Last week, I posted about a 3D painting done on a wall, made to look like the letters were growing. Naturally, it reminded me of the Moss Graffiti tutorial by Helen Nodding that we ran in CRAFT Volume 04. With rainy season just around the corner, here’s the full tutorial for you to check out and start making your own moss milkshake to create with.
A group of Japanese artists are recycling roof tiles and making them into birdhouses. I like the look, and otherwise these tiles would be going to waste. Via BBG.
This week marks the start of the third annual Softies for Mirabel from Meet Me at Mikes. Softies for Mirabel is our annual appeal to benefit the kids supported by The Mirabel Foundation. We send word out via the internet, inviting people like you to make a soft toy (or two!) The toys are gifted […]
An art project by Laura Mappin: A decorative work of art to commemorate that you’ve done your Tampon Time and you’re Free At Last! This art object of a tampon symbol is beautifully hand crocheted out of metallic gold thread and hangs in a distinctive black shadow box. Gold trophy labels celebrate “Golden Tampon” and […]
As consumers, we can change that pattern. Instead of buying something new for back to school, try mending, renewing, and repairing something. My old backpack was almost worthless. The zipper was broken, the clips were broken, and it was filthy. Instead of replacing it, I set to work fixing it up. It is a very rewarding process, proving that a little elbow grease beats spending hard-earned dollars.
Craftster member Kynshiri shares this tutorial for making a fleece jacket as well as a reversible hoodie. Both are so perfect for fall!
So, it’s just about the end of peach season (sniff!) and therefore of one of my very favorite treats in the world, homemade peach ice cream. My friend Andrea recently made the best peach ice cream I have ever tasted in honor of the last days of summer, and so I share it with you. Go out and buy some peaches!
