Pulp wallet
Candyce made a handy wallet from an old pulp fiction novel. Frpm start to finish, this project took around 15 minutes. 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.
Agrifolk Art – Trees as Artists
Extreme Craft’s Garth Johnson got the first look at a great project by conceptual artist Jonathon Keats and author Andrew Dietz. As part of Agrifolk Art, they’ve been working at a farm in North Georgia, helping trees make art. Link. Also if you are in the Kansas City area Thursday night, Garth Johnson will be […]
Carousel made from old umbrellas
George Estreich says, “3D designer who made a carousel from an umbrella. check out the old desk phone made into a bulldozer as well.” Link.
Crochet Me Fall 2006 – Crochet jewelry with wire
The fall issue of Crochet Me is up and we are loving the crochet pattern by Julie Holetz called “It’s Electric”. With this pattern, you’ll be able to make yourself a matching earring and necklace set. It’s also a great first project for learning how to crochet with wire. Link.
Sleeve pants for babies
From the Wardrobe Refashion Blog, here’s a great refashioning tutorial for those with babies who are probably growing at an exponential rate. You can make baby pants from sleeves from old long sleeved t-shirts. Link.
The Last Knit
The Last Knit is a hilarious animation on how obsessive knitting can be, although here taken to the extreme. There’s something therapeutic in hearing the clacking of the needles. Written, directed and animated by Laura Neuvonen. Link.
Weird Instruments
Sometimes I stumble across items that are just over the edge. What would you do with a midi blender? How could you rock a disc drive guitar? I don’t know the answer, but I can’t wait for someone to find out!