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January 31, 2009
HOW TO - Quilted Camera Case
Amy a La Mode shares a tutorial showing us how to make a soft, cushy camera case complete with a little pocket on the front you can use to hold cords or memory cards.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 31, 2009 08:00 PM
Quilting, Sewing, Tech Accessories |
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CPSIA Lead-Testing Law is Delayed
Thanks to the incredible grassroots movement against the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which would have gone into effect on February 10, 2009, the commission that created the law has voted to stay the legislation for one year.
"The stay of enforcement provides some temporary, limited relief to the crafters, children's garment manufacturers and toy makers who had been subject to the testing and certification required under the CPSIA. These businesses will not need to issue certificates based on testing of their products until additional decisions are issued by the Commission."
Read the full statement here.
Senator Jim DeMint from South Carolina has sponsored an amendment in order to reform the law.
It's certainly not a done deal, but it's a step in the right direction.
Posted by Tina Barseghian |
Jan 31, 2009 06:30 PM
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HOW TO - Superbowl Wreath
Handmade Detroit shares a fun project idea for Superbowl Sunday--a sporty pennant wreath made using pennants from Martha Stewart's craft line at MIchael's. You could easily make your own pennants too.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 31, 2009 03:00 PM
General |
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Soft Pocket Synthesizer
Collin @ MAKE writes:
No, it's not just a cute lil' change purse - Arlie and Jared's sewn-circuit softsynth combines crafty and noisy in a unnassuming portable package with a snap switch and conductive fabric.
In the Maker Shed:
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 31, 2009 12:00 PM
Technology |
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HOW TO - Sew a Simple Kids' Art Smock From a Man's Shirt
Anna at forty-two roads shares a tutorial for transforming a man's button-down shirt into a cute art smock for a child. A perfect recycling project to keep your kiddo clean!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jan 31, 2009 07:00 AM
Green, Sewing |
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January 30, 2009
Aquatic Fascinators
Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: These gorgeous hats and fascinators are made by Mary Pattavina of PGT. I love the ethereal look of this jellyfish-like creation. Lots more to see here.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 30, 2009 08:30 PM
Fashion |
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Kraftwork Happens February 5
It's Kraftwork time again! Atlanta's monthly indie craft market is back in action on Thursday, February 5 at Young Blood Gallery. Kraftwork happens the first Thursday of every month from 7-10 pm. Stop by to check out a rotating crew of great crafters and also enjoy snacks, cocktails and good times! For more details and info on how to apply, visit the Indie Craft Experience.
Kraftwork
@ Young Blood
636 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 30, 2009 05:00 PM
Events |
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Happy Acorn Pouch - CRAFT Pattern Podcast
As Tina recently noted, I have a new sewing book (my first!) coming out next week called Sew Darn Cute: 30 Sweet & Simple Projects to Sew & Embellish. The newest issue of CRAFT features an excerpt from the book--a felted and recycled Silly Snake toy--but I thought I'd also whip up a project exclusively for Craftzine blog readers. I hope you enjoy it!
The Happy Acorn Pouch is a fun way to experiment with appliqué and embroidery while creating a useful and cute accessory. The embroidered accents are done with super simple running stitch, but you can get as fancy as you like (or add the details with fabric paint if you're not confident with your stitching skills. You could dress it up even further by adding a charm to the zipper pull when you're done--just use a bit of ribbon or a jump ring to attach it.
Download the Pattern PDF | Subscribe in iTunes
Also! One lucky Craftzine reader will win a signed copy Sew Darn Cute! Just leave a comment on this post by 11am PST on Saturday, January 31 telling us why you need this book. Please make sure your e-mail address is included in your profile so we can contact you if you win.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 30, 2009 03:00 PM
CRAFT Patterns, CRAFT Podcast, Sewing |
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HOW TO - Feed the Birds
Birds have a hard time finding food in the winter - Crafty Crow has a great roundup of lots of different ways to feed them; these are great projects for kids!
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Jan 30, 2009 02:00 PM
Food, Home Decor, Kids |
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Last Day of the Year of the Ox Sale!
