

11. Bonnie McKee: Singer/songwriter, Bonnie McKee joined us both days at Re:Make. She gave a performance at the conference and participated in a musician panel with Lindsey Sterling and Lindsay Ell. Then she came back the next day to perform for everyone at the festival and totally rocked out. (Photo via @bonniemckee)

12. Jen Gotch: The super cool girlboss and founder of Ban.do came to chat with us about her successes and failures and even admitted to us that it’s A-okay to cry at work. (Photo via @miranda_cheng)

13. Sophia Rossi: Sophia Rossi, one of the founders of Hello Giggles, came to chat with us about her BFF, Zooey Deschanel and what it was like to work on some little-known reality shows, The Hills and The City. (Photo via @britandco)

14. 3D Printed Chocolate: Oh ya, did we mention there was also 3D printed chocolate? NBD. (Photo via @brit)

15. Lindsey Sterling: The oh-so-talented, dancing violinist Lindsey Sterling closed out the day with a performance of epic proportions. (Photo via @bellalu_photography)

Re:Make Day Two

16. Festival Day: After the conference wrapped the space was transformed into a maker festival, say hello to some seriously epic signage. (Photo via @livecolorfulco)

17. Crayon Wall: At Crayola’s make station (which came complete with thread wrapped bracelets and airbrushed tees), we had a photo booth backdrop that featured 8,000 (!!!) crayons. (Photo via @britandco)

18. Glitter Tats: Over at Sizzix’s DIY station, they took temporary tats to the next level with these sparkly glitter tattoos. (Photo via @vintagebutterfly)

19. Macaron Manicures: Ladies (or dudes) who found themselves in need of a quick gel manicure tried out Le Mini Macaron, a DIY gel nail kit that’s shaped like our favorite French dessert. (Photo via @whatthefluffs)

20. Live Painting Class: Courtney Pilgrim, who teaches our acrylic painting e-class came to Re:Make to teach the art of abstract painting IRL. (Photo via @blushandbeyond)

21. Tote Bag Stamping: Over at Michael’s DIY booth, attendees made hand stamped totes to carry all their new goodies home in. (Photo via @michaelsstores)

22. 80-Foot Coloring Wall: As you entered the festival, you were greeted with a 80-foot coloring page that was just as fun to color in as it was to snap photos of. (Photo via @giefish)

23. Life-Size Coloring Book: Hey there, baby. Meet the biggest coloring book you’ve ever seen. (Photo @aperly2)

24. Painted Beads: Madeline Trait was one of the many makers at Re:Make who’s talented was totally blowing our minds. I mean just look at her handpainted beads. (Photo via @tweetsweet)

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25. Hershey 3D Photobooth: Hershey and Smilebooth joined forces to create this epic photo booth that captured your pic from all sides creating a super cool, 3D-effect. (Photo via @punkpostco)

26. Maker Booths: We’ll take one of everything, please. (Photo via @britcastellano)

27. #Girlboss Pic: As day two came to an end, Brit, Jen Gotch (of Ban.do), Jordan Ferney (of Oh Happy Day!) and Jesi Haack (who helped us make the event look beautiful) had a chill moment with our hashtag. (Photo via @jengotch)

And that’s a wrap folks. See you next year!

Were you at Re:Make this year? Share your favorite moment with us in the comments below.

Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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