Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - An interview with Jeffrey Yamaguchi, author of 52 Projects.com, and a new book by the same name. - Some thoughts on the power of making projects: how they help you, and how they connect you to others. - Ways to "Think Outside the Craft." -Link your way to Project Nirvana: 52 Projects, the website 52 Projects, the book Submit your projects to What's Your Project.com -- share them with the world! Jeffrey on SuperNaturale

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - Soothing crafts to make for when you (or someone you love) are under the weather. - A little sewing, a little herb-gathering, a little aromatherapy, and a little cooking. - Some ideas on healing gifts for people with colds or flu. -Some linkies for further exploration: A source for muslin drawstring bags. Bathtub Tea on the DIY Network. More recipes and ideas for bathtub tea. An online source for dried herbs. Another online source for dried herbs. If you're into alternative healing, you might find this interesting. . . . Take your Vitamin C and get plenty of rest!!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - An interview with Nikola Davidson of Seattle's Urban Craft Uprising. - The joys of indie craft fairs, and what they do for the indie craft community. - Why so many indie crafters are stepping out to sell their stuff. - What it takes to start a craft fair in your town. -Some crafty craft-fair links: Check out Urban Craft Uprising on Sunday, November 6th! Meet the intrepid women who created Urban Craft Uprising Christy Petterson's excellent article on starting your own craft fair, at Get Crafty A great article about Renegade Craft Fair, at Craft Revolution Here are some other indie craft fairs: Renegade Craft Fair: Brooklyn & Chicago Bazaar Bizarre: Boston, Los Angeles, & Cleveland Indie Craft Experience: Atlanta Art vs. Craft: Milwaukee Crafty Bastards: Washington DC Stitch: Austin DIY Trunk Show: Chicago Craftin' Outlaws: Columbus Mutation Craft Fair: Savannah DIY Trunk Show: Chicago Craftin' Outlaws: Columbus Mutation Craft Fair: Savannah Woo-Hoo! Buy Handmade!!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - An interview with Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo! - All about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), one very creative holiday. - Traditional Day of the Dead crafts. - Building your own altar. -Link your way to creating your own Day of the Dead celebration: CraftyChica.com! AZ Central's Day of the Dead website Chicano Pop Art by Patrick and Kathy Crafty Chica Podcast Crafty Chica on Day of the Dead, at Get Crafty Enjoy!

My apologies to you all, but I need to take a month off from podcasting so I can move to a new home. I hereby solemnly swear to be back with a new shop by Friday, October 21st -- sooner if the Gods of Moving smile upon me. Many thanks for listening, and I can't wait to start back up again!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - A giddy appreciation for microscope slides. - A craft project: a basic microscope-slide framed picture. - A bunch of other slide ideas. - My kudos to the crafty community for their response to Hurricane Katrina -All your links: A source for microscope slides Crafters United Shop Knits for the Displaced Bear Hugs With Love Enjoy!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - A giddy appreciation for microscope slides. - A craft project: a basic microscope-slide framed picture. - A bunch of other slide ideas. - My kudos to the crafty community for their response to Hurricane Katrina -All your links: A source for microscope slides Crafters United Shop Knits for the Displaced Bear Hugs With Love Enjoy!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - An interview with Garth Johnson, author of Extreme Craft, one really amazing creative blog. - Some discussion of art, craft, and making things waaaaaaaaaaaay out on the edge. Enjoy!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - All about zines, and why you should make one right now. - Some thrilling possibilities for making zines about crafting. - Tips and techniques for planning and laying out a zine. - A few thoughts on copyright laws. - Three crafty zines you can check out: CROQ, Spin Spin, and Stale Cake. Here are lots of zine resources: Zinebook.com: a freakin' compendium Stolen Sharpie Revolution: check this classic reference out! Some copyright info from Zinebook A giant list of distros, from Zine Street The wonderful Portland Zine Symposium "A Hundred Dollars and a T-Shirt" - a documentary about zine-making

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - All about pipecleaners, one of the coolest craft materials evern invented. - A little bit about where they came from, and what they do for their day job. - Some beyond-the-ordinary ideas for pipecleaner crafts. - A craft project to try: pipecleaner weaving, made into a book cover. - A vintage pipecleaner book: Chenille Kraft, by Michelle Graff. A couple of good pipecleaner sources: Cotton pipecleaners here Nylon pipecleaners here And don't forget eBay!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. (If the link doesn't work for you the first time, please try again. I've just changed servers and things are a bit odd.) In this show: - An interview with Portland Bead Artist Teresa Sullivan, one seriously creative woman. (Enjoy these photos of her amazing work.) - Some interesting discussion about the creative process, and how to court the muse. - A little craft project: keeping a Creativity Journal.

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - All about Felt: where it came from, how it's made, and why it's cool. - A colorful craft project: Felt Mosaic - An introduction to three crafty podcasts you should visit: KnitCast Quilting Stash SCRAPcast - Enjoy this tutorial on making your own felt at allfiberarts.com. - Marvel at this links page of felt and fiber artists.

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - Three great craft projects to do with groups of people: -A Beading Bee -A Zine Round Robin -A Spa Session - Some tips on how to host a fun crafty gathering. - A retro crafty book: Better Homes & Gardens' Stitchery and Crafts. Here are more links for homemade bath & body recipes: Pioneer Thinking Craftbits

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - All about Decoupage: what it is, and where it came from. - An adventurous craft project: transforming a thrift-store find with decoupage. - Some tips on making your decoupage look spectacular. - A neat crafty resource:

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Some tasty decoupage links for you:

The Arftul Crafter

DurwinRice.com

Craftown.com