crafts

If you love using wood and turning them into crafts, then you might find that wood burning is something you want to try. There are many ways to be creative with wood these days. Pyrography, or the art of burning a design into a piece of wood is one of those ways.

Eco-consciousness was a dominant theme throughout this event. The concerns are now common knowledge, and solutions are surprisingly revealed through grass root efforts.

Oakland, California-based architect Michelle Kaufmann has made a career of promoting green homes and green communities through her company, Michelle Kaufmann Designs. But if you’re not in the market for a new house, she still has some pretty cool tips for greening your home on the cheap.

Pamoyo is a fresh green fashion label from Berlin. The clothes and accessories are produced under fair circumstances and with care for nature. The first collection "Styled with heart" is sexy, summerish shirts and dresses made from organic cotton and recycled vintage elements. Funky and style conscious!

How to make a funky recycled clock.

Although all the eggs have been steamed, baked, fried, or scrambled, the carton they came in doesn't have to go right in the trash. And we're not just talking about egg-carton crocodiles, kids. Here are our top picks:

Using old coffee cans in crafting. Coffee cans that are old, washed out and ready for use are great for creating many different types of crafts. They can be the base of a snowman, a container for cookies, or even special shoes for your children to play with.

The media has a new indie jewelry favorite - Ashley Hilton. Featured in press outlets around the world in just the past 6 months, Ashley’s creations embody a seamless mix of eco-appreciation and modern style.

“I try to reflect both the human and natural environment in my work by using symbols and materials that have meaning to me and represent where I come from.

Bright colors and unnaturally stretchy fibers are nice, but there are times when you just want to go back to the “classics.” Sourced from Wiltshire, Devon, Somerset and surrounding counties in Britain, Farm Yarns spins some of the most exceptional alpaca and organic wool yarn available anywhere.

Crafter extraordinare and co-host of DIY Network’s Creative Juice TV show - Cathie Filian - also has her own production company. With her fellow executive producers Greg Byers and Steve Piacenza, Cathie is on the hunt for teen/young adult crafters to show off their skills on a new craft show she is working on. Think you got what it takes (CAGW is sure you do)?

Article summarizing ways to reuse old blue jeans for craft projects like organizers, cell phone cases, and how to get them recycled into sandals

Nestled in the peaceful beach bordering countryside of southern Maine, you’ll find one of the most sustainable yarn companies on the planet. Unexpected, no?

I saw a poster the other day that said “Dissent Protects Democracy”. Does dissent protect creativity as well?

Often the second banana to the world of knitting, crochet is steadily gaining more followers thanks to just how easy it is to pick up the hobby. Instead of using two needles, all you need is a ball of yarn and a crochet hook to create everything from toys and toaster covers to sweaters and stylish accessories.

Simple, sustainable, kinetic…spinning is the bees knees. Supplies are hard to find at big-box craft chains, but you may get lucky at a yarn shop. Thankfully, the internet provides a bounty of resources, and plenty of eye candy to boot.