Archives: April 2008

April 30, 2008

HOW TO - Make a Decoupage Stool

Derek and Lauren on design*sponge feature a fun project by Lorena of Petit Collage who shows us how to make this decoupage stool.

Cupcake Knuckles

Finally, a message we can all get behind! This cupcake knuckle cross-stitch is available at the CityDown Etsy shop.

Aunty Cookie's House Tour

If you've ever wanted to peek inside the home of your favorite bloggers, now's your chance. Apartment Therapy recently ran a house tour feature with crafty blog favorite, Aunty Cookie!

Soft Circuit Embroidery Demo at Maker Faire

I'll be running a demo at 11am on Saturday at Maker Faire on how to sew/embroider a simple circuit using conductive thread, an LED, and a watch battery. This is a beginner's level demo, so don't worry if you've never embroidered or never touched electronics. I look forward to seeing you there!

Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset May 3rd and 4th at the San Mateo Fairgrounds, CA (Upcoming.org). It's for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things.

If you're in the Bay Area, or plan to attend Maker Faire add "makerfaire" to your Twitter, we'll be giving away tickets and will have updates before and during Maker Faire!

Historical Knit Doll

Self-described history nerd CigarettesAndValentines knitted up this stuffed version of the Marquis de Lafayette, using the basic body pattern provided in the book Knitted Icons.

Cooking Mama Apron

Craftster user crafterbastion made this http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=242410.msg2674211;topicseen#msg2674211">Cooking Mama apron and documented the process very nicely. I love the way she used the window-trace method to make the shapes for cutting the felt. Via ALBOTAS.

Emmett's Robot

Flickr member bitterbethany was inspired to make Emmett's robot by the work of Jess Hutchinson and Hillary Lang. Found via Geek Crafts as part of a roundup of 13 crafty robots.

Duct Tape Flooring

Craftster ducttapeaddict covered her bathroom floor in squares of different colors of duct tape. It took her only 2 hours to put down, it will probably take a bit more to ever take off. via Abbey Goes Design Scouting.

Frame Decals

Danielle of Thompson Family-Life created these cool looking frame decals to hang in her baby's room and shares her tutorial on how you can do this too. [ via Decor8 ]

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.

Foliage Frame Brush

Amy at Craft Chi has a digital design tutorial on how to create a foliage frame brush in Photoshop.

Oilcloth Picnic Placemats

Kelly at Make: Grow: Gather shows you how to make cute oilcloth picnic placemats complete with easy ribbon ties.

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