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Jessica Briese started My Punk House in 2006 customizing common things such as candles, cutting boards and mirrors. Her unique punk artwork inspired by tattoos combines girly with punk/biker style.
Shown here is the girly skull candle. I think it … Read More...
Your household conversation pieces might as well be functional, too. This cute-and-creepy coat rack made of baby doll appendages was a submission in the 2008 design*sponge diy contest. Get the complete instructions here.
I love the Noah’s Ark baby afghan that appears on the cover of the May, 2008 issue of Crochet!
Reading the pattern got me to wondering. I’ve seen several other crochet interpretations of the Noah’s Ark theme. So, I went … Read More...
As a sewing instructor, one of the requests I get most often from my students is to learn to make dog clothes! And as someone who is an obsessed puppy mom (to the dreamy Carlotta, my Maltese) pet clothing is … Read More...
This weekend 5/3 AND 5/4 is the super fun Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA. Chock full of crafty, DIY goodness, some of this years highlights will be a workshop on how to make your own shoes, the fantastic … Read More...
Planning a wedding or any other special event can be both exciting and stressful, but finding the perfect wedding favors can add an extra layer of stress. You want something unique and memorable, yet affordable and easy to make. … Read More...
It seems like every time I turn around, someone I know is pregnant and having a baby shower. While my standard kiddie present used to be a baby tee with a gun screen-printed on it (as part of my ode … Read More...
Tortue Rouge is pleased to announce new dates for their very popular Make Your Own Natural Beauty Products course on 10th – 12th June 2008, and 9th – 11th September 2008. Each course is three full days, with arrival the … Read More...
Subscribe to either Make or Craft magazine (both are fantastic) and get an adult day pass, a $25 value, to this weekend’s Maker Faire in San Mateo County (Bay area), California. If you’re new to the Maker Faire concept, take … Read More...
Babyware can fall under the category of eco-chic, too, as mandolyn on Etsy demonstrates with her baby bibs made from fused plastic bags. She describes the product as sturdy, waterproof, reversible, easy to clean and eco-friendly. A cotton bias tape … Read More...
The Big Bead Book Online Directory – Yesterday BeadingDaily.com launched their new online directory at http://directory.beadingdaily.com! There are more than 2000 entries already on the Beta site but they need their readers and fans to help make it a … Read More...
Hi Everyone:
You can create a smashing gift that will be great for the entire year.
I saw this wonderful box of cards on Laurie’s site, I started thinking it will be a great idea to create a set of … Read More...
Plastic crochet hooks are sometimes a harsh reality of our lives! For many years, when we needed any hook larger than a K, we had to find a plastic hook. Plastic hooks are cost effective, as in inexpensive, but they … Read More...
There are a whole slew of books available now on how to transform your wardrobe using the clothing you already own. But, how to discern the good from the ones that aren’t that good? Here are a few of my … Read More...
If you’re looking for something a little more masculine, check out Acadian Candles and their western candle art. They have pillar and gel candles with horses, cowboys, cowgirls, bronco riders and stagecoaches. You can get them scented with sweet grass … Read More...
Kate Knight is a young contemporary designer from Scotland, her designs feature on a large quantity of products from stationary, posters to (our topic today) Cross stitch kits. Superstitcher.com has her latest releases on sale.
Kate’s design … Read More...
Thanks to our sister site Craftbits.com you have the chance to win a scrapbooking software package from Scrapbook max.
Worldwide Entry
This competition ends on: 03-May-2008 ” National Scrapbooking Day”
Ah the yearly dilemma- what to get your Mom for Mother’s Day? Nothing says that you love her more than special homemade gifts. But how to find the time with your busy schedule to create something sweet that she’ll adore. … Read More...
