January 4th, 2008 Craftster Best of 2007 Craftster members posted tens of thousands of craft/DIY projects in 2007. All of which were brilliant in one way or another. The very notion of choosing "the best" projects from 2007 is absolutely insane! But alas, we thought it would be fun to try and programmatically determine “the best” projects. Here’s how we did it… For each craft category on Craftster we determined which 10 projects posted in 2007 got the most replies and views. Then we whittled each of those lists of 10 down to our 5 favorites. (An excruciating exercise to say the least!) And so here we are… “the best” projects of 2007… or perhaps a better way to describe them would be… “a bunch of totally kick-ass projects out of tens of thousands of kick-ass projects!”

BATH AND BEAUTY: Bath and Beauty: Completed Projects

Dread/Hair Falls :D **TUTORIAL POSTED PAGE 2!!!** by rock_goddess

cloth pads=happy period by the noodle princess

Jillie's Henna / Mehandi Designs (new added!!) by Jillie

Not so edible Cupcakes by sugarhandgrenade

Fake-out Bettie Page Bangs Without the Commitment~ w/ tut by Spectrum_Noir

CLOTHING: Clothing: Completed Projects: General

Bird Tree Corset by smicksy

hoodie + tutorial [image heavy] by gnacissej

Kimono inspired hoodie [NEW!! TUTORIAL ON PAGE 9] ..yaay. by madpimp

Prom Dress. Also known as "SATAN." by justinexcore

Ball Gown Dress with Matching top hat by cattie

CLOTHING: Clothing: Completed Projects: Reconstructed

I love GIANT Michael's shirts! 1 shirt and 2 dresses + 2 Tutorials on p2 by mouse123

Big Ol' Shirt ----> Swank Little Dress by carsoap

NOW WITH TUTORIAL 3 T's to paris and nicole's noelle mini ruffle tube dress by loukr

16 Bright Red, XXL T-shirts=One awesome dress. ADDED TUTE! by bleachrainbow

Giraffe Hoodie With Tutorial On Page Two! by deepfriedkids

CLOTHING: Clothing for Curvacious Craftsters: Completed Projects

Wrap pants... by paxye

Simplicity 3741: The Skulls-n-Roses Dress by Dorion

I made an outfit (lot's o pics) by missteri

More Dresses!IMG Heavy! by BlkRze

My first Convertible dress w/lots of pics and smiles by Tenille

CLOTHING: Sewing Clothes for Kids: Completed Projects

button shirt to toddler dress recon *NEW MINTY FRESH TUTORIAL* by cheytown

dresses galore...extremely img heavy! by feministfatale

rainbow twirly patch dress by vegbee

A few things I made for my daughter over the summer. Image heavy! by Nylaskye

Reversible Retro Wrap Jumper Top- NEW Semi-TUTE (Way IMG heavy) by Kimberlina

CLOTHING: Shoes: Completed Projects

checkered vans to great wave UPDATED by thriftjunkie

Recon'd Deco Children's Shoes....Laced to MJ's! Image OBESE! by Pink*Marshmallow

NEW PICS UP!!! wedding shoes to gothicy/sexy pumps. painting leather=ikk. by lol-lol

COLLAGE SHOES, first project on this site by japaya

Say no to CROCS!! by sunshyne

CRAFTSTER CRAFT CHALLENGES

Craft Challenge #18 - Felt Inanimate Objects Japanese Bento Box by gerrijo

Craft Challenge #19 - Queen of Craftyness Tiaras Royalty Runs With Scissors by snowwhitesuicide

Craft Challenge #20 - Reusable Shopping Bag Challenge This IS a plastic bag! Recycled and very resuable! (Pictures of making of bag) by Lydia the Strange

Craft Challenge #21 - Total Board Game Revamp Yarn + Hole Puncher + Uno cards = Crochet Uno dress!! by KittyCreates

Craft Challenge #22 - Yin and Yang Pillowcases Butterfly Effect: Order & Chaos Embroidered Pillowcases by Red Paint

