Braille Vase

I was just listening to a radio segment on how braille is being abandoned for books on tape. It made me sad. Then I found this beautiful vase.

> Tsia on 01/03/08 #

OK GO..again

OK Go, Chicago hometown favorite who gained popularity worldwide using their rad choreography * and not using MTV, have done it again- with damask! Leigh Bowery would be proud.

> Scott on 01/03/08 #

warrior pride

U of Hawaii is going to the Sugar Bowl. Hawaiians express their pride many ways, like dying shirts with Ti Leaves. But here is the back yard crafter to end all back yard crafters. I love Hawaii.

> Scott on 12/30/07 #

DIY Non-Toxic Silly Putty

OK, here is a classic how-to video tutorial. DIY Non-Toxic Silly Putty via Haute Nature. Not to be confused with the holiday cookie batter!

> Abigail on 12/20/07 #

Scrappy Ornaments

It's the perfect gift: Scrap yarn under glass.

> Scott on 12/20/07 #

Story of Stuff

If you haven't yet watched The Story of Stuff video, check it out and think about how the over commercialization of the holidays fits into that linear model of goods production.

> Indie Fixx on 12/20/07 #

Win a copy of the book - Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Amigurumi!

Share a completed craft project or submit a list of your fave top ten indie sites for your chance to win a copy of the Chronicle Books title, Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Amigurumi! Read more details about the contest here.


> Indie Fixx on 12/14/07 #

The 12 Stages of the Office Holiday Party

It's that time of year again -- the season of the office holiday party. You go out of a sense of obligation, and usually end up having a semi-decent time (assuming the drinks are free and plentiful). Of course, there's always that one person who makes it memorable. The key is to not end up being that person. See the 12 Stages of the Office Holiday Party video here.

> Yamaguchi on 12/12/07 #

NYC- saturday is a double craft fair

My last visit to renegade left me feeling overwhelmed. I guess the best way to deal with that is to have TWO craft fairs on the same day. tomorrow, Saturday. The Bust Craftacular in Manhattan and Renegade in Brooklyn.

> Scott on 12/07/07 #

Of the Young and the Restless

I am so PROUD. Pearce Williams- who makes all her own clothes which are headlessly featured in photos by Jesse Alexander in Craftivity* and is generally rad- Pearce and her friend Courtney have made a textile line- and it is HOT!

> Scott on 12/04/07 #