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.Heavy Duty Porch Swing- September 15, 2008 Instructables user dragonvpm writes: When I first saw my house, I fell in love with the front porch that runs along the entire front side. It's huge (about 8' x 35') and the perfect spot for a porch swing. However, I'm a hair under 6'2 and I used to play rugby so I am most assuredly not petite or dainty. When I tried to find a nice swing to put up in my awesome porch I couldn't find any that were even remotely acceptable. They were all too small, too uncomfortable, too flimsy, and just...http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/heavy_duty_porch_swing.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 Wesley Fleming Glass Sculpture- September 15, 2008 Patti MAKE writes: Glass wants to be round, glass wants to be warm all through or it breaks; it's very hard to work with - which makes all these delicate pointy bits even more impressive. Wesley Fleming glass sculpture Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/wesley_fleming_glass_sculpture.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... Halloween Amigurumi Countdown- September 15, 2008 Roman Sock is counting down to Halloween with Halloween-inspired amigurumi every week. She will also make as many patterns as possible available for free. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/halloween_amigurumi_countdown.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30... HOW TO - Make a Bird Card with Moving Wing- September 15, 2008 Zakka Life made this little bird card and instructions. The wing can swivel out and show the message for the recipient. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_make_a_bird_card_with_m.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... Jewelrymakers Faire in Carmichael, CA on Saturday September 20- September 15, 2008 Have you ever wanted to learn how to make jewelry Now is your chance, at the Jewlerymakers Faire in Carmichael, Calif, near Sacramento on Saturday, September 20. You will learn how to solder, forge, bend, twist, sculpt and paint metals, and set stones and designs. Each participant will be able to complete 4 jewelry projects. The weekend-long event will feature workshops led by experienced teachers and access to all the tools and materials you'll need. In addition to jewelry making workshops,..http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/jewelrymakers_faire_in_carmich.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... Tracing Sewing Patterns- September 15, 2008 House on Hill Road shares a handy tip for tracing sewing patterns so they can be easily reused. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/tracing_sewing_patterns.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30737595... CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup- September 14, 2008 This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw: HOW TO - Knitted Lightbulbs Needle Felted Umbrella Bat And I thought you might enjoy: LED sequins Steampunk ring Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/craft_flickr_pool_weekly_round_14.html?CMP=OTC-5... From Curtain to Coat- September 14, 2008 Barbe Saint John of Saints and Sinners pulled a Scarlett O'Hara on this red canvas curtain from IKEA, which has been given new life as a retro-inspired swing coat. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/from_curtain_to_coat.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 HOW TO - Crocheted Nintendo DS Case- September 14, 2008 If you're looking for a fun way to stash your Nintendo DS, why not whip up this fun crocheted case by Instructables user Fruppi Get the pattern and see more pix here. Related: HOW TO - Needlepoint Nintendo DS Lite Case Felt Cozies for Nintendo DS and Mobile Phone Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_crocheted_nintendo_ds_c.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... Needle Felted Umbrella Bat- September 13, 2008 From the CRAFT Flickr Pool: user LicoriceTree made this totally spooky bat from felt and umbrella parts! Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/needle_felted_umbrella_bat.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30737... |