It seems more and more that our lives are cluttered with plastic cards–rewards club cards, membership cards, ID cards, phone cards, gift cards, point cards, and metro cards in addition to the important debit and credit cards. And in most … Read More ...
Hand Cut Paper Art – Lisa Rodden
If you thought paper snowflakes were the highlight of paper cutting, you’ve got another thing coming. Check out the paper cut art of Lisa Rodden, featured over on 1 Design a Day and Yellowtrace. Her work features pristine white … Read More ...
Book Review – Shaping Destiny
I was super excited for a chance to read the book, Shaping Destiny
and review it for all of you. The personal memoir follows Destiny Allison, a sculpture artist, on the path of self discovery, from her first attempts at … Read More ...
Examining Child At Play – Etsy Blog
If you’ve ever tried to create a toy to entertain a child, you know that it’s not an easy thing. Toys are one part design, one part enchantment. Which is why the MOMA exhibit Century of the Child: Growing by … Read More ...
Fantasia Craft Contest – Dover Publications
I’m sure you’re familiar with Dover Publications–the folks responsible for all of those wonderful collections of royalty free images, unique coloring books, and affordable copies of classic novels? But did you know that they regularly host contests? The latest is Craft Fantasia, … Read More ...
Tanya Aguiñiga Lecture – Craft in America
Alright lucky LA area folks, Craft in America Study Center is hosting another fabulous event for you to check out. Remember this post on the Looming Election: Woven Works exhibition or this one on Tanya Aguiñiga? If not, this is … Read More ...
Paper Cut Words – Annie Vought
Have you ever made a stencil by carefully cutting out printed words with your X-acto knife? It takes a lot of time and determination. So I can’t even imagine how Annie Vought spends hours creating her intricate pieces of art. … Read More ...
Wine Stain Paintings – Amelia Fais Harnas
Normally, spilling red wine on pristine white cotton would be cause for alarm and Stain Stick. For Amelia Fais Harnas though, spilling red wine onto fabric, in conjunction with batik wax resist techniques is a masterful form of art. Harnas … Read More ...
Interview with Taradara – Marketing Creativity
One of the biggest mysteries of the indie crafting world is success. How do you achieve it in a field that seems so subjective and whimsical? Marketing Creativity helps to dispel that mystery by interviewing crafters about how they achieved … Read More ...
Craft in America – Consuelo Jimenez Underwood
Craft in America’s Study Center continues to bring together some of the best indie crafters in the world, offering them a chance to showcase what makes their use of the traditional crafting techniques so extraordinary. Consuelo Jimenez Underwood and the … Read More ...
LEGO Colosseum – HiConsumption
Whether you’re a fan of Italian architecture, history, or Spartacus, the LEGO Colosseum is a must see. Heck, even if you’re not a fan of the monument, just thinking about the time and effort it took Ryan McNaught to build … Read More ...
Batman Craft Roundup – Craft Foxes
Another one from Craftfoxes.com, this post featuring Batman crafts is the perfect thing to get you in the mood to see the new film. I’m not sure if I’m ready to go to these lengths to show my bat-appreciation, … Read More ...
Cardboard Storage to Dollhouse – Kifli és levendula
My sister nearly had a heart attack the day I asked a Wal-Mart clerk whether I could have an empty cardboard display for crafting. After seeing the adorable doll house that Kifli és levendula built out of one, I’m tempted … Read More ...
Ruby Slippers – Craft Foxes
So, I’m sure by now you’ve figured out that just about all glitter tutorials are the same. You need adhesive, glitter, and a topcoat to minimize glitter shedding. So consider this more inspiration for glittery ideas. These fabulous Wizard of … Read More ...
Couch Arm Wrap – Blisscraft and Brazen
I’m in love with the idea behind Blisscraft and Brazen’s Couch Arm Wrap. Especially for those of us living in smaller spaces, having a tray that sits on the arm of your couch is very convenient. And what better … Read More ...