Sunday, April 26 is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day. Why not head over to Corbis and download one of their free pinhole camera patterns. Simply print it out and follow the instructions and you be snapping away in no time. Check out the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day Website for resources, links, and info on how to upload the photos you take on Sunday.
- Get inspiration from all the amazing photos from last year
- More info on pinhole photography from Photojojo
Posted by: kelly
April 22, 2009 - Filed under Books, Eco-friendly, Sewing
In honor of Earth Day, I thought I’d tell you all about this great book from Betz White, Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made With Re-purposed & Organic Materials. In the book Betz talks about choosing organically produced fibers, and reusing things you already have such as cutting up unwanted garments, and saving packing materials. What better way to help make a positive impact on our planet, not to mention engage your creativity and save money!
The 25 cute projects are beautifully photographed and include full-sized pattern pieces, making them super easy to follow. But Sewing Green is not just a project book, it contains a lot of great tips on thrifting and how to avoid some of the pit falls as well as featuring other crafters who bring an eco-friendly approach to their work. Sewing Green hopes to inspire you to choose sustainable or recycled materials for your future projects.
Posted by: kelly
April 15, 2009 - Filed under Acccessories, Felt
I was cruising the archives of etsy’s blog and came across these adorable camera cases made by Hine, a Vancouver based artist who also does stop motion animation. Each one is a unique piece of functional art, handmade with felt and button embellishments. They are so cute, they make me wish I still had a compact camera not just my DSLR.
- Hine’s Etsy Site
- More stuff from Hine
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April 12, 2009 - Filed under How-to
Hope everyone is having a lovely holiday, and that you’ve gotten your fill of chocolate! For those of you having family or friends over this evening I thought I’d share a simple idea for folding bunny napkins to add a little festive charm to your holiday table.
- Martha Stewart’s Step-by-step
Posted by: kelly
April 11, 2009 - Filed under Fabric
The other day I mentioned the Happily Handmade Giveaway. One of my favorite things about this event is discovering new and talented designers and crafters. While not all of the sponsors are new to me, it’s always great to re-discover a few favs. One of which is Daisy Janie.
I stumbled across Daisy Janie last year and instantly fell in love with her fresh, and colorful patterns, so you can imagine how excited I was to hear that she’s recently released a new collection for 2009. Urbana is based on original, hand-drawn sketches and graphic design. There are 5 prints, each available in three colorways, all printed on 100% organic cotton sateen. Just in time for spring… think of the crafting possibilities.
Posted by: kelly
April 8, 2009 - Filed under Giveaways
Help celebrate independent business and you could win a box full of indie goodness! The Happily Handmade Giveaway has begun, and this year there are 25 amazing gift boxes up for grabs. Each one, valued at around $300, is filled with handmade indie products from over 40 talented sponsors.
To enter simply visit each of the sponsor shops and fill out an entry form. The more shops you visit the more chances you have to win. Just look for the Happily Handmade Giveaway badge on each of the participating sites. You have from now until May 13th to enter. Good Luck!
Visit The Happily Handmade Giveaway Website for more information.
Posted by: kelly
April 6, 2009 - Filed under Amigurumi, Crocheting, Holidays, Inspiration, Patterns
I found these cute little Amigurumi* patterns and couldn’t resist including them in the Easter Craft Week. Unlike the other patterns and tutorials this week, they aren’t free… but they are only $5, so you can’t really go wrong!
- Easter Set
- Bunny & Carrots
*For those of you new to Amigurumi, Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small animals or toys.
Posted by: kelly
Pattern Bee has a a free printable pattern for this cute little lamb plushy. He can be made in whatever fabric inspires you, and there’s even instructions on how to make a felt version.
Check out the Flickr Pool for more inspiration.
I hope you enjoyed this week’s round up of adorable Easter crafts. Now go and get busy creating, you’ve only got a week left!
Posted by: kelly
Ever wondered how to dye your eggs without one of those store bought kits? Here’s a fantastic video tutorial on dyeing eggs with simple produce found at your grocery store. I love the earthy colors and organic patterns, plus it’s a nice change from all that pastel that this holiday inspires.
- How-to Dye Eggs with Veggies
Tomorrow: A cute little Easter plushy
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Keep your eggs from spoiling by hollowing them out first. If you’re new to this technique you might want yo buy some extra eggs to practice with as it can a bit tricky to master.
Tomorrow: We’ll learn how to dye eggs the natural way – with vegetables!
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