WoodClinic on Etsy creates and sells goods that are made from reclaimed wood from local mills. Additionally, all goods are stained with natural oil. How fantastic is that? That’s why I’m in love with this hardwood toy sewing machine. The crank turns and the “needle” goes up and down. It’s the perfect gift for a […]
Continue ReadingWendy from Build/Make/Craft/Bake shows you how to make simple botanical prints by hammering flowers and leaves to release the natural dyes.
Continue ReadingI get a thrill out of foraging for free stuff, especially food, and I’m hoping to instill the same in my kids. I’m willing to do a bit of work for the “free” stuff, like fighting through the thorns to get to the plump, juicy blackberries, and in fact, that probably makes the treat taste […]
Continue ReadingHi Crafters! Happy Earth Day today. We’ve been Crafting with Nature all month so I thought it would be a great time to round up some of the fabulous projects we’ve featured exclusively on the site. Home Decor: Brini Maxwell for CRAFT: Metallic Leafed Shells Crocheted Wooden Bowl Baby and Kids: Wood-Grain Baby Gifts How-To: […]
Continue ReadingRoadkill Jewelry: The Art of April Hale By Linda Permann When April Hale accidentally hit a squirrel with her car a few years ago, her reaction wasn’t typical. Instead of driving away, she wanted to take responsibility for the death, so Hale, a 12-year vegetarian at the time, called a friend to help her cook […]
Continue ReadingFaux Wood Intarsia Headboard By Mark Montano I’ve discovered a lot about myself while making this project. Yes, crafting is all about self-exploration, and that’s one of the reasons I love it so much. For those of you who know how I craft, I have to say that, with the exception of my Dremel, I’m […]
Continue ReadingWood-Grain Baby Gifts By Susan Beal Making a coordinating set of graphic-appliquéd gifts is a fun way to welcome a new baby. My go-to handmade presents are the ones we couldn’t live without when my daughter was small: a generously sized swaddling blanket, a handy burp cloth, and a mix-and-match shirt and pants set. I […]
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