BenaeQuee of Craftster just posted this awesome purse. She submitted this purse to an art show within a Star Trek themed con. She had been dying to make a bag featuring real leather, and this was the perfect time. She had an old jacket that she rescued from being trashed and used it’s leather on … Continue reading Star Trek and Recycled Leather Purse
Wasn’t Stargate fantastic?! I watched a couple of old SG:1 episodes recently, and suddenly got the urge to do something crafty involving the gate glyphs. I had a rummage in my drawer of hoarded crap, and found some of that really smooth protective foam that comes with some electronics. You know the stuff that has … Continue reading Tutorial: Stargate Glyph Recycled Foam Stamp
Looking for a fun craft to help combat cabin fever? Kelly at Sewing in No Mans Land has you covered! Just grab some empty water bottles, foil, electrical tape, streamers, and a few other materials and you too can create these awesome jet packs. (You/your kids must supply your own wooshing noises, but I’m guessing … Continue reading Rocket Man: DIY Jet Packs
If you haven’t heard of Spoonflower, it’s this awesome marketplace for indie fabric designs that feature everything from this week’s contest theme, Steampunk Valentines, Doctor Who, Firefly, and just about every other fandom and theme you could think of. So, if you’re looking for some cool fabric for your next project, give Spoonflower a try! They … Continue reading Steampunk Valentine Fabrics and More on Spoonflower
Any Band Geeks out there? My husband played trumpet in his high school marching band, and continued as a member of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. Now my daughter is following suit, playing his horn in her school marching band. Over the past 20+ years, I have attended and cheered at many a band … Continue reading Jewelry for Band Geeks
How about this project for the ultimate in recycling? And the best part is, is that her wedding dress is truly OOAK! “One bride in Australia wasn’t going to just walk down the aisle in any old thing. Using 10,000 bread tags she collected from friends and family, Stephanie Watson spent months creating her one-of-a-kind dress from … Continue reading Bride Wears Dress Made From 10,000 Bread Tags