This week’s featured shop is Knob Creek Metal Arts. Knob Creek Metal Arts is a shop that specializes in unique metal items that are fun, functional, and perfect for your home. Knob Creek works predominately with steel to create … Read More...
Literary Tree Houses – Natural State Treehouses
Tree houses are a beautiful childhood tradition that encourages kids to get outside, imagine, and explore. But Natural State Treehouses takes that to a new level, merging a love of books with a love of outdoor play space to create … Read More...
Mermaid Doll Challenge – Doll Street Dreamers
If you need an excuse to craft up a super fun mermaid doll, then you need to head over to Doll Street and check out their Doll Street Challenge! To enter, all you need to do is craft up … Read More...
Chat Basket and Awamaki Live Chat
Chat Basket is, without a doubt, one of the most unique indie craft selling sites on the web. Instead of just posting items, Chat Basket sells one item at a time and allows you to chat not only with the … Read More...
Wooden Book Sculptures – Nino Orlandi
If you haven’t seen Nino Orlandi’s carved wooden book sculptures, do yourself a favor and take a moment to appreciate the amazing craftsmanship that goes into these. The level of detail in each out is gorgeous, pulling the viewer in … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – D*mnGoodDoormats
This weeks featured Etsy shop is D*mnGoodDoormats. D*mn Good Doormats sells exactly what you think they would: hysterical, pop-culture inspired doormats to dress up any door. Regardless of who you are and what you enjoy, I’m fairly sure you … Read More...
Saturday Morning in a Box – Make the Best of Everything
Looking for a fun gift for someone in your life? How about giving them a nostalgic Saturday morning in a box? Saturday Mornings are full of happy memories of sleeping in, eating fun cereals in front of the television, … Read More...
Matka – Olga Ziemska
Olga Ziemska is a craft artist worthy of a long look. I spent some time browsing through her portfolio of projects, all of which elevate whatever craft she’s used to create her beautiful and moving works of 3 dimensional art. … Read More...
Plastic Army Man Bowl – MoiraCoon
I don’t think there are too many guys I know who wouldn’t be delighted to receive a bowl like this, regardless of their age. MoiraCoon shares this fun tutorial on how to create a bowl out of plastic figurines. Warning, … Read More...
Mister Finch
Have you seen the textile work of Mister Finch? Somewhere between cute and creepy, closer to Beatrix Potter illustrations than to the Japanese influenced creepy-cute works, are Mister Finch’s odd assortment of textile sculptures. The unique pieces use thread, fabric, … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – GirliePains
This week’s featured shop is GirliePains. GirliePains is devoted to the art and illustrations of Mel Stringer. Everything features her unique brand of adorable wide-eyed girls and cutesy creatures. And Mel has expanded her offerings beyond the traditional prints … Read More...
Craft Ladies – Craft Up Nice Things
Have you seen Craft Ladies yet? If not, let me tell you a little about it. It’s a web series that follows the crafting adventures of two dedicated would-be crafters who aren’t as good at it as they might hope. … Read More...
Light – Bruce Munro
Light is an essential part of any painting, but how about creating entire works of art out of just lights? Far beyond your average holiday display of lights are the light artists like Bruce Munro, whose exhibition Light will be … Read More...
Six Ideas for a Crafty Easter
Easter is coming up fast! And if you’re looking for some creative ways to celebrate via craft, I’ve got a list for you. Here are six great ideas for adding a little crafty awesome to your holiday.
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Ten Inspirational Saying Freebies – Little Inspiration
Have a picture frame that needs filling? Or need a text print for a project? Check out the 10 Inspirational Sayings by Little Inspiration. Each typographical image features a saying or quote sure to add a little extra something … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – MaryMaryHandmade
The featured shop of this week is MaryMaryHandmade. MaryMaryHandmade is the work of artist Mary Walke. Mary’s jewelry brings together two very popular things: basic silver jewelry and adorable things. Her necklaces feature super cute renditions of naturally awkward … Read More...
GlaDOS Ceiling Lamp – Instructables
I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable with a GlaDOS ceiling lamp watching over me, but it’d be a pretty crazy conversation piece. Thanks to Instructables user dragonator, you can create one of your own. You can check out the … Read More...
Fabric8 Contest – Spoonflower and Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Alright closet textile designers! Here’s your chance to design a collection of fabrics for Robert Kaufman Fabrics! The Fabric8 2013 contest is accepting entries now through the 23 of April. To enter, you must register with Spoonflower and upload your … Read More...
2 Different Takes on Faux-Taxidermy
Confession time: real, actual taxidermy freaks me out. And I doubt I’m alone in that. But occasionally in decorating, especially rustic styles, your room just needs that old-time fur touch. Cue adorable fake taxidermy in two different ways. If you’re … Read More...
Prospect Heights Craft Fair – Brooklyn, NY
Calling all New Yorkers (and people who’ll be in NYC on April 13th)! The 5th annual Prospect Heights Craft Fair is going to be on April 13th, 2013 from 11am to 6pm! The Prospect Heights Craft Fair is a fabulous … Read More...