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| Headless Marie Antoinette Costume Make our Headless Marie Antoinette Costume from Nicole Magne on Etsy's The Storque. This creepy cool project was featured in our special MAKE Halloween issue is available now in the Maker Shed.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Fall Festival Features Arts & Crafts (Clearwater Gazette) Photo by SANDI FAHY The "Cute Kitties" created by Susan Fisher, above, were sure to capture the attention of cat lovers attending the 23rd Annual Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts in Clearwater on November 7. Handmade holiday decorations, home accessories, children's iitems, clothing, crafts, ceramics, jewelry and more were available for purchase at the event, which took place on the grounds of ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast Got folks on your gift list who would much rather be outside exploring the great outdoors than pretty much anything else? Here's a little gift guide to get your idea juices flowing. There are so many stripes of outdoor enthusiast that we can't possibly cover them all, but here's a little sampling. And since knowledge is essential in the woods, we'll get started with a list of books. BooksMade for the Outdoors: Over 40 Do-It-Yourself Projects for the Great Outdoors By Len McDougall (starting at $17)McDougall offers one of the cornerstone backcountry DIY books, with clear and simple instructions on how to make anything from fires to snowshoes. Don't Forget the Duct Tape: Tips and Tricks for Repairing Outdoor and Travel Gear By Kristin Hostetter ($8)I was first introduced to this book by our own Arwen O'Reilly Griffith, who reviewed it for MAKE's Toolbox section, and I've kept it handy ever since. Kristin Hostetter is the gear editor for Backpacker magazine, so you're guaranteed she knows what she's talking about. She tells you what to carry in your hiking repair kit and what not to use duct tape for. Bonus point if you gift this bundled with a roll of duct tape. Sew and Repair Your Outdoor Gear By Louise Lindgren (from $13)Although this book first came out 20 years ago, you'll still see it on every recommended reading list for making and repairing gear. Lindgren extensively covers sewing technique for technical fabrics, and provides a great resource, even if you don't take her instruction verbatim. After all, she did write it in 1989, but it still contains some gems.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
IKEA-Hacked Hamster Home This hamster home, hacked from an IKEA Expedit bookcase, is amazing. Martina created the hamster mansion complete with loads of space for running, and even a compartment filled with bedding in which her pet can burrow (all while she watches through a glass window). I better make sure our pet rat, Reese, doesn't see this or he's going to be awfully jealous .... [via Apartment Therapy and IKEA Hacker]Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Tradition's Taste of little Italy starts Friday (St. Lucie News Tribune) TRADITION βThe Tradition Taste of Little Italy fun begins Friday at 3 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free.There will be more than 75 vendors selling the food dishes from baked ziti to delicious pastries. This is the place to be for the best shopping for jewelry, Italian novelties, crafts and more.The AT&T entertainment stage kicks off Friday with the opening ... us.rd.yahoo.com |