Handmade Music Night 2008.07.08
Handmade Music Night at the Etsy Labs is back on Tuesday July, 8th 2008! Brought to you by the usual suspects Etsy, Make Magazine, and Create Digital Music, this mid-summer Handmade Music Night is bound to be a #1 stunner! Here's a video about making your own instruments that features a past iteration of this …
Etsy in Action: Upcoming Events July 4-July 11
So many great handmade events on the horizon, so little time... Chicago, IL: July 10 For all of you in the Chicago area, the upcoming DIY Style Party is not to be missed! This sew-in will be held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare-Rosemont. Join in the fun and create your own DIY fashions at the DIY Style design labs and …
Making Stencil and Yam Prints with Lotta Jansdotter
Lotta Jansdotter just came out with a book about printing called Lotta Prints. I caught up with her at her Brooklyn studio and she showed me some tips and tricks for using stencils and yams to make prints! MP4 | Blip.tv | Youtube | Howcast | Subscribe in iTunes Lotta has created a bunch of stencils that you can rip …
Learning How to Make a Rag Rug: a How-To
I love rag rugs. I grew up with a beautiful rag rug carpet that had been made out of a variety of red, brown and black wool rags. I've been daydreaming of getting a one just like that, but there just are not that many big rag rugs out there for sale in the world. In researching rag rugs, I found this great six part …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: June 5, 2008
June! It's here! Crazy town! In celebration of summer, I went kind of overboard this week. More bang for your buck, more bloggy bits for you to peruse! There are some great diy style tips ahead, lots of quality interiors and some nature photography to boot! Read on! Design Sponge posted this gorgeous sneak peak of …
Etsy in Action: Upcoming Events
Check out what's next in Etsy-sponsored events...Mark your calendars! Next Sunday, June 1, from 1-3pm, The Etsy Labs is hosting a free Brooklyn Tee Party! Meet young adult authors Rachel Maude, Lauren Mechling, Emily Gould and Zareen Jaffrey as they share readings from their latest books. Then, get hands-on …
Zine Scene
Psst. Hey. What's a zine? Glad you asked! There are several answers, but the simplest one is: Just about anything you can imagine. Mymy recently posted an introduction to the wonderful world of zines.Self-published magazines, books, and journals have existed in some form or other for a long time. Since the …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: May 22, 2008
Hey friends! Here are some interesting posts that I collected from the last week. We've got swimwear, affordable artwork, facial hair in many humorous affectations, a human sized nest...need I say more to draw you in?! Read on! Gilbea has put together an awesome collection of Etsy swimsuit options for summer …
Fix Up Your Ripped Jeans
Last weekend as I was making the roof of my apartment into a squirrel-proof fortress, I ripped the knees of my jeans. After wearing the shredded dungarees around for the rest of the day, I decided I wasn't the type of guy who can rock the ripped denim. The jeans fit me perfect and it seemed such a waste to let them …
