Posts Categorized: Inspiration

Make a Thing-a-day in February

You still have a day to register for the Thing-a-day challenge. Participants pledge to make something for every day in February and then post it online.  More details and registration…

Why do you craft?

Thanks to everyone for some really great insight, on both sides, on our post dealing with how consumerism and crafting mix. Keep it going! Over on Stephanie’s personal blog, she…

Crafters, I want your opinion

Steph and I had a great chat yesterday (while making, of course) about what it means to be all-things DIY. She mentioned this supposed-to-be CRAFT column by Jean Railla, now…

Etsy Valentine showcase

Holy crow! Weren’t we all just working on finishing our own Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivus gifts not too long ago?! Well, the holidays are moving on and Etsy is ready. They’ve got a…

While Christmas might be over…

…you can still think of looking ahead to Xmas ’08 and stock up in advance. May I suggest the following items to get your crafty winter brain in gear: ‘Tis…

Quick links: Ann Arbor resources, Grand Rapids crafty blog

+ Craftster member Therisa posts a list of sources for “re-useable crafty stuff in Ann Arbor.” + Not sure how I missed this one, but Craft Sanity podcaster Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood…

12 days of crafty: I miss Kiddley

Day 9 of the 12 days of free projects to make this the best Handmade Holiday season ever. File these under oldies but goodies: Some neat projects posted last year…

12 days of crafty projects: Mmm, cinnamon + sugar walnuts

Day 8 of the 12 days of free projects to make this the best Handmade Holiday season ever. Heidi’s got the recipe for cinnamon & sugar walnuts and how to…

Krafty Kids interview: Lisa Samartino of Robin’s Egg Pink

Designer Lisa Samartino of Beverly Hills makes me wish I could be a kid again. Plaid britches? Way too cute for words! Luckily her Afternoon Tea jackets will soon be…

Nikki McClure and Washington

You know you’re in Washington when… …There’s a ton of Nikki McClure goods everywhere you look. I’m in Seattle for work today, and took my lunch break to stop a…