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: Ruffled Play Apron

How-To: Ruffled Play Apron

Grown up or wee, sometimes a gal just needs a fancy apron. Head over to Blue Robin Cottage to see Sierra’s ruffled play apron tutorial. The how-to is for a little girl version, but I’m confident that you intrepid stitchers could size it up to more grownup dimensions if needed. [Via Pinterest] More: How-To: Fat […]

QR Code Ring

QR Code Ring

Herbert Hoover created this wooden ring with a QR code cleverly laser cut into it as part of his ring-a-day project. [via adafruit] More: CRAFT Video: Machine-Knitted QR Code Scarf @Craftzine.com blog Woven QR Code @Craftzine.com blog QR Code Rug @Craftzine.com blog

Embroidered Graffiti

Embroidered Graffiti

Mixed media artist Sarah Greaves uses needlework techniques to embroider graffiti onto unusual objects. Her work will be exhibited at Bearspace Gallery in London this fall. [via old lady crafts] More: creen Door Embroidery @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery on Greenery @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery from Bathroom Graffiti @Craftzine.com blog

Maker Camp: Mold Making with Jason Babler

Maker Camp: Mold Making with Jason Babler

Week 4, Tinkering Tuesday at Maker Camp. Learn how to make molds out of silicon, a skill which can come in handy for all kinds of maker projects. The idea is to design a mold that lets you make your own customized resin copies.

Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.

Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.

Maker Camp: Hardware Jewelry with Brit Morin

Maker Camp: Hardware Jewelry with Brit Morin

Week 4, Maker Monday at Maker Camp. Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co., teaches us how to make funky futuristic jewelry from the hardware you can find on the floor behind your workbench.

Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.

Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.