Today I attended the annual National Rube Goldberg Machine Contest finals at Purdue University. This year the task was to make a hamburger in no less than 20 steps, and the Purdue Armory was full of great, laboriously contrived burger-making machines. I had the opportunity to interview quite a few of the participants, so look […]
Come celebrate the release of Amanda Blake Soule‘s wonderful new book The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections with the opening of “Everyday Thread”, an exhibit of her embroidered works and photographs. Get all the details on the SouleMama blog. Everyday Thread Friday, April 4, 5-8pm @ Edith & Edna 51 […]
The Crafty Style Gala is happening Saturday, April 5th from 8-11pm at the Urban Art Farm (1345A 17th Street) in San Francisco. Live art and fashion construction by Onerary and Architect G from Pandora’s Trunk, magical realist paintings by Alfonso Kellenberger, live ambient soundscapes quartet with Mika Pontecorvo, a photobooth (play dress-up), DIY craft station […]
Things are rolling full steam ahead with the Crafty Chica’s “Safe Sparkle” rally, which was spurred on by talk show host Ellen DeGeneres’ dislike for the shiny stuff we all love to use in our projects. I hope you’ll join us next Tuesday in front of NBC’s Burbank studios to help promote glitter awareness. I’ll […]
Continuing on our list of things to do, build and see in New York city for Makers, “Lots of Things Like This” just opened at apexart (a block or so away from the surplus, art, electronics & plastic stores we wrote about). It was curated by Dave Eggers (McSweeney’s, Once Upon a school & 826 […]
Hello My Name is Gallery in New Haven, CT is hosting a show called PLUSH! that opens on April 5. The work of 30 plush artists from around the globe will be on display–including the hilarious “PB & Jellyfish” created by Mandy from SappyMooseTree (below). Other artists include Corinne Dean, Jenny Harada, and Cuddly Rigor […]
Susan Beal’s new book Bead Simple from Taunton Press features 150 beautiful and stunning jewelry projects from necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more — that are easy to make! The step-by-step techniques for making jewelry is perfect for those of you who are just starting out with jewelry crafts. I also love the big glossy color […]
