HOW TO – Make a Doily Bowl
Learn how to make this doily bowl by designer jane schouten on design * sponge. Looks like a great way to make use of vintage finds and make a crafty centerpiece.
Vintage
Squid Ties
We’ve seen lovely creations by flickr user ~aorta~ on CRAFT before, but I’ve never seen such a lovely necktie! These squiddy ornaments come in a variety of fabric and tie combinations, and each one is unique! Check them out over at aorta’s etsy shop. What a great idea for father’s day! Via the CRAFT Flickr […]
DIY Wallpaper Panel
Sweet Jessie created this colorful panel to hang in her dining room, which features pieces of vintage wallpaper samples pasted to a large piece of plywood using PVA. This would be a great impermanent decorating solution for someone who rents their place, or who likes to switch up their interiors frequently.
HOW TO – Care for Vintage Fabric
True Up has 36 tips on how to care for vintage fabric from storing the fabrics correctly to cleaning tips and more. [ via Whip Up ]
Vintage Flower Looms – CRAFT Video Podcast
Download the MP4 Video or HD Version | Subscribe to CRAFT in iTunes This week’s CRAFT Video Podcast features Cathy Callahan who shows you how to create vintage straw flowers from a loom. Cathy draws her inspiration from vintage crafts and I love how she brings these vintage straw flowers back to life with her […]
Kitschy.net
The retro-fabulous Lala-a-Gogo has just opened up her Kitschy.net shop, which is full of kooky finds like the “Bag O’ Kitsch” (full of flea-market goodies like 1960s dolls, faux flowers and vintage beads), ribbon and button combo-packs, and jewelry made from ’50s and ’60s notions.
Vintage Plastic Canvas
I love plastic canvas and it looks like Cathy of California has the jackpot available. Check out her selection of vintage plastic canvas available in her Etsy shop. I love all the variety of motifs and shapes available. The flower shape is my favorite.
