DIY Chevron Wall
I love this bold chevron statement wall over on Design Sponge! They make it look so easy and yet it packs a strong design punch.
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.
Printable Fruit and Veggie Checklist
Now that farmers’ markets are starting to fill up with more delicious seasonal foods, make the most of the summer bounty— and give your diet a healthy boost—with this printable fruit and vegetable checlkist from Mollie at Wild Olive. With a reminder this cute, you definitely won’t want to miss a serving! More: Vegetable Patch […]
Flashback: Upcycled Beach Bag
Our first Flashback for May fits right in with our UpCraft theme this month, as we focus on recycled, upcycled and repurposed projects. Since we’re heading in to summer, it’s the perfect time to put together this handy beach bag using an old towel and some scraps of fabric for the straps. I’m thinking of […]
How-To: Convert Clip-On Earrings to Pierced
Do you have a pile of amazing vintage clip-ons, but never wear them because they’re uncomfortable, too heavy to stay on, or too easy to lose? This video is for you! Casey at Elegant musings shares her method for converting clip-on earrings to pierced earrings in this earring conversion video tutorial. More: How-To: Paperclip Heart […]
Rattle Tutorial
I’ve made a few soft toys for my son, and admit that the rattles have not been a resounding success, mostly because the bell just doesn’t ring quite right. Laura Wilson clears the air with her clever tip for protecting the bell in this rattle tutorial. It would be perfect nestled in one of her […]
Solar Powered Cigar Box Amp
Check out this lovely Solar Stella cigar box amp built by John Wilson of Minneapolis, MN. My original plan for this amp was to make a rather rugged poly-coated wood enclosure that could stand up to being left outside in a light rain. On the other hand, I also wanted to finish my amp by […]
How-To: Hand Painted Rock ‘n Roll Jeans
Sarah Bahr made this great tutorial about how she upcycled a couple pairs of jeans to make costumes for Minnesota-based rock band ‘Glitter Gun.’ More: Drop Cloth Suit @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Turn Straight Jeans into Skinnies @Craftzine.com blog Denim Do-it-All Bins @Craftzine.com blog