Every year we, the editors and authors here on Craftzine, scour the interwebs for cool gift ideas, all with a crafty bent. Certain themes almost always make the gift guide schedule — sewing, crafts for kids, eco-crafting — but there aren’t enough days in the winter season to cover all our vast and varied interests. […]
Continue ReadingWhile you can still get things shipped in time for Christmas on Amazon as late as December 23rd, most independent sellers are closing up shop after the weekend, if not sooner. Here are a few last-minute gift ideas, for crafters of all types! Mailbox Monthly ($48-$144) If you have a letterpress lover in your life, […]
Continue Readingby Cameo Wood I opened my beekeeping store in downtown San Francisco in June, and I’ve found that everyone loves beekeepers or bees, and that beekeepers are serious makers. What they can’t find to buy, they generally end up building. I’ve also been stocking my store with the beekeeper in mind, and here are some […]
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Each winter especially around the holidays, I can’t seem to get enough of knitting and crochet projects. I’ve always got one, (ok at least 3 or 4 projects) going on. To keep your knitter or crocheter happy this holiday, here are some gift ideas I know they would love. Baby Grape – South American Merino […]
Continue ReadingWhen thinking of crafty gifts for kids, especially for boys, it’s easy to be stumped. Do I really want to be that aunt, the one who gives educational gifts or boring gifts or wildly inappropriate ones for the recipient’s age? Heck no, I don’t, so I scour the web, the craft shops, and the toy […]
Continue ReadingFelt is a soft, warm, and beautiful material that is easy to make and use. Natural wool, simple tools, and a rewarding process have brought feltmaking into the repertoire of many artists. The creative results captivate crafters with very diverse aesthetics. As with any hobby, there are tons of wonderful fibers and supplies that make […]
Continue ReadingGot folks on your gift list who would much rather be outside exploring the great outdoors than pretty much anything else? Here’s a little gift guide to get your idea juices flowing. There are so many stripes of outdoor enthusiast that we can’t possibly cover them all, but here’s a little sampling. And since knowledge […]
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