DIY and handmade craft ideas

This motorcycle cozy was knitted by [tag]Theresa Honeywell[/tag] and at one point was on display at the [tag]Georgia Museum of Arts[/tag]. Theresa has an eye for the masculine arts and has also knitted tool belts, screwdrivers, and jackhammers.

More of Theresa’s unusual knitted cozies and other artists will be featured July 20-22, 2007 at the [tag]Artscape ’07 [/tag]in Baltimore, MD. …

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Necktie Skirt

The Etsy shop Hooked on Purses features a sprinkling of upcycled materials, including an adorable toddler necktie skirt made from “pre-loved” multicolored silk neckties. As the description says, it’s “perfect for summer twirling,” and it’s also perfect for the little bohemian in your life.

The artist Misha writes, “I love to sit in my sewing room looking at and touching …

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Natural Mobiles

Grab some inspiration at (or bring a well-funded checkbook to) [tag]SILHO Furniture[/tag] from [tag]mobile[/tag] artist Kevin Inkawhich, who uses [tag]eucalyptus[/tag], tulip petals, gaultheria leaves, pine cones and more to create abstract hanging mobiles. Shown is a detail of his Eucalyptus Pod mobile.…

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Conversation (Time)pieces

Artist Debra Dresler, owner of Stroke of Art, is known for creating jewelry, cuff links and watches from recycled objects that reflect the personality of the wearer. Vintage typewriter keys, antique dominoes, used puppy dog tags, vintage tape measures and old coiled phone cord are a few of the materials that make it into her wearables. Here, vintage keys …

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The Art of Bricolage

It’s not [tag]collage[/tag], not montage, but rather bricolage.

Perfect for the eco-conscious crafter, the art of [tag]bricolage[/tag] is to “make creative and resourceful use of whatever materials are to hand (regardless of their original purpose).” Among her many homemade goods, [tag]etsy[/tag] Trashion member disCARDS (Emily) offers convenient color-coordinated kits for your next bricolage project. Then again, maybe you …

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Reuse, Retool, Rethink – Recraft!

[tag]Jewelry[/tag] designer [tag]Liana Kabe[/tag]l has a new use for plastic knitting needles – and many other plastics. She turns them into jewelry. I’m not kidding – she uses [tag]Tupperware[/tag], knitting needles, wire, sterling silver, ceramics – just about anything and creates jewelry!

What a perfect way to recycle old unusable household items. This necklace is made form penne-sized pieces cut …

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Mini Crochet Patterns

Crochet Pattern – Sabby $2.00

by denise83Â

Sabby the octopus is pretty cute and original and for the bargain price of $2.00 you can snap up the pattern and make literally 100′s of these until you have octopus coming out of your ears.(well almost)

If Sabby isn’t your thing then how about the Sleepy Head kitty $4.00Â or pengoo the …

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Hurt Book Sale

From the [tag]Interweave[/tag] site and the [tag]Knitting Daily Newsletter[/tag]

Interweave Press is now holding its annual online [tag]HURT BOOK SALE[/tag]! Receive discounts of 50 to 80% off the retail price for slightly damaged books (books may have scratches on the cover, a bent page, etc.) Choose from more than 125 book titles. Sale begins at 10:00am Mountain time on …

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Decor To Die For

Who would have thought rags and salvaged fabric could be turned into something so unique, so funky and so practical. Emily Kircher from EKRA (Emily Kircher Recycling Artist) has crocheted salvaged fabric into home decor pieces your friends will envy. Visit her etsy store to purchase these unique rugs or pay her a visit at these upcoming Craft Fairs.

July …

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Lemonade for Hot Days

[tag]Auntie Amanda Knits[/tag] created a very cute short-sleeved cardigan using [tag]Filatura di Crosa[/tag] [tag]Elena[/tag], a 100% mercerized Mako Egyptian Cotton yarn distributed by [tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag]. The yarn is discontinued, but in doing a search at [tag]google[/tag], I did find some stores still carry Elena.

