Have you ever day-dreamed about a career in fashion? Maybe you coveted paper dolls as a little girl, or traced dress designs from glossy magazines. If you recognize yourself in one of these behaviors, and have a penchant for decoupaging, collaging, sketching and stamping, you’ll enjoy Collage Couture, a 125 page book by Julie Nutting [...]

Few can say that their grandmothers encourage them to drink. But in my family, throwing ‘em back celebrates our proud and storied lineage as crafters (and drinkers) of homemade liquers. Our clan has been brewing and steaming potent concoctions in our basements for decades. During Prohibition my unassuming little grandma wheeled baby carriages filled with [...]

Spring has sprung, but don’t feel torn between your interior creative workspace and enjoying the flora and fauna of the season. Rip off your parka and run with abandon into that meadow of wild flowers: here’s a roundup of projects that are sure to melt together your crafty impulses and your enjoyment of all things [...]

The 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 [...]

Think you might want to make some of your holiday gifts this year? The possiblities are endless, but where should you begin? My advice is to stay away from the craft store as long as possible and check out the internet first. Most pre-packaged craft store “projects” rarely provide you with a finished product that [...]