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.
Everyone knows kids love to play with cardboard boxes, but obviously so do their parents! I absolutely love this awesome cardboard box Millennium Falcom, complete with awed-looking baby and Schnauzer Wookie! Although I think my favorite thing is this great quote from the blog post about the process: We picked up some silver spray paint […]
Vintage Pyrex dishes, with their bold colors and charming designs, are hard to resist. If you have a penchant for Pyrex and cross-stitch (hello, Lish!) be sure to check out this downloadable chart from Hancock’s House of Happy. Some of your favorite Pyrex patterns have been translated into cross-stitch, and the result is adorable. [via […]
It’s times like these that I really wish I could knit. We have a Pekingese, not a Pug, but I think she’d still look totally rad in this Dalek dog sweater from Ravelry user, Peach Kraft. That’s the cuddliest Dalek I’ve ever seen! Thanks, Kristin! More: Dalek Pysanky Egg @Craftzine.com blog Pickles the Pug Crochet […]
This festive and patriotic pinwheel garland from Sam at Cook Quilt Make and Bake is the perfect for decoration for your summer time fun! Head over to the site to see the full how-to! More: How-To: Dixie Cup Light Garland @Craftzine.com blog triped Origami Heart Garland @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Make a Sewn Leaf Garland @Craftzine.com […]
Maya Donenfeld of Maya*Made is well know in the craft community for her simple and beautiful projects celebrate sustainable resources. Her new book, Reinvention from Wiley, is not just about making cute and useful projects, but also about creating with purpose and attention to meaningful materials. Advancements in technology have increased the pace of our […]
As part of the Cutural Olympiad, an initiative from Arts Council England for creating pieces that celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games, fiber artist and “crochetdermist” Shauna Richardson created these giant crocheted lions in just under three years, and with 36 miles of wool. The Yorkshire post has a nice article on artist and her […]
How many of you learned how to draw because of Ed Emberley’s books? If you’re a fan, now you can enjoy Ed’s illustrations on a whole new line of fabric from Cloud 9 Fabrics – Happy Drawing. The collection features eight animal prints, five “scribble” prints, and one ready-to-go panel. Check out Cloud 9’s blog […]
