At the last Phoenix DIY meeting, Lisa Jacobs ran a paper making workshop. We learned how to use recycled office paper as the base for art papers, to which we added colored napkins for pigment and dried flowers, glitter, conductive thread, and many others as “inclusions,” the things that jazz up the paper inside and […]
Crochet yourself this adorable Thumbkin Frog by Roxycraft’s Tamie Snow. I’ve been a fan of Tamie’s amigurmi for a long time now and this little frog is just the cutest, isn’t it? Be sure to take a visit to Roxycraft and check out all the other cute patterns she’s got for sale. You’ll also want […]
It’s time for the first installment of Ask CRAFT! This week I cover a question from Pollie in New Jersey about adding new elements to vintage dishes, while keeping them food-safe, plus Theri from Ohio writes in with a craft fair ethics question. Don’t forget to email me your crafty conundrums at becky@craftzine.com. If I […]
Here’s a video tour of CRAFT Magazine vol. 10. Funny-lady Amy Sedaris graces this party-themed issue where we feature instructions to help you create the perfect mixtape for any party, make a keepsake wedding book, design beautiful invitations, and make customized plates and coasters, fancy hats, party cakes and cake toppers — even put together […]
Red wine vinegar is really easy to make at home. All you need is some leftover red wine, some water, red wine vinegar mother, and a few tools. You can look for red wine vinegar at your local homebrewing shop, but mine was out, so I ordered it online. It’s basically “live” red wine vinegar […]
Make your own red wine vinegar at home! Thanks to Alastair Bland for the original article in CRAFT, Vol. 9. Get the PDF of this project and then check out CRAFT: 09 for more great projects!
As Tina recently noted, I have a new sewing book (my first!) coming out next week called Sew Darn Cute: 30 Sweet & Simple Projects to Sew & Embellish. The newest issue of CRAFT features an excerpt from the book–a felted and recycled Silly Snake toy–but I thought I’d also whip up a project exclusively […]
