| Becky's Machine Knit Pouches on Makers Market Our very own Becky Stern is one of those overachieving crafters who always takes things to the next level. Not only does she knit with a machine, she programs custom-made patterns for said knitting machine. And now she's stitched up some sweet padded pouches with the results and has them listed on Makers Market. Becky's ambition and all her amazing skillz make her the most crush-worthy crafter I know.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Knitting | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Thread Spool Mirror Pattie over at I Love to Create shares this quick and simple tutorial for creating a colorful mirror frame using spools of thread. It could be a fun craft room project! [via Creative Jewish Mom]Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in General | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Jewelry Made From The Pages of Books My post about the book loom on Monday sparked a lot of commentary on destroying books in the name of craft. I'm curious how that conversation might change when folks see these amazing pieces of jewelry made from the pages of books from Jeremy May of Littlefly. Littlefly jewellery is made by laminating hundreds sheets of paper together, then carefully finishing to a high gloss. The paper is selected and carefully removed from a book, and the jewellery re-inserted in the excavated space. I can only imagine how special it would be to receive a ring like this, made from the pages of a meaningful book. I've never been a girl with eyes for diamonds, but give me something like this and I'd be swooning. [via Swiss Miss]Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Crafts festival to draw visitors Fall has officially arrived — and that means the Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival isn’t far behind. The 39th annual festival will run Oct. 1, 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily on the shores of Reelfoot Lake in the Blue Bank area, near Tiptonville. nwtntoday.com |
How-To: Wooden LED Bracelet Instructables user technoplastique writes: This bracelet is designed to showcase a special piece of wood veneer. In my case I had a small piece of olive ash that had a really beautiful grain pattern. It was suitable for framing, so I framed it into a bracelet. The LEDs behind the veneer add a warm glow that really shows off the personality of the veneer. The bracelet has a wood base (plywood, specifically), a veneered outside, a channel for an LED circuit and diffusing resin, and a leather lining/battery cover.Wood Veneer Bracelet with LED BacklightingRead the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Jewelry | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |