Come Craft With the Etsy Labs: Skeleton Softies With Diana Schoenbrun
Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a free sewing workshop with artist and author Diana Schoenbrun — whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the Virtual Labs, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in …
Fresh Shops: Misako Mimoko
I'm a girl called Eva, a.k.a. misakomimoko, who lives, works and dreams in Barcelona, a crowded, small Spanish city near the sea. Luckily, my neighborhood is very quiet, with a lot of green. It's much like a little Mediterranean village. My workplace is at home, and sometimes I like to take a break and handcraft a little …
Monster Compilation by Diane Koss of Cutesy But Not Cutesy
Diane Koss carried around stuffed animals throughout her childhood. Today she makes one of a kind stuffed monsters for her shop Cutesy But Not Cutesy. She has become a monster-maker through and through while pursuing a career as a fine artist and working towards a certificate in graphic and web design …
How-Tuesday: Bunny Bowling with thelongthread
Easter may have come and gone, but we're full of bunny love year round! Download the pattern and complete project instructions here, or follow along below, courtesy of Ellen from thelongthread.com.Supplies: Cotton, twill or canvas, 11" x 11" per bunny Contrasting fabric for ears Fusible interfacing, 1/4 yard …
How-Tuesday: Make a Donkey Softie
We jumped on this adorable donkey tutorial by Myra Masuda and immediately knew we needed to share! Download the complete project instructions here, or follow along below, courtesy of Softies Only a Mother Could Love: Lovable Friends for You to Sew, Knit, or Crochet by Jess Redman and Meg Leder. This makes a …
How-To: Play with Your Food
Young people (of all ages) know food is fun. But before you turn your perfectly edible parfait into pulp, why not whip up a faux version in felt that looks good enough to eat? Create your very own Blackcurrant Mousse, like the one shown here, or share one as a gift with someone you find sweet. You can start out with …
Chickenpants: The Quest
Yes, chickens (not turkeys) rejoice today!Claire Chambers aka absolutelysmall loves plush. Her soft creations are original designs made to make people smile. Clarie started making Chickenpants plush toys because, as she says, "You can't hug a painting!" Claire started making stop motion videos with her …
Recycled Glove How-to: Make a Chipmunk Softie
Gloves (like socks), while born to be part of a pair, often end their days in lonely solitude, separated from their mates by the forces of the universe that conspire at every turn to pull them apart. Alone, they sadly serve little purpose (aside from the occasional show biz appearance for only the most …
Etsy Finds: Embroidered Lion Pillow
I found this pillow by LaBeteHandmade in the new Handmade Kids Showcase, and it's gorgeous! Inspired by vintage illustrations, this pillow has such character and lovely textures! This lion has a lamb friend, too. (So why not get both?!) Your favorite little tyke would love it! Speaking of lions: have you seen this …
News from the Etsy Labs: Cupcake Craft Night
UPDATE: We have an exciting addition to this Monday's Cupcake Craft Night. Jill and Katherine of tinycupcakes will be leading a very special project: how to make a cupcake ornament! We look forward to seeing everyone at Craft Night this Monday for a sweet evening of cupcakes and crafting. This article was …
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