Posts tagged make

• 14 Jul

  Blog: Projects

  How-to Make a Sunburst Mirror out of Old Magazine Scraps!

   When I saw this how-to on Craftster a while back I fell head-over-heels!  Check out the full instructions and forum feed here. The author admits: I've always wanted an antique sunburst mirror. The only ones i've come across that were of decent quality were well over $500. So when this challenge c

• 16 Jun

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Make your own swimsuit cover-up: Contest from Make Magazine

   Last week we showed you how to knit a bikini top and today, Craftzine/MAKE magazine and Singer are asking you to stitch up your own beach attire for the Swimsuit Cover-Up Contest going on through July 16th, 2009.  The grand prize? A Singer Fashion Mate Sewing Machine!  Once the entries are all i

• 31 Jul

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Paper Bead Jewelry, Newspaper Recycling, How To Tuesday

  Last week we got a rad video in from Becca who taught us how to make these really cool bead necklaces using old magazines and newspapers. So this week we're showing you how to make your own paper bead necklace with some old newspaper strips.

• 01 Jun

  Episode: ISpyDIY

  Readymade, Thread Heads

  This week were hangin' out with the creative folks over at ReadyMade Magazine. Where we're gettin' the scoop inside their latest Re-Fashion issue, and taking on one of their super rad D.I.Y projects. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Made!

• 29 May

  Blog: ISpyDIY

  How-to Make a Charm Drop Necklace

  A fabulous crafter named Nicole Tirona sent us this vid explaining how-to make a cute charm drop necklace. Thanks Nicole! Also, thanks to her videographer friend Simon Redekop for helping with the video! Watch Nicole's Video Check out more of Nicole's work in her Etsy Shop!! xoxo c

• 25 May

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Maker Faire, Craft Show, Thread Heads

  This week we've got an All Access Pass to one of the largest DIY festivals on planet earth. Meet some of the crafty characters we ran into and get a sneak peek of the latest innovations in fashion and style. It's MakerFaire or Bust!

• 06 Apr

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Etsy, Make Magazine, Bre Pettis, Thread Heads

  Head over to Brooklyn and take a tour of the Etsy Labs, meet founder Rob Kalin, hang out with Bre Pettis from Make Magazine and learn all about the coolest online marketplace for hand-made goods...Etsy! Visit our Etsy store to get the bottlecap bag and benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.