Crease + Fold: Innovative Origami Anyone Can Make by Sok Song is beautifully photographed book filled with great projects. Learn the Origami 101’s which includes explanations of the basics – symbols, folds, and various bases, then prepare to dive into creating your first origami. I love that the projects in the book are divided into […]
As I continue to work on the decor of my home (I like to think of it as a constant work in progress, ahem), it’s been inspiring to read Meg Mateo Ilasco’s new book, Crafting a Meaningful Home: 27 DIY Projects to Tell Stories, Hold Memories, and Celebrate Family Heritage. We’re happy to be today’s […]
Diane Gilleland has not one but two great tutorials for turning a crafty eBook into a perfect gift. As she puts it: Last year, I didn’t talk much about crafty ebooks during the holidays, because let’s face it – as cool as they are, it can be hard to give them as gifts, since there’s […]
I’m loving this book Christmas tree made by the folks at Gleeson library in San Francisco last year. [via Laughing Squid and Recyclart]
I’ve been a long time fan of Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood’s CraftySanity podcasts and am excited about her new venture into publishing. She’s just launched CraftSanity Magazine. Projects in issue one include teeny tiny mochimochi snowmen by Anna Hrachovec, Cute printable gift tags and paper dolls by Rebecca Green, crochet granny stars, hats and scarves patterns, and […]
I love crafting with kids and this new book, Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make gets me really excited for sewing with kids! It’s a book that’s perfect for the upcoming rainy and snowy days when you’re stuck indoors with your bored little ones. Authors Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle […]
Congratulations to our Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders winners: Elizabeth from Nampa, ID, Melissa from Averill Park, NY, and Elana from Dublin, Ireland. Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway!
