The majority of shoes today are mass produced for international consumption. However, in the not too distant past, shoes were uniquely handcrafted for each pair of feet. This time consuming venture was entrusted to master craftspeople, who in turn gave consumers a wearable piece of art that fit their needs perfectly. Handmade shoes are still produced […]
What the heck is Robogami? Find out Saturday at the first-ever Bristol Mini Maker Faire!
Instead of cricking your neck to drink from a water fountain, what if the fountain cricked its neck for you? Tropism Well is an interactive sculpture that senses when someone is near and bows to pour water into a glass.
Even though Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday is actually on April 21st, today is the Queen’s Official Birthday in the U.K. And crafter Sarah Brazier of Bolton, England, is celebrating with a gorgeous quilt that she made for the occasion. She’s also offering her pattern in her Etsy shop. What’s super neat to boot is that […]
A couple weeks ago, I started drawing each meal I eat before I eat it. It’s really enjoyable to flip through the days, seeing what fueled me each day. I was telling my friend about this practice, and she asked if I had ever visited the site Recipe Look. I hadn’t … but I’m so […]
Here is our weekly listing of upcoming craft fairs. Please add any events you know of to our online calendar, and if you have a call for vendors you’d like listed, please . Coming Up This Weekend: The k11 May Magic Craft Sale Berkeley, CA Saturday, May 1, 10am – 4pm Spring Bash Dallas, TX […]
Australian fairy bread is dazzling to behold. And such a cute, whimsical name, to boot! Apparently it’s a popular treat at kiddie birthday parties in Australia and New Zealand. Sarah at iatebrisbane.com has posted up some helpful tips and purdy pictures of this exotic treat. Ingredients: Sliced white bread, butter, and rainbow sprinkles (or “hundreds […]
