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Apr

30

Get a Free Maker Faire Ticket

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Subscribe to either Make or Craft magazine (both are fantastic) and get an adult day pass, a $25 value, to this weekend’s Maker Faire in San Mateo County (Bay area), California. If you’re new to the Maker Faire concept, take a look at the schedule or events and the lists of makers and exhibitors — [...]

Apr

30

Upcycled Baby Bibs

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Babyware can fall under the category of eco-chic, too, as mandolyn on Etsy demonstrates with her baby bibs made from fused plastic bags. She describes the product as sturdy, waterproof, reversible, easy to clean and eco-friendly. A cotton bias tape makes the edges softer for little necks, and a velcro closure makes the dining process [...]

Apr

26

Ribbon-Wrapped Cuties

April 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If your ribbon stash is outgrowing your studio space, take a hint from babybowmadness at Craftster and use pretty ribbons to transform everyday food containers. In her post, she shows us how she created sampler-inspired designs on Pringles, ice cream and yogurt containers.
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Apr

25

Cereal Box Business Card Holder

April 25, 2008 | 2 Comments

Tired of the Franklin Covey-esque look at the office? There’s no reason you can’t combine your artsy-craftsy taste with office accessories. RePlayGround offers a fantastic tutorial on recycling c0lorful cereal and food boxes into funky business card holders or mini-wallets.
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Apr

21

Twig Art

April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In honor of Earth Day, I think it’s appropriate to highlight an artist who creates organic works that literally stem from the Earth. Shown is the work of Paul Schick, who pieces together twigs and pods to form both functional and purely decorative constructions. See more of his work at www.paulschick.com.
Technorati Tags: twig, branch, [...]

Apr

20

Recycled Rolodex

April 20, 2008 | 3 Comments

Teen1 at Etsy offers a great idea to transform your Rolodex into a modern, eco-friendly desk accessory: Die-cut those pesky magazine subscription cards to fit your file and add contemporary, colorful tab dividers and patterned cardstock. If you don’t have the patience to cut the cards yourself, Teen1 sells the card sets sans the Rolodex [...]

Apr

15

Skateboard Jewelry

April 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

Calling all skater-crafters (if any exist) … The 2ReVert shop at Etsy shows us how to transform the already-cool designs of skateboards into something fashionable and less space-consuming: jewelry. Well-crafted rings, necklaces, belt buckles, earrings and bangles all highlight the multiple layers of wood inherent to skateboards. The featured ring, which sells for $24, is [...]

Apr

14

Semiprecious Salvage

April 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

Stephanie Lee’s Semiprecious Salvage: Creative Found-Art Jewelry is a notable new title for both jewelry and mixed-media artists. Focusing on vintage and vintage-inspired style, the artist provides practical and timeless techniques and projects that readers can put into practice with items found around the house. I especially like the projects that feature tiny snippets and [...]

Apr

13

Vintage Linens

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

WITHERINE garments are made from fine vintage napkins, pillowcases, flour sacks, table cloths, hankies and doilies. In the company’s Etsy shop you’ll find adorable little girls modeling handmade bonnets, sundresses and halter tops — all of which are fit for a garden party on Martha’s Vineyard.
Technorati Tags: vintage, linen, flour sack, children’s [...]

Apr

5

Junk Mail Bookmark

April 5, 2008 | 3 Comments

Good grief, this is simple — but genius. Junk Mail Gems shows readers how to create a corner bookmark from junk mail. Be sure to check out Junk Mail Gems’ other goodies, including wallets, buttons and magnets all created from unwanted mail. Who knew junk mail could be so beautiful?
Technorati Tags: bookmark, junk mail, [...]

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