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July 21, 2009
April Showers Flowers Pattern
Robyn of Petal to the Metal who was featured here on CRAFT during our DIY Wedding month, has her April Showers Flowers pattern ($5) available for sale in her Etsy shop and her Ravelry shop. It's perfect for those who have the time and desire to make their own handmade flowers for weddings, parties, and decor! The pattern walks you through not just making the buds, but attaching the flowers to the stems as well.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 21, 2009 08:00 AM
Bazaar, Parties, Patterns, Weddings |
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July 18, 2009
CRAFT Fabric Blank Journals
Tyler Bender has these blank journals with CRAFT fabric (designed by Samantha Hahn and printed via Spoonflower) for sale in his Etsy shop. I just snatched one up!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 18, 2009 03:00 PM
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July 15, 2009
August Craft Leftovers Monthly
The August issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly is now available!
Kristin writes:
This months kit is pretty neat. All the supplies you need to make your own codex bound sketchbook - boards for the cover, scrap paper to fill it, waxed linen thread, and a curved needle for stitching. Included in the kit is a brand new mini book: Stitch and Sketch IT!In this issue there are articles on:
- How to make your own charcoal
- Book reviews for books about drawing - from Instructional to Inspirational
- Sew your own Pencil Wrap
- A great right up on an enthusiastic draftsman Micheal Nobb
- And of course many other fun things that will just have to remain a surprise to you
You can get a 3 month subscription, 1 month subscription or just the August zine in the Craft Leftovers shop!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 15, 2009 08:07 PM
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July 9, 2009
Chalkboard Tees
Check out these cool looking Chalkboard Tees by Class Attire that's featured over on Inhabitots. Just think you can be a real live billboard for your tweets!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 9, 2009 05:00 PM
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July 7, 2009
Wee Wonderfuls Make-A-Long Story Set
Get all seven PDF patterns in Wee Wonderfuls' Make-A-Long story of Olive & Archie for only $15. Patterns include: Olive and Archie, Two Backpacks, Felted Sweater Outerwear & Professor Paws, Snowsuit, Knitted Jumper, Knitted Kerchief and Knitted Sweater Vest, Sleeping Bag, Overalls and Jumper. You can see the entire story unfold here.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 7, 2009 10:00 AM
Bazaar, Patterns, Plush |
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June 18, 2009
July Craft Leftovers Monthly
Craft Leftovers Monthly is great zine made by Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers. It's filled with projects, recipes, tips, stories, puzzles, and hilarious illustrations. Each zine is 20+ pages of crafty handmade goodness. The July issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly is now on sale! You can pick up the individual zine or sign up for a 1 month or 3 month subscription.
And make sure to check out the Zine and Mini Book section of the shop for all the back issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly, just added are February, January, and December for the first time.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 18, 2009 08:00 AM
Bazaar, Books and Magazines |
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May 26, 2009
Em & Sprout Shoes
Marc Jacobs may have his trademark mouse flats but where else can you find zombie kitty shoes? I'm loving these stitched zombie kitty mary janes made by Em & Sprout From bunnies to pandas, these plush-like shoes are little friends for your feet.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 26, 2009 08:00 AM
Bazaar, Fashion |
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May 19, 2009
Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire
We are psyched beyond belief about the upcoming Maker Faire Bay Area, just a week and a half away! We wanted to remind you about the fun and excitement that'll go down at the Bazaar Bizarre portion of the Faire, an indie craft/art/design marketplace. Bazaare Bizarre is proud to announce that half of this year's lineup is new and emerging crafters (never have vended at a craft show before)! Please check out the vendor gallery to see who'll be at the Faire, and check out Doug MacNeil's vendor interviews. We can't wait to see you there!
The photo above is of Xylocopa, a laser-loving crafter couple who make unique wooden jewelry and home accessories, and will be at Maker Faire's Bazaar Bizarre this year again, yay!
