| How-To: Hooded Baby Towel Instructables user Mickiswing shares her technique for creating a fluffy big hooded baby towel, which she suggests makes a great baby shower gift! I like these so much better than most store bought baby towels. They're cheaper to make, averaging around $10 per towel, and they're much bigger, thicker and softer. My almost six year old is still using his and loves it.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | blog.craftzine.com |
CAC fine arts and crafts set The Community Arts Center has been busy this summer among other events, its planning the Eighth Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 25 and 26) at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 near Media. delconewsnetwork.com |
Briefs: 100 artists taking part in Crafts N'At Pittsburgh Craft Collective returns for a second year, bringing together the best of handmade indie crafts from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Soldiers & Sailors Hall Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland. pittsburghlive.com |
Maker Faire CRAFT Demo Profile: Angela Sheehan World Maker Faire New York is this weekend, and we've put together a full schedule for of awesome demos for both days at the CRAFT booth. Each day this week, we'll profile one of the folks who will be presenting. Be sure to mark your schedule and head to the CRAFT booth for all the fun!Presenter: Angela SheehanProject: Soundplushies: Making Noisy PuppetsDay/Time: Sunday at 2 PMTell us about what you'll be demonstrating at the CRAFT booth at Maker Faire:The last few months I have been playing around with noise-making puppets/plushies and I'm going to be bringing a few examples of my latest creations. My work usually centers around wearables with light or visual effects so this is a fun new direction for me. I'll be showing how to make my 'Talking' Sock Puppet project and will have my Musical Drawdio Puppet to demonstrate. I am working on a brand new project this week involving a mini-theremin that I'm hoping to finish up in time to bring along to the faire. How did you get started with crafting?I've been crafting and sewing as long as I can remember, I think it started when I was about 5 and decided I wanted to make outfits for my huge My Little Pony collection. My journey into combining technology and crafts happened about 4 years ago in college when I first learned of Leah Buechley's work in e-textiles - I was instantly hooked on the idea of wearables and have been fascinated by soft circuits ever since.What are your main sources of inspiration?Right now my main sources of inspiration are sea life and thrift store toys. What new idea (in or outside of your field) has excited you most recently?I think the idea of crowdfunding through sites like Kickstarter is one of the most exciting developments for the DIY and arts communities. What is your motto?"Live Free and DIY"Links:Website: www.softcircuitsaturdays.comTwitter: the_gellaFacebook: www.facebook.com/softcircuitsaturdaysOther: My other hobby: sewing for chinchillas: www.facebook.com/thefuzzdepotTop photo credit: Lynne BruningRead the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Maker Faire | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Halloween Garland with Googly Eyes Googly eyes could possibly be my favorite craft supply so when I saw CRAFT contributor Jessica Wilson of Scrumdilly-do!'s festive Halloween garland with googly eyes, I smiled with delight. It's a great way to easily add a touch of fun Halloween decor and is also a great project for adults to work on with the kids. Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Halloween | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |