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How-Tuesday: Rose Petal Tee From Appliqué Your Way

Picking through the scrap bins at fabric stores is my cherished scavenging adventure for texture and pattern. In every nook of my craft storage, strips of vibrant textiles bloom forth. When I find projects made for these sweet trims, I'm not only reinventing a T-shirt or a tote bag, I'm also creating …

How-Tuesday: Gore-Fest 2009 3D Blood Spatter Effect

Friend Etsy on Youtube & Blip.tv | Subscribe to Etsy's iTunes Podcast | MP4 Verson We are so excited to be collaborating with Meg, a.k.a. Enderby, of Threadbanger fame for this creepy-cute Halloween how-to! Horror movie buffs and fans of television's forensic blood splatter analyst (and serial killer) Dexter are …

How-Tuesday: Spooky Shadow Puppets by Crankbunny

MP4 | YouTube | blip.tv | Subscribe in iTunes   We're resurrecting this eerie project from last year — crankbunny's shadow puppets are still full of dark delight! [Originally published October 28, 2008.] This week on Etsy How-Tuesday, Norma, a.k.a. crankbunny, shows us how to make spooky shadow puppets for Hallow's Eve …

How-Tuesday: Headless Marie Antoinette Costume From Makezine

Okay, people, it's crunch time. There is only one weekend left between now and Halloween, and if you've been a delinquent with purchasing your Gaga hairbows or spider wings, Makezine's got you covered. Today's How-Tuesday is a Headless Marie Antoinette Costume from Nicole Magne. I love how this ensemble is …

How-Tuesday: Button-Down Shirt From Design-It-Yourself Clothes

Trying on clothes in fitting rooms tends to be a less than inspiring experience. Puckering, pulling, shifting, and stretching — the garment quickly becomes an obstacle in itself. Cal Patch's book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, is built on an inherently sensible premise: perfect fit comes from custom …

How-Tuesday: Three Projects From the Blogosphere

In true DIY fashion, Etsians know that craft expertise doesn't necessarily have to come from book deals or extensive degrees. Sharing the bliss of trying something new and learning tips along the way is ever-present in the Etsy community. This week's How-Tuesday is a sampling of some of the fresh …

How-Tuesday: Frog Suit From Wacky Baby Knits

Well, I'm not sure I really need to say anything once you've seen this baby in a frog suit. The cutie patootie inspires me not only to knit, but to reproduce. Since Halloween is only a month away, we picked this week's How-Tuesday according to our early childhood indoctrination program. Alison Jenkins' lovable …

How-Tuesday: Lunch Bag From Bend the Rules With Fabric

Lunchtime at school is an hour of politics: jockeying to get the prime seat, trading tuna fish for fruit roll-ups, and gossiping through juice-stained lips. In an effort to endow you or your child with some social clout, this week's How-Tuesday project is a vintage-inspired lunch bag from Amy Karol's book,  …

How-Tuesday: Tool Apron from Sew What! Bags

The only toolbox I've ever known is my overflowing crate of crafting materials. Having my tools organized and easily accessible sounds too good to be true. Every quilter, crocheter, and gardener deserves a handmade tool belt perfectly suited for her needs. For this week's How-Tuesday, we're sharing Lexie …

How-Tuesday: Nightlife Necklace with Diana Eng

Welcome to another How-Tuesday. This week's project, "NightLife Necklace," is a fun LED jewelry project from our friend Diana Eng's new book, Fashion Geek. Etsy members receive 10% off their purchase from North Light Books. (Use promotional code: ETSY10 at checkout.) Diana has been on the cover of ID magazine …

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