CRAFT MagazineCRAFT: The first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative and resourceful people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; people who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities.Cherrywood Art Fair in Austin- September 17, 2008 Rachel has just posted about Austin's Cherrywood Art Fair, a popular holiday event happening this December, which happens to be accepting applications right now. All proceeds from the fair's booth fees and silent auction go to CHULA (Cherrywood Urban Landscape and Arts League), which supports urban arts and beautification projects in East Austin. Hurry over to their site and get those applications in! Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/cherrywood_art_fair_in_austin.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30... Kermit the Frog Mosaic- September 17, 2008 Crafter user AmyAwesome! lives up to her name with this colorful and fun Kermit the Frog mosaic she made--her first mosaic ever, if you can believe it! It still needs grout applied, but boy this thing came out great. Related: Crocheted Muppet Eyeglass Holder Polymer Clay Muppet Bracelet Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/kermit_the_frog_mosaic.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 BurdaStyle: Sofia Play Set Pattern- September 17, 2008 BurdaStyle has a new children's pattern for little girls, the Sofia play set. The free pattern is for ages 2-5 yrs and is an adorable top with ruffled bloomer-styled pants. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/burdastyle_sofia_play_set_patt.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... Book Review: The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch- September 17, 2008 The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch by Jeff Root, Scott Runcorn, Phil Dumesnil and Asa Sanchez $15.95, Buy the Book The Woollyhoodwinks plush toys come to life and share a new adventure in the new children's book, The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch. San Francisco artist Jeff Root created the plush dolls where each one is made from old wool suits from thrift stores. There are five characters, each with their own distinct personality. (You can buy the dolls in the Wollyhoodwinks shop.).http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/book_review_the_woollyhoodwink.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... HOW TO - Make Popcorn Balls- September 17, 2008 Elsie Marie shows you how easy it is to make popcorn balls. Elise writes: I always remember these to be a halloween treat. I also remember them being enormous, but I made little ones for little hands. Remember to brush the little teeth when your done! Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_make_popcorn_balls.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375... Winners of the Creativity 350 Contest- September 17, 2008 The Creativity 350 contest has just wrapped up and the winners are alll posted for you to check out! Pictured above is the craft project winner "350 Save Mother Earth" by PEACEANDALLTHATJAZZ and the t-shirt design contest winner Equilibrium 350 by artoo1121. Related: CRAFT - Creativity 350 Contest Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/winners_of_the_creativity_350.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30... Custom Decorated Store Bought Cake (with Robots!)- September 17, 2008 Dot from Dabbled, no stranger to cool robot cakes herself, spotted this Dabbled robot-inspired cake at Baby Toolkit. Adrienne provides some helpful information for customizing your own cake with homemade fondant. Related HOW TO - Make a Robot Cake Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/custom_decorated_store_bought.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30... HOW TO: Scrappy Hot Pad Tutorial- September 17, 2008 My Byrd House posted a tutorial for making a quilted hot pad from fabric scraps. The hot pads are great gift ideas especially since I hate ever throwing anything away. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_scrappy_hot_pad_tutoria.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... HOW TO - Wood & Fabric Room Divider- September 17, 2008 Craftster user Eelkje impressed her mom by gifting her with this attractive handmade room divider, which she created out of wood and fabric. More details and a mini-tutorial here. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_wood_fabric_room_divide.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... Frogger Tapestry Bag- September 17, 2008 We may not all be able to get the high score at Frogger, but Craftster user JenGoPop gets the high score for AWESOME with her Frogger-inspired tapestry bag! Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/frogger_tapestry_bag.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 |