By Lish Dorset One of my favorite Christmas trees, that I’ve had for years, has a bit of a Charlie Brown look to it – just a few sparkly branches, but very loved. It’s the best because the ornaments can be shown off for all to admire. I use the tree for the handmade ornaments […]
Mixed Martial Arts and Crafts might be one of the best blog titles of all time. It follows the life and projects of Vanessa, a creative and ambitious crafter and dedicated blogger. Vanessa seems to be able to knit just about anything. Oh, and she paints and sews too. One Project You Are Particularly Proud […]
I think it’s the whimsical shapes associated with retro style that really makes me a sucker for anything mid-century. These super cute retro ornament cards from Jessica Jones of How About Orange over on The Inside Source make me smile. They’d also be a great template for adding these shapes to stockings, tree skirts or […]
Whether you have a bunch of lovely co-workers (as I do!), a gaggle of cousins, or just want to gift everyone in your book club, here are some ideas for quick and easy mass gifts. Gathered Scarf: Our own Brookelynn’s amazing gathered scarf tutorial will allow you to keep your friends warm and stylish all […]
Today, we’re giving away our third MakerBot Thing-O-Matic (a $1,300 value!), featured on the cover of the Ultimate Kit Guide. Here’s Make: Labs intern Eric Chu’s review of Thing-O-Matic from the issue…
I am a very recent convert to the joys of needle felting, but the whole process seems custom-made for holiday crafting! I love this tutorial for tiny needle felted mittens from Meg at Mega Crafty because it’s so easy to customize colors and styles to fit personal preferences and home decor. Her method uses cookie […]
Whimseybox is a new monthly craft supply subscription service, created by Alicia DiRago, a Houston-based DIY blogger and instructor. I connected with Alicia shortly after I moved to Houston last year. I finally met her in person at Quilt Market back in October, and was excited to hear about her new venture with Whimseybox. A […]
