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: Fishy Pool Tote

How-To: Fishy Pool Tote

I adore cute, simple projects, and this bright fishy pool tote from Liz at Say Yes to Hoboken is just my style! Now, I’m sure I’ve got some blank tote bags hidden somewhere in my stash… More: Flashback: Upcycled Beach Bag @Craftzine.com blog Mesh Beach Bag Tutorial @Craftzine.com blog DIY Beach Hair @Craftzine.com blog

BBC Ceefax Tapestry

BBC Ceefax Tapestry

Artist Aaron Merrigan used cross-stitching and digital embroidery to make this beautiful tapestry of the BBC Ceefax pages. For the past 38 years BBC Ceefax Pages have provided the nation with a constant stream of accessible, reliable and dedicated news. With the final switch over from analogue to digital television, the iconic service will cease […]

Metallurgical Eye Candy

Metallurgical Eye Candy

Metallography is a method of materials analysis used to characterize the microscopic structure of a metal sample. Generally, the process involves cutting a sample from some object of interest, polishing its surface to high smoothness, and etching it with a chemical agent to highlight grain boundaries, inclusions, and other microstructural features. The sample is then imaged using one of a number of types of microscopy. The resulting pictures are often strikingly (if incidentally) beautiful. That’s OK by me, personally—incidental beauty is usually my favorite kind.

How-To: Maxi Dress Teepee

How-To: Maxi Dress Teepee

Turn an old maxi dress into a mini teepee that’s perfect for playrooms or pets with this easy peasy tot teepee tutorial from Sheri at Awesome Sauce and Asshattery! More: How-To: Build a Cardboard Cat Rocket @Craftzine.com blog Princess Playhouse @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO – Make a Cardboard Playhouse @Craftzine.com blog