Black tie is all about the details. So, when my husband Jeremy was nominated for an Emmy this year, he asked me to make just one thing: a custom fixed-size bow tie to go with the hand-sewn pocket square that I made for him last year.
When my husband was nominated for an Emmy this year, my imagination started running wild. As a crafter, I pretty much assumed that I would create at least something to wear for the event, but I never thought that I’d end up making almost everything.
Wendy D. Johnson has come out with her third knitting book, Wendy Knits Lace: Essential Techniques and Patterns For Irresistible Everyday Lace, which offers 20 projects that range from simple to advanced. Here she’s offered us a pattern to make this stunning Lace Stripes Scarf. Enjoy!
If you love wrapping packages, you might enjoy making this mega-fringed flower. It’s reminiscent of a gerbera daisy and is an attention-catching substitute for the usual bow. Based on the same technique as a much smaller quilled fringed flower, the cuts are made with detail scissors.
Mid-century modern is such a gorgeous era and has been permeating the design scene. A couple years ago I made a Starburst Mirror in an episode of Decor It Yourself, and since then have seen countless takes on the starburst mirror. In this CRAFT video I follow up with another version of the piece, and make my own atomic age clock to add to the retro feel of my kitchen.
Summer is over and it’s time for the students to go back to school. Want to add a sweet little note to your child’s lunch? Here’s a fun fruity printable for you to use! Just download, print, crop and enjoy!
While baking a pie sounds time-consuming, it can be very easy with a little bit of practice. Whether you’re a newbie pie-baker or consider yourself an expert, you can craft a uniquely individual apple pie by taking a basic recipe and being creative with new ingredients
