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October 27, 2006
Candy corn rattle
Remember when you were a kid and you could just shovel candy corn into your mouth? CrochetbyFaye pointed us to the cutest crochet version of candy corn as a baby rattle made by Pepperberry Crochet. So cute! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 27, 2006 10:45 AM
Bazaar, Holiday projects |
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Morphe II Show and online shop
CRAFT friend Lizette Greco pointed us to Morephe II, a soft toy exhibition happening this month in Australia featuring 34 artists and designers from around the world. Now the online shop is open where you'll get a chance to buy some of these cute plushies. You'll also have a chance to vote on the site for the most favorite toy which will grace the future cover of a Morphe booklet. Link.
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Oct 27, 2006 09:30 AM
Amigurumi |
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October 26, 2006
Embroidered poetry
Curiously Crafty Steph has made some awesome embroidered poetry with "The Girl who was pigeon-toed". I also loved her past one of "The Boy who was Afraid of Balls". So fun. Link and Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 07:14 PM
Needlearts |
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Colander lamp
Spring Maxfield (Little Green) added this photo of her modded colander lamp to the CRAFT Flickr pool. Spring says, "Our whole kitchen is re-used old kitchen stuff, silverware door pulls, etc. The lamp cord and socket were from Ikea for under $3 and the colanders were from a garage sale for 25 cents each. We just drilled though the colander with an 1 1/2 spade bit. On one colander we put a piece of glass under and the other we just used a globe light with a 1/2 chrome blotted out bottom." Link.
Related:
CRAFT, Vol 01, "Switched on Cookware" by Bob Parks - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 05:28 PM
Recycle |
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HOW TO - Make pants from a T-shirt
Who knew you could take a T-shirt and turn it into pants? This tutorial by LJ's bakedinapie covers in depth all the steps to make comfy T-shirt material capri pants. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 04:24 PM
Refashion |
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HOW TO - Prototype your own soft toys
KnitOwl has an excellent and extensive write up on the process of prototyping your own soft toys or plushies. I like how she says to keep all your prototypes even the not perfect ones because they need homes too! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 03:27 PM
Amigurumi, Sewing |
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A Closer Look: Halloween Etsy - Ghostly Halloween Earrings
Ghostly Halloween Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=503188
By Arwen O'Reilly
Tammy's Halloween earrings are a fun way to get into the spirit of the season. I love her ghost earrings with their trailing fringe, and the beaded skulls she made are great, too. I also love her attitude--she's a true crafter. As Tammy puts it: "I'm not here to make a fortune with my jewelry, I just enjoy beading and lord knows I can't wear it all." Isn't that just how it is? Check out her other beaded jewelry, from inventive to classic, from chokers and bracelets to beaded pumpkins, at her Etsy shop.
Arwen: Can you tell me about your introduction to crafting and your influences?
Tammy: I started crafting many years ago. My mother was always making something, whether it be crocheting or sewing quilts. And I can even remember she used to sew all of the clothes for my barbie dolls -- I mean 3 piece dress suits, not just a skirt with an elastic waistband. I don't know how she worked with something that small. I could talk all day long about my mother. She is gone now, but she was my biggest influence in life. I'll never forget the day she brought home a bead loom for me. That was over 20yrs ago. And I've been beading ever since. I do a few other crafts too. But beading is my most favorite.
Arwen: How do you feel about Halloween?
Tammy: All holidays are fun for me. We would always get the whole family together when crafting for the upcoming Holidays. We would have so many laughs. My sister and I still get together and craft; what fun we have.
Arwen: Do you have any favorite books, magazines, or websites?
Tammy: My favorite bead magazines are Bead Style and Bead and Button. One of my favorite websites is ETSY of course!
Arwen: I love your ghost earrings--they remind me of pixelated Pac Man ghosts.
Tammy: As for the picture of the earrings, I did not plan for them to look like digital pixels. The delica beads are very uniform in size. And my camera is absolutely wonderful when taking pictures of jewelry. The customers can really get a good look at the bead work itself.
I only have one tip to all the crafters out there. BE HAPPY! HAVE FUN! AND ENJOY LIFE! It will rub off on everyone around you!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 02:02 PM
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Tupperware Art
Tupperware is moving into art now with the Translations in Tupperware art show in New York yesterday where over 25 entries came in from all over the world creating original art with Tupperware. Pictured here is the Tupperware dress. Link.
Related:
NPR Story on Translations in Tupperware - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 01:14 PM
Arts & Design |
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HOW TO - Sew LEDs into clothing
CRAFT friend, Black Box Nation designer Diana Eng has a tutorial up on Gizmodo on how to sew LED's into your clothing. Link.
Related:
CRAFT vol 1 - "The Electric Tank Top" by Leah Buechley - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 12:32 PM
Fashion Tech |
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Electronic Etherealism event in NY
Giana Gonzalez of the ITP program at NYU gave us a heads up about this event happening this Friday and Saturday in New York. Electronic Etherealism will explore the intersections of fashion, technology, and creativity.
From the site, "The point of departure for Electronic Etherealism and the Digital Perfume project is the bridging of the worlds of fashion and technology. We are interested in locating the juncture between fashion and technology and it is possible that perfume, which is also bottled mythology sitting on the crux of alchemy and science, can prove an effective conduit." For more information on the 2 day event and location logistics, check out the site. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 11:30 AM
Events |
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Halloween egg carton spiders
The kids craft side Kiddley has a project inspired by Not Martha, this time paper egg carton spiders that's fun for kids to make. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 09:32 AM
Holiday projects, Paper Crafts |
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Halloween crawly cakes
Not Martha has made some cool looking crawly cakes perfect for Halloween. The best part? They are made out of total junk food like twinkies, hostess cakes, ding dongs, and more. mmmm...junk food. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 26, 2006 08:45 AM
Food, Holiday projects |
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October 25, 2006
CRAFT-O-Lantern
Thanks Benjamin for making a CRAFT-O-Lantern which conveniently is the flip side to the MAKE-O-Lantern! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 08:02 PM
Holiday projects |
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Thimble's roundup of knit-a-costumes
The craft blog Thimble has a great roundup of costumes you can knit like this kid's pumpkin costume from Berroco. (Why does this kid look so scared?) See all the patterns here. Link.
