This jewelry made from reclaimed gun parts is a beautiful conversation piece. The intention of the GUN Reclamation Project is a statement about non-violence and transforming weapons into peaceful wearable art. I wonder if people who use and enjoy guns will want to wear them as well? [via ecouterre] More: Gunfight Cross Stitch Gun Purse […]
One of my dearest friends, Nik Schulz, is a creative illustrator. This weekend he brought me a valentine that is exactly what I wanted: a DIY project to share with you! Nik lived for half a year on St. Agnes, a tiny island in the Isles of Scilly. And while he was there, he sailed, […]
Last week I shared a necklace that I made using some brocade and velvet scraps and simple chains. I love this piece, but I made it in a true creative moment with no camera in hand to capture the steps. Today I’ve finally got a tutorial to put up. I’m not a jewelry maker, and […]
Sometimes inspiration hits me like a freight train. Ideas pop into my head with little warning, and I become completely obsessed with making them real. That’s how it went with this necklace. I’ve had the brocade scraps and a hot pink velvet ribbon around the house for a while now, and during a recent trip […]
MAKE editor and master crafter Becky Stern designed and fabricated this rad ASCII Heart necklace using Sterling silver. She originally only made one for herself, but is now offering them for sale through her Etsy shop. It could be a great Valentines day gift for that special geeky someone!
This weekend at Bazaar Bizarre in San Francisco, the CRAFT team will be in full force. On Saturday we will be making felt necklaces with everyone who stops by our booth, and on Sunday we will be crafting some really cute rings! I wanted to share the super simple felt necklace today. It’s one of […]
So I used a crochet hook to try to stitch a chain. I swear, the hardest part was figuring out the slip knot! This is super easy crochet at its finest. Even if you have never used a hook before, you cannot fail in making a chain.
