Have you ever heard of bendable wood? What about fish leather? These materials and more are available at Inventables, a site offering small quantities of unusual and unique supplies. This is a great place to look for ideas to give your crafts a little pop and...
A mile west of the Rio Grande Gorge - just northwest of Taos, New Mexico - lies Earthship Way and the Greater World Community. This unassuming and slightly remote neighborhood is home to over 60 homes constructed in a rather unusual and eco-friendly fashion. Made...
Recycled materials have long been a staple of the crafter's closet, but the upcycling trend is hitting Etsy hard in 2011. Upcycling, recycling, repurposing, reclaiming - it's enough to make your head spin. What does it all mean? Why did recycling have to get so...
Aurore Quain of Patati et Patata creates wonderful gouache paintings, greeting cards and prints. Her unique style pairs painting with collage, assembling the final painting from many pieces painted separately. She was born in France and recently moved to the U.S. to be with her...
The 25-year run of the Oprah Winfrey Show is coming to an end next week as the talk show host closes the doors and moves on to chair the Oprah Winfrey Network. The most watched segment from the show was the annual Oprah’s Favorite Things...
Ema Patrichi of Ema's Decorations dabbles in a little bit of everything - purses and accessories, party decorations, gift cards and educational toys. She works in felt and paper alongside her daughter, who has managed to create a few cute items for the shop herself! [hr] Tell...
Etsy makes it sound so easy - list your item, collect payment and ship it. For a handful of Etsy sellers - with the right amount of skill, panache and luck - it might even be true. The rest of us are left in the...
Springtime brings flowers and warm weather to tempt you into the outdoors. Learn how to make a personalized pot for Spring flowers with just a few inexpensive supplies. This simple and classy pot can dress up a gift or decorate a venue without putting a dent...
Kathleen from The Grocery Store breaks the greeting card mold with cards that you would actually send to your friends. She also makes unique felt creations with a bit of an oddball twist. These silly cards are bound to get you laughing! [hr] Your profile says you're...
Bethany at The Paper Pony created some of the cutest graduation favors I've ever seen. Her treat bags were intended for Kindergarten graduation, but these simple candy treats would be the perfect addition to any graduation party. Be it Kindergarten or college, make your graduation party...