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.
Amy from During Quiet Time made this awesome embroidery hoop wall storage pocket for her partner using this free pattern from Sew Daily. I don’t know about you, but I could certainly use a few of these in my studio! [Via Pinterest] More: Embroidery Hoop Laundry Bag @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Embroidery Hoops as Picture Frames […]
Neat idea, skillfully executed, from artist Scott Garner, who writes: On the hardware side is a custom-framed television connected to a rotating mount from Ergomart. Attached to the back of the television is a spatial sensor from Phidgets, makers of fine USB sensors. On the software side is a simple C application to communicate with […]
ITP students Will Jennings and Lia Martinez built a small catapult (not a trebuchet in the strictest sense) that, when pulled back and released, announces “Banana” and triggers a video projection of said fruit flying into the wall. From Lia’s site:
Jenny from Hank + Hunt created this fun bunting tablecloth tutorial for The Sweetest Occasion. Cheery and simple, it would be great for adults and kids alike, and would be a perfect complement to your favorite handmade party decorations! More: How-To: Bunting Cosmetic Bag @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Paint Chip Bunting @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Outdoor Ice […]
These paper garments from Julie VonDerVellen are stunning. Anne of All Things Paper shares Julie’s beautiful work that celebrates special memories by capturing them in handmade paper and constructing clothing and shoes with the paper. Garments evoke memories; memories evoke garments. My research expands upon traditional storytelling and memoir presentation. Significant moments — personal stories […]
Impressive “side project” from industrial designer Nick Santillan, whose modular Red Blue CNC machine we’ve covered here a couple times before. Nick writes: Most arcade sticks on the market…all look similar, more often looking like a box with buttons. I decided to make it more elegant that someone with a nice interior living room, a […]
Making your own jewelry is a lot of fun, but sometimes the findings are … well … hard to find, or add up quickly. If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive way to whip up a pair of earrings, check out this tutorial from Disney of Ruffles and Stuff that uses paper clips and […]
