So, last week I posted about Lace Shades. And this week? These super cute glittery shades, inspired by Miu Miu and made by Because I’m Addicted. I couldn’t resist, especially since they were made in red glitter–my favorite. … Read More ...
Steampunk/Industrial Sconce Lighting
The hardest part about being ahead of whatever trends hit mainstream culture is proving to others that “I really did think this was cool when you didn’t know what it was!” Case in point–Steampunk and Neo-Victorian Industrial looks. I spent … Read More ...
Caged and Trapped
Sometimes the art/craft projects overshadow the rest of the blog with their brilliance. And sometimes the text of a blog distracts from the actual project. But in the case of Look Between the Lines’s post on her mixed media pieces … Read More ...
Free Copyright for Crafters Ebook
Interweave Press celebrated World Intellectual Property Day (April 26) with the release of a brand new FREE e-book all about that troublesome topic of Copyright law. The 10 page book would be a great resource to have on hand for … Read More ...
Nice Underpants Doormat – Oh So Pretty
I love a good doormat as much as the next person. But I’ve been astounded numerous times at how much companies want for something I’m going to step on. One more reason to be like the awesome crafty girls at … Read More ...
Shoestaches – Moustaches for Your Shoes
Moustaches are huge right now. And while I tend to a be a little less enthusiastic about male facial hair trends, I have to admit how much I love ‘staches as a design element on just about everything. (Have you … Read More ...
Lace Sunglasses – By Wilma
Last week, it was vinyl letters. This week? Lace sunglasses. (Click link for a look at the finished project!) How much classier are these than your average sunglasses? I’ve got to say, I love the fabulous results … Read More ...
Ugly but Comfortable – DIY Throw Pillows
If there’s not one residing in your house, I bet you know someone who’s got an ugly but comfortable sofa. I’ve had my fair share of them, which is probably why I laughed so hard at Creative in Chicago’s post … Read More ...
Handmade in Britain – London: a celebration
So if you’ve been living on the international space station, checking only your vitals and your Facebook, there’s a slim chance you might not now that London is the place to be this summer. But did you know there are … Read More ...
The Remodeling Project – Fort Point Arts Community
The Fort Point Arts Community 12th Annual Fort Point Art Walk is coming up! And for all you lucky people out there in the Boston area, you can visit the studios of 75 different artists, interacting and shopping with artists … Read More ...
Canlove – Graffiti Recycling Program
I love a good recycling project. But more than that, I love when recycling surpasses novelty and moves into the realm of art so wholeheartedly that the first thought is “wow!” and the second thought is “recycled!” So it is … Read More ...
Make Your Own Vinyl Letters
I love vinyl lettering. So many awesome projects lately have featured them. But, much like By Wilma, I hate paying for them and being limited by their fonts. So I’m super, super grateful for her awesome tutorial about how to … Read More ...
Stenciled Watercolor Art
I love the look of watercolors, but I’m much better with a pencil than I am a brush. Thankfully the talented blogger behind Grow Creative posted a wonderful tutorial on how to get the beautiful look of watercolors using a … Read More ...
Found Magazine Road Trip
Calling all lovers of bizarre found bits and pieces! Those mass collectors of novel and interesting fragments, Davy and Peter Rothbart (founders of FOUND magazine) are hitting the road in honor of FOUND magazine’s 10th anniversary. They plan to … Read More ...
You and Me: The Scrappies
Technology is allowing more and more people to create spectacular things in ways our grandparents couldn’t have even imagined. Take these adorable figurines called “The Scrappies” designed by Ulrich Schwanitz to commemorate his 30th wedding anniversary. Inspired by junkyard findings, … Read More ...