This week’s featured Etsy shop is Pahlish. Have you ever thought about buying nail polish on Etsy? I didn’t until I spotted the fabulous line of handmade colors being offered by Pahlish. The Arkansas based shop offers all sorts … Read More ...
Lab Glass – Vinegar and Brown Paper
Here’s a fun take on etched products. Need some acidic wit in your life? What about creative juices, extract of genius, or suspension of disbelief? If you’re in need of any of those, then Vinegar and Brown Paper has you … Read More ...
Typewriter Sculpture – Jeremy Mayer
Jeremy Mayer is taking unconventional material sculpture to new levels. Mayer builds large, intricate sculptures entirely out of typewriter parts, without gluing, soldering, welding, or adding things not found in typewriters. It might sound simple, but there’s nothing simple about … Read More ...
Behind the Scenes at Pixar – Maker Camp
Remember Maker Camp? Google + and Make’s awesome virtual summer camp for teens (and other cool people…). Well today, Friday August 15th, they’re taking a backstage tour at PIXAR studios. What are they learning about? Creating characters out of … Read More ...
Transfer Image onto Wood – Crafts Unleashed
I love transferring images onto different surfaces. And how gorgeous is the look achieved by using this method? Morena shares the how to over on Crafts Unleashed. I can see all sorts of applications for this for gifts or … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Jungle Tribe
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Jungle Tribe. Jungle Tribe is the work of a set of twins, mysterious nomadic men who are inspired by the world around them. And what do they do with this inspiration? Craft quality bags … Read More ...
Board to Follow: AnthroFave
Anthropologie is one of the most talked about stores in the DIY community. And in case you’re still wondering why, check out the AnthroFave board on Pinterest. AnthroFave is part of the official Anthropologie boards, but its curated by … Read More ...
Freehand Gallery Anniversary Sale
It’s that time again, the Freehand Gallery 33rd Anniversary Sale! If you’ve been waiting to buy gorgeous pieces from the contemporary gallery of American craft, then this is the time. From Aug 10th to Aug 31st, you can find … Read More ...
New Takes on Macrame
Crafts have serious history, just like people. And just like people, sometimes it’d be nice to forget what that craft looked like back in the seventies. Like Macramé. The words brings up memories of those thin booklets from the seventies … Read More ...
Plushie from a Video Game Model – Caret Dash Caret
I love seeing people push the boundaries of crafting in new and different ways. Like Caret Dash Caret, who created a stuffed plush by deconstructing a video game model. Since models are built out of polygons and then laid … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Comfort by Felicia Rose
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Comfort By Felicia Rose. Touting itself as Creature Comforts, this shop is all about Comfort–artist Felicia Rose creates neck pillows and other comforts in the shape of fun characters. Each pillow is hand sewn … Read More ...
Ordinary Behavior – Kevin LCK
Ready for your weekly dose of craft meets art inspiration? Check out Kevin LCK’s amazing series of cardboard sculptures called Ordinary Behavior. Each one takes the form of an electronic device used in everyday life and builds a tiny … Read More ...
Maker Camp: Free Virtual Summer Camp for Teens
Have you hung out with the folks of Maker Camp yet this summer? This summer from July 8th to Aug 16th, the wonderful people of Make have teamed up with Google + to host a free virtual summer camp focused … Read More ...
10 Things to Learn From Starting a Business – Launch Grow Joy
I know I’ve featured some of Andreea Ayers’s articles from Launch Grow Joy before, but I thought this one was particularly applicable to indie crafters. The list features 10 things that Andreea learned when launching her newest venture, Soaps to … Read More ...
DIY Paint Splatter Shorts – My Life on the Divide
80’s styles are all the rage right now, including paint splatters and neon. But shelling out for trends can be costly, especially with back to school right around the corner. All the more reason to check out this great tutorial … Read More ...