Turns out, tie dye isn’t just for t-shirts. Make a cute and colorful pair of custom Mary Janes with this tie dye shoe tutorial from Lisa at Condo Blues! I love the appliqued star and the different dye textures. What a fun pair of summertime kicks! Full disclosure: I am also writing a tie dye […]
Some days I’m feeling a little bit more punk rock than others. This is one of those days. Not only would a pair of tights like this be fun to wear, I think they would be really satisfying to make. The ripping and tearing is the kind of craft I could get behind today. More: […]
I’ve always wanted to attend a real masquerade party, and this masquerade mask tutorial from Kendra at My Insanity has me thinking that I should just throw my own! Masqurade ball and dinner party, anyone? [Via Mod Podge Rocks] More: How-to: Paper Mask @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Sleep Mask @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Animal Masks @Craftzine.com blog
I have a photography background, so this wearable photo DIY caught my eye. Using a special light-sensitive dye, you essentially turn your piece of fabric into one of those sun prints. If you don’t have large negatives you want to use, the tutorial explains how to turn a digital photo into a negative using Photoshop […]
Mother’s Day is tomorrow! If you’re still doing some last-minute crafting, make sure you check out this Mother’s Day yo-yo wrist corsage tutorial from CRAFT’s own Lish Dorset. They’re quick, fun, and sure to put a smile on any mom’s face! More: How-To: Vintage Mother’s Day Corsage @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Button Corsage @Craftzine.com blog How-To […]
Make your own unique patterned fabrics with this fabric printing tutorial that Karina from Maple Ash and Oak shared on Poppytalk! No need for large screens, squeegees, and emulsion. Beautiful prints can be created with simple methods and materials. Most of the supplies are household items and the rest can be found at your local […]
Long-time friend of CRAFT, Ellen Baker of The Long Thread, has a new fabric collection for Moda Fabrics called Quilt Blocks. Inspired by traditional quilt designs, there are nine prints in the collection in three different colorways: shade, marine and spectrum. The prints are delightful, charming and bold, and perfect for summer sewing projects. Today, […]
