Looking for a fun crafty way to decorate a blank wall? How about with washi tape, like the ladies over at Sewn Studio, who decorated their wall with a “cross-stitch” matryoshka. How cute is that? Miss Mabel Matryoshka is … Read More ...
Archives for September 2012
3D Art for your Home – My Modern Met
For those who favor the art side of crafting, check out these crazy pieces of 3D artwork done on wood floors. I think I’d be terrified every time I walked through the Alligator room. What do you think? Is 3D … Read More ...
No Sew, No Glue Pumpkin – Ode to Inspiration
Looking for a quick and easy project to add some fall feeling to your decor? Check out Ode to Inspiration‘s No Sew, No Glue Pumpkin. Rustic burlap leaves and a pretty button help dress up the covered styrofoam … Read More ...
Felt Flower Lapel Pin – Pink Stripey Socks
No, it’s not another cute hair clip tutorial, although I suppose it could be. Pink Stripey Socks used bobby pins as the base for sweet felt flower lapel pins. I don’t get to post on menswear very often, so … Read More ...
Book Blends – Dorian + Dahl Perfumery
Have you ever wondered what your favorite book characters smell like? What about the characters in the film you saw last week? Or maybe you’re just looking for an alternative to the millions of celebrity-inspired chemicals on the market. Either … Read More ...
Painted Tights: Lana Red
I’m in love with funky painted tights, and I love that there are so many interesting tutorials out there to make your own. Like this one from Lana Red, featuring adorable heart tights. They’ll look super fabulous under fall … Read More ...
Scratched CD to Painted Clock – Morena’s Corner
With the rise of digital music, there are fewer junk cds floating around, but I’m sure you can dig up a few old cds or dvds to make an awesome clock like this one from Morena’s Corner. She uses … Read More ...
Halloween Cameos – Pinky Noodles
Cameos and Halloween. Two of my greatest loves, and Pinky Noodles on Etsy is a treasure trove of pieces that combine those loves. Like these Frankenstein’s Monster and Bride Cameos. Or maybe zombies are more your style? Check out the … Read More ...
Resin Replica Crow Skull – RavenRanch
Looking for a unique Gothic accent to add to your wardrobe? Check out RavenRanch’s collection of aged resin cast skull jewelry. Each necklace is a unique piece of art, finished with an aging process to give it an authentic feel. … Read More ...
Craft Themed Humor Pins – SmirkingGoddess
Looking for the perfect humorous gift for the crafter in your life? Check out SmirkingGoddess Etsy store, where you can pick up craft and other themed pins for the quirky crafter in your life. Like this one featuring a … Read More ...
LogoGarden Constest – Create Your Own Logo and Win!
Do you use a logo for your blog or craft business? If not, now’s the time to make one using LogoGarden. You can create a brand new logo for free and enter it in a contest to win $1000! … Read More ...
Craftsy Class Sale!
Craftsy is having an amazing sale where you can take any of their online classes for $19.99 or less! That’s a super deal and your chance to learn some new techniques or tackle a new project. And the best part … Read More ...
Easy Watercolor Portraits – Grow Creative
Have you ever wanted to create gorgeous watercolor portraits? I know I have. And Grow Creative‘s Easy Watercolor Portrait Tutorial might be just the way to do that. Using a basic photo editing program and super simple transfer method, … Read More ...
Manipulated Kitchen Strainers Street Art – Isaac Cordal
Talk about found art, artist Isaac Cordal manipulates wire mesh strainers in such a way that they create portraits when light shines through them. He has installed them in Dalston, London, where the public lights create the shadows onto cement … Read More ...
Geometric Bangle – Crafted
Often hand crafted pieces of wearable art seem to feel the need to declare their handcraftedness loudly, screaming their handmade heritage in bright colors, unusual designs, or primitive methods. And that’s cool. But it leaves me craving handcrafted subtlty, which … Read More ...