How-To: Rolling Crate Footstool
I love the built-in storage in this DIY Rolling Crate Footstool tutorial from 129 Twig & Vine. What a neat way to give an old wooden crate a new life as a footstool or coffee table!
Month: September 2011
Welcome September, Welcome Fiber Arts!
Incredible Crochet Cthulhu Mask Hello Crafters! Here we are, already in September, with autumn right around the corner. And to get into the fall mood – the season when threads, needles, hooks and looms run overtime – our theme for the month is Fiber Arts. Some of our upcoming projects include making a colorwork tote […]
Yes and Yes Design: Laura Bruland (video)
Laura Bruland’s Yes and Yes Design specializes in jewelry and other crafts that are made by laser cutting discarded and recycled materials. She attended Maker Faire Bay Area 2011 to vend her wares and show off her unique sense of humor with a homemade godzilla puppet. Subscribe to the CRAFT Video Podcast in iTunes, download […]
The Drawing Machine: Harvey Moon (video)
Harvey Moon‘s Drawing Machine is, at its core, a pen attached to two belts that are both suspending it over a page and controlling its movements. Taking its cues from computer data, the Drawing Machine can reproduce any digitized picture or photograph, except the results are more akin to print-making in that every creation is unique with its own idiosyncrasies. Filmed at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011.
Needle Felted Kermit The Frog
Like Megan of Rad Megan, I’m very excited about the new Muppet movie coming out this fall. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate its impending arrival than getting crafty. Her needle felted Kermit is a fabulous start. She captured his spirit beautifully! She hints that she’ll likely be making more. I can’t […]
How-To: Remember Quote Box
The Remember Quote Box is a great way to organize and document all of the hilarious, odd, brilliant, and just plain adorable things that come out of the mouths of your little munchkins so you can keep them on hand for years to come. You can find the full tutorial (written by Cheri from I […]
Threadbanger is Back
There is exciting news in the handmade community brewing. One of your favorite DIY networks is back in action! Corinne and I are so pleased to have our own channels partner up with Threadbanger and three other fantastic DIY style mavens, Whitney Sews, Mr. Kate & Sammy Davis Vintage to re-launch a new Threadbanger.