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Enter the MAKE & CRAFT Contests!
- Makers and Crafters, it's time to enter our ghoulishly fun Halloween contests! Anyone, anywhere can enter, and depending on what type of maker or crafter you are, you can enter all or just some of the contests - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 06:14 PM
Holiday projects, Knitting |
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CROQ Issue #6
Have you picked up the latest issue of the 'zine CROQ? This one is jam packed with a 'zine full of crafty goodness. From the site, "CROQ is a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the country! Our articles range from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism." This issue features an interview with yours truly about CRAFT, the first annual Plummies, Working from Home 101, Naming Your Art or Craft Business, Swap-O-Rama-Rama, and more! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 04:34 PM
Bazaar |
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October Ghoulish Giveaway on Modish - only 2 days left!
Our CRAFT friend Jena over at Modish has an amazing giveway that will be drawn this Friday and announced on Halloween. Over $500 worth of indie craft goodies for you to enjoy and all you have to do is sign up for the fabulous Modish newsletter. Find out more! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 02:19 PM
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Where's Craftie?
Craftie, the CRAFT Robot, is visiting crafters and artists around the world. He's made it all the way from San Francisco to his first stop in Austin, TX where he's hanging out with Tina Sparkles of Sparkle Craft and the Austin Craft Mafia.
Tina Sparkles' Flickr photos - Link.
Frapper map: Check back on the Frapper map to see where Craftie goes next! - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 01:15 PM
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A Closer Look: Halloween Etsy - Frankenbride
Frankenbride
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=486746
By Arwen O'Reilly
Not enough people send Halloween cards, in my opinion, but Lida's hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind cards of "cute and creepy" creatures are a good place to start. (Or you can just frame them and keep all the creepy goodness to yourself.) I love her "mr. hot pants" skeleton, and "frankenbride" seems like the perfect pairing with "bat boy." Check out her shop on Etsy to see her other drawings as well, or see her on Myspace.
Arwen: How did you get involved with crafting?
Lida: I have always made crafts, since I was little (like in elementary school...I think that is when I started cross-stitching). I love working with my hands and am a very visual person. I like how with crafts, each thing is unique and made with care. I found crafting very therapeutic and helpful in focusing my energy. (I am one of those people who can't keep still!)
Arwen How do you feel about Halloween? What gave you the idea for the images on the cards?
Lida: I LOVE Halloween!! Anything creepy, scary, or spooky! I love all sorts of halloween-type art. I really like Tim Burton, so most of my ideas come from him, but then I add my own twist to them. Also my baby gives me ideas (well, her toys). For example, the "mmm carrots" one: she has a toy with carrots in them and I thought it was so cute so I decided to draw a little scary girl with carrots. I found it funny. 'bat boy' is from the off-broadway play 'bat boy.' I saw it a few years ago and decided to make a funny halloween picture of it. Most of the drawings have some funny little humor that goes along with them. So I guess I was going for funny, dorky, Halloween drawings.
Arwen: What's your favorite Halloween story? Or crafting story?
Lida: Last year i was pregnant and my friend had a halloween engagement party. Well, it turned out that she surprised everyone and it was a WEDDING! We were all in costume! So she called up all the people in the bridal party and there I was, one of her maids of honor, almost 8 months pregnant, standing up there in my costume, which was supposed to be one of the 7 dwarves from Snow White. the only thing was that everyone thought I was this roly poly looking gnome. It was quite funny!
Arwen: What are your favorite crafting books/magazines/websites?
Lida: I dont' really have a favorite. I mainly just randomly look at various magazines and books while standing on line or shopping. There are tons of various websites that I go to, but each day it's a different one!
Arwen: What's one tip you'd give to other crafters?
Lida: You can never collect enough stuff...always be on the lookout for cool things to inspire you and to use in your crafts. I am a master junk collector. and also stock up on supplies when they go on sale. You can never have too much stuff!
Arwen: What inspires you?
Lida: I look at so many different things...other artists, cards, stickers, etc...to get ideas. most of my inspiration comes from other artists. I look at other artists mainly online (on their sites) or on myspace. I absolutely love Roman Dirge, Tim Burton (especially Nightmare Before Christmas...that is THE biggest influence on my crafts/art!), and Kathie Olivias...but there are so many other awesome artists I can't even begin to remember them all. When I look at other work I get inspired to make my own creepy creations! My baby also inspires a lot of my drawings. I always, think, what would be cute for her room when she gets a little bigger? I think the more traditional baby/children pictures are nice, but spooky ones are even better! Babies and kids need more spooky pictures and things everyday, not just during Halloween!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 12:55 PM
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HOW TO - Make Pumpkin Chocolates
Cat Morely says, "Make a spooky treat for all of your friends this Halloween." These pumpkin chocolates look fun and tasty. A perfect craft project for kids to work on too! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 11:22 AM
Food, Holiday projects |
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Craft blog engagement!
I believe this is the first of it's kind - boyfriend hacks into girlfriend's craft blog to write a beautiful, sappy, sweet, and heartfelt marriage proposal/blog post. Congrats to the happy couple! [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 25, 2006 10:15 AM
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