Saturday 30 April 2011
Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
Friday 29 April 2011
Starburst Mirror
Thursday 28 April 2011
The Royal Wedding
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Doily Lace Lampshade
Mock TV Dinner
Monday 25 April 2011
Honeycomb Shelves
Sunday 24 April 2011
Creative Business Card Ideas
If you've got your own creative blog or art/craft business, handmade or embellished business cards are a great idea for making your card stand out from the crowd, and cement your branding (logo, colour scheme etc) into people's minds. You can create your business cards completely from scratch or get them printed professionally before adding your own embellishment, or you can create a completely unique concept/design.
Saturday 23 April 2011
Lavender Scented Bath Tea
Friday 22 April 2011
DIY Piñatas
To learn how to make a pinata as fabulous the fantastic bird, monster and girl ones shown above, go here.
Thursday 21 April 2011
Paper Scrap Light
Ravioli Gadget
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Envelope Origami
Disposable Camera Tricks
Tuesday 19 April 2011
DIY Asterisk Clock
Monday 18 April 2011
Woven Leather Stool
Sunday 17 April 2011
Coolest Sculptures
Photo by Jurassiraptor.
Awesome sculptures from around the world can be viewed on this page, with links to many more fantastic examples of public art.
Saturday 16 April 2011
Geometric Clay Necklace
Friday 15 April 2011
Best Pizza Dough
Thursday 14 April 2011
Fun Face Pillows
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Super Mario Money Bank
Tuesday 12 April 2011
Handmade Seller Interview: Pillow Pallooza
Monday 11 April 2011
Sunday 10 April 2011
Guerilla & Flashmob Street Art
Photo by Grrl+dog.
Guerilla street art is art that springs up as if from nowhere - usually overnight - in public places to help brighten your day. I particularly like the 'yarn bombing' idea where knitted decorations are attached to trees, benches, lamp posts etc for an awesome effect, like on the tree shown above.
Saturday 9 April 2011
Suitcase Table
Friday 8 April 2011
Trendy Lamp
Thursday 7 April 2011
Felt Light-Up Houses
Wednesday 6 April 2011
DIY Shoe Tie
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Handmade Seller Interview: RACHELelise
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm Rachel, a recent college graduate and newlywed. I work at home on my bag business full-time and enjoy cooking, traveling, and lounging around when I'm not busy sewing up a storm.
How did you get started in your handmade business?
I've been sewing since I was in grade school, and when I got to college, I started selling handmade tote bags at a local coffee shop to earn a little extra cash. I got a really good response from the community, and someone told me about Etsy; I started selling on Etsy during college, and by the time I graduated, it was a full-time job!
What first made you want to become an artist/craftsperson?
I really love creating and knew that I would always find satisfaction in working for myself and being allowed to be creative on my own terms.
Apart from crafts, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I spend a lot of time curled up on the couch with my husband and our cat. Relaxing after a long day of sewing is the best! I also enjoy reading, cooking, and eating cheeseburgers.
How long have you been creating art/crafts and how long have you been selling online?
I've been doing crafts since I was allowed to use safety scissors. I come from a long line of artsy/craftsy folks, and I carry on the tradition proudly. I started sewing, specifically, 12 years ago, and I've been selling online for 3 years.
How many different places do you sell from?
Etsy is the most consistent market for me year around. In the spring and fall, I take part in a lot of trade/craft shows in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. You can get information on those shows at my website: www.rachelelise.com. I also sell wholesale to boutiques, mostly in the U.S., but sometimes internationally.
Have any pets?
I have a cat named Dagny that likes to sleep in the window of my studio while I sew.
How did you come up with your shop name?
Pretty simple- It's my first and middle name. I always liked the way they sounded together. The name confuses some people, though... they always ask if it's my maiden name, or if I'm "Rachel" or "Elise"... I'm both! :) Every once in a blue moon, I run into another Rachel Elise, and we get really excited haha.
What would your dream job be?
I have my dream job! Yay!
What are three tools in your workspace that you could not live without?
My Bernina sewing machine, for one. My mom got it for me when I turned 13... I'm 22 now, and it's still a trooper! Second would be my super-fantastic spring-loaded fabric scissors. I cut a lot of canvas and vinyl, and they are a life saver! The third is a custom table that my friends Shelley and Vaughan built for me. It's great for cutting out bags, designing bags, and has built-in storage for bags that are in the shop, waiting to be sold!
Any other handmade shops you’d like to recommend?
HomeAgain2 - They don't a have a lot in their Etsy right now, but these are the folks that made the awesome worktable for my studio. They make amazing furniture and are great people on top of that!
IndieThrift - Melissa is super nice and makes adorable accessories!
ZenAndCoffee - Wren makes beautiful and unique gloves. She made a pair for me to wear at my wedding, and I got so many compliments!
Monday 4 April 2011
Crafts for Men to Make
Photo by Bluebirdbaby.
I'm very aware that most of the crafts posted on the internet and my blog are aimed at women to make and to use, so I've compiled a list of 'manly' crafts and tutorials so men aren't feeling left out - although quite frankly the projects are right up my street too so of course women should also visit for fun project ideas :-)
Sunday 3 April 2011
Saturday 2 April 2011
How to Make a Softie / Plushie
Source: Nichol Brinkman
I've compiled another list - this time on softie making, with loads of tutorials for everyone (even complete beginners) to have a go at. The sky's the limit with this craft so let your imagination run wild!