Custom pet monster plushies!

From the wonderful mind of Jilly Penney, turn your pet into an awesome custom monster plush! You can see more of her plushy goodies at her website.

> Niamh on 12/04/08 #

Broke? How about a trade?

While it's all good fun to run around in blind panic about our collapsing economy, eventually we need to find a way around it. One solution? Barter and trade! Yessir crafty folk, if you posses talents ranging from knitting to plumbing, you can save your money and instead exchange goods for services or goods for goods. If you're looking to sake your crafty lust, how about offering a trade on Etsy Alchemy? Need to fix your car? Community bartering networks are popping up all over, so you can trade your skills or goods for things you need without breaking your budget. Can't find one in your town? Start one!

> Niamh on 10/22/08 #

Halloween Crafiness

It's not long till Halloween now, and if you haven't already got your craft on, well now's the time. With the economy looking about as optimistic as a snowball in hell, all those shiny Halloween decorations at Target might look a bit pricey. (That hasn't stopped me from buying too many of them, but still) If you're looking for some serious Halloween DIY inspiration, you have to check out the blog of Dave Lowe, halloween aficionado extraordinaire. He's got a whole bunch of swank DIY crafts. I already made the flameless candle...

> Niamh on 10/14/08 #