Clothespin Spring Bracelets
Nathan Luoto of Lynnwood, WA made these bracelets from clothespin springs. This is a perfect craft for when you finally get a dryer. Via the MAKE Flickr Pool.
holiday projects
DIY Shoes – CRAFT Video Podcast
Download the MP4 Video or HD Version | Subscribe to CRAFT in iTunes Thomas Maiorana of Boot y Amor gives us a great follow up to his CRAFT: 07 article with plenty of tips on how to make your own shoes by using old soles. As mentioned in the video, head to Fabric Outlet in […]
Crocheted VHS Tape Purse
Phil @ MAKE heard about this great recycled purse made from VHS tape and a plastic trash bag. I wonder if the texture is softer than crocheting with plastic grocery bags.
Pop Tab Purse Tutorial
On Craftster, alexandraf shows you how to make this cool-looking crochet pop tab purse. From the pages of CRAFT: 03: “Pull-Tab Crochet: Create your own colorful decorations using recycled pull tabs,” by The designers of Escama, pgs 118-119. Preview it now in our Digital Edition. Subscribe to CRAFT Magazine Craftzine readers can now get $5 […]
Mousepad Couch
Jonah @ MAKE writes: This couch was built from hundreds of old mouse pads that were on their way to the garbage bin since newer optical mice don’t need the pads for traction anymore. Rather than toss them, this maker decided to turn them into a spongy sofa that is perfect for the tech obsessed […]
Video Profile on Crafter and Artist Tanya Aguiñiga
Watch this inspirational video on crafter and furniture designer Tanya Aguiñiga from the United States Artists site.
Recycled Tin-Covered Book Tutorial
Jedi Master Thrash writes in with this clever use for those fancy metal tins you get popcorn in around holiday season. You can use it to make a cover for a handmade book! Rachelle from WideArts did just that, and walks you through the process. Just don’t take your new journal out in the field […]