This weeks featured Etsy shop is Baroque and Roll. Baroque and Roll specialized in fabulous, feathery, glittery, millinery and hair accessories. Inspired by th 18th century, old Hollywood glamour, music and art, each piece is handcrafted with combinations of vintage … Read More...
Wool Felted Nyan Cat – xxNostalgic
I can’t help it. When I see crafts based on internet memes, I smile. And this wool felted version of the ubiquitous nyan cat is no exception. In fact, all of the adorable creations by xxNostalgic make me smile. I … Read More...
Suavemente Scarf – Etcetorize
So last week I featured some beautiful scarves that featured writing and now, thanks to Ectetorize, you can make one of your own. The tutorial uses a purchased (or already made) scarf, a bleach pen (or faux bleach pen) … Read More...
The Hobbit Paper Cut – PaperCutWords
Since The Hobbit came out in theaters last year, I’ve seen a lot of Tolkien inspired art. But PaperCutWords take on The Hobbit is one of my favorites. I especially like how pleased Smaug looks, hovering over Bag End. It’s … Read More...
Salon Talk: L.A. Tastemakers – Craft in America Study Center
Craft in America Study Center has moved on to the next phase of their exploration of food and craft, Good Enough to Eat: Food as Craft. As such, their lecture series is tastier than usual, featuring two of Los … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – TraceyLipman
This week’s featured Etsy shop is TraceyLipman. TraceyLipman features innovative bags and accessories that put the fun back into functional by using bright prints and designs that focus on what you need your bag to do for you. Tracey got … Read More...
Market Yourself March – Spoonflower Blog
You might think of Spoonflower as just a place to buy, sell, and design fabric and other textiles, but if so, you’re missing out on everything else they have to offer on their blog. Like this month, where they’re running … Read More...
Easter Hares and Springtime Scares – Halloween Artist Bazaar
While their specialty is clearly Halloween, the creative folks over at Halloween Artist Bazaar have cooked up some scary good Easter fun this spring and they want to share it with you! If you head over to their website, … Read More...
Acoustic iPhone Phonograph Dock – ReAcoustic
Have you ever wanted to experience some of your favorite songs but with vintage flair? How about amplifying your music without ugly speakers and a mess of cords? ReAcoustic‘s acoustic iPhone dock lets you do just that just by … Read More...
Tea Container – Ode to Inspiration
Finally! A tutorial that speaks to the true issues I face on a daily basis: storing my massive tea collection. Ode to Inspiration shares this adorable tutorial on how to make spring themed container, specially decorated for holding tea bags. … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Storiarts
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Storiarts. Storiarts is the work of artist Tori Tissell, who creates beautiful scarves by screen-printing passages from classic novels onto high quality cotton jersey. According to the about page, she initially created scarves … Read More...
Hipster Sasquatch Freebie – Urban Threads
I’ve got to wonder whether or not Urban Threads Art Director and Evil Genius Niamh O’Connor chose this design as a freebie in honor of her being out here in the PNW this weekend for the SewExpo. Because there … Read More...
Alicia’s Ink – Fashion Me Purdy
I love when indie crafters and artists build upon the traditional to create something fabulous and modern. Alicia’s Ink is the work of a First Nations artist, who creates “customized native designs on modern clothing, shoes, and accessories,” according to … Read More...
Pillow Fight – Bryan Ku
This is an inspiration post. However, not just a craft inspiration post, because I’m positive it might also inspire some awesome pillow fights. Pillow Fight isn’t available for purchase; it’s an art piece by artist and designer Bryan Ku. … Read More...
Amy Butler’s Blossom Creative Suite
Amy Butler is always crafting up some new floral fun! And issue number one of the Blossom Creative Suite is no exception. The magazine costs ten dollars and is downloadable in a PDF format. Technical details aside, the core of … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – LeighViner
This week’s featured Etsy shop is LeighViner. LeighViner is the Etsy home of artist Leigh Viner and full of amazing fashion illustration style art prints. I have a weakness for mixed media fashion illustration, so I couldn’t help being … Read More...
The Business of Art eBook – Cloth Paper Scissors
The folks over at Cloth Paper Scissors want to help you sell your art with their free e-Book The Business of Art. The book contains four articles on topics directly related to selling your crafts, including open studio events, Etsy, … Read More...
Three Ways to Beat Crafters Block – Wild Olive
It’s time to talk about Crafters Block, folks. Yes, Writers Block’s evil, craft-inspiration-stealing cousin. While we tend to hear more about the opposite (also known as “Too Many Crafts, Not Enough Time”), Crafters Block exists and as artists and crafters … Read More...
Call to Artists Grand Central Holiday Fair
It’s March and thus time to start thinking about Christmas right? Well, that is if you’d like to sell your crafts at the Grand Central Holiday Fair in New York. March 12 and 13, from 9am to 5pm, there will … Read More...
Liberty and Vibrant Protest
On March 7th, 2013, at the Utah Valley University Orem Campus there will be a unique world record attempt, one sure to add some color to your life. Vibrant Protest is a project that seeks to break the world record … Read More...