Crafting Editorial Props: A Case Study
12 commentsBeing creative requires only thought, curiosity, and a willingness to fail (and yet not falter). Being creative is only half the job; making a living at it is the other half.
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Make a Fabric Frame to Display Your Precious Pet
1 commentNo matter what size your photo, with some fabric, cardboard, and glue you can custom-make a frame to fit.
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How to Make an Egg Dish
17 commentsUsing paper in inventive ways is only half the job of a serious paper artist. The other half is learning to use nonpulp materials as if they were paper and then exploiting the possibilities.
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How to Make Pet Photo Magnets
13 commentsUse your favorite pet snapshots to make a fun set of glass-topped magnets for yourself or your friends!
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How to Decoupage a Tray
12 commentsA simple paper technique (with a fancy French name) helps turn inexpensive objects into a luxurious, one-of-a-kind object d'art. Our paper guy shows you how to dress up your home accessories without breaking the bank.
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CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #3: Indie Crafters at CHA
2 commentsOur podcast series wraps up with this look at indie crafters' impressions of CHA.
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CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #2: Crafty Web Resources
In this podcast, we find out about some great online goodies for crafters.
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CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #1: What's New?
2 commentsOur podcast series begins with this overview of some exciting new craft goodies that were introduced at CHA.
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Create Note Cards Starring Your Pet
4 commentsWith a few photos of your favorite furry friend, you can create customized note cards for your friends (and his admirers).
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How to Print Flowers with Flowers
8 commentsA simple blossom is pressed into service as both ink and printing plate. This fast and easy process gives new meaning to the term "botanical print" and is a wonderful way to capture the fleeting beauty of flowers.
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How to Make a Collapsible Travel Dish for Your Pet
15 commentsUsing cheery oilcloth and a little origami, you can whip up a simple set of bowls that not only hold food and water but also fold flat to tuck into a pocket or bag. Great for travel, long walks, or trips to the vet!
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Hambly Screen Prints: Making Buzz at CHA
3 commentsThis family-owned company makes gorgeous papers and rub-ons for all kinds of crafty applications.
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Wall to Wall Paper
20 commentsTasked with the challenge of designing a trade show booth for CraftStylish.com, a group of the site's contributors decided to practice what they preach: reuse and restyle!
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Kaleidoscope Kreator: More CHA Innovation
3 commentsI was bowled over by this crafty image-making software. Imagine, your own custom kaleidoscopes, printed onto fabric or paper!
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Special Delivery: Share Your Love
1 commentEtsy is organizing a lovely handmade Valentines drive—send in your crafty cards and they'll deliver them to seniors in New York City!
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How to Make Dangly Earrings with Magazine Pages
10 commentsA couple pages of a magazine, some glue, and a few jewelry findings are all you need to make these stunning, modern earrings!
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How to "Waste" Paper
11 commentsIf necessity is the mother of invention, then poverty must be its father. Here, frugality, utility, simplicity, and creativity join forces to create a handsome trash can from a handful of trash.
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How to Make a Woven Scrap Journal
16 commentsBuild a simple cardboard weaving loom, and raid your stash for yarn and fabric to weave up a journal cover. Fill it with pages from your recycling bin, and you have a useful blank book that costs nothing to make.
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