If you’d like to add a little literary value to your holiday this year, then you must check out BookRiot‘s 7 Heavenly Holiday Crafts to Make with Books. The above menorah by Juniper Books might be my … Read More ...
Craft Show Tips – Dirty Laundry {the blog}
It’s that time of the year again, when Indie crafters the world over break out their plastic tubs and tables and head out to sell at Holiday themed bazaars. If you’re braving the holiday show for the first time (or … Read More ...
Tapigami – Danny Scheible
Admit it, at some point we’ve all removed strips of masking tape, wadded them up and thrown them away. However artist Danny Scheible saw possibility where others saw only function. He’s created his own art form, called Tapigami, beautiful … Read More ...
Tree of Life Cards – Hebrica
I’ve shared the beautiful paper art of Kim Phillips before, but when I saw this beautiful Tree of Life Card in my inbox, I had to share it. 100% of the proceeds from this card go to Nechama, a … Read More ...
Life-Size Paper Giantess – Patty Grazini
It’s a papercrafting kind of week! Have you seen the paper sculptures created by artist Patty Grazini? One of her latest projects is a life-size replica of the “Giantess” Elizabeth Lyska, a Russian girl who became famous in the … Read More ...
Playable Tetris Pumpkin – Haha Bird
Talk about mind blowing feat of indie crafting, Haha Bird merged love of video games and love of carving pumpkins into one–creating Pumpktris, a fully playable version of Tetris built into a pumpkin. Yes, you read that right, a … Read More ...
Retro Papercrafting – Zim and Zou
The 80’s have been rearing their neon heads in just about every corner of the design and fashion worlds this year. But Zim and Zou‘s Back to Basics collection is by far the coolest use of the 80’s style. … Read More ...
Let’s Go Camping Costumes – Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
I love, love, love quirky, out of the pop culture box costumes. And with two days to go before Halloween, I thought I’d take a moment to share this creative submission from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. The … Read More ...
The Falconer – OcultoSteamMasks
Wow. I’ve got to say, some of the artists working in the steampunk costume genre are just incredible. Like Oculto Steam Masks, who handcrafts one of a kind masks featuring vintage and antique pieces mixed with rivets, gears, and gorgeous … Read More ...
Incredible Carved Skull – Maskull Lasserre
Check out the amazing carving work of artist Maskull Lasserre. Using old software manuals as a base, he carved an anatomically correct skull inside. Check out the rest of his recent work, lots of which is perfect for … Read More ...
Leather Steampunk Gauntlet – Deadlance
Want something that will knock the socks off of everyone at that Halloween get together? How about a custom-made Steampunk Leather Gauntlet by Deadlance on Etsy. Full articulation including the fingers make this a serious costume piece. And the attention … Read More ...
Throwing a Black Light Party – Tikkido
Looking for something crazy and different to do for Halloween this year? How about throwing a black light party? Amaze and delight your friends by having a party that glows in the dark. Tikkido has tons of hard learned tips … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Peek into the Papercutting Process – Hebrica Papercut Art
So last week, I shared some beautiful paper cut artwork, and this week, I have the opportunity to show you how such art is made! Artist Kim Phillips of Hebrica demonstrates in a free e-book what goes into the creation … Read More ...