RSSArchives: September 2007
September 30, 2007
Google Map of Crafty Portland
CraftyPod's Sister Diane is always ahead of the pack when it comes to helping crafters in creative ways. Her latest undertaking? She just put together this super-useful Google Map of Crafty Portland, featuring entries for all the handmade boutiques, supply shops, and other areas of interest she could think of. Hopefully this kicks off a trend for cities across the nation--it sure would make traveling more fun! Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Sep 30, 2007 02:00 PM
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Horror Manor Toilet Paper Cover
Flickr user Mulle-Maus has whipped up a hilarious toilet paper cover she calls "Horror Manor". She'll have a pattern available soon, just in time for Halloween. [via] Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Sep 30, 2007 01:00 PM
Home Decor |
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Cardboard Cat Loungers
TreeHugger reports on these swanky recycled cardboard cat loungers by Marmalade Pets, which can be easily turned into a DIY project like our Catnip Castle from CRAFT: 01. Link.
From the pages of CRAFT:
CRAFT: 01 - "Catnip Castle" by Julie Szabo pgs 94-101 Digital Edition subscribers can read the full article here. Link.
Don't miss an issue! Subscribe to CRAFT Magazine today and get 4 quarterly issues delivered to your door. - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 30, 2007 11:06 AM
Home Decor, Pets |
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September 29, 2007
101 - Homemade Fabric Flip-Flops
Bunny slippers are cute and all, but what if you'd prefer some at-home footwear that's more stylish and versatile? Lady Harvatine shows us how to use an old pair of flip-flops to whip up a new pair made from fabric. Check out the entire tutorial on her blog. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Sep 29, 2007 02:00 PM
101, Fashion, Sewing |
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Greeting Card Brooches
Happy House Quilts has come up with a clever way to present a lovely brooch to someone--mounted on a greeting card! Snap one up for yourself in her Etsy shop. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Sep 29, 2007 12:00 PM
Bazaar |
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September 28, 2007
SensorBib Upright Bass Augmentation
Spencer Russell created a "sleeve" for his upright bass to house electronic sensors which detect his position relative to the instrument. The sensors use an Arduino board to communicate with a computer running PD (PureData) to translate the sensor information into sound. He used Blender and QCad to make a 3D model of his bass in order to create a pattern for his fabric sleeve. He'll be at October's Dorkbot NYC if you want to see this in person. Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Sep 28, 2007 05:30 PM
Arts, Sewing, Technology |
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CRAFT's Harajuku Punk Shirt Project on HP's Community Wiki
Hey Crafters! We are so excited to partner up with HP and their HP Community Wiki featuring the new "What do you have to say" campaign -- you know, those cool ads featuring uber-talented singer/fashion designer Gwen Stefani. Well, we all know Gwen's love of Harajuku fashion so to follow along with that theme, we've posted up on the wiki our own Harajuku Punk Shirt by Diana Eng from CRAFT: 03. In this project, you'll learn how to sew your own shirt and collage/embellish it by printing designs from your computer! Diana gives you all the steps you need and you can download existing graphics designed by her friend Thomas Moon to make the same shirt she's wearing above. We'll be adding more projects in our Craftzine area in the weeks to come and I'll be sure to blog about it here so you'll know when they are up. For now, check out Harajuku Punk Shirt project on the HP Community Wiki here. Link.
By the way, you too can join in on the fun! There are lots of digital crafts projects being featured on the HP Community Wiki from learning how to print on fabric to great photography tips, and projects from Gwen Stefani herself. While you're there, why not sign up and add your own projects into the mix! Visit the homepage here to find out more about the HP Community Wiki. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 03:24 PM
Design, Japanese Crafts, Sewing |
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Tinymeat's iPod Cozies
Etsy's Most Wonderful Things introduced us to tinymeat's Etsy store where she sells some of the cutest iPod cozies featuring artists like Helena Garcia (left) and Emily Martin of The Black Apple (right). See more cool wares at the tinymeat Etsy store. [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 02:00 PM
Bazaar, Tech Accessories |
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Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament in San Francisco this Saturday, Sept 29
If you are in the San Francisco area, don't miss the Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament happening Saturday at 8pm at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission Street @ 3rd, 415-978-2700). For more information on the event and to buy tickets, visit the Cut & Paste site. Link.
