Got stash? Use up all of those pretty little scraps of sock yarn with this versatile patchwork sock yarn recipe from Martine at iMake.
Head over to iMake for more information and a link to the recipe PDF.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Saturday May 25th, 2013 9:00 AM
Make your best little gal a pretty ruffled summer top with this free knitting pattern by Elena Nodel on Craftsy!
You can also check out the rest of Craftsy’s Free Pattern Friday projects here.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 24th, 2013 3:00 PM
Categories: Craft, Kids & Family, Knitting | No Comments
Learn tips and tricks for beautiful quilt finishing with this quilt binding tutorial from Lily Patch Quilts!
Head over to Lily Patch Quilts for the full how-to!
[Via Sulia]
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 24th, 2013 12:00 PM
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Add some vintage flair to your next a-line with this vintage-inspired tutorial for adding flap pockets to a skirt from Kristin at Skirt as Top.
Head over to Skirt as Top to see how it’s done!
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 24th, 2013 9:00 AM
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If you’re the kind of person who likes your strawberries with Jell-O, tequila, limes, and salt, then this is the tutorial for you (or if you’re the kind of person who just likes your Jell-O shots in sweet, little, edible vessels, then this tutorial is also for you).
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Posted by Andrew Salomone | Friday May 24th, 2013 7:00 AM
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Planning a DIY summer wedding? You’ll definitely want to check out this succulent boutonniere tutorial that Cassidy from Succulents and Sunshine shared with the help of her friend and floral designer Erin!
Head over to Succulents and Sunshine to see the full how-to.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 24th, 2013 7:00 AM
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These gorgeous tea-painted flower tea bags are perfect for special occasions and summery gifts! Head over to Willowday to see the full tutorial.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Thursday May 23rd, 2013 3:00 PM
Categories: Food & Beverage, Craft, Home | 1 Comment
Try a fun take on traditional tie dye with this galaxy twist bleach and tie dye shirt tutorial from iLoveToCreate designer Lauri Eaton!
Ready to give it a try? Head over to iLoveToCreate to see the full how-to!
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Thursday May 23rd, 2013 12:00 PM
Categories: Craft | 2 Comments
In the midst of the current 17-year cicada emergence here on the East Coast, the good folks over at Radiolab have posted an interview with entomologist Dr. Louis Sorkin, in which he describes how to collect and display insect specimens in shadowboxes (or cigar boxes if you want that DIY aesthetic).
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Posted by Andrew Salomone | Thursday May 23rd, 2013 10:00 AM
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When my pal—and former CRAFT writer—Rachel shared this lemon blueberry muffin bread recipe that Jenna Weber posted on the PBS website, it took every ounce of strength I had not to abandon my work and immediately run out to buy blueberries.
Hello, springtime breakfast!
Ready to whip up a batch of your own? Head over to PBS to see the full how-to.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Thursday May 23rd, 2013 9:00 AM
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Wouldn’t it be cool if your accessories could automatically change color to match your outfit? Turns out, they can! Check out this awesome new light-up chameleon scarf tutorial and video from Becky at Adafruit!
Head over to Adafruit to see how it’s done!
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Thursday May 23rd, 2013 7:00 AM
Categories: Electronics, Craft | No Comments
My name is Agnes Niewiadomski, and I’m a Maker-Faire-oholic. I was introduced to the world of Maker Faire three years ago, and have since attended nine Faires in North America (Bay Area, New York, Detroit, and Toronto’s Mini Faire). I have exhibited twice in Detroit as a maker, featuring my mascot heads, and my laser cut textile plants. I am also a member of a makerspace in Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario called kwartzlab where I run the art programs. We are actually hosting our own Mini Maker Faire next month for the first time, Maker Faire Waterloo.
Here I am at Maker Faire Detroit 2011. (Photo by James Bastow)
I’m a huge Craft follower, I love getting a daily dose of inspiration to my inbox with Craft Daily, and really wanted to contribute to the blog this year by capturing the Faire in photos. My favourite part about going to the Faire is not just the visual spectacles, but also talking to the makers about their work, their process, and giving them encouragement to keep doing what they do, because they are so awesome. Travelling to different cities to attend Maker Faire also gives me the opportunity to go site-seeing, and there is something about San Fransisco in particular that keeps calling me back. I cherish all the friendships I have made with the folks here, and look forward to visiting again next year!
Below are some of my favourite crafts from this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area. Note that there are multiple pages!
DODOcase are handmade and customizable cases for all types of portable electronics. From phones to tablets, you can carry your technology around safely and in style.
Zazzle.com had a large booth showcasing a few of their partnered artists. Included were illustrators Josh Ellingson, Ben Walker, and Nidhi Chanani who had their artwork printed on big poster paper for attendees to colour in. Also Rickshaw Bagworks were featured using Ellingson’s designs printed on their bags, one of the services that zazzle.com provides.
Art at the Zazzle booth.
Zazzle art on Rickshaw bags.
Ply90 has created an aluminum bracket that is used to quickly and easily create your own furniture. Perfect for those who move around often, it will flat pack when you’re ready to move again.
Ply90
Posted by Laura Cochrane | Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 7:58 PM
Categories: Craft | 6 Comments
