MAKE 10: Celebrate!

With funny-lady Amy Sedaris as our cover star, celebration is theme for CRAFT Volume 10. In this issue, we feature instructions to help you create the perfect mixtape for any party, make a keepsake wedding book, design beautiful invitations, and make customized plates and coasters, fancy hats, party cakes and cake toppers -- even put together the ideal cocktail bar. You just found a great excuse to throw a party!

Table of Contents

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Welcome to Craft

» Permission to Party by Tina Barseghian

Why we will always have reasons to celebrate. Page 11

Changes

» Changes by Dale Dougherty

The $4,000 handmade rattle. Page 13

Susie's Home Ec

» Thy Name Inscribed Upon My Heart by Susie Bright

Customized hankies and pockets win hearts. Page 14

Handmade

» Weaving in 3D by Susan Brackney

Martina Celerin's "dimensional weavings" look remarkably true to life, and that's no accident. Page 16

» A World of Brick by Laura Kiniry



Nathan Sawaya sculpts with Legos. Page 18

» Nouveau Fiche by Laura Kiniry



Crafter Julie Yu weaves with reels of 1960s and 70s New York Times microfilm. Page 19

» Art From the Sole by Eric Smillie

Sculptor Susan Danis says yes to the universe. Page 20

» Pearl Button Queen by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith

British artist Ann Carrington sees amazing things in the everyday. Page 21

Curio

» Curio

Our favorite trinkets and treasures. Page 22

Crafter

» Art Ethica by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith

High design plus artisan production equals global good. Page 26

» Knit Soundscape by Sabrina Gschwandtner

Laure Drogoul's Orchestral Knitting Apparatus amplifies knitting. Page 28

» Everyday Extraordinary by Laura Kiniry



Interaction designer JooYoun Paek's (anything but) routine interpretations. Page 30

» Who Doesn’t Love Stickers? by Goli Mohammadi

Mrs. Grossman's sticker company continues to thrive after 30 colorful years. Page 32

» Made in Senegal by Daniela Steinsapir

Whole families of crafters find ingenious ways to use recycled materials. Page 36

» Festivals Around the World by Laura Kiniry



Celebrate traditional and offbeat crafts at these international events. Page 38

» The Art of Hospitality by Amy Sedaris

What a party means to me. Plus: The Perfect Party Cake! Page 42

» Good Times by Diane Gilleland

Add a little dose of craft to your party. Page 48

» Party-Time Paint Chips by Helen Bradley

Add pizzazz to your party invitations. Page 49

» Printed Party Flags by Linda Permann

Adorn your next celebration with festive party flags stamped with your own design. Page 52

» Mixtape by Angelica Amesquita-Carter

Create the perfect soundtrack for your party. Page 55

» Sushi for Sweet Tooths by Sarah Scheffel

Disguise your fruit in these clever get-ups. Page 58

» Basic Bar Essentials by Alex Mountjoy

Here's the perfect arsenal of tools, liquors, juices, and mixers for a truly inspired cocktail lounge. Page 61

» Fancy Cocktail Hat by Dolin O’Shea

Stitch in some glamour with this vintage-style party hat. Page 64

» Tying the Knot by Linda Permann

Make him stand out with a crocheted bow tie. Page 67

» Jam Jar Lanterns by Brookelynn Morris

Set your party mood with sublime lighting. Page 70

» Box Party by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith

This party kit from the Neighbors Project makes friends from strangers. Page 74

» Mad Tea Party by Branca Nitzsche

Celebrating the creativity of San Francisco's gay and lesbian community. Page 75

Quick Craft

» Crafty Barrettes by Chasity Gordon

They're fun, easy, and great for using up your fabric stash. Page 76

» Keepsake Wedding Book by Lesley Patterson-Marx

Gift a hand-bound book to store memories for years to come. Page 78

» Portrait Window by Matt Maranian

Honor your peeps by turning a salvaged window into a montage of friends. Page 86

» Repeating Patterns by Aidan Meehan, Gerry Arrington

Create beautiful patterns from simple geometry or refined shapes. Page 92

Travel Crafty

» Paris by Francoise Steibel, Tina Barseghian

Find inspiration in this lively city's colorful neighborhoods. Page 100

DIY: Decorate It

» Sweet Sugar Flowers by Julie Sloane

Turn a plain cake into a feast for the eyes with these simple blossoms. Page 103

DIY: Swill It

» Better Bitters by Diane Gilleland

For the tastiest drinks, make your own flavored bitters. Page 106

DIY: Doggone It

» Country Gent Tweed Coat by Lilly Shahravesh

Keep your pup warm and stylish in all kinds of weather. Page 108

» DIY Dog Collar by Ana Poe

Build a leather collar with style and substance. Page 111

DIY: Stitch It

» Fingerless Mitts Times 3 by Lee Meredith

Free up your crafting fingers while warming up your hands. Page 115

» Guitar Bag by Meream Pacayra

Show the world you rock with this cool and easy-to-make bag. Page 119

DIY: Transfer It

» Getting Older? How About Some Comic Relief? by Mark Montano

Make custom party plates and matching coasters. Page 123

» Polaroid Emulsion Transfer by Ty Nowotny

Use photos to turn ordinary objects into works of art. Page 126

Quick Craft

» Room With a View by Christy Stipelcovich

Every fish deserves a vacation, right? Satisfy Goldie's wanderlust while keeping him safely submerged in his aquatic home. Page 129

Art of Cooking

» Bake a Tasty Cinnamon Swirl Cake by Élena Nazzaro

Celebrate the cold weather with a warm, luscious coffee cake with this easy recipe! Page 130

CRAFT: Collections

Icon for Downloadable Resources » Knitters and Crocheters, Celebrate! by Natalie Zee Drieu

Showcasing a few of our favorite independent and DIY fashion designers. Page 132

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» Adobe Illustrator by Stefanianna Moore

Design dazzling invitations while learning how to use a crafter-friendly drawing program. Page 134

Play

Icon for Downloadable Resources » Silly Snake by Jenny Ryan

Sew a cuddly serpent with felted wool. Page 140

Old School

» Lollipop Sculpture by Cathy Callahan

Make delicious-looking candy that's too good to eat! Page 143

Bazaar

» Bazaar by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith

Crafty goods we adore. Page 144

Recycle It

» Art for All to See by K.B. VanHorn

Give new life to old eyeglass lenses with this crafty, wearable art. Page 148

DIY: Design

» Functional Frames by Grace Bonney

Use chalkboard paint to create a utilitarian piece. Page 150

Re: Fitted

» A Party Clean Enough for Gaia by Wendy Tremayne

The Purple Fig makes green cleaning accessible for all. Page 152

Makeover

» Button Up Your Table by Carla Sinclair

A little table gets a new look with buttons. Page 160