I’m thinking about making handbags with my first sewing machine but I’m clueless when it comes to how much fabric costs. Where can I find cheap, cool, funky fabrics like those at: [link] I would buy them there, but the fabrics are $8-14 per yard. Is that the price I will find everywhere for fabrics [...]
I have a whole lot of beautiful scrapbooking paper but i really dont scrapbook. i would like to use it for something else. but what??? any ideas??? Suggested Reading: Paper Cutting Book: Contemporary Artists, Timeless CraftThere’s a renaissance underway in the art form of cut paper, with an explosion of raw talent and an abundance [...]
Felting (Felt) Project: Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark the technique of felting, by matting together the fibres of unspun of wool with a barbed needle to create a dense form that can be shaped. Corinne uses this craft, both in this video demonstration, and in the pages of the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful, to [...]
Shiho repurposes an egg carton and some magazine pages to create a funky Easter gift box. Great for kids! As featured in NY Japion newspaper. Song is”Tomorrow” (instrumental) by Misono. … Eco-friendly craft ideas 101 ny japion easter kids children crafts confetti japanese gift wrapping wrap egg carton raffia recycled materials reuse repurposed rubber stamps [...]
Corinne Bradd helps Kristy Clarke get to grips with the tricky art of quilling. Using thin strips of brightly coloured paper and a quilling tool, she shows how simple it is to coil gorgeous, dimensional floral motifs. On top of this, she’ll be using a glass frosting spray and handmade, sticky-backed paper stencils to jazz [...]
Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark how to give stamped designs a subtle, vintage appearance with the use of distressing inks. You can also see Dorothy Walsh’s take on this technique in Craft Academy, featured in the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful, and in this newsletter below. You’ll find the full instructions for this fun and [...]
Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clarke how to make the most of the great downloads on this issue’s fab free gift, an inspiring card making CD with over 100 exciting project idea…. Suggested Reading: Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty – Multiplayer Strategy GuideThis strategy guide is aimed at new players, as well as players that want [...]
Learn how to create stunning pieces for home decoration with the clever technique of napkin decoupage. With wonderfully professional results, Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark the best way to recreate the gorgeous project by Jill Alblas. For full instructions see p34 of the October issue…. Suggested Reading: The BurdaStyle Sewing HandbookNora Abousteit is the cofounder [...]
Corinne Bradd demonstrates the ancient Japanese art of kumihimo braiding, brought up to date with the mobidai braiding wheel. This technique is taken from Janet Wilson’s Craft Academy feature, in the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful, and demonstrates how to weave coloured cords into intricate bracelets, necklaces and much more. You can find the full [...]