Related:
Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament 2007: More info on the rest of the events happening around the country- Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 01:21 PM
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CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Ethnic Knitting Discovery - Knit Headbands of Norway by Donna Druchunas
This week's CRAFT Pattern Podcast is the Knit Headbands of Norway, an excerpt from the new book, Ethnic Knitting Discovery: The Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and The Andes by Donna Druchunas. I love Donna's new book because she gives us the history behind certain knitting patterns and motifs that are created by certain countries. This easy to knit headband shows you three pattern motifs from Norway you can knit: the Saint Andrew's Cross, Snowflake, and Diamonds. As you know with my previous posts this summer on Travel with Craft Books (here and here), we are continuing this theme with this book, but with a greater sense of historical technique. It's so fascinating to read how certain patterns and techniques develop in certain areas based on climate and think of how the pass orally through families and towns for generations. More on this book on Monday where CRAFT is a part of the Ethnic Knitting Discovery Blog Book Tour and I'll be talking with Donna more about this fantastic book.
- Download this week's CRAFT pattern PDF - Link.
Subscribe to the CRAFT podcast and get this pattern and other CRAFT content delivered automatically via iTunes - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 12:00 PM
CRAFT Patterns, CRAFT Podcast, Knitting |
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TransPlastic Furniture
Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers have an upcoming exhibition in London of TransPlastic, plastic chairs and lamps set in natural fiber. I've never seen plastic chairs look so lovely or comfortable! - [via] Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Sep 28, 2007 11:00 AM
Arts |
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Jill Bliss Exhibt at Relish at Home in Berkeley on Saturday, Sept 29
Congrats to our friends at Relish at Home for their 2 year anniversary! Come to their new location at 2703 7th Street #112 (at Pardee) in Berkeley on Saturday, Sept 29 for the celebration and opening of Jill Bliss' new art exhibit, Tides and Trees, from 7pm to 10pm. For more info, visit the Relish at Home site. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 10:00 AM
Arts, Events |
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Farmer Fox Knit Pattern
Ariadne Knits is carrying a cute new pattern "Farmer Fox" by Montreal designer Jennie Eveleigh Lamond. His swanky overalls, socks and hanky come with the pattern ($4.50). Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 09:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, Bazaar, Knitting |
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Plush House Ornament Tutorial
Here's a cute little project made by toque on Craftster. In her tutorial she shows you how to make a cute plush house oranment that can be the mini-me version of your home. She made it as a gift and it's such a thoughtful one as the holidays will be soon just around the corner. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 08:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, Holiday projects, Sewing |
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Vintage National Geographic Collage Art
Here's a cool looking cut and paste collage by sjef.nu, made from a vintage issue of National Geographic. You can also download a PDF of this as a high res A3 poster. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 28, 2007 07:00 AM
Arts, Paper Crafts |
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September 27, 2007
Etsy Texas Crafters at Etsy Labs in Brooklyn on Fri and Sat
The Etsy Texas street team is coming out this month to sell their wares If you're in the Brooklyn neighborhood come on by EtsyLabs (325 Gold St., Brooklyn, NY) for some fresh Texas goods! Friday Sept. 28 from 6pm-8pm and Saturday Sept. 29 from 1pm-9pm. The Texas Street Team is giving away door prizes and representing over 40 Etsy sellers from Texas. For more info, check out The Storque. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 27, 2007 08:03 PM
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Human Flip Book
Erbert and Gerbert's Subs and Clubs has made this incredibly labor-intensive commercial. It's a "flipbook," or stop-motion animation using t-shirts as the individual frames. The site has a great making-of video, too, that shows just how much work went into making this animation. [via] Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Sep 27, 2007 07:00 PM
Arts, Design, Printing, Technology |
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Customize Your Own Tape Measure
Learn how to make your own covered tape measure with this tutorial by Tomoneko. The site's all in Japanese but you'll have no problem figuring how to make this with all the great photos. I love the idea of cross-stitching a little motif for the tape measure to make it extra special. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 27, 2007 06:30 PM
General, Japanese Crafts, Needlearts |
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DIY Recycled Paper Curtain
Apartment Therapy SF reports on SF shop, Cielo, and their recycled paper chain curtain adorning the window and how you can make one easily yourself with old magazines and this $4.99 curtain kit from IKEA. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 27, 2007 05:20 PM
Home Decor, Paper Crafts |
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HOW TO - Make Vegan Candy Corn
The Urban Housewife recently revamped a homemade candy corn recipe from the Epicurious Editor's Blog and turned it vegan (most candy corn contains gelatin, egg whites, and beeswax). The end result is adorable and reportedly delish! Visit her blog for the recipe and tips. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Sep 27, 2007 04:00 PM
101, Food |
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