Looking for New York Crafty Favorites
I’ll be heading to BlogHer this weekend and when I’m not taking lots of note or hopping from panel to panel, I’d love to check out NYC’s crafty finest. What are your must-see craft spots in the city?
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How-To: Subway Strap
If you’re too short to comfortably reach the high hand rails on public transit, you may consider making your own subway strap to take a load off your reaching arms. The tutorial uses a closet hook and some seat belt strapping to create a comfy handle.
How-To: Small Bobbin from Plastic Straw
The wikiHow tutorial of the day is this clever idea: use a plastic straw as mini bobbins for a travel sewing kit!
A Crafty Road Trip from Detroit to O-HI!-O!
It didn’t take much convincing to go visit my crafty pals at Wholly Craft! once I heard “Crafty Superstar” Grace Dobush was giving a lecture on the business basics of crafting. Just a few bottles of pop, some salty snacks and a charged iPod were all I needed to head south on I-75 last weekend.
The Craft of Surfing
While I was at the Handmade in Hawaii event this weekend, I found crafters making surfboards from scratch.The wood they were working with is from the Breadfruit tree, and was quite the score. People here avoid cutting these rare trees, but the crafters found this piece in a brush pile in someone’s yard. They scavenged […]
Handmade in Hawaii
Yesterday I visited a craft faire right off the beach in Waikiki. It’s a monthly event called Handmade in Hawaii, featuring crafters and artisans who create jewelry, clothing, housewares, art and all types of crafts. The faire also has amazing food, music, and even traditional Hawaiian massage. It’s presented by the Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance, […]
Recycled Paper Hawaiian Lei
Aloha! I love this crafty version of the Hawaiian lei. I see them on everyone everywhere here in Waikiki. I think it’s wonderful. This instructable, by user zigglau, has great photographs and easy steps. I think the petals look like butterflies! Plus, you make an everlasting lei that might fade, but will never wilt!
