Not only am I a techie fiend, but I'm a crafty gal to boot! That means that I love making things with my hands, not just filling them with shiny gadgets. Gimmie some credit here; I've shown you lots of ways that you can be crafty, too, from repurposing old favorites to making new cases for your tiny new iPods. Check out my slideshow of my favorite ways to get crafty — so easy anyone can do it! Read more

While scoping out this incredibly imaginative and whimsical little girl's birthday party based upon the story The Princess and the Pea, "budget" is the last word that comes to mind. But crafty mom Beca, who blogs and sells her printable papers at My Paper Lily, says that she did it all on her own — right down to sewing pillows and sleep masks for the little guests. Click through and enjoy the Read more

Nicole Richie joined her fellow Fashion Star mentor John Varvatos in Pasadena yesterday afternoon for NBC's Summer press event. The pair was on hand at The Langham hotel to promote their series, which pits aspiring designers against each other as they compete to sell their wares on the racks of Saks Fifth Avenue, H&M, and Macy's. Nicole sported a laser-cut leather top for the appearance, and Read more

Josh Kelley kissed his wife, Katherine Heigl, yesterday during their PDA filled lunch date in LA. The couple joined her mother, Nancy, at Little Dom's for the midday bite. Katherine's been busy with a new line of work lately: crafting. She's the latest star to join Pinterest — are you following PopSugar on Pinterest yet? Katherine's been pinning things left and right, and Tuesday night, Josh Read more

Art supplies and crafts collection, designed by a real-life designer, at Target prices? Sign me up! When Todd Oldham first published Kid Made Modern ($16) almost three years ago, he created a minirevolution in the world of arts and crafts. Inspired by the most influential midcentury artists — including Alexander Calder, Charles and Ray Eames, and Marimekko — he sought to teach lil ones about Read more

When it comes to holiday decorating, it's time to stray from the typical red and green decor. That's exactly what designer Eddie Ross did when he created this lovely, fresh tablescape that takes a definite departure from the usual Christmas colors. Better yet, this tablescape is very affordable. Sourcing items from Cindy Crawford's collection for JC Penney, as well as West Elm, Crate and Barrel, Read more

You could buy an iPhone armband for around $20 to $30, but why not gift your running friend with a colorful and original armband? This intermediate sewing project takes under two hours to make and cost around $10. I love the tiny hidden pocket inside to keep your ID and other small item safe. Here's how to make a creative present for the fitness fanatic in your life. Read more

Jessica Alba, in a Bird by Juicy Couture cape, and Cash Warren took their girls out in NYC yesterday. The family of four touched down in the Big Apple last week and have been exploring the city ever since. Their park day included a sweet moment between Cash and his baby daughter Haven, and fun on the slide for big sister Honor. Jessica and Cash even stopped on the street outside of a Halloween Read more

Dust off the sewing machine! For many mamas, Halloween memories include standing still as their own mothers draped and measured them for their homemade costume each year. With so many beautifully handmade items available on sites like Etsy, it's no wonder many moms are opting to buy their lil ones' costumes these days — but there's still a contingent that takes pride in crafting their own. Read more

Sometimes we need to step back from the wonders of prepackaged goods and tech overload to get back to our handcrafted, DIY roots, but finding the proper inspiration is daunting. Whether it's sitting down at a sewing machine, knitting a sci-fi hat, or creating hacks to make your computer easier to get along with, these books guide the reader to a life they can confidently make all on their own. Read more