Craft Projects

Flashback: Better Bitters

There are some flavors that seem lacking in everyday cuisine and the humble bitter is a fine example. There are tons of recipes online that include the distinct adventure of bitters, and what could be better than making your own? This week’s flashback comes from the pages of CRAFT Volume 10. Written by Portland’s own […]

Ribbon Tree Holiday Cards

By Ann Martin Are you planning to make cards to send this holiday season, but running out of time? Or perhaps you’ve been toying with the idea of giving paper quilling a try, but have hesitated because you think it must be too complicated? Worry not … these retro ribbon trees go together quite quickly. […]

Homemade Chutney

By Elise Bauer According to Wikipedia, chutney is an Anglo-Indian word derived from Hindi and Urdu, and describes a wide class of spicy sauces and condiments to serve with a main dish. Chutneys vary by regional specialty and can include coconut, tamarind, tomatoes, or even prunes. To many of us Westerners, however, chutney means just […]

Juice Box to Jukebox

By Jessica Wilson My friend Alexander (age 8) has an iPod shuffle. While he loves to listen to all his happy tunes, he is not a fan of the clippiness and wishes he had something to better house his mini jukebox. We didn’t have MP3s back when I was a kid. We didn’t even have […]