A salsa garden, consisting of cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos, and onion, is a fun themed garden for the beginning gardener. If the thought of growing onions seems daunting, consider green onion variety. They are incredibly easy to start from seed, and if you trim them above the root instead of pulling them out of the ground, they will continue to produce all spring and summer.
With some decorative papers, thumbtacks and about 20 minutes, this super-easy technique will literally transform your home. Try outfitting an old china hutch or a tired looking entertainment center. Besides just hiding the contents of your cupboards, decorative papers or fabrics will make a design statement that can always be in fashion.
One of my favorite sections in Better Homes and Gardens Stitchery and Crafts is “Ideas for a Variety of Placements,” and that’s where I found my inspiration for this project. I love to use vintage dishes but it’s always hard to find vintage place mats and napkins that are in good enough shape to use for company. So I thought why not just make some?
When I designed this blanket, I was thinking of the Bauhaus art movement with its stern and unadorned style. My aim was to create a piece that is sleek and clean, as well as moody and sumptuous. This throw adds warmth to an ultramodern decor, giving the Bauhaus Geometric Throw a 21st-century look.
The week I made this dish I had 8 good-sized zucchini in my fridge that were really in need of being used up. If you find yourself with a “zucchini problem” like I did, you may want to check out some of the recipes listed below, in addition to this delicious Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini and Tomato Pasta.
Last week we made some super simple and comfy yoga pants from a castoff T-shirt. This week we’re utilizing the same materials because, well, we all know the abundance of T-shirts in this world is somewhat overwhelming, and while we may not be able to wear all the ones we have, we don’t necessarily just want to get rid of them. This week’s project is the minimalist baby/kid pants using an old favorite stripey tee of mine.
Every other week, CRAFT’s awesome interns tell about the projects they’re building in the Craft: Labs, the trouble they’ve gotten into, and what they’ll make next. By Lindsey North, projects intern In Volume 02 of CRAFT magazine there’s a page that shows the reader how to revamp a pair of old shoes. The author, one […]
