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.
Ptolemy Elrington makes amazing sculptures from old shopping carts that litter our rivers and canals. See some of his amazing creations that also celebrate nature. Thanks Pekar! Link. More: Flickr photos from Birdfair 2006 in England – Link.
I’ve posted this to the MAKE blog but I know that this will interest the Crafters too. There’s some new photos up on flickr (and in the MAKE and CRAFT flickr pools) showing the building process of Institute for Figuring exhibit, “The Business Card Menger Sponge” by Dr. Jeannine Mosely which is now on display […]
Justin says, “What do you get when you bring over 150 kids into a workshop and tell them they can build whatever they want? That is what we did at the Bakken Summer Science Camp and they came up with some amazing stuff. Boats, cars, robots, secret alarms, ping pong ball throwers, light up dog […]
Built by Wendy is a cool clothing line by Wendy Mullin. She’s teamed up with Simplicity to bring you 4 new sewing patterns under the line called “Built by YOU”. [ via ] Link.
The knitbuddies blog has a great post on how to find the perfect knitting needles. With so much to choose from these days (even lighted ones), it could be daunting to know which one is good for your project. Knitting needles of course can be more of a personal choice so feel free to comment […]
Did you know you can print your own designs on fabric with your ink jet printer? Just treat your fabric to the Bubble Jet Set 2000 solution and then iron on freezer paper onto the fabric in order to run it through your printer. There are pre-cut flat sheets of freezer paper available now so […]
Robin Bowles sent us a link to a short introduction of the the must have tools for her hand-sewing projects. Link.
