Steve Hoefer whipped up these fabulous print-at-home Valentine’s Day cards with particularly romantic patent illustrations. He writes: For a maker Valentine’s Day is no Halloween. Or even Christmas. In fact on the list of holidays makers get excited over Valentine’s Day is near last, right between Leif Erikson Day and Flag day. And while those […]
Steve Hoefer writes: What better way for a maker to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a celebration of romantic inventions and innovations from times past complete with illustrations. The cover of each is an original, amusing, Valentine’s Day themed US patent that I’ve restored for high resolution printing. Inside are matching cheeky (and occasionally suggestive) […]
These envelope heart pouches from Jessica of Zakka Live are simple and clever and a great way to upcycle old envelopes. They’d even be an easy project for kids to tackle, and a great way to help teach them how to look at common objects from a new perspective. Love it! More: How-To: Security Envelope […]
I love the lush feel of this ruffled felt heart from My Creative Departure. Her dollar store find that she used for the base of the project may surprise you, and it makes me think that there are ways to modify this project with other shapes.
Jessica of Zakka Life shows you how to fold up a sweet origami heart and use it as a lollipop wrapper, perfect for Valentine’s Day!
It’s Penguin Awareness Day! I had no idea, but I’m all for celebrating a day dedicated to these tuxedo-clad cuties. Elmer’s has an easy penguin print you can make with your little crafters today. Via Elmer’s Twitter Feed
You may have seen some of this stuff lately. Don’t let it slow you down! Instead, here are the ten most popular snow-related posts from our archives to inspire some snowbound creativity.
