Jonty Hurwitz sculpts like you’ve never seen before. Each of his pieces is mathematically calculated to produce an image only when viewed in a specific reflection. He uses computers to scan an item, then distorts it using special algorithms. The … Read More...
D.Bug Model Kits – Robot Brigade
Kickstarter is a great way for people with great ideas to get them out there. Robot Brigade, for instance, is a robotics company working on some pretty interesting products (robotic cookie cutting anyone?). And they’re using Kickstarter to … Read More...
The Art of Tamara Phillips
More art, less craft today, but I felt like Tamara Phillips‘s art is too beautiful not to share. Her medium is watercolor, but what sets her images apart is the unique use of repetitive patterns instead of solid colors. … Read More...
Carved Gourd Lamps – Przemek Krawczy?ski
Gourds are always a popular canvas for different craft projects. But I’ve never seen anything like Polish artist Przemek Krawczy?ski’s carved gourd lamps. Each lamp is unique, hand carved, and has a halogen bulb inside that projects the designs onto … Read More...
Craftsman “Make a Difference” Tour
I’m sure the name Craftsman rings a bell–if not, you probably haven’t been in the power tools section of a store lately. But you may not have heard about what Craftsman has been doing lately, a wonderful thing the call … Read More...
Design Dye Review Part 2
Yesterday, I told you all about the basics of Design Dye. Today? I’m going to tell you about all the cool things beyond the basic “this paper dyes fabric!” excitement. Because Design Dye isn’t just a one trick pony–it’s got … Read More...
Design Dye Review Part 1
Have you heard about the return of Design Dye? Design Dye is a unique fabric dye option that allows you to treat fabric dyeing just like you would paper crafting. Each sheet of Design Dye acts just like paper–you … Read More...
Ribbon Topiary – Nalan’in Hobileri
If you’ve been in the ribbon aisle at a craft store lately, you know how many different colors, sizes, styles, and themes there are nowadays. But as I often as I want to buy it, I usually have no idea … Read More...
Kantha Blanket Review – Uncommon Goods
A few weeks ago the nice folks over at Uncommon Goods contacted me and offered me the chance to review their new Kantha Blankets. The Kantha Blankets are handmade in India, by workers who are protected under the fair … Read More...
Sharpie Art Customized Guitars – Vivian Xiao
I’ve seen plenty of people decorate guitars using sharpies–usually it takes the form of signatures, doodles, or band logos. Vivian Xiao’s takes the combination of sharpies and guitars to a whole different level, creating highly detailed works of art. Like … Read More...
Bernard Pras
If you see only one crazy example of what art and craft can be this week, let it be Bernard Pras. Bernard specializes in anamorphic portraits–basically what you get when you mix 3d street art and collage, they are … Read More...
Gnome Jewelry Holder – Just Crafty Enough
Have I ever mentioned my love of garden gnomes? I think I might have, once or twice. But look at that adorable gnome-y face, so excited to hold all of your rings! It’s pretty hard to not love it. And … Read More...
West Elm Initial Tote – Henry Happened
Have you heard about Plasti Dip yet? I hadn’t until I was checking out this super cute initial tote bag tutorial over at Henry Happened. Not only does the tutorial show how to create the cute design, but also … Read More...
Peace Prevails Project- Catherine Foster
Today, whilst browsing through some wonderful, local galleries, I came across part of Catherine Foster’s Peace Prevails Project. Catherine’s works of art are beyond amazing–she paints, embosses with hand carved wooden plates, weaves, and sculpts copper sheets into amazing … Read More...
State Map Art Tutorial – Barks Blog
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at watercolor painting and don’t know where to start, Jaime of Barks Blog has an excellent video tutorial that walks you through creating these pretty state map art prints. Jaime breaks everything … Read More...
Crafty Magazine
Looking for a new crafting mag to love? Check out Crafty Magazine. The new magazine features all sorts of cool craft projects and editorials. You can see for yourself, either by checking out their website or by checking out … Read More...
Once Upon a Treehouse
The more I read about Once Upon a Treehouse, the more I love this shop! All of their beautiful toys are carefully made from eco-friendly materials that meet the highest available standards and have been sustainably harvested. The heirloom … Read More...
Call for Artists – Renegade Craft Fair Tour
The Renegade Craft Fair is looking for artists to create large, medium, and small-scale installations for their upcoming tour. The tour stops in five cities and you can submit an installation to show at one or as many as you’d … Read More...
Porcelain Costumes – Li Xiaofeng
Here’s something you don’t see everyday Li Xiaofeng makes dresses out of porcelain. Entire dresses are crafted out of the shards of pottery, often shards found at archeological sites. And to top it off, all of the pieces are wearable, … 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...