The Art of ReUSE
Celebrate our resourceful planet with a handful of sustainable how-to projects, designed by some of Etsy’s finest MacGyvers.
NASA & Etsy Space Craft Contest: To the Moon and Beyond
We have a stellar panel of judges, and winners will be announced on Monday, March 21!
NASA & Etsy Space Craft Contest: Another Mission
Houston, we have a problem. We’re launching another round of voting for the Space Craft Contest.
Heart Hearts Etsy: Style the Band Contest
Create a treasury inspired by sisters in song, Ann and Nancy Wilson, and win a special prize pack in celebration of their new album, Red Velvet Car.
Contest: Parents’ Magazine Search for Craftiest Mom
Calling all DIY moms*! Our friends at Parents magazine want to celebrate your creative know-how with their Craftiest Mom Contest. Are you the type to build a small village from Popsicle sticks, find 12 different craft supplies from the backyard, and drum up a band’s worth of musical instruments from the recycling bin, all before… Continue reading
Something New…and Blue
Whether you want to satisfy that traditional wedding checklist, or just add an unexpected touch of color, blue in all its shades and incarnations fits the bill. While you’re at it, how about something unique? Our friends at the Glamour Weddings blog Save the Date (subtitled “For brides (and the people who have to put… Continue reading
ArzuMusa Wins the CasaSugar Decor Vote
Congratulations to ArzuMusa! You voted for her mod art patterned candle holder to shine in the New Year. This luminescent, eye-catching design of thin polymer clay over glass was just the right touch to complement CasaSugar’s coveted crib shown here. Thanks to all who voted! See the feature on CasaSugar, and all the results of… Continue reading
Hooked for the Holidays With Crochet Today
Yes, it’s getting to be that time of year. Time to make your lists and check them twice: what to make, what to give, what to wear…? So much cheer to spread, so little time. Not to worry, help has arrived! The lovely Brett Bara, editor-in-chief of Crochet Today Magazine and host of Knit & Crochet… Continue reading
Party Planners: Garden Swap with Food & Wine Magazine
As the proud cultivator of a tiny urban plot, my efforts have so far yielded a grand total of two tomatoes. Yes, two tomatoes. They were delicious, but a far cry from my garden fantasy, which goes something like this… After a full summer enjoying the bountiful fruits and veggies from my expansive garden retreat (complete… Continue reading
How-Tuesday: Zakka Pincushion Tutorial
Download the complete project instructions here, or follow along below, courtesy of Zakka Sewing by Therese Laskey and Chika Mori. Pretty wrist pincushions are the perfect accessory for sewing—the pins are always where you need them. This one looks like a flower corsage that you might have worn to your high school prom. To change… Continue reading
How-To: Do It Now!
Glue gun gathering dust? Re-upholstery project in a pile? Our friends at Apartment Therapy have just the thing: the February Jumpstart Project, “Do it Now!” We’ve just rounded the half-way mark of the challenge. (Which means now is the time get involved!) Besides the group motivation and encouragement, there are Etsy shopping sprees to be had!… Continue reading
How-Tuesday: Valentine’s Day Round Up
When I was in first grade, my teacher Mrs. Cechetti would bring in hand-crocheted ornaments for each holiday. (For all twenty-five plus kids in the class!) There were black cats for Halloween, ice skates — complete with paper clip blades! — for the winter holidays, Lincoln hats for President’s Day, and white bunnies with pink… Continue reading
How-Tuesday: Applique a Cameo Tote
Dress up an everyday outfit with this classic black and white carry all. Equestrian, Victorian?… Yes, please! Download the complete project instructions here, or follow along below, courtesy of The New Handmade by Cassie Barden. When damask, silhouettes, ruffles, and pearls all suddenly came back into fashion in the past couple of years, I admit… Continue reading
How-Tuesday: Spicy Coconut Soup
On a cold (or a hot) day, nothing makes me happier than some good spicy food! Add coconut milk or a little tofu and I’m in heaven. I’ve never met a Thai massaman curry or a steaming Korean soon du boo that I didn’t like… Mmm… Enjoy this recipe from The Asian Vegan Kitchen while… Continue reading
Jane Brocket: A Habit of Seeing
Between her blog, yarnstorm, and book, the Gentle Art of Domesticity, author Jane Brocket delights in the creative outlets and simple pleasures of the home. Whether it’s a basket full of textured yarn or a colorful collection of books, she finds inspiration close at hand and believes you can too… I used to assume inspiration… Continue reading
