April is Shoe Month here on CRAFT, and I can’t think of a better way to kick things off (pun intended?) than with a cool project like this dollhouse made from a leather boot by Sharon of Handmade Obsessions. Since I was a little girl I always wanted a shoe dollhouse most likely because there […]
I took a sandal-making workshop with Rachel Corry last year and have been a little obsessed with leather work ever since. This simple DIY leather watch strap over on Design Sponge would be a great way to dip your toes in the water! It does require using an inexpensive Timex Weekender for the strap hardware, […]
The super awesome mini maker, Sylvia, is back with a new project that crafters will love. In her latest video, she shows you how to transform a cuddly stuffed animal in to a cool and handy backpack. Catch the how-to over on MAKE! More: Super Sewable Circuitry – Sylvia’s Mini Maker Show @Craftzine.com blog Sylvia’s […]
I’ve been a big Mad Men geek from the very beginning—my husband was on the design team that created the opening titles for the show, so it really couldn’t be helped—but I’ve made shockingly few Mad Men-related crafts. I intend to remedy this situation immediately with the Joan Holloway pen necklace tutorial that Heather from […]
This week’s flashback project goes along with our DIY Wedding theme for March. This t-shirt wedding dress from Donna and Lauren Kroiz was a perfect way to create a simple, comfortable and casual wedding dress from inexpensive materials. It’s great for beach or backyard weddings, and for brides who are looking to create a dress […]
I can identify with Stacie of Stars for Streetlights t-shirt hoarding problem. My own t-shirt collection was the inspiration for my t-shirt scarf a few years ago. Her mom made an epic blanket out of much of Stacie’s t-shirt collection, and now Stacie breaks down how to make one for yourself. I love that she […]
Now, this is a stash buster that I can really get behind! Turn some inexpensive flats into handmade fashion art with this fabric scrap shoes tutorial from Jennifer at Naughty Secretary Club. It’s a great way to use even your tiniest pieces of leftover fabric, and there’s no stitching required! More: How-To: Cat Shoes @Craftzine.com […]