CROCHET: Crochet: Completed Projects

****NOW WITH TUTORIAL******I made a meerkat by wibit

Pretty Puff Slouchy Hat UPDATE: Pattern added by ArrghMatey

Crocheted Mythbusters: Jamie and Adam by i am sapho

Luna Lovegood's Crocheted Cardigan Pattern **NOW WITH FO PICTURES AS PROMISED** by chucklikesart

a smorgasbord of amigurumi goodness--lots of pictures by djonesgirl

FIBER ARTS: Spinning: Completed Projects

Tour de Fleece 2007 by knitwit

Fiber Friday 5/11 by Star217

WOO HOO My very first official spinning project is FINALLY FINISHED!! by caprig

Fiber Friday 6/15 by isamax

FIBER FRIDAY 02/09/07 by LUBEE

FIBER ARTS: Weaving: Completed Projects

My Technicolor Dream Blanket :) (Many many pictures!!) by niftyknitter

Bird Weave by smicksy

the FAAAAHBULOUS rug-weaving I've been doing--holy cheese it's image crazy! by JoyousBohemian

My proud little weaver :) by homebunnyj

Craftstravaganza shawl by Lufah

FIBER ARTS: Felting: Completed Projects

I made a mini "Yip-yip" alien! by krissykat

A cute and cuddly brain slug to call my own. by krissykat

Dreadlocks from the Jungle by Jane Doe

Neck piece - inspired by the circulatory system by Jane Doe

*MATURE/ADULT* Felted sheep for Army buddy in Iraq by PoiToy

FIBER ARTS: Dyeing: Completed Projects

Rainforest yarn! by OneSheepHill

Did you know Kool-Aid will dye nylon? Whooda thunk by natashafatale

batik dandelion dress by TwilightDancer

Tons of Easter Egg dyed Yarn--With link to in depth tutorial (Image Heavy) by aschnebly

mandala batik on hemp rayon...and its birth.... by TwilightDancer

GLASS CRAFTS: Glass Crafts: Completed Projects

Street art inspired wall mosaic *EDIT: Now with grout and hanging on my wall!* by vixenmeowmeow

So I finally have a fire on my fireplace... by Raindancing

Mosaic Cart WIP (Completed 9/21/07) by HSG

new to the site, so a hello to fellow fusers & here's my latest work... by handmade heaven

Mosaic Forest Scene in the Shower by craftygram

HOME SWEET HOME: Crafty Housewares: Completed Projects: General

Craftster-inspired "Pop" Art Mirror by colarific

Nintendo Perler Bead Coaster Set by artoo1121

the boyfriend's chair (image heavy) by smrjunior

Tea box ***Tutorial added*** by Marinka

Made a lamp out of my collection of glass headsNEW FOTOS/christmas lights by jodilee

HOME SWEET HOME: HOME SWEET HOME: Crafty Housewares: Completed Projects: Reconstructed

Dreaming of a Purple ZEBRA (a desk) bunch-o-pics by ArmyOfMe

a bicicletaspoon chandelier... sort of.... by violentlyknits

Melted Lego Lamp by sweets4ever

I had to do SOMETHING about a small white refrigerator.... by HalfBrit

Tut: Make your own library-style magazine storage boxes (and save $$$)! by Lava means love.

HOME SWEET HOME: Interior Decorating: Completed Projects

Cherry Blossomed apartment! IMG HVY! by missjesswinkwink

Wild Things mural (a bit photo heavy) by Redforkhippie

pirate room for my son by miep

My New Doggie Daycare Room! (Super image heavy!) by DogGrrl

my super awesome tiled colorful crazy bedroom wall by DithMer

HOME SWEET HOME: Exterior Decorating / Yard Art / Gardening: Completed Projects

Log +old chair==funkrustico throne!! by balkandina

Pond and Veggie Garden shots.... by craftydeb

i painted my garage-door by miep

Backyard Playset - image heavy by sugarbeth

CD Jewel Case Birdhouse by foldingj

HOME SWEET HOME: Pet-Related Crafts: Completed Projects

My ferret, Tonics Halloween Costume by *crystal*

UPDATED Kitty's pimped room :) (PHTO HVY) by mmcheezesandwich

My Cat's Evil Pope Costume by uglyshyla

Luxury Cat Condo Extraordinare by Miss. Cellaneous

Millennium Falcon cat bed by urka

IMAGE REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES: Stenciling: Completed Projects

Hello Potter and Guitar Hero! The Gifting