How-To: Work with Shape-Memory Alloy
Shape-memory alloy (SMA), metal that changes shape when heated to an activation temperature can be used in all sorts of projects.
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: Granny Charm for a Grandpa Sweater
Kat at We Can Re-Do It stumbled upon a needlepoint pocket canvas at a thrift store for only 25 cents, and suddenly she was transforming a boring turtleneck sweater into a Grandma-meets-Grandpa cardigan. It’s such a delight when an unexpected find turns into an amazing project.
Felt Heart Bracelet
The Long Thread’s Ellen Luckett Baker shows off this felt heart bracelet she made from Stash Happy: Felt. The bracelet is just one of 30 projects you can make with your stash scraps and comes in handy just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The Modular Electronic Drums of Nick Yulman
Nick Yulman, of NY Soundworks, recently debuted debuted his Index Boogie performance piece at PS1. The piece consists of various solenoid-powered noise makers, which Yulman calls either “Surface Poppers” or “Drum Beaters”. They’re designed to be modular music devices that can easily be mated to virtually any inanimate object.
Project: Sewing Kit Valentines Card
By Haley Pierson-Cox Get cute and crafty this Valentine’s Day by sending your pals, lady-friends, and gentlemen callers a handy sewing kit valentine!
Crochet Game Boy And Tetris Pot Holders
Geek Crafts points us to this awesome set of crocheted gamer pot holders that were submitted by reader, Alea, who commissioned her mom to make them. High five, mom! Related: Crochet Spock Pot Holder Crochet Star Trek Pot Holders “You Complete Me” Tetris Cross-Stitch Tetris Baby Blanket Tetris Quilt Needlepoint Tetris Fridge Magnets
How-To: Stitch Embroidered Hearts
Want to stitch valentines, but don’t know the first thing about making symmetrical embroidered hearts? Check out this stitched heart tutorial from Mollie at Wild Olive to learn the technique, then stick around for the rest of the post to soak up some very pretty ombre inspiration!