How-To: Nebula Pillow
I love everything about space and that includes this really rad nebula pillow by Rachel Barry on Whimsy Box. You could use the same technique to create a custom galaxy t-shirt or tote bag.
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.
Product Review: Cricut Mini
I missed the original Cricut insanity a few years back when the original model debuted. My friends went NUTS for it, raving about what a great addition it was to their crafty tool supply. On Black Friday, I watched as shoppers knocked each other down trying to pick up sale-priced cartridges. But no Cricut craziness […]
Pipe Organ and ATM Mashup
Artists Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla have taken an ATM machine and installed it into a twenty foot tall pipe organ. The piece is called Algorithm, and when a transaction is made the pipe organ responds with a series of notes based on the buttons pushed by the user.
Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
Attention Washington, DC area crafters and makers: The Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair is coming to Union Market on Saturday, November 10, so mark your calendars and get ready to knock out your holiday shopping! Want to sell some of your own handmade goodness? The vendor application deadline is Sunday, September 16th, so shake […]
How-To: Remove Candle Wax from Glass Containers
If you’re always eying the glass containers from candles that are running low, thinking that you could *definitely* make something with that, Aunt Peaches can help. Check out her tutorial for removing hardened candle wax from glass containers, then craft on!
New Egg Carton Design Uses Less Cardboard
In middle school, I participated in the “egg drop” project: Design a package that protects a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a high place. It was a fun exercise, and I think the egg pods that performed the best employed many layers of materials in their design: bubble wrap, crumpled paper, plastic baggies, […]
Sewing 101: French Seams
French seams are a simple and versatile way to create strong, professional-looking seams in any sewing project.