Embroidery Thread Cards
Amy of Craft Chi has made some embroidery thread cards that you can download, cut, and use to hold your stash of loose embroidery thread. Choose from 2 designs — whimsical or ornate. Here’s to getting organized in 2008! Link.
Paper Crafts
Origami, letterpress, linocuts, laser-cuts, pepakura, pop-ups, flip-books, silhouettes, maché, and more.
Create Junk Mail Art – CRAFT Video Podcast
MP4 Video | QT Video | Hi-Def | Subscribe I have been an avid reader and huge admirer of the art work by Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut. While at Maker Faire in Austin, I got to meet the lovely artist for the first time and see her amazing paper art and design work […]
Accordion Scrapbook and Cards
Grace on design*sponge has a few paper craft tutorials that are perfect quick projects. Learn how to make an accordion scrapbook, a thank you note/place card, and a small accordion booklet. Link.
Fabric Stitched Paper Notecard Tutorial
Ann of Still Dottie made these beautiful stitched thank you cards using swatches of beautiful fabrics. Learn how to do this yourself with her tutorial. Link.
HOW TO – Make Recycled Fridge Magnets
Evil Mad Scientist shows you how to turn a whole bunch of empty candy and food containers into playful yet functional fridge magnets. [via] Link.
Recycled Giftwrap Stickers
I love how Jamie from Mary Jane’s Attic has used a circle hole punch and a Xyron sticker machine to craft cool new stickers from her used holiday wrapping paper. If you guys have any other fun ideas on how to recycle giftwrap, please leave a comment! Link.
“Gingerboard” House
My friends Billie and Tootie (who own the green-themed art and design store Reform School here in L.A.) blew my mind today when they gave me a Christmas present wrapped up in the most amazing way–in a handmade house they created from recycled cardboard! I love all the little details, such as the scalloped kraft […]