Amanda lists sub yarns such as:

Rowan Handknit Cotton (100% cotton; …

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Iron Chef for Crafters

If you live in the Portland (Oregon) area, don’t miss the 5th annual Iron Artist Sculpt-Off — if not to participate then at least to observe recycled art in action. Here’s the lowdown:

The 5th Annual IRON ARTIST Sculpt-Off

Saturday, August 25, 2007
12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In the lot at the corner of North Vancouver and Failing (right …

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Minature Meals

Shirley from Hong kong AKA vidazakka has made these wonderfulÂ minatures.

I am not entirely sure what you would do with them other than admire them endlessly but they are so cute and well

worth taking a look at.…

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Knitted IPhone

Well, I knew it wouldn’t take long for someone to do this – knit an [tag]iPhone[/tag].

This post is found on [tag]Daddy Types[/tag] a blog for [tag]new dads[/tag]. This would make a nice toy for your child so you could play with your iPhone all by yourself and would not need to share.

Also shown in the same post …

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Etsy Trashion Trunk Show

Trashion Barrette The new [tag]Etsy[/tag] [tag]Trashion[/tag] Street Team, made up of more than 70 artists from around the world, will present a Trashion [tag]Trunk Show[/tag] 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 27, at Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The goal of the Etsy Trashion Team is to visualize beauty in unconventional objects and materials. Their members fabricate art, jewelry, fashion and objects …

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Knitting in Prayer for Prayer!

Today I received an email from Suzanne M Harker of [tag]Trinity Shawls[/tag] in response to a post on [tag]The Shawl Ministry[/tag].

Suzanne wrote:

“Many people use our traditional knitting as a means to quiet their minds, of nourishing their inner being, for releasing their creative energy, for peaceful reflection, and for prayer. The repetitive movement of knitting is a …

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Knitability Skill Builder Patterns

[tag]Knitability LLC[/tag] is a company that has developed a series of patterns designed to help knitters learn a new skill. Each pattern in the skill building series explains new techniques in words and pictures.

As you work your way through the series you learn many new skills and you end up with finished projects. The pattern series starts with Sample …

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Americana Patterns for the 4th!

Red Bird Knits Free Sock Pattern

Happy [tag]4th of July[/tag] for all the visitors in the United States. Just a few patterns for viewing this Independence Day here in the States.

Lion Brand Americana Afghan. The also have hat and scarf.

Americana Pot Holder not a knitting site, but hey – they have free patterns!

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The Urban Knit

The Urban Knits slogan is ” Indie knitting Fun” and I would have to agree their small but unique selection of knitting patterns covers everything from anÂ adorable knitty kitty ($4.00) to a garden gnome ($4.00) who would be best suited to your living room then your yard.Â If thats not enough check out the Crafty Alien felted kits …

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MyMimi Soft Toys

Musa – Dot Fleece $25.00

by MyMimi

These adorable Handmade Soft toys are a great Indie Craft find and would make the perfect gift for a newborn baby or loved one. They are so unique and original that everyone will fall in love with them. Cone Mice to Toffel the dog these creations are sure to melt hearts of all …

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Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival

Straight from the source, here’s a news release from the Clark County (Washington state) public relations office on this coming weekend’s Recycled Arts Festival:

Vancouver, WA â€“ Live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and 50 vendors selling art using recycled items will highlight the Recycled Arts Festival on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 at Esther Short Park. The event will …

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Knitters Review of O Balance Yarn

I love [tag]Knitters Review[/tag] yarn profiles. The reviews always tell me what I want to know about a yarn without prejudice. This time the review is written about [tag]O Balance Yarn[/tag] from [tag]Vermont Organic Fiber Company[/tag].

Vermont Organic Fiber Company has been supplying organic materials to the textiles industry since 2000 with clients that include retailers [tag]Patagonia[/tag] and [tag]Sahalie[/tag]…

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Film Canisters

Film Canisters — Well, there used to be a time when we all had them to spare and they were a popular topic on recycled messageboards all around the place, but what happens now that people are going digital? You might just have to buy them ?
Film canisters are becoming like gold, so make sure you choose a crafting …

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Techno Bloom