How-To: String Garden
Learn how to make kokedama, a Japanese string garden, from Aura over on Design*Sponge today. Such a lovely and interesting way to bring nature into your home.
Crafting with Nature
Color Block Mountain Painting
In today’s Craft video we make a color block mountain range painting using a technique you could use for a plethora of projects
How-To: Twig Buttons
These twig buttons are such a sweet and simple way to add a rustic touch to any sewing project. See how to find a perfect branch and turn it in to a collection of buttons over on Shrimp and Salad Circus. [via Bonkers About Buttons] More: How-To: Make 9-Hole Buttons How-To: Make a Perpetual Button […]
Silkworms Made to Spin Fluorescent Colored Silk
File this under science meets textile. Silk worms that produce vibrantly coloured and luminescent silks have been created by scientists in Singapore. The resulting fibre offers a cheap way to circumvent the dying process and may even have medical applications. By feeding silkworms a mulberry mixture containing fluorescent dye, Natalia’s team was able to harvest […]
How-To: Plant Jewelry
I love the idea of adding a little extra sparkle to a plain potted plant, and this tutorial for “plant jewelry” from Camilla at Family Chic shows you how to do just that. As she points out, it’s a fun and easy way to dress up a plant to give as a hostess or housewarming […]
How-To: Make a Feather Ear Wrap
I have made a ton of earrings, but I’ve never tried crafting up an ear wrap. This tutorial from from SEMI makes it seem simple enough, and besides, the design is so on trend. I especially love the feather touch, and the best part is that the designer says if you can’t find cruelty free […]
Love Rocks Valentine Gifts
I love these cute and simple love rocks from Emily of Red Bird Crafts. It would be great fun to whip a batch for friends for Valentine’s Day!
