Oh, gnomes. Those cute, bearded, pointy-hat-sporting, little guys always inspire a smile. Their rosy cheeks and little jackets are distinctive, and they seem willing to do almost any garden chores. The movie Amelie and the ad campaign featuring the Roaming Gnome have brought these reclusive fellows out into the spotlight, and they seem to have a natural affinity for Craftsters. read more...
This wedding cake baked by bacettox is anything but ordinary! This colorful carousel wedding cake created for her brother and sister-in-law is detailed to a ridiculous level. read more...
This week on Free to Be Crafty, DIY Sara shares her pattern for this utterly darling dog sweater. If your pooch gets a little chilly on those early walks, here's a stylish solution! read more...
A new table runner can give new life to your holiday table. With a little creativity and effort you can change your seasonal look for a small budget. Table runners can be sewn, embroidered, reconned, knit, crocheted, quilted, laminated, or anything else you can come up with! read more...
If you are a vegan or vegetarian you know how stressful holiday parties, pitch-ins, etc can be. If you don't want to get stuck grazing on iceberg lettuce, a good strategy is to bring some delicious food you can enjoy - and share with other vegans/vegetarians and omnivores alike. From shareable main dishes, easy crock pot items, sides and snacks, to decadent desserts, there are plenty of options on the vegan/vegetarian boards here at Craftster. read more...
Now, this weeks WITW requires a little more hardware than usual, but I just had to share! You'll need microscope slides, a glass cutter, and the necessary equipment to solder. But look at what an awesome necklace you'll get when you're done! read more...
When it comes to ingenuity, no one can top our fiber crafting members. UntouchableFace shared her handmade hackle with us on the fiber boards and it looks great! read more...
With the holidays quickly approaching, a Wii might cross your path at some point in the near future. Don't toss that packaging to the curbside, though! Reuse it as chocolate or soap molds. This picture on Flickr says it all. read more...
Pets are good at so many things. Some are experts at fetching balls, hunting bugs, playing frisbee, doing tricks, solving puzzles, or counter surfing. No matter what other skills they have, ALL pets are good at one thing: getting cozy. There's nothing more comfortable looking than a sound-asleep puppy, cat, bunny, ferret or rat. read more...
I am officially in awe of leahseraph since I first saw these amazing fingerless gloves she made for her brother, featuring a fire flower from Super Mario. Not only is she the nicest sister on earth, but an exceptionally talented knitter! read more...
How smart is strwberesh0rtcke? She took some oversized cards from a Candyland game towel she purchased and bound them together to make little recipe books. The bright colors and the size are perfect for holding recipes of your favorite treats. read more...