Posted by Becky Stern |
May 19, 2009 02:00 PM
Bazaar, Maker Faire |
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Jennifer Murphy Wedding Cake Toppers
I'm a huge fan of Jennifer Murphy and the adorable little animals she makes. Take a look at her new wedding cake toppers available now in her Etsy shop. This one's my fav!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 19, 2009 11:00 AM
Bazaar, Weddings |
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May 11, 2009
DIY Log Pillow Kit
Pick up these log pillow kits by My Imaginary Boyfriend at the Home Ec. shop online. Each one is unique...like nature's logs! Finished logs measure 12" long with a diameter of 5" and have an optional smaller stump. [ via It's (K)not Wood ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 11, 2009 05:00 PM
Bazaar, Sewing |
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May 8, 2009
Tiny World Pattern Now Available From Mimi Kirchner
Last month, I was excited to see that Mimi Kirchner had created a doll pattern especially for The Purl Bee. Now she's at it again, and this time she's created a pattern for her popular Tiny World Make-Do pincushion. After she launched her doll pattern for Purl Bee, she asked her blog readers to vote on what her next pattern would be. The overwhelming response was for the Tiny World Make-Do pincushions (though I have to admit, I voted for a pattern for her amazing Tiki pillows). The pattern is more than 21 pages and includes pattern templates, written instructions, and more than 40 step-by-step photographs. You can grab it for yourself over her in Etsy shop, and be sure to check out her Tiny World Flickr set for more inspiration.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
May 8, 2009 07:00 AM
Arts & Design, Bazaar, Patterns |
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May 2, 2009
Jane Market Bag
Alicia from Posie Gets Cozy has a new PDF pattern, the Jane Market Bag, available in her shop. Sew up this bag in an afternoon and then post up your finished bag in the flickr group.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 2, 2009 06:00 PM
Bazaar, Patterns, Sewing |
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May 1, 2009
Spools of Poetry and Special Announcements
These poetry spools from Felt At Home are simple and beautiful ways to share a message with someone. There are options for poetry, stories and even birth announcements that can be printed on silk ribbon and wrapped around vintage wooden spools and then are fastened with a vintage button. I love the idea of someone slowly unwrapping a special message ....
[ via Heart Handmade ]
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
May 1, 2009 03:00 PM
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April 27, 2009
Naughty Secretary Club: Costume Jewelry Collection
Jennifer Perkins at Naughty Secretary Club has some new additions to her shop! I am loving her vintage jewelry collection in her Les Classiques section of her shop where all pieces range in age from the 1940's to 1970's.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 27, 2009 11:00 AM
Bazaar, Jewelry, Vintage |
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Hardwood Toy Sewing Machine
WoodClinic on Etsy creates and sells goods that are made from reclaimed wood from local mills. Additionally, all goods are stained with natural oil. How fantastic is that? That's why I'm in love with this hardwood toy sewing machine. The crank turns and the "needle" goes up and down. It's the perfect gift for a budding little crafter.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 27, 2009 10:00 AM
Bazaar, Crafting with Nature, Kids |
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April 15, 2009
Seat Belt Camera Straps
Pick up one of these nifty seat belt camera straps ($20 for one / $35 for two) made by Souldier in the Photojojo store. I love that it's hand made and that it comes in a variety of colors (teal is my favorite). They are much more exciting than the standard black and logo emblazoned ones that comes with the camera, for sure!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 15, 2009 10:00 AM
Bazaar, Photography |
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April 7, 2009
Vogue Knitting Pattern Sale
Now through Thursday, April 9th all patterns on Vogue Knitting are $1.99. I'm loving this A-line Skirt and Bobble Tote. Happy shopping! [ via Lime & Violet ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 7, 2009 08:00 PM
Bazaar, Knitting |
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April 6, 2009
Emily Peacock Needlepoint Kits
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I'm drooling over the Emily Peacock Needlepoint Kits that Jenny Hart dishes on over at Dinosaurs and Robots. How cute will it be to have a "Kiss" or a "Hug" nearby? You can pick a kit up in Emily's Etsy store. If you don't need a whole kit, you can buy just the charts for either pillow.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 6, 2009 12:00 PM
Bazaar, Hand Embroidery |
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March 30, 2009
Book Review and Giveaway: Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts
My new favorite book of the moment is Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts: An A to Z Guide with Detailed Instructions and Endless Inspiration which debuts in bookstores tomorrow, March 31st. Not only is this book a concise craft compendium, it's eye candy and inspiration. Just flipping through the colorful pages makes me giddy with excitement to make something! The book is organized by craft techniques such as Beading, Etching Glass, or Silkscreening and within each section are a number of projects with illustrated how-to references or glossaries. For instance the Jewelry Making section has an illustrated guide on how to string beads and the Glittering section has a great visual glitter glossary so you can visually see the different types of glitter from shard glass to powder. I also love all the great tips filled throughout the book.
