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How-Tuesday Round-Up: A Pop of Color

Photo by EllenGiggenbachAs you might imagine, in all my time panning the internet for DIY gold suitable for the weekly How-Tuesday column, I’ve stumbled upon far more gems than there are Tuesdays in the year. So, for today’s post, I’…

How-Tuesday: Petal Card

Photo by Essimar

Spring is in the air, and Mother’s Day is just around the bend. To celebrate, Esther Ramirez, a Chicago-based print and paper artist and proprietor of Essimar, has dreamed up a tutorial to capture the spirit of the season in t…

May Making in California

Photo by sugarcookieHello, creative Californians! We have a great slate of creative programming in your great state this month, all in the spirit of embellished hand-sewing. Join in the fun on Thursday, May 3: in L.A., make Victorian-inspired embroide…

How-Tuesday: Cross-Stitch Brooch

Photo by nerdJERKIn honor of heroic moms everywhere, this week we’re creating badges of honor for our favorite ladies. Steph Cortes of nerdJERK will show us the ropes (or, rather, the threads) of this cross-stitch project. And if you happen to be…

How-Tuesday: Cardboard Chandelier

Photo by Paper MadeA cardboard box can be so many things — a pint-sized rocket to the moon,  a typewriter, or this classy silhouette chandelier, designed by the one and only Kayte Terry. Kayte is an all-around creative spirit and the author of sever…

How-Tuesday: Bicycle Tube Pouch

Photo by julieinchargeEach week, I round up a clever little tutorial for this How-Tuesday column. Well, this week I’m switching it up with a project dreamed up by yours truly! I’ve made this project at workshops with kids and grown-ups al…

How-Tuesday: Embroidered Cork Jewelry

Photo by sewellaPop open a bottle of wine and have a jewelry party with us! Macedonia-based artist Maya Kuzman, a.k.a sewella, shows us how to make textural jewelry with cork and embroidery floss in this week’s How-Tuesday post. You will never look a…

How to Sharpen Pencils

Photo by MissMPhotographyYou might know David Rees as the political cartoonist behind the series Get Your War On, among others. Well, he has set all that aside to pursue his lofty dreams as a preeminent craftsman in the little known field of artisanal…

DIY Chic: Bow Hair Clip

Whether you’re a do-it-yourself guru or are just looking to dress up your wardrobe without breaking the bank, College Fashion’s DIY Chic is here to show you how on a college budget. If you’re looking for more DIY inspiration, take a look at our past tutorials on creating your own flower hair clip, a quote [...]

How-Tuesday: Fabric Scrap Envelopes

Photo by WhitehausEvery Tuesday from now until Earth Day will feature a clever project for creative reuse, designed to help you craft a thoughtful life. To kick off this series, Kat Roberts will lead us through the process of turning junk mail envelope…

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