| Ellen and Kevin's Wedding Ellen and Kevin got married last year on the summer solstice and just celebrated their first anniversary! (Congrats you two!) They had a very small budget, so creativity and DIY were key. I was extremely lucky that my soon-to-be mother-in-law offered to make my dress. Since our wedding would be fairly casual, I wanted a tea-length, simple dress. Funny enough, I found the pattern for my perfect dress in an unlikely category: this office dress! We ignored the jacket and lengthened the hem to fall at the calf, and I chose a mauve silky fabric with a lace overlay. We had tons of leftover fabric, so I made a matching tie for my groom - I even added the lacy layer for the facing and the loop label.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
How To: Quick Kimchi Recipe I love being part of a CSA; while the box is usually packed full of my favorite fruits and veggies, there's always something in there that I have no idea what to do with. Fortunately, the farmers include a handy recipe sheet each week. Last week there was a lovely Napa cabbage, and an easy recipe for quick kimchi. I've never had kimchi before, which is a fermented cabbage dish from Korea, but it's delicious. Try adding it to scrambled eggs for a spicy breakfast treat! (Recipe and more photos after the jump.)Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
On Metromix: More on the African World Festival The 28th annual event features vendors, original arts and crafts, entertainment, exhibits, food and more. Music by K'Jon (Fri.), Betty Lavette (Sat.)and Third World (Sun.) Presented by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. freep.com |
Book Review + Giveaway: P.S. I Made This... P.S. - I Made This... by Erica Domesek is the new book featuring tons of DIY fashion and accessories projects that will literally give your wardrobe an instant boost. Taking inspiration from the fashion runways, pop culture, photography, and design - all the projects are presented visually with simple directions just like Erica has been doing on her very popular P.S. - I Made This web site. This prop stylist brings her styling know-how to all her projects. My favorite is her signature mood board images that is shown before each project. It just great eye candy and ties together the theme. Each project has simple step-by-step photos with arrows and handwritten notes that tell you what to do. Some of the projects are so simple and stylish you could make them in less than an hour and be off on your way all dressed up! Thank you Erica for bringing your amazing taste and style to the DIY world. P.S. Crafters - Get this book!Pictured above are two projects from the book: Sailor's Shirt and the Big Ball Necklace.Maker Faire in NYErica will be at World Maker Faire in NY on Saturday, September 25th at 3pm at the CRAFT booth (outdoors). She'll be giving a demo on how to make her Sailor's Shirt and will be signing copies of her book which will be available for purchase at the Maker Shed store while at Maker Faire. Don't miss the fun! The Martha Stewart ShowErica Domesek will take a visit to The Martha Stewart Show tomorrow (Thursday, September 16th) at 10am on the Hallmark Channel. Erica and Martha will craft together and make her Big Ball Necklace (shown below), a fabulous statement necklace. Set your DVR!Book Giveaway Time!Two lucky CRAFT readers will each receive a copy of the book, P.S. - I Made This... Just tell us why you would like this book in the comments. All comments will be closed by Noon PST on Friday, September 17, 2010. The lucky winners will be announced later on the site. Good luck!Watch this video of Erica talk about her new book and how to make the Sailor's Shirt project.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Books and Magazines | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
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crafts DAYTON — Crafts sold Saturday at Community Connections, 3460 Needmore Road, will show the artist creativity of many of the center’s 55 developmentally disabled clients.The crafts and other goodies were modeled after designer products, and they are perfect for shoppers in the market for ball jar soap dispensers, country plaques, ornaments, cookie and soup mixes and plenty else, said Joe Kowalski ... daytondailynews.com |