How-To: Easy Finger-Crocheted Scarf
I love this easy finger-crocheted scarf tutorial. It uses a Martha Stewart Caterpillar yarn, but any chunky yarn would do. I love the graphic look of this–it’s almost like cobwebs, perfect for Halloween!
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
How-To: Heart Tote Bag with Leather Straps
Turn a plain canvas tote into stylish statement bag with this heart tote bag tutorial from Liz at Say Yes to Hoboken!
How-To: Wire Hanger Washi Tape Organizer
Think you need a special container to keep your paper tape in order? Think again! Make your own simple wire hanger washi tape organizer with this tutorial from Silly Old Suitcase!
LEGO Record Player
Though not entirely LEGO, this faithful reproduction from Canadian maker Ryan Alexander does play actual vinyl (though heavily garbled) and performs well enough to show the proof of concept.
Gotye Old School Computer Remix
That catchy pop hit from Gotye, “Somebody that I used to know”, is painstakingly rendered with an HP Scanjet 3C, Amiga 600, a couple of hard drives, and PIC-controlled xylophone by Toronto-based melody maker bd594.
VIDEO: Paper is a Versatile Medium
Irving Harper is an industrial designer known for creating some of Herman Miller’s most iconic pieces, like the Marshmallow sofa and the company’s own logo. As a busy designer, Irving turned to paper crafting as a way to relieve stress. In the latest video from Herman Miller’s “Why Design” series, Irving shows some of the […]
Maker Faire New York: CRAFT Photo Roundup
I had a great time covering the CRAFT beat this weekend at Maker Faire New York! Here are some of the cool projects and talented makers that caught my eye: Maker Faire doodling in the Improv Sewing booth. Gorgeous Rangoli street art from The Rubin Museum of Art. Fun craft and sewing demos from Kollabora. […]