Archive for the ‘Projects & Tutorials’ Category
Last Minute Handmade Gifts: There’s Still Time!
Thursday, December 23, 2010 20:20 View CommentsThe last minute flurry of holiday activity is upon us. Don’t panic. Yes, time is short, but don’t get desperate and shower your loved ones with useless plastic and mass-produced junk. Take a deep breath and keep reading for last minute gift ideas you can still buy or even make, including a quick [...]
How-to: Mini Paper Pennant Flag
Friday, October 1, 2010 15:30 View CommentsBunting seems to be all the rage right now, but I kinda like pennant flags, so here’s a tutorial using that Silhouette cutting machine we’re giving away on how-to make mini-pennant flags.
The What’s, Why’s and How’s of Punch Needling
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:07 View CommentsHello, all. My name is Claire and I am a new member of the Hello Craft blogging team. I’m always interested in discovering and learning about slightly unconventional methods for making things. What’s even better is if there is a great story or tradition behind that method. So when I came across punch needling while [...]
Dudes of Craft Tutorial: Chaos Stitch
Friday, August 13, 2010 9:23 View CommentsDudes of Craft is a weekly series from Keli Anaya exploring the mysterious world of men who craft.
For this week’s column, I wanted to share something really special so I made a movie. In this video I teach you how to Chaos Stitch. You will need a couple of things before you [...]
Hone your Craft at Home with Online Classes
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 14:46 View CommentsFor many it is difficult to find the time to further your business knowledge to aide your crafty inspirations. If you’re like me, your free time fluctuates week to week making it almost impossible to commit to a concrete schedule. Or maybe your surrounding area doesn’t offer classes that interest you. You might even [...]
Paper Flowers for the Day of the Dead
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 9:25 View CommentsOn the morning of November 1st , my family was busy scouring the local farmer’s market for Cockscomb to place on our Day of the Dead altar along-side marigolds and fennel blossoms. No luck. My husband suggested a bouquet of wildflowers that were beautiful, but just not right. I planned on resuming the search later [...]













