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.
I’m a confirmed cat lady, so I just couldn’t resist sharing this kitty loafer tutorial from Erica at P.S.- I Made This… If, like me, you’re more skilled with a sewing needle than a hot glue gun, this project would also look great with embroidery and applique! More: Project: Kitty-Cat Braids @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Modern […]
June of Planet June has a new video showing her trick for secure stitching on amigurumi faces. She’s even demonstrated it in left and right-hand versions, so it’s easy to follow for anyone. It’s easy to hide the ends in the exposed stuffing if you’re stitching onto an open-ended piece, but not as obvious when […]
I can make just about anything, but ask me to brush on some color, and you’ll get the uncomfortable, shifty eyes. I’ll admit it: I’m NOT good at painting. My crafty pal Amy from Mod Podge Rocks, however, is good at painting. Really good. Check out her 8 Tips for How To Use Acrylic Craft […]
My old pal, Bay Area shutterbug Billy Baque, has a passion for the handmade, low-tech, all-in-one cameras-plus-darkrooms used by street photographers around the world. The so-called Cuban Polaroid is a typical example—a wooden box with a light-tight sleeve for the photographer’s arm at one end and a lens on the other. Billy describes the typical […]
Listen to your iPhone loud and clear with this vintage WWII era air raid siren conversion. Austin’s Chase and Scout preserved the speaker’s industrial vibe while updating it for modern playback. You can connect pretty much anything with a standard 1/8″ headphone jack to the recessed amplifier and 6″ powered speaker for a unique listening […]
In this edition of Tiny Yellow House, Derek “Deek” Diedricksen builds a project from his new book “Humble Homes, Simple Shacks”. This 72 square foot writing retreat is made to double as a future greenhouse. In classic Deek style, the cabin employs a very simple building approach and includes several recycled elements. It’s spin-off of his cabin design “Down At Big Lee’s Swamp” and was created for Massachusetts horror author John Grover.
Rent the Runway shows us how to rock the rope jewelry trend with this easy DIY nautical bracelet.
