Sock Zombies!
Becky Stern shows you how to make brain-hungry sock zombies for Halloween! http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/10/sock_zombies.html
Holiday Projects
Crinoline Chandelier
SaffronColoredPony, out of Detroit, is making some smashing light fixtures from vintage crinolines. I saw them on the front page of Etsy today and fell in love. Upcycling meets upskirt!
Bottle Cap Nautilus Sculpture
My son loves to collect bottle caps, and has amassed quite the collection. Perhaps he’ll be inspired by this nautilus made from bottle caps and wire by Ryan Lytle to make something out of his collection. [via Recyclart]
How-To: Birthday Number Wreath
I love this party decoration from Sara of Creative Jewish Mom. She created a number wreath for her daughter’s birthday and decorated it using paper plates and cupcake liners. She points out that while the project is simple, it can get a bit time consuming, so plan accordingly.
Taxidermy Die-Hard Dioramas
Who doesn’t love a little anthropomorphic taxidermy? These dioramas from lovedtodeath actually pay tribute to animals through the lost Victorian art form dating from the 1850s. The attention to detail with period furnishings, miniature artwork and even replaceable lighting within the frame make these pieces pretty special, with an edgy steampunk flair. Rest assured, the […]
How-To: Toddler Exploration Bottles
By Vanessa Coppolla One of my toddler’s favorite things to do is rummage through our recyclables bin, which I seriously need to find a better way to child-proof. I’m not sure why I spend money on toys for Logan when he prefers to play with the cardboard box that the toys arrived in. Give him […]
How-To: Feed Sack Messenger Bag
I would never have guessed that this striped, modern-looking messenger bag came from such humble and historic origins. Check out the Feed Sack Messenger Bag tutorial on the Crafty CPA, then get ready to start scouring your local antique markets for a sack of your own!