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    ...Not Your Granny's Craft Fair

    POSTED BY Mary Modica, 29 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    Saturday May 3 - Sunday May 4, 2008


    We are always looking for volunteers! Please contact us
    at sf_info@bazaarbizarre.org for more information.


    Special Thanks To Our Guest Judges:
    Daniel Carter - Creative Director of Make: Magazine, Craft: Magazine & Make: Books
    Nancy Flynn - co-editor of Get Crafty.com, and author of a craft book for teens that's coming out soon.
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    Shoes Shoes and More Shoes!

    POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 28 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    I was so excited to get the new issue of Craft and see that the theme is shoes, so I decided to do a shoe roundup! I've always been intrigued by handmade shoes, whether they be knit, sewn, crocheted, or repurposed, and I've found quite a few great tutorials/patterns around the web for you to check out if you're into the idea. And if you're not, hopefully these shoes will get you excited about...

    No Enemy's ORGANIC Tee

    POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 25 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    My favorite eco friendly tee shirt company in the whole wide world is No Enemy. I bought my first "ORGANIC" No Enemy tee almost 5 years ago when i got a youth scholarship to attend the BIONEERS conference in Northern California. Paul, the founder of the company, is so nice and really thrives to get the message out about sustainablity. Go check his website or look for the Organic Tee or...

    How to Make a Picnic Blanket Backpack Out of T-shirts

    POSTED BY Sara Franklin, 25 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    For more information, watch the video!

     

     

     

    Materials: 10 old t-shirts, serger or sewing machine, scissors, ruler, pins, pencil

    1. Take out one of the shirts, measure a 12 by 15 inch rectangle, and pin the front and back layers together. Use a straight edge to connect your points, cut out the square, and you will have 2 equal rectangles.


    2. Repeat with 7 more...

    Tracing A Pattern

    POSTED BY Stacy Schlyer, 25 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    Last week I blogged a bit about tracking down international pattern magazines. So my question today is, "have you been bitten by the pattern magazine bug yet?" If so, you probably have your first issue in your hands, are looking at the pattern inserts (which looks roughly like a roadmap), and are now wondering "what do I do now?" Here's some tips to get you started sewing up your first...

    Composting in your home...

    POSTED BY Mary Modica, 23 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    Learn how to compost in and outside your home at the Queens, NY "Garden & Grub Potluck Picnic"

    Bring your favorite vegetarian dish and help beautify the largest community gardens in Astoria.
    Saturday, May 24th, 11 – 2 pm
    Goodwill Triangle/Two Coves Garden
    Triangle at 30th Ave., 8th St., & Astoria Blvd
    Learn about indoor and outdoor composting. Plots still available. 

    Sponsored by: ...

    Cassette Tape Wallet

    POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 23 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    Remember these things? If you were born in the late 80's, you may not have really ever used cassettes. Anyway, they were a staple when I was growing up. Fellow blogger, Chezlin made a really cool wallet out of one of her old cassettes. She even created a tutorial so all of you can make one! Head over to her blog for the complete tutorial.

     

     

    Save The Planet With Style

    POSTED BY Mary Modica, 23 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    Green fashion lets you look good and do good for the planet.
    Queens is Greens Fashion Show will have an amazing array of designers and local stores who will be showing their green fashion on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Green Space Studio (37-24 24th Street #301) in Long Island City, NY.

    Space is limited. Free with RSVP to "queensisgreen@gmail.com" or $5 at the...

    Tulle-Puff Headband Tutorial

    POSTED BY Morgan Hungerford, 23 April 2008 | PERMALINK

     

     

    Inspired by the amazing tulle-halos at the Spring 08 Marc-by-Marc Jacobs show, here's a quick and easy (and mega-cheap) tulle-puff headband DIY!

    All you'll need is a yard of tulle in any color, some matching thread or string, and an inexpensive plastic headband in a matching or complimentary color. I chose black so my finished product would resemble Minnie Mouse-ears (so cute!), but a...

    Top 10 Most Wacky Dresses

    POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 22 April 2008 | PERMALINK

    Prom season is.... HERE! I remember those days when I'd be SO excited to go to Prom. Though, I'd have to find a date first and a kick-ass dress to impress everyone at Prom. Magazine upon magazine, I'd scour the pages to find something unique - something that no one else had and that would just blow them away. Well, folks, these people went way beyond the magazines and stores and they made...