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Have You Started Holiday Crafting Yet?
Once November hits, I start my list for holiday crafting projects I want to work on. From scarves to teacup candles to salves, all of the crafting takes time — and planning — so I like to stretch it out over many weeks, instead of rushing and freaking out in mid-December.
Source: Flickr User LollyKnit
Have You Started Holiday Crafting Yet?
Jack-o'-Lanterns That Will Make You Glow
When it comes to jack-o'-lanterns, some of us enjoy carving a simple, toothy grin, while others go all out with templates, exacto knives, and downloadable patterns. I've found a mix of both to inspire your jack-o'-lantern creations this Halloween. These carved pumpkins look so good, they'll even add curb appeal when you display them on your porch!
Fall Style: Crafting a Fall Landscape With an Old Frame
Have you been hanging on to a pretty frame that's missing glass? Not sure what to do about it? Well, take a cue from crafty lady Disney and create a three-dimensional picture with it.
Before and After: Deanna's Admirable Craft Room Makeover
Craftster member Deanna recently bought a house, and one of her first priorities was setting up a well-organized and workable craft room. She writes, "Naturally I chose the largest of the two extra rooms and started to get to work. The carpets were blue and new flooring is not in our budget right now, so I worked with them instead of against them.
How-To: Create a Craft Corner
A good friend of mine just sent me photos of her new house in Los Angeles, and I was excited to see that she made room for a craft corner. My pal loves to craft and sew, and now she has an established space for her handiwork (which is more than I can say for my own house).
There are many advantages to maintaining a permanent space for your crafting or sewing hobby.
American Craft Council Show Kicks Off Today in SF
It's no secret that crafting has experienced a rebirth over the past few years. But there's a difference between the découpage magnets I make for my refrigerator and May Luk's handmade ceramic vases with antique-inspired illustrations. It's called skill.
How-To: Block Print
Block printing is an ancient art form which begins by carving an impression of your design into wood, linoleum, or any other engravable material. Once you've made your block, you can use it to make an unlimited number of identical prints. Depending on what type of paint you use, you can use your block to print paper, wood, or even fabric.
Before and After: Taming a Messy Craft Room
Roxy Nova recently posted some inspiring before and after photos of her craft room, and I absolutely love and admire this transformation. She says, "I'm very embarrassed to be posting these [photos] because my house is usually not nearly this messy, but once i decided to redo the room, everything kind of went to hell in a handbasket. it really became a dumping ground."
Nice and New: Colorful Japanese Masking Tape
I've seen this Japanese masking tape floating around the web a bit, but until now it was never for sale stateside. Happy Tape! is now selling a wide range of hues and patterns of the tape, and I want them all!
Su Casa: Floral in Florida
In addition to being a floral designer, TeamSugar member Vintagesugar is a serious crafter and collector. So it's no surprise that she's transformed her Florida ranch home, built in 1989, into a quirky paradise full of found objects and over-the-top accents. Walk through her whimsy with these pics.
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