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Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. It was introduced to Japan in the sixth century by Chinese Buddhist missionaries. Ikebana is based on harmony of simple linear construction and appreciation of the subtle beauty of flowers and natural materials, including branches and stems. Rules that govern the formal schools of Ikebana include dictating the height of stems, types of containers, Read more
I love this chair makeover from Craft magazine photo editor, Sam Murphy. Here's what she started out with. To see the charming results, read more Read more
Last night I popped into the Craft Within Reach trunk show in Berkeley, California. A collaboration between Design Within Reach and Craft magazine, the event showcased many local artists and craftspeople displaying their handmade wares. DWR also featured its largest gift selection ever with many items priced under $100. I was impressed with all of the wonderful vendors, but some of my favorite Read more
This weekend thousands of geeks crowded into the San Mateo fairgrounds for Maker Faire, a celebration of crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself projects put on by Craft and Make Magazines. For those of you who have never attended the event it's a mixture of the world's largest science fair, a craft festival with a mini dose of Renaissance Faire (seriously, there were people Read more
San Francisco dwellers might already be familiar with the Curiosity Shoppe, but come Sept. 9, Target will be adding the San Francisco-based store as its second flight of The Shops at Target. Curiosity Shoppe founders, Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom, will curate the 60-plus-piece collection, including entertaining accessories, stationery, kitchenware, games, crafts, and curiosities, ranging Read more
Creating an imaginative DIY wedding came naturally for video editor Ivy Calhoun and graphic designer Scott Gardenhire. After bumping into each other at several magazine parties, the two eventually became a pair. Four years later, they decided to get hitched and settled on a Spring wedding in early May 2011. After their initial venue choice fell through, they called on wedding planner Kendra Read more
CJ Hughes, a graphic designer hailing from Spring Hill, TN, creates gorgeous chalkboard designs perfect for nuptial celebrations. Following in the artistic footsteps of a grandfather who illustrated magazine covers in the '30s and a father with a penchant for oil painting, it seems CJ was destined to pick up the craft. His online shop is full of beautifully painted chalkboard pieces, many of Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more
These cold Winter days are perfect for indoor arts and crafts, so try this fun, original decoupage activity with your kids on the next rainy afternoon. Simple and quick, it's an easy way for them to create some new decor while spending some quality time with you. What you'll need: Scissors Decoupage craft glue or diluted white school glue Paintbrush or foam brush Used book pages, sheet music, Read more
Looking for an excuse to embrace your geek side with something sweet? This weekend's DIY from the blog My Jell-O Americans (which wins the award for best website name pun of all time) via Craft magazine, shows us crafters how to get wiggly with our origami fundamentals. The origami paper is made of granulated gelatin, water, and food coloring. Check out the video on Craft for all the details on Read more
