It might just be my town, but everyone I know has a huge pile of Mardi Gras style beads, most of which are purple and gold (the high school colors, of course). Which is why I flipped when I saw … Read More ...
DIY Wood Matting – Eat.Sleep.Make
The rustic look is still huge right now and I love it when bloggers find subtle ways to incorporate wood textures. Like this beautiful wood matting by eat.sleep.make. Wood matting adds a little extra something to any framed piece … 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 ...
Lace Cat Ears – Rock Mosaic
Ok procrastinators, we’re down to the wire on Halloween. Lucky for you, I’ve got a fabulous tutorial here from Rock Mosaic showing how to make a pair of glam lace cat ears. Throw them on with your cutest black … Read More ...
Light Up Marquee Letters – Crafts Unleashed
If you’ve ever wanted to see your name in lights, this is your chance! Morena of Morena’s Corner has a fabulous tutorial over on Crafts Unleashed about how to create a vintage Marquee style letter using christmas ornaments, electric tea … Read More ...
Inkjet Transfer Method Using Duct Tape – Doll House Miniatures
Who would have thought you could use basic duct tape to create beautiful and interesting transfers onto a variety of surfaces? Doll House Miniatures did. And now you can learn the technique and try it for yourself using this tutorial… 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 ...
Perfect Fabric Bows – Two Cheeky Monkeys
Have you ever looked at your craft project and said, “This needs a bow!” They’re the perfect detail to add a little whimsy to your next project, whatever that may be. And Two Cheeky Monkeys has a fabulous tutorial on … Read More ...
Skull Bangle – Dream (a Little) Bigger
I’ve got to agree with Dream (a little) Bigger–that Alexander McQueen skull bracelet is gorgeous, but I’ll never be able to afford one. So I’m equally happy that she created a tutorial that shows how to make a much … Read More ...
Let’s Talk the Business of Craft – Hello Craft and Makeshift Society
Kelly Rand of Hello Craft, and author of Handmade to Sell has teamed up with the Makeshift Society for an author meet and greet! The event’s scheduled for next Wednesday, October 17th at the Makeshift Society in San Fransisco. … Read More ...
Handmade in Britain 2012
Calling all British readers (or readers who are about to visit)! You are among the lucky ones with a chance to kick off the holiday season with Handmade in Britain 2012, a showcase of beautiful, handcrafted pieces made by … 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 ...
Chalkboard Wrapping Paper – Make the Best of Everything
I thought I had seen everything I would ever want to make with chalkboard paint and then some, but Make the Best of Everything proved me wrong with Chalkboard Wrapping Paper. Think of all the celebrations for which such … Read More ...
Hello Autumn! Fox Graphic – Pearl + Earl
Want a little fall spirit to dress up your phone or computer? How about an adorable little scarf wearing fox? Or maybe an adorable snooty deer? Pearl + Earl have you covered with these adorable free wallpapers! And … Read More ...
Pipe Cleaner Octopus – Solomon Sewing
I’ve got to admit, pipe cleaners make me nostalgic for the crafting days of my youth. There’s something about the fuzzy wires that brings back memories of sunny summer afternoons, plastic beads, and fun. I think these pipe cleaner octopuses… Read More ...