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April 30, 2008
HOW TO: Repair the Heels of Athletic Shoes
Gearing up for our upcoming Shoe issue with CRAFT: 07, we love the idea of mending, especially when it comes you your favorite shoes. Instructables user Neffk gives us handy tips on how to repair the heels of athletic shoes.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 30, 2008 10:00 AM
Sewing |
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Foliage Frame Brush
Amy at Craft Chi has a digital design tutorial on how to create a foliage frame brush in Photoshop.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 30, 2008 09:00 AM
Digital Design and Photography |
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Oilcloth Picnic Placemats
Kelly at Make: Grow: Gather shows you how to make cute oilcloth picnic placemats complete with easy ribbon ties.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 30, 2008 08:00 AM
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Stackable Cats Pattern
Anna from Mochi Mochi Land posted her pattern for stackable cats on her store. With stackable cats, you can maximize your cat-having while saving space. Learn how to make a striped cat, a calico cat, and a siamese cat.Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 30, 2008 07:00 AM
101, Knitting |
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Porsche Bedspread to Dress
Melissa Fehr made a 1950 style dress out of a vintage Porsche duvet cover that she found on ebay. She used Simplicity pattern 3780. She looks speedy.
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Refashion Ikea curtains and pillowcases into skirts
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 30, 2008 06:00 AM
Fashion, Refashion, Sewing |
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April 29, 2008
Bazaar Bizarre Raffle at Maker Faire
Enter the Bazaar Bizarre Raffle while at Maker Faire! This year we are holding a drawing to to raise some funds for the Bazaar Bizarre to use in future shows! A $1 donation could win you over $700.00 in Art and Hand Crafted Products! This awesome indie stash consists of signed limited edition prints, one of a kind handmade jewelry, bath and body supplies, letterpress cards, plush, handmade journals, clothing, craft supplies and more!
Generous Donations from Indie Artists Such As...
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Recover your thoughts
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 29, 2008 10:00 PM
Announcements, Events, Maker Faire |
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HOW TO - Emboss Fabric
The Sew Mama Sew blog is in the middle of a tutorial contest, and the entries have been amazing (and many!). This entry by Vintage Threads happened to catch my eye. Her step-by-step tutorial shows you how to emboss fabric with a fun design.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 29, 2008 07:00 PM
101, Fabric |
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Thrift Store Chair Makeover
Craftster user Pieknits turned a $4.99 thrifted chair in to this fresh and pretty seat she plans to use at her spinning wheel. Well done!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 29, 2008 05:00 PM
Home and Garden |
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Phoenix Indie Craftorama Wrapup
Thanks to everyone who came and visited me at the Phoenix Indie Craftorama this past Saturday! It was a beautiful sunny day for a craft fair, and everyone had a great time sharing in the craft group spirit. Many in attendance are on their way to Maker Faire this weekend, including Stacey Gordon, who will run a puppet-making workshop, and the Crafty Chica aka Kathy Cano-Murillo, who will give a talk about making the most of what you have. Above photos by Ryan Spicer.
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Apr 29, 2008 04:00 PM
Events |
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HOW TO - Sew a Soft Camera Case
Pink Penguin shows you how to create this simple and stylish soft case to protect your camera--I like how it looks almost like a stylish clutch purse. [via]
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 29, 2008 03:00 PM
Organization, Sewing |
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Eyelet Covered Rocks
Are you preparing for a picnic? A fancy picnic? You may want to bring along some dressed up stones to hold down your blanket on a windy day. (Thanks, Jen!)
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Apr 29, 2008 02:00 PM
Home and Garden |
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HOW TO - Make a Tin Can Pincushion
Who knew that something so sweet could come from a leftover cat food can? Learn to make this attractive and easy pincushion via the tutorial at Design Sponge.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 29, 2008 01:00 PM
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HOW TO - Dye Your Own Fabric Trim
A Little Imagination & a Pile of Junk shows you how to customize your sewing projects using hand-dyed fabric and lace trims. I love the super-saturated colors used in her tutorial, though I'm sure you can create some wonderful pastels using her method as well. What a great way to take your sewing to the next level. [via]
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 29, 2008 12:00 PM
101 |
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Stitch N' Pitch - Baseball Craft Projects & Patterns
Hi Crafters! It's baseball season again and you know what that means...Stitch N' Pitch time! We've just launched a new Stitch N' Pitch section on Craftzine with baseball projects and patterns from some of our winners in last year's contest. Also, check out the Stitch N' Pitch web site for the roster of upcoming games near you. New to this season will be the addition of some minor league baseball games! Stitch N' Pitch will also have a table at our Maker Faire this weekend.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 29, 2008 11:00 AM
Events, General |
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The AntiCraft Does Bacon Crafts
The new issue of The AntiCraft has hit the web with their Beltane issue featuring lots of bacon crafts, like this Bacon of Hate bookmark made by Alice of Futuregirl.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 29, 2008 10:00 AM
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HOW TO - Cut Slippery Fabric
Learn how to cut out slippery fabric courtesy of Burda Style. Now only if sewing slippery fabric were so easy.Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 29, 2008 09:00 AM
101, Fabric, Sewing |
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HOW TO - Make a Little Felt Turtle
Yours 'til Niagara Falls posted instructions how to make this little felt turtle. The shell is made by felting some wool fleece by rolling it in your hands after dipping it in soapy water.Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 29, 2008 08:00 AM
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Handmade Shoe Roundup
Inspired by our Volume 7 cover "I Heart Shoes", Lee Meredith posted a roundup of handmade shoes tutorials and patterns over at Threadbanger. Thanks Lee, we do love shoes!
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 29, 2008 07:00 AM
101, Homemade, Roundups |
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Mass Market Craft Fair on Sunday
This Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, the DIY flea market Mass Market will be taking place at the MassArt's Pozen Center in Boston. Entry costs $1.
Mass Market is a DIY flea market where record distros, local bands, button makers, book makers, artists, clothing designers, djs, vegan and vegetarian bakers, and many others will come together for a day of swapping, sharing, selling and buying art. Presented by Lindsay Metivier, co-produced by Brian Butler & Urban Monsters and Apple Scruffs.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 29, 2008 06:00 AM
Bazaar, Events |
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April 28, 2008
Handmade Ceramics by Whitney Smith
I recently came across Whitney Smith's ceramics work, and I think I'm in love. She creates functional yet beautiful items like vases, sugar bowls, and cake stands inspired by nature: motifs she has used include dogwood, cherry blossoms, and pomegranates. Whitney Smith PotteryPosted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 28, 2008 07:00 PM
Bazaar |
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