Everything's on sale in the Maker Shed until the end of today in celebration of Chinese New Year, it's the year of the Ox! enter code 2009OX to get 10% off everything we sell including back issues of CRAFT and awesome craft kits.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 30, 2009 01:30 PM
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HOW TO - Knit Mii Mittens
Want to look more like your Mii on your Nintendo Wii? This season's Knitty has a pattern for making your own "Mii"ttens for your little one. Keep these in mind for Halloween. Via BB Offworld (Thanks, Sarah).
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 30, 2009 01:00 PM
Babies, Knitting, Patterns |
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HOW TO - T-Shirt Book Cover
Lorina, a member of the Etsy NewNew Street Team, shares how to turn a t-shirt into a snazzy stretch book cover.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jan 30, 2009 12:00 PM
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Laser-cut Doll Furniture
Brian @ MAKE writes:
Matt Cottam wrote in with this cool project he made for Papercamp. He started with patterns from The American Girl's Home Book of Work And Play by Helen Campbell (1890) and cut them on a laser cutter on 300gsm paper.
Matt brought the images into Illustrator, and traced their outlines with the pen tool. To cut it, he set a slow, hot laser pen for the outline paths, which let him cut straight through the paper. He had another fast & weak pen set to carve out the grey and black bitmap areas.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 30, 2009 11:00 AM
Paper Crafts, Technology |
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Linoleum Asphalt Mosaics - CRAFT Video Podcast
Linoleum asphalt mosaics, also called Toynbee Tiles, are artworks permanently embedded in pavement. In this video I'll show you how to construct your own from inexpensive materials. You can get real linoleum (don't use vinyl flooring) for this project by ordering free samples online. By cutting out a mosaic design in the linoleum and sandwiching it between layers of paper, wood glue, and asphalt crack filler, you can affix the mosaic very permanently to an asphalt surface, such as your driveway. You may choose to use a heat gun to make the linoleum easier to cut, or even a laser cutter. The earliest examples of these tiles were found in the 70s and 80s on streets in Philadelphia, all bearing the same (or very similar) message: "Toynbee idea / in Kubrick's 2001 / resurrect dead / on planet Jupiter." They are speculated to have been created by the same person until they began to gain a following. There's an active message board on the topic which shares sightings and other information. If you make one, please share your pictures in the CRAFT Flickr pool!
Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, or download the mov, mp4, or iPhone/Android video.
Thanks to my pal Matt Mechtley for his help on this one. In this video I used this cc-licensed photo by Flickr user mojunk. The music is "Regurgitation Pumping Station" from the World of Goo soundtrack by Kyle Gabler; used with permission.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 30, 2009 10:01 AM
Arts & Design, CRAFT Podcast, CRAFT Projects, Video |
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HOW TO - Handpainted Wall Art
CarrieCan used a projector and a paintbrush to create this elegant bird-themed wall art for her sister's bedroom. It came out great! See how she did it here.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 30, 2009 09:00 AM
Home Decor |
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Weaving a Scarf
Craftster member Beach recently tried out her floor loom for the first time, and I love the cozy, organic feel of her very first weaving project--a scarf.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 30, 2009 08:00 AM
Weaving |
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Female Merit Badges
Artist Mary Yeager creates female merit badges. She says
My female merit badges illustrate female "rites of passage" as well as the myriad physical manipulations women undergo to achieve cultural ideals of beauty, such as weight watching, whether or not to shave or wear makeup, etc. I've created tiny replicas of female products, such as a birth control pill pack and a pregnancy test. The miniature scale and meticulous, hand-embroidered surfaces convey my impressions of growing up female in our culture.
Found via Little Yellow Bird. Some of her badges feature female anatomy so don't click if you are sensitive to such things.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Jan 30, 2009 07:00 AM
Arts & Design, Needlearts |
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Paper Heart and Ribcage
Swiss Miss spotted this paper heart and ribcage that would be a sweet gift for someone for Valentine's Day.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Jan 30, 2009 05:00 AM
Holiday projects, Paper Crafts |
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HOW TO - Reupholster an Ottoman
Curbly shows us how to turn an outdated thrift store ottoman into a stylish showpiece with the help of wood stain and new fabric. [via One Pretty Thing]
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 30, 2009 12:00 AM
Home Decor |
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January 29, 2009
HOW TO - Folded Paper Hearts
World of Whimm shows us how to create these quick and easy folded paper hearts to decorate for Valentine's Day. [via The Crafty Crow]
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 29, 2009 08:00 PM
Paper Crafts |
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