DIY Magnetic Poetry
Curbly’s got a quick and easy tutorial on how to make your own magnetic poetry where you can make up your own terms for more customized fun. Link.
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.
Circular Needlecase Tutorial
Splityarn has a fun tutorial on how to make an easy circular needle case. I love that this is made from a recycled book. Check out her etsy shop where she’s got lots of cool stuff, including some cute scrabble stitch holders. Link.
Loteria Box
CRAFT and MAKE Managing Editor Shawn Connally received this handmade Loteria Box from her mom on Christmas. Shawn’s mom was inspired by Kathy Cano Murillo’s article on making Crafty Chica earrings. Link.
Lipbalm/Lipstick Cozy
Vegbee on craftster.org has made a cute lipbalm or lipstick cozy that also doubles as a keychain. Perfect for when you are on the go. Link.
Boise State Football’s Ian Johnson Loves to Crochet
Check out this great video found by O’Reilly Editor Brian Sawyer of an ESPN profile of Boise State’s football star, Ian Johnson who’s crocheting hobby has turned into a great side business as well as helping him hone his great sense of patience on the field. Link. Update: NCAA prohibits Ian Johnson from crocheting for […]
HOW TO – Make Your Own Envelopes
Miss Amy at Kitschy-Koo has a tutorial and recycle project on how to make your own envelopes from just about anything — pages from old magazines, old cards, photos, and more. Link.
HOW TO – Make a Süße Sac
Kristin La Flamme shows you how to make a Süße Sac. The pattern is based off a Japanese craft book but made here larger so you can tote around all your goods. I love the added yo-yo embellishments. Link.