GreenPost is selling a PDF tutorial sharing her method for making plantable gift tags. Tiny seeds are embedded into beautiful handmade paper. Instead of discarding them, literally plant them in the garden and watch the seeds sprout. I love this project, and I love that she is offering this tutorial for less than the price […]
Here is one upcoming craft fair and a number of call for entries. Please add any craft fairs that you know of to our online calendar (if they aren’t already there). if you know of a craft fair call for entries. Thank you! Click on the jump to see the East Coast and international call […]
Here are some upcoming craft fairs. Please add any craft fairs that you know of to our online calendar (if they aren’t already there). if you know of a craft fair call for entries. Thanks! Click on the jump to see the East Coast and international call for entries. Coming Up This Weekend: Silverlake Art* […]
I very much enjoy making my own circuit boards. It’s a satisfying process that ties together my love of electronics with materials I used back in my art school days. It’s also the most accurate way to build a circuit short of sending away to a PCB manufacturer, and it’s much more fun. Subscribe to […]
This winter mouse is perhaps the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I love the colors, I love the expression, I love the details. The mouse is needlefelted, and the clothes are handmade and hand embroidered by Barby, on the Felting Forum.
Got folks on your gift list who would much rather be outside exploring the great outdoors than pretty much anything else? Here’s a little gift guide to get your idea juices flowing. There are so many stripes of outdoor enthusiast that we can’t possibly cover them all, but here’s a little sampling. And since knowledge […]
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, […]
