
Deana
Deana May, New Milford, CT, USeditor

craft interests: crochet, embroidery, fashion, gifts, holidays, home decorating, jewelry making, knitting, memory making, paper crafts, quilting, restyle, sewing
Gender: Female
Member Since: 03/24/2008


How to Sew a Tray Cover
This is the kind of quick and easy project that makes me feel like I am living the dream: sweetly pampered and lavishly lux.

How to Make a Ribbon-Covered Lampshade
My favorite crafting projects are the simple ones that look like a million bucks. Check out these amazing lampshades—All you need is a straight-sided lampshade and some gorgeous ribbon to make a shade that would turn an interior designer's head.

How to Restore a Lamp Shade
Give new life to a beat-up lamp shade with a quick fabric re-cover.

How to Make a Coin Purse
Make adorable coin purses from broken umbrellas or fabric leftovers.

Christmas Goat Hats
Fleece hats made for my brother-in-law and his goats this past Christmas.

Transform Your Home for Holiday Entertaining
You can inexpensively add some stylish touches to your home for the holidays. Check out the great project ideas in CraftStylish Holiday Decorating Ideas.

Pressed for Time
Stressed about getting your holiday gifts completed? There are 10 projects that you can complete in under an hour (and even inexpensively) from CraftStylish Gifts to Make, Vol. 2!

Gifts for Everyone on Your List
CraftStylish Gifts to Make has the best how-to projects for everyone on your list (all in one place)!

The Latest CraftStylish Special Issue Shows Simplicity Pattern Some Love
We love patterns that are so well designed you can make them over and over and sew a uniquely different look each time. Check out this Simplicity/SewStylish pattern that inspired two projects in CraftStylish Quick Stuff to Sew, Vol. 2.

Hip Home Gifts
If you are looking for a few clever ideas for beautiful and unique items to give at a housewarming party or to a hostess, look inside CraftStylish Gifts to Make, Vol. 2.

Deanas Sewing Room
The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry

How to Gold-Leaf a Charger
In this video, see the gold-leaf technique featured in CraftStylish Holiday Decorating Ideas.

How to Make a Fold-Out Flower Box
A basic gift box gets even better when it becomes the gift. Learn how to make a basic box from scrapbook and Canson papers, then decorate the inside with a floral accordion-style paper display that’s ready to hold your favorite photos or quotes.

How to Make a Watch-Piece Ring
Learn how to make a totally cool and utterly unique ring using found objects, such as this antique watch piece.

Crafty Happenings
Looking for something to do this weekend? If you're in the area, check out these craft events.

Crafty Happenings
A list of must-attend craft events happening this weekend.

Chic Batik How-To
Check out this awesome flour paste batik tutorial from Bridget Benton at The Matchbook Blog.

New Embroidery Designs
Check out the latest installment of oh-so-fabulous embroidery patterns from Sublime Stitching.

Crafty Happenings
Yearning for some creative inspiration this weekend? If so, head to one of these craft events.

Make and Share: Bright Bangles
Create beautifully textured bracelets by wrapping on a mix of trim, thread, or yarn.

Don't miss the book party!
If you're in N.Y. and you love the simple beauty of Lotta Jansdotter's printed designs, you won't want to miss this event.

Tell Us What You Think of Us
Check out our latest multi-crafting issue of CraftStylish magazine: "Quick Stuff to Make." Then, tell us what you loved (or didn’t love) about the issue.
Wrapped Bangles are Quick and Look Great.
I had been dreaming of these wrapped bangles for about a year before I actually sat down and made them. I loved the results and they came together pretty quickly. It's great that, simply by choosing...
My First Crochet Project - A Sparkly Scarf
I just re-learned how to crochet after a long hiatus and chose this scarf from Debbie Stoller's book, The Happy Hooker, as my first project. This "One Skein Scarf," as it is called actually took me two skeins of my chosen yarn to finish but...

How to Make Painted Bangles
One look at these darling bangle bracelets and I knew I'd hit crafting paydirt: they are sooo simple and quick, and you can design your very own or recreate a favorite look.
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Re: The Winner of the the SewStylish Spring Fashion Challenge is...
Congratulations, LittleRachel! And, thanks so much to everyone who submitted a garment.
posted: 12:00 pm on June 17thRe: An Evening of Crafty Stories
What an amazing event! I laughed, I cried, and I was inspired. Thank you to everyone for sharing their stories.
posted: 11:54 am on June 10thRe: Spinning a Yarn: An Evening of Crafty Stories at The Lion Brand Studio, NYC
Can't wait to attend this exciting event and check out the Lion Brand Studio!
posted: 11:46 am on June 3rdRe: How to Make a Valentine from an Onion
Jeffery, you continue to entertain and inspire. I love this post and I so want to make this. It's just beautiful. Who knew there was a crafty use for onion skins. You did! Bravo!
posted: 1:17 pm on January 28thRe: Somebody Else's Periwinkle Blue Skinny Jeans, Made Mine
Thanks Tina! You are inspiring me to host a clothes swap with my gal pals. I have been wanting to do this for a while now. And, your post is giving me a warm fuzzy feeling just thinking about the potential great finds!
posted: 10:46 am on January 21stRe: How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves
Love it! Awesome idea...my hands are always cold.
posted: 1:53 pm on January 7thRe: Make It: Potato Printed Giftwrap
So fun! Thanks Kayte. I have always wanted to try this!
posted: 1:05 pm on December 4thRe: How to Make a Snowstorm
So beautiful.
posted: 9:41 pm on December 3rdRe: The Claw: How to Make an Unusual Halloween Mask
I agree with Jen W. So scary! But, so good!
posted: 2:44 pm on October 21stRe: Unique Stash Buster: Dryer Balls
Oooh! These are really fabulous. I have to make some of these. Thanks Linda!
posted: 3:45 pm on August 13thRe: How to Make Perfect Paper Daisies
Simply gorgeous! I'm sending this to a good friend who just loves daisies.
posted: 12:12 pm on August 11thRe: Fused Glass Broken Heart
Keep at it Vicky! I think your pendant still looks really cool.
posted: 9:29 am on July 25thRe: Free Julie Cuff Pattern from Blueprint Crochet
Really cute!! You know I'm obsessed with bracelets, so I have to make some of these. Thanks Linda!
posted: 1:33 pm on July 22nd