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.
Crafter Kristina Pinto, whose needlepoint bracelets tutorial can be seen in vol 1 of CRAFT, is merging her love of crafts with a cause. Kristina will be running in the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge at the 2007 Boston Marathon where all the proceeds donated will fund the cancer institute. To add to this, Kristina is creating […]
Here’s a slideshow of homemade & mannequin scarecrows that inhabit many of the rice fields in Japan – Link.
Thank you Sister Diane for this great podcast on how to make your own greeting cards with fabric, yarn, and other embellishments. It’s a great way to get rid of some of your excess yarn and fabric in your stash. Sister Diane also gives some great card tips in the process with a link fest […]
Crafty Chica has a cool new project up on how to make soldered jar charms. I love the antique look to the photos and they will spruce up an o’ jars you have especially for a special gift. Link.
Do Design DIY has a fun how-to on making a backlit photo lamp from your favorite photos… – “Hold a vivid photo or inkjet print in front of a bright light and you have a basic backlit image display. Notice how the colors become rich and the details come alive. Want to make a simple […]
Roxycraft has created some cool free patterns to make 3 different kinds of crochet ornaments. Choose from the three styles. Bo the Snoman – Link. Rory the Reindeer – Link. Santa Baby – Link. Related: A Roxycraft Christmas pattern collection (4 patterns $5) – Link.
The holidays are coming up and I’ll be looking for some great quick projects you can make as stocking stuffers for friends. Here’s a fast and easy one — make a flower hairpin. Use contrasting thread colors and mix different prints for something more splashy. Link.
