| How-To: Build an Amateur Photography Rig Last week I shared my tips for selecting the best images for craft tutorials. This week, I am going to share my tool box, as prompted by a reader comment from dsc:Thank you so much for this tutorial on tutorials! My only question is how the pictures were taken in the shots where you are using both hands?The answer? If I can't talk my husband into shooting the steps where I use both hands, I rock a tripod and set the camera on timer mode. It's a trial and error process- I set the camera on the tripod, then hold my hands in front to find the right focal length. Then I treat it just like blocking on a stage, I look around to find points of reference, and then use them as my "mark."Let's go through the rest of my toolbox, shall we?Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Photography | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Whole Wheat Rosemary Pancakes with Garlic-Chive Goat Cheese and Fresh Peas I'm all about putting butter on pancakes. Not powdered sugar, fruit, or even maple syrup (well, occasionally maple syrup). That's because I always lean towards dishes of the savory persuasion. So these whole wheat rosemary pancakes with garlic-chive goat cheese and fresh peas, made by Stephanie at Desserts for Breakfast, looks amazing to me. I sort of feel like I've eaten a bite just saying the name. Whole wheat rosemary pancakes with garlic-chive goat cheese and fresh peas.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Ten-Layer Jell-O Mold Back in February, I posted about Brett Bara's amazing colorful Jell-O mold that she made for a special party. Her blog post gave a step-by-step how-to for the multi-layer mold, but she's gone a step further now with this new fun video. Seeing the bright Jell-O mold come together is quite the sight, and she also offers up lots of handy tips. I can't wait to try this! Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Crafts, flea market on October 10 Sunday, October 10, is right around the corner, the date for the 40th annual Craft Show and Flea Market planned by the Westside Fortnightly Club. southwestiowanews.com |
Lionel Richie Halloween Pumpkin Why, yes, Halloween Lionel Richie pumpkin - it is you we're looking for. Pumpkin carving mastery via Cornbread and Butter Beans.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |