Image by craftapalooza, via Flickr By Andrea MacDonald I love to do fiber craft. I weave, spin, knit, crochet, felt, and do Kumihimo. Keeping track of all the ideas, wish lists, yarns, tools, and patterns related to all my projects could be a full-time job. I have tried journals, file boxes, small and large plastic […]
My closet is a disaster. It’s the only closet in my house, and it has been over capacity since the day I moved in. There’s space to hang coats and dresses, but my shoes, hats, scarves and belts were ending up trampled on the floor. I was dreaming of an extravagant custom built shelving unit, […]
Today on Corinne’s Craft Closet, I show you how to make a one-of-a-kind pair of lace garters. Perfect for a bride-to-be or a burlesque queen. I really love this project because they are really easy to make and they are super sexy. *sizzle* Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, […]
By Scott Bedford Amaze your kids by transforming two old toilet rolls and a few other recycled bits and bobs into a cool steampunk-inspired robot. Amaze them even further by balancing your robot on the edge of a ruler, table, shelf, or even your finger. And then triple amaze them by rotating the arms and […]
By Marcia Simmons Infusing spirits means putting stuff in a jar, pouring liquor on top of it, and waiting. That’s really all there is to it. Whether you want to make basil vodka, jalapeno tequila or mango rum, the general process is the same: DIY Infused Spirit Put equal parts spirit and flavoring item […]
By Katie Goodman Grilled corn is one of my family’s favorite summer side vegetables. My daughter will gobble it up any night of the week. Sometimes to mix things up I’ll make a salad out of grilled corn rather than eating corn on the cob. This is a simple, versatile summer dish. Grilled Corn Salad […]
Make Stuff Together: 24 Simple Projects to Create as a Family, by Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever Book Site: Future Craft Collective Make Stuff Together is the work of two women who’ve made it their mission to help families create together. Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever run the Austin, TX-based Future Craft Collective, which offers […]
