Knitted Sheep
Wool Free and Lovin’ Knit made a really cute little sheep coffee mug mat. He is a sweet little guy and isn’t too intimidating to beginner knitters like me.
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: Tribal Design-Inspired Painted Bangle Bracelets
Add some bold springtime colors to your wardrobe with this tribal design-inspired painted bangle bracelet tutorial from Alicia at Dismount Creative. I love how the bright colors contrast so beautifully with the neutral backgrounds—the unexpected hues really make the bracelets pop! [Via Meet Me at Mikes] More: How-To: DIY Hose Clamp Bracelet @Craftzine.com blog Nautical […]
Make: Projects – Invisible Glass Photography
I wanted an unusual shot to show off the results from my recent soda can label embossing project, and had some success using this unusual method. There is a classic physics demonstration, sometimes disguised as a bit of stage magic, in which pieces of glass are made to disappear by immersion in a liquid that […]
Sculpture from Melted Vinyl Records
Jonathan Hudson is an artist who specializes in recycled materials. “Girl Put Your Records On” is a female form sculpted from vinyl records. From his site:
Educated in the field of science I am constantly experimenting and exploring new approaches to my subject matter. My intentions are to create well-crafted works of art that visually speak to the viewer and evoke an emotional response. When possible I try to use recycled materials and repurpose them for something other than a landfill. As a Biologist it is disturbing to note the rate of devastation our species is inflicting on our planet. Recycled/Repurposed Art is at least one step in the right direction.
How-To: Leather-Wrapped Rings
With this leather-wrapped ring tutorial from Lauren at The Perfect Pear, you can make your own statement ring, no jewelry-making skills necessary! Not into leather? Check out the tutorial anyway—looking around my studio, I found at least 5 items that would look fantastic in its place. More: Sequin-Wrapped Rings @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Macramé Bangle Bracelets […]
How-To: Paper Circus Rider Toy
Next time your kids are bored, or you’re needing a little creative break in a busy workday, try this fun project from Joel of Made by Joel. He shows how you can turn paper, tape and a paper clip in to a fun riding toy. He’s included a printable template, but also encourages you to […]
How-To: Boys Wallet with Buckle
Perfect for little guys who are starting to learn about money, this boys wallet tutorial from Destri at The Mother Huddle is a fun, sturdy starter billfold. My favorite part: You can change up the fabric and colors to fit any personality! More: How-To: Wallet From a Cowboy Boot @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Leather Passport Wallet […]