Flashback: Build a Toy Camera from Recycled Materials
Hit up your local snack shop for a box of animal crackers (or another small camera-like box), and get to making this fun project with your kiddos.
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Flashback: Pool Noodle Flower Curtain
Recycle those old pool noodles into some nifty room decor.
How-To: Fabric Pendant
Long-time friend of CRAFT, Ellen Baker of The Long Thread, has a new fabric collection for Moda Fabrics called Quilt Blocks. Inspired by traditional quilt designs, there are nine prints in the collection in three different colorways: shade, marine and spectrum. The prints are delightful, charming and bold, and perfect for summer sewing projects. Today, […]
Flashback: Upcycled Beach Bag
Our first Flashback for May fits right in with our UpCraft theme this month, as we focus on recycled, upcycled and repurposed projects. Since we’re heading in to summer, it’s the perfect time to put together this handy beach bag using an old towel and some scraps of fabric for the straps. I’m thinking of […]
How-To: Portfolio, a Project Excerpt From Reinvention by Maya Donenfeld, Plus a Book Giveaway
Maya Donenfeld of Maya*Made is well know in the craft community for her simple and beautiful projects celebrate sustainable resources. Her new book, Reinvention from Wiley, is not just about making cute and useful projects, but also about creating with purpose and attention to meaningful materials. Advancements in technology have increased the pace of our […]
Flashback: Turn Soda Bottles into a Desk Organizer
Tomorrow kicks off our month-long look at upcycled, recycled and re-made projects, so to get us properly geared up, here’s a flashback to one of our most popular re-use projects. Diane Gilleland turns empty soda bottles in to a cool-looking and useful desk organizer. Enjoy, and be sure to let us know what kinds of […]
How-To: Lace Dress Pattern
This lace dress from Kate at See Kate Sew is just too cute! The ruffle collar contrasts perfectly with the delicate lace in the dress, and the effect is pretty, but not too formal. Want to make your own? You can download a PDF of the pattern on See Kate Sew! More: Beautiful Dyed Eyelet […]
