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.

DiResta: Skull Ring

DiResta: Skull Ring

Jimmy wants a ring that makes an impression. Jimmy gets out the wax, a hobby knife, and a Dremel tool and sets to work.

In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (“Dirty Money,” “Hammered,” “Against the Grain,” “Trash for Cash”) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.

More details here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/09/14/diresta-skull-ring/ ‎

DiResta: Stormtrooper Helmet

DiResta: Stormtrooper Helmet

In this special Halloween episode of DiResta, Jimmy wields a slasher-worthy kitchen knife and goes all Norman Bates on a block of styro. When the carnage is over, he emerges with a sweet Star Wars stormtrooper helmet for Halloween. We suggest you might want to employ a slightly less murderous carving tool.

In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (“Dirty Money,” “Hammered,” “Against the Grain,” “Trash for Cash”) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy.

More info on the build here: http://wp.me/p22K2I-11TV

DIY Southwestern Stamped Card

DIY Southwestern Stamped Card

Wimseybox has been busting out some rad original projects and I am particularly loving this Southwestern stamp. Hand-carved stamps are such a fun way to personalize cards, wrapping paper, clothing, or anything! This particular one is really cool geometric motif that looks extra-rad with the ombre ink effect.

Quilted Kindle Cover

Quilted Kindle Cover

I’ve already started working on my DIY holiday gifts – have any of you? Here’s a great project to keep in mind. Sukie, of Sukie Don’t Ya Know, created a quilted Kindle cover that you can make, too, over at Art Gallery Fabrics. If you’ve got a family member or a friend who loves their […]