We Walk 4Water
Last year, Spencer West climbed Mount Kilimanjaro ...
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Crafter Q+A: Maxine Chan of Tulle Box Designs
Name: Maxine Chan Location: Vancouver, B.C. Title:...
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How a creative community attracts savvy shoppers and diners
A creative community bands together to offer uniqu...
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee
If you’re anything like me, no blissful, hot...
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Guest post: Chic and easy DIY nail art
Sarah Feldman is a recent graduate of McGill Unive...
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5 keys to clean teeth, plus win an electric toothbrush
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Add sparkle to the new year
I love any occasion when it’s appropriate to wear a costume – and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Even if you’re not going anywhere more exotic than your couch, you can add some glamour to the night’s festivities with a homemade fascinator (Kate usually sports hers with a designer dress, but I think pajamas [...]
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Tutorial: A scary one-hour project
Last night I learned a lesson in planning ahead. I wanted to make a trick-or-treat bag for my son (even though he’s too little to actually trick-or-treat – I’m just anxious for Halloween candy), inspired by this Candy-Eating Monster. I had a mental image of how this project was going to come together, but didn’t [...]
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Calm cowl crochet-along: Week 1
WOW. I am so, so excited to see how many of you will be joining in on our crochet-along as we make The Calm Cowl by Susana Davidovic. Welcome to each of you, and thank you so much for your enthusiasm. Here we go! Step one: If you haven’t done it already, now is the time [...]
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The comeback craft: String art
Remember string art? It’s one of those ’70s-era handicrafts that fell out of fashion, along with macramé and rug hooking. All three are making a comeback, though – I’m sure of it. I’ve seen a lot of awesome applications of string art recently (and check out the logo in the May 2012 issue of Wired [...]
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Easy-peasy lavender eye pillow
The lavender in my garden is almost ready to burst into fragrant bloom. I know it’s not everyone’s favourite scent, but it’s one of those old-fashioned perfumes – like lily-of-the-valley – that I adore. Every year, I dry as much lavender as I can. Buying dried lavender in craft or home stores is quite expensive, [...]
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Quick pet craft: Catnip ravioli
All the unrest on the home reno front has made my house decidedly craft-UNfriendly of late. I haven’t had time to work on anything substantial in ages. But I did have time to make a couple of new toys for Olive and Nestor. Here’s my recipe for one of the simplest, most effective homemade cat [...]
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How to make a knitted jar cosy
I travelled a bit over Easter weekend and, in a fit of optimism brought on by finishing my classic raglan, packed FOUR new knitting projects. Obviously, I did not come home, 48 hours later, in possession of two new sweaters and a pair of socks. But I did manage to finish the jar cosy. I’m [...]
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Hello, spring!
I’ve been inspired by the abnormally warm temperatures in my part of the country (it’s supposed to be in the double digits all week!) and the lovely crocuses, lilies and tulips bursting up everywhere. I got another hit of inspiration after seeing this basic yet brilliant fabric bunting tutorial in lovely pastel hues. I don’t know [...]
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Classic raglan KAL: week one
Knitters, start your engines! (Erm, spin your ball winders?) Today’s the day our Classic Raglan KAL gets underway. By now, I’m guessing that you’ve purchased your pattern, bought your yarn, gathered your needles and made a swatch. (Jane has some good advice about why you might want to consider swatching in the round, if you’re [...]
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Personalized photo book for baby
I was super excited when I came across Pinhole Press’s latest customizable product: a Big Book of Names and Faces (via A Cup of Joe). I have been meaning to make something similar for my son, Archie. He loves books, and one full of pictures of family and friends would be a fantastic way to [...]
