Crafts have serious history, just like people. And just like people, sometimes it’d be nice to forget what that craft looked like back in the seventies. Like Macramé. The words brings up memories of those thin booklets from the seventies … Read More...
Plushie from a Video Game Model – Caret Dash Caret
I love seeing people push the boundaries of crafting in new and different ways. Like Caret Dash Caret, who created a stuffed plush by deconstructing a video game model. Since models are built out of polygons and then laid … Read More...
Ordinary Behavior – Kevin LCK
Ready for your weekly dose of craft meets art inspiration? Check out Kevin LCK’s amazing series of cardboard sculptures called Ordinary Behavior. Each one takes the form of an electronic device used in everyday life and builds a tiny … Read More...
Maker Camp: Free Virtual Summer Camp for Teens
Have you hung out with the folks of Maker Camp yet this summer? This summer from July 8th to Aug 16th, the wonderful people of Make have teamed up with Google + to host a free virtual summer camp focused … Read More...
10 Things to Learn From Starting a Business – Launch Grow Joy
I know I’ve featured some of Andreea Ayers’s articles from Launch Grow Joy before, but I thought this one was particularly applicable to indie crafters. The list features 10 things that Andreea learned when launching her newest venture, Soaps to … Read More...
DIY Paint Splatter Shorts – My Life on the Divide
80’s styles are all the rage right now, including paint splatters and neon. But shelling out for trends can be costly, especially with back to school right around the corner. All the more reason to check out this great tutorial … Read More...
Watercolor Poppy Painting Tutorial – Barks Blog
Looking for a fun painting to work on your watercolor or acrylic skills with? Barks Blog has a fabulous walkthrough on how to paint your own beautiful poppy painting. Once again, Jaime takes you through the process with clear … Read More...
Landscape Mulitple – Caroline Slotte
I’ve seen dioramas made out of several unusual materials, but Finnish artist Caroline Slotte has taken it to a whole new level. Her series, Landscape Multiple, uses second hand dishes to create the dimensional images, carefully cutting out different elements … Read More...
Natasha Molatkova PaperGraphic – All Things Paper
Natasha Molatkova is taking quilling to new places. The Russian born artist uses cardstock instead of traditional quilling paper and gluing the entire edge for precision. Her works have transcended the normal markets for quilled artwork, appearing on the covers … Read More...
Mini Book Bookmarks – Buttons and Paint
Book lovers! Have you ever wished you could mark your place in a book with a tiny version of another book? Now you can! Buttons and Paint has a lovely tutorial on how to create Mini Book Bookmarks. The … Read More...
Board to Follow – Vintage Clothing and Costume Design
Pinterest has become an endless ocean of images. And while there are ever increasing numbers of wonderful boards and fabulous pins, it can be hard to navigate them to find what you need. So from now on, I’ll be sharing … Read More...
Easy Stretched Canvas Art – Spoonflower Hacks
Spoonflower, the premiere print on design fabric company, is hosting a month of Spoonflower Hacks on their blog. What exactly is a Spoonflower Hack, you might ask? Well according to their site, a hack is “DIYs that use craft materials … Read More...
Dino Tripod for your Phone – Eat.Sleep.Make.
I think plastic dinosaurs are fast becoming the biggest trend in DIY. And this post on how to make a Dino Tripod from Eat Sleep Make is one of the most creative I’ve seen. This is the perfect craft for … Read More...
3D Modular Origami Tutorials for Beginners
Yesterday I featured some amazing art created using Chinese 3D Modular origami methods. Called block folding origami, Golden Venture folding, and 3D modular origami, there are a lot of resources out there about it, but they’re scattered across the internet. … Read More...
Interview with Francene Levinson – all things paper
Chinese 3D modular origami is a must see for any fans of paper sculpture or origami. Unlike traditional Japanese origami, modular or block folding origami is created out of lots of little folded triangles, stacked together like Legos to create … Read More...
Mixed Media Process – Grace and Ivy
I love the look of mixed media art–the way the multitude of different processes and pieces come together to form a cohesive image. But I often find myself daunted about where to start on a piece or how to progress … Read More...
Custom View-Master Reels – Image3D
I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent with my face pressed up against a view-master as a kid. There was something magical about the way the pictures appeared 3D, no matter what the subject was. You can … Read More...
Villinski Inspired Butterfly Mural – ART + POLITICS + Life
If you’re in love with Paul Villinski’s art or if you just love butterflies, then you must check out this easy and impactful butterfly wall mural tutorial inspired by Villinski’s works over at ART + POLITICS + Life. The … Read More...
Paul Villinski
If you’re not familiar with the stunning work of Paul Villinski, take a moment an stroll though this online gallery. Paul Villinski uses recycled and found materials like lost gloves and discarded beer cans to create pieces that … Read More...
Rooms of Mysterie – GSR Art Dolls
Speaking of dolls, check out the amazing art dolls by Gerda Shaarman-Rijsdijk (GSR for short). This one, called Rooms of Mysterie has been making the rounds on Pinterest without a link to more information about the doll or artist, so … Read More...