Sylvester Ayek continues to uphold the traditions of his Iñupiat elders: hunting, foraging, and the craft of carving walrus ivory and wood.
An Heirloom Linen Project From Squam Retreat
Craft heirloom linens using favorite family pieces, with the guidance of our friends from the Squam Art Workshops.
June Meet and Make in California
Join us in LA and San Francisco for a night of pedal-powered papermaking and pickling.
Opening the Barn Door
Seeking a spot for his kids to enjoy nature, Rich Tyler discovered a 100-year old octagonal barn. The kids are grown, but the Secrest Barn remains.
Storyboard: Feminist
How can a word with so many loaded meanings be applied to an object or a piece of art? Does it matter?
Short Stories: Baby Tooth Reliquary
For jewelry artist Claire Kinder, baby teeth are the fossils of our childhood, fragments worthy of a shrine.
Featured Seller: Leninka
“I knit all the time– everywhere and everything. It’s a kind of an obsession.” – Lena Maikon
Get the Look Decor: Rockin’ the Retro
Katja Steinmetzer’s eclectic retro home proves that a small budget is no barrier to style.
A Cupboard Full of Handmade Ceramics
Emily of The Object Enthusiast shares her secret for a soulful kitchen: beautiful handmade cups, dishes, bowls and serving pieces.
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: 5/18/12
A record player that plays slices of wood. The tiniest bear you’ve ever laid eyes upon. A month of grilled cheese. The world is a wondrous place!
Noted: Bringing Facebook to the Storefront
A Brazilian clothing retailer is bringing social networking to real life by inviting users to ‘like’ garments. Gimmick or brilliant marketing?
Save the Date for Etsy Craft Party
Craft Party is a celebration of meeting and making, of creativity and community. The excitement begins August 24, 2012.
Featured Seller: Domestic Stories Shop
“Accepting that creativity is not and should not necessarily be on a constant flow has proved helpful.” – Iro Ivy
The Pantry: Store-Bought vs. Homemade
A well-stocked pantry is the key to effortless and tasty home-cooking, but did you know that some basic staples are actually cheaper to make yourself?
Short Stories: Carved Oak Tree Swing
Wood which once lined the holds of seafaring ships has found a second life as a plaything for children…and adults.
