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.
Craig Newswanger’s Drawing Machine II combines tricks from a 19th century geometric lathe, a 1920s Spirograph-esque toy, and a modern CNC tool to produce a really mesmerizing art-bot that was a huge crowd-pleaser at Saturday’s Austin Mini Maker Faire. His explanatory video is outstanding.
An apron is always a great gift to give. Check out Maureen Cracknell Handmade for this tutorial on how to make an apron using fat quarters.
Got the boring shoe blues? Pimp your plain white sneaks with this custom painted shoes tutorial from Jenn at Rook No. 17! If I had kids, I’d definitely bookmark this one for a girls’ night in or tween birthday party! More: How-To: Colorblock Toe Shoes @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Cat Shoes @Craftzine.com blog DIY Doily Shoes […]
Recycle those old pool noodles into some nifty room decor.
Ready to kickstart your creativity? You’re in luck! The May Craft Social Twitter chat is this Wednesday, and the conversation will be all about fueling your creative fire. So, pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and get ready to inspire/be inspired by fellow members of the crafting community! When: Wednesday, May 16th […]
I have a photography background, so this wearable photo DIY caught my eye. Using a special light-sensitive dye, you essentially turn your piece of fabric into one of those sun prints. If you don’t have large negatives you want to use, the tutorial explains how to turn a digital photo into a negative using Photoshop […]
I haven’t tried fabric dye on wood, but after seeing this striped wood bangle bracelet tutorial from Renate on The Rit Blog, I think I might have to! Ready for more fashion fun with that tantalizing Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango? Of course you are! How about a trendy, stripey, dyed wood bangle? Head […]