Here's the contents for the Techniques and Projects so you have an idea on the amazing breadth this book covers: Albums, Scrapbooks, and Memory Boxes, Beading, Block Printing, Botanical Pressing, Botanical Printing, Calligraphy, Candlemaking, Clay, Decoupage, Etching Glass, Fabric Flowers, Gilding, Glittering, Jewelry Making, Marbelizing, Mating and Framing, Mosaics, Nature Crafts, Origami and Paper Folding, Painting China and Glass, Paper Cutting and Punching, Paper Flowers and Birds, Photo Crafts, Pom-Pom Animals, Quilling, Rope Crafts, Rubber Stamping, Silkscreening, Soap Making, Tin Punching, Wirework, and Wreaths.
A few projects that look great to start with, especially for Mother's Day coming up are these vintage tea cup candles (p.99) and the beaded flower corsage (p.33). Heck, if your mom is a crafter herself, she'll love this book. I also love the entire section on glittering and the project to make the glittered birds pictured below (p.147). The back of the book contains all the project templates as well as a handy section listing craft tools and materials. From glues to scissors to ribbons, this section is great to let me know some of the items I'm missing in my craft supplies. (I totally need the circle cutter. Ok, I just really want one.) With over 400 pages of crafts, Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts is a must-have for any crafter because it's a book you'll find yourself going back to again and again for reference and inspiration.
To celebrate the release of Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts we have an huge giveaway for you!
- 1 lucky winner will receive a Martha Stewart Crafts prize package worth $100 plus a signed copy of Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts by Martha herself! (The prize package includes: a screw punch, doily lace edge punch, circle cutter, bone folder, tissue paper pompoms, butterfly holepunch, and bottles of glitter -- all from Martha Stewart Crafts.)
- 10 runners up will receive a copy of Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts
To enter the giveaway, email crownmarketing@randomhouse.com with the subject line: "Martha Stewart Crafts Prize Pack". Only one entry per person. Deadline for all entries are April 6th. Good luck!
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 30, 2009 12:00 PM
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March 27, 2009
Bazaar: Spinster Yarn & Fiber in Baltimore, MD
Bazaar: A Review on Spinster Yarn & Fiber in Baltimore, MD
By Moxie
When you're as fiber-obsessed as I am, you seek out all opportunities to expand your pallet and deplete your bank account. While visiting in-laws in the Baltimore area, crafty research directed me to Spinster Yarns & Fibers.
Living in the historical Lauraville neighborhood, Andrea Donato and her friends were having coffee one day and imagining what was missing from their community. Filling a niche and following her passion, Andrea decided to create an eco-friendly yarn haven for knit, crochet, and spin enthusiasts. Andrea is especially fond of their weekly Saturday Knit and Hook Night. "Everyone is welcomed," she said "and we get a little wild and crazy in here."
The reason I made my visit to Spinster was the custom batt station. I love needle-felting with batts, but I've never had the opportunity to create blends of my own. With well over a dozen glass candy jars full of fibers of all colors, textures, and origins to choose from, I could have stayed and made batts all day.
The orange and green batt, which I'm calling "Citrus Town" is made of merino, Romney, Border Leicester, and a tiny bit of sparkle. The rich pink and purple batt, which I named "Beyond Pepto" consists of Tencel, sparkle, Targhee, and Border Leicester.
Andrea took the fibers I chose, combed out the curlies, and with finesse and a whole lot of elbow grease, she conjured these beautiful batts for me. I can't wait to stab them.
January marked Spinster's 1st anniversary, and the yarn community is thriving. The store is packed full of beautiful yarn, fiber, and accessories, and there are a ton of classes to take, if you sign up early. Andrea's favorite part of teaching spinning class is the breakthrough moment when a student "...smiles and says 'I got it! I'm making yarn!'" She said, "That makes me so happy."
Spinster Yarn & Fiber
4337 Harford Rd # 1
Baltimore, MD, 21214
(410) 444-YARN
Website: spinsteryarnsandfibers.com
Blog: spinsteryarnsandfibers.blogspot.com
About the Author
Moxie is an artist and writer living in Seattle. She likes context, ice cream, and you.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 27, 2009 11:00 AM
Bazaar, Felting, Reviews, Yarn |
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