Copyright (c) 2010 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - "Crafty By Nature" blog entries http://www.craftstylish.com/blog/crafty-by-nature-blog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:55:35 -0400 CraftStylish - "Crafty By Nature" blog entries http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/blog/crafty-by-nature-blog Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:42:13 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/60605/make-a-jewelry-chandelier http://www.craftstylish.com/item/60605/make-a-jewelry-chandelier Posted by Victoria North
Store your jewelry in style with this chandelier accessory display. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/60605/make-a-jewelry-chandelier Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47762/how-to-make-your-own-underwear http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47762/how-to-make-your-own-underwear Posted by cal patch
Is there anything you can't make out of old T-shirts? This takes recycling to a whole new level! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47762/how-to-make-your-own-underwear Sun, 03 May 2009 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46760/recycle-metal-cans-into-hanging-flower-baskets-for-a-spring-party http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46760/recycle-metal-cans-into-hanging-flower-baskets-for-a-spring-party Posted by Susan Beal
Make simple, inexpensive, and cheerful hanging flower "baskets" out of recycled metal cans! These would be perfect to decorate a backyard or patio for a spring party, an informal wedding, or just for fun. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46760/recycle-metal-cans-into-hanging-flower-baskets-for-a-spring-party Fri, 01 May 2009 12:43:52 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46833/fiber-covered-tree-debuts-in-alabama http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46833/fiber-covered-tree-debuts-in-alabama Posted by Linda Permann
See the results of artist Jennifer March's collaborative tree project, "Interdependence." ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46833/fiber-covered-tree-debuts-in-alabama Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46558/how-to-make-an-artful-scarf-from-scraps http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46558/how-to-make-an-artful-scarf-from-scraps Posted by kayte terry
Make an evening-worthy scarf or shawl from scraps of ribbons and fabrics. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46558/how-to-make-an-artful-scarf-from-scraps Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46608/how-to-turn-recycling-into-a-nature-inspired-shadow-box http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46608/how-to-turn-recycling-into-a-nature-inspired-shadow-box Posted by Erika Kern
Sometimes you find nature in the strangest places. This week I found it in my recycling bin. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46608/how-to-turn-recycling-into-a-nature-inspired-shadow-box Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:31:47 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46744/make-your-own-reusable-makeup-remover-pads http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46744/make-your-own-reusable-makeup-remover-pads Posted by Linda Permann
Here's one more crafty solution to wean you off of your disposable products. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46744/make-your-own-reusable-makeup-remover-pads Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46471/how-to-make-a-reverse-applique-eyeglass-case http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46471/how-to-make-a-reverse-applique-eyeglass-case Posted by cal patch
This project is completely handsewn and made from scraps, and it'll keep your sunglasses scratch-free! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46471/how-to-make-a-reverse-applique-eyeglass-case Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46638/make-a-leaf-printed-onesie-for-your-little-sprout http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46638/make-a-leaf-printed-onesie-for-your-little-sprout Posted by Jennifer Worick
Use a leaf found in your wanderings as a stamp for a cute baby onesie. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46638/make-a-leaf-printed-onesie-for-your-little-sprout Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46248/resparkle-an-old-handbag-with-spring-flowers http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46248/resparkle-an-old-handbag-with-spring-flowers Posted by Susan Beal
Revive a plain vintage or secondhand purse with a handful of rhinestones for a pretty new look—just in time for spring! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46248/resparkle-an-old-handbag-with-spring-flowers Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46348/behind-the-design-curtain-how-did-i-design-that-market-bag http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46348/behind-the-design-curtain-how-did-i-design-that-market-bag Posted by Cheryl Kuczek
A year ago, I was developing some nifty projects for a summer sewing camp. Since a law had just been passed requiring stores to charge a fee for grocery bags, I dreamed up a grocery bag pattern. Creating your own bag is cool, especially if the bag can be customized. Here's what I did. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46348/behind-the-design-curtain-how-did-i-design-that-market-bag Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45770/how-to-make-a-no-sew-braided-strap-tank http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45770/how-to-make-a-no-sew-braided-strap-tank Posted by cal patch
Spring and summer call for an arsenal of strappy tank tops, so here's a restyle to kick off your warm-weather wardrobe! And did I mention there's NO SEWING involved? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45770/how-to-make-a-no-sew-braided-strap-tank Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46012/go-outside-and-get-naturally-crafty http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46012/go-outside-and-get-naturally-crafty Posted by Jennifer Worick
Use your surroundings both as inspiration and as a rich source of crafting supplies. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46012/go-outside-and-get-naturally-crafty Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44083/how-to-make-garden-flower-bath-melts http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44083/how-to-make-garden-flower-bath-melts Posted by Emmy Gabriel
These gorgeous, all-natural bath melts are scented with essential oils and adorned with dried flowers. They are surprisingly easy to make and provide a luxurious way to celebrate nature, right in your own bathtub. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44083/how-to-make-garden-flower-bath-melts Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45648/recycle-baby-food-jars-into-terrariums-and-tea-kits http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45648/recycle-baby-food-jars-into-terrariums-and-tea-kits Posted by Susan Beal
Save a few empty baby food jars (or any other small glass containers) and turn them into sweet little presents for friends! I made a chai-tea kit and a teeny-tiny terrarium with mine, but the possibilities are endless. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45648/recycle-baby-food-jars-into-terrariums-and-tea-kits Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45500/cosa-verde-for-earth-friendly-crafters http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45500/cosa-verde-for-earth-friendly-crafters Posted by Matt Embrey
Eco-conscious artisans and buyers alike should check out the new Web site Cosa Verde, an environmentally focused marketplace. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45500/cosa-verde-for-earth-friendly-crafters Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45111/how-to-make-a-magazine-reed-box http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45111/how-to-make-a-magazine-reed-box Posted by Diane Gilleland
If you save old magazines, try tearing out some pages to make these colorful reeds. You can use them to cover all kinds of things, like this pretty storage box. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45111/how-to-make-a-magazine-reed-box Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44816/how-to-make-a-reversible-swiffer-sock http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44816/how-to-make-a-reversible-swiffer-sock Posted by Linda Permann
Put an end to disposable dust cloths with this clever reversible Swiffer sock. One side is flat, the other loopy, so you can use it wet or dry. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44816/how-to-make-a-reversible-swiffer-sock Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45153/how-to-crochet-a-hanging-terrarium-planter http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45153/how-to-crochet-a-hanging-terrarium-planter Posted by cal patch
This simple project will put your terrarium on display without adding clutter to your table or windowsill. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45153/how-to-crochet-a-hanging-terrarium-planter Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44755/book-giveaway-eco-craft-recycle-recraft-restyle http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44755/book-giveaway-eco-craft-recycle-recraft-restyle Posted by Victoria North
Leave your comment here to win a copy of "Eco Craft: Recycle Recraft Restyle" by Susan Wasinger. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44755/book-giveaway-eco-craft-recycle-recraft-restyle