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May 31, 2008

Blinged Out Laptop

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AK shows the detailed process she went through blinging out her laptop. I love the gradient color effect. Thanks Emma!

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 31, 2008 05:00 PM General, Tech Accessories | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

Skull Wrist Warmers Pattern

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Kara of Karabouts launched her new blog and is giving away her knitting pattern for these skull wrist warmers that have been seen on such sites such as Skull-a-Day.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 31, 2008 12:00 PM Fashion, Knitting, Patterns | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

ThreadHeads - Sewing 101 at Make Workshop in NY


Take a visit to Diana Rupp's Make Workshop in NY where she gives a sewing 101 lesson.

Related:
Book Review: Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 31, 2008 06:00 AM Sewing, Video | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

May 30, 2008

Guildford Art Center in CT Now Accepting Applications for Craft Holiday Sale

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The Guilford Art Center in Guilford, CT is seeking artists in all fine craft media to apply to be included in Artistry, the Center's 30th Annual Holiday Sale of Fine Craft and Art. The event will take place October 20 through December 31, 2008. Artists from the United States and Canada working in a wide variety of media are invited to apply, including those creating pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, metal, clothing, weaving, fine art, paper and book arts, and toys.

Applications are available by contacting the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947, or by downloading the PDF application on this page. All work must be handmade in the USA and be of high quality. Jury fee is $15. Submit slides or photos, a minimum of five, with SASE for return of slides, or actual sample work, with funds for return shipping. Application deadline is August 1, 2008.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 30, 2008 11:00 PM Announcements, Events | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

Plush Gecko in Terrarium

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I think I have a new favorite plush maker...Weird Bug Lady! She makes a ton of clever insect-themed creatures, including this cool terrarium, complete with gecko and plush food bottle.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 30, 2008 07:00 PM Amigurumi | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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Hand Wrench

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Paul Julius Martus designed this "hand" wrench and cast it out of bronze. It reminds me of a monkey's paw. Via Core77.

Posted by Becky Stern | May 30, 2008 05:00 PM Arts & Design, Metalwork | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

CRAFT: 07 Release Party Reminder!

Don't forget about this Sunday's CRAFT: 07 Release Parties in Austin and Portland! Both events are shaping up to be a total blast, and soon we'll be sharing more info on the month's remaining parties in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and Detroit. For now, some sneak peeks at what you can expect this weekend!

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We all know Chronicle Books has an amazing selection of crafty reads available...but did you know they've donated a ton of books to give away at our release parties? Just stop by one of our events happening this month and enter to win one of the fabulous titles above. Visit Chronicle for the full scoop on these and other titles they have available.

If that ain't enough, we've also got door prizes fron Sublime Stitching (with Jenny Hart herself making a guest appearance at the Austin event!), Naughty Secretary Club, Stitch Lab, Anne Marie Beard and Bead Simple. Naturally CRAFT has also kicked in some killer door prizes as well, including some of our super-cute teeshirts and box sets. All this, plus special subscription rates and tasty treats!

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Both cities will be hosting a free project table this weekend, where you can learn to make one of these pretty button bracelets to take home with you! This lovely project was created by Portland party co-host Susan Beal and appears in her new book, Bead Simple--and is excerpted in CRAFT: 07.

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Aaaand this just in: Portland partygoers will also get to meet Kathleen Conahan, who will demonstrate how she created the super-cool safety pin art featured in CRAFT: 07! All in all, this is shaping up to be a super crafty weekend--hope to see you there!

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 30, 2008 04:00 PM Events | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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HOW TO - Make Papaya Shikai Maki

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For the Love of Food has posted a great step-by-step photo tutorial explaining how to make these pretty, tasty-looking Papaya Maki rolls. [via The Kitchn]

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 30, 2008 03:00 PM Food | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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Giant LEGO Heart

PT @ MAKE points us to Nathan Sawaya's sculpture called "Heartfelt." Nathan writes:

I created an anatomically correct human heart for the Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego. A piece like this is a great tool to help doctors talk to young patients about their own hearts. Hopefully kids will relate to a heart built from a medium that they are familar with.

It took me nearly 100 hours to create this heavy heart, weighing in at 35 pounds. The typical human heart weighs about 10 ounces, so this heart is a bit heavier. It also causes more heartache when dropped on one's foot.

Posted by Becky Stern | May 30, 2008 02:00 PM Arts & Design | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

YarnCraft Podcast from Maker Faire

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Take a listen to Lion Brand yarn's latest YarnCraft Podcast with interviews from the Maker Faire. Liz and Zontee talk to such crafters as Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, Crafty Chica's Kathy Cano Murillo, Corey Fogel - the knitting drummer, Kelley Dean Crowley, as well as Becky and myself!

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 30, 2008 01:00 PM General, Knitting, Maker Faire | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

HOW TO - Make Monogrammed Cufflinks

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The Purl Bee has a great tutorial on making these simple, stylish monogrammed cufflinks. Perfect for Father's Day--or, as the author points out, a wedding.

Related:

• HOW TO - Make Cufflinks from Coins
• @ MAKE: Transit Token Cufflinks
• HOW TO - Make Your Own Cufflinks

Posted by Jenny Ryan | May 30, 2008 12:00 PM Fashion | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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Summer Button Treat Crochet Headband - CRAFT Pattern Podcast

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This week's CRAFT Pattern Podcast is the Summer Button Treat by Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers. This crochet headband's cute lacy feel is a perfect compliment for your Summer wardrobe. It's the perfect quick craft for the weekend!

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 30, 2008 11:00 AM CRAFT Patterns, CRAFT Podcast, Crochet, Fashion | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share


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