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.
Be still, my vintage-loving heart! This painting tutorial for creating faux antique card file drawers from Kristine at The Painted Hive is fantastic! She may have started with an IKEA drawer set, but she definitely finished with a work of home decor art! [Via Poppytalk] More: Turn Salvaged Drawers into Modular Storage @Craftzine.com blog Paper […]
Etsy handmade bookbinder Rhonda Miller of My Hardbound Books shares a nice video of her technique for DIY casebinding, which can be tricky to master for people new to the craft.
I loved reading this interview with the talented designer behind this amazing masking tape dress over on BurdaStyle. Esther Boller created the dress using more than 17 rolls of masking tape over 80 hours of work. The dress won a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Read more about the dress […]
Justin’s device, dubbed the Folkbox, has rows of buttons mounted beneath the neck of the guitar that play chords when depressed. The buttons are hooked up to solenoids that depress the proper strings, allowing the user to play a multitude of different chords.
This lace dress from Kate at See Kate Sew is just too cute! The ruffle collar contrasts perfectly with the delicate lace in the dress, and the effect is pretty, but not too formal. Want to make your own? You can download a PDF of the pattern on See Kate Sew! More: Beautiful Dyed Eyelet […]
You may have noticed my predilection for paper sculpture, but these pieces by Anna-Wili Highfield are really jaw-dropping. They somehow seem more wiry and raw than most, which makes sense when you see her copper wire sculptures, too. I’m particularly fond of the giraffe, below. (Via Dude Craft.) More: Torn Paper Animal Sculptures
Update last year’s oversized tank top with this braided collar crop top tutorial from Kinsey at Sincerely, Kinsey. It’s a quick, easy way to refresh your wardrobe for spring! More: How-To: Retro Two-Seam Top @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Spring Doily-Sleeved Top @Craftzine.com blog Shirred Pillowcase Top @Craftzine.com blog
