| Monochromatic Paper Sculpture Jeff Nishinaka conjures up so much drama from the most simple media of all, white paper. Thin, pure, flawless shapes seem to harness the shadows themselves to reach their full potential. His work is art, craft and sculpture of the finest class. Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Paper Crafts | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Project Runway Sew-A-Long With Dolls The new season of Project Runway is well under way, and bloggers, Kat of Kat Knits and Susi of Craft Room are following the series by attempting each challenge on dolls. Each week we'll create an outfit for our model based on that week's Project Runway challenge. The Challenges will be posted on Friday & the finished outfits on the following Wednesday. We'll be allowing ourselves the same amount of time to work as the designers on the show are given.There's even a Flickr group so other folks can join in the fun. Tonight's challenge involves a party store, so the resulting outfits should be very ... interesting. Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Fashion | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Labor Day: DIY Fashion Roundup Today is Labor Day in the U.S. which means we all get a day off from work. Since crafting is fun and most of us spend a lot more time making things for other people, I thought that today would be a great time for all of us to indulge in a little fashion crafting for ourselves! Let's start by getting ready for the transition to fall with this jersey gathered scarf by Brookelynn Morris. It's cute, simple, and very quick to make!Here are more great DIY fashion projects: How-To: Tassel Earrings by Leah PetersonOne-Shoulder Ruffle Shirt by Erica DomesekRead the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Fashion | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
American Sewing Expo Last weekend I had the chance to check out the American Sewing Expo here in Novi. Every year it's a great mix of beautiful fabrics and notions mixed with hands-on workshops. While I didn't have a chance to stay for a full workshop, I did walk around the show floor to get a feel for what 2010 was all about.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Sewing | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Crafty Events Click to add an event to the online calendarComing Up This Weekend:Crafty Britches 1st Annual Christmas ShowYakima, WASaturday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 28GIVE Handmade SalePortland, ORSunday, Nov. 28, 11am - 5pmHoliday CrafterinoPetaluma, CASunday, Nov. 28, 11am - 5pmMarket Day Black FridayDes Moines, IAFriday, Nov. 26, 9am - 2pmCrafty Chicks 11th Annual Show and SaleLiberty, MOSaturday, Nov. 27, 8am - 4pm4th Annual Flint Handmade Holiday Craft MarketFlint, MISaturday, Nov. 27, 10am - 6pmHoosier Artisan Holiday BoutiqueNoblesville, INSaturday, Nov. 27, 10am - 6pmTight Knit Black Friday EventTroy, NYFriday, Nov. 26, 5pm - 10pmCrafted. Handmade in the Hudson ValleyCottekill, NYSaturday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 28Thanksgiving CraftermathAlexandria, VASaturday, Nov. 27, 10am - 3pmBark Above the Rest Craft BazaarClearwater, FLSaturday, Nov. 27, 9am - 4pmRed Cross Craft FairBurnaby, BC, CanadaFriday, Nov. 26 - Saturday, Nov. 27Urban Artisans Craft FairVancouver, BC, CanadaSaturday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 28Call For Vendors:HolidayWare (Ceramics in Brooklyn)Brooklyn, NYSunday, Dec. 5Fee: $85Deadline to apply: Nov. 30St. Luke's Craft Fair to Benefit China CareNew Canaan, CTSaturday, Feb. 12Fee: $50 - $60Deadline to apply: Jan. 14Email info [at] chinacare [dot] orgCraftermathAlexandria, VASaturday, Nov. 27Fee: $20 - $30Deadline to apply: Nov. 20Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Events | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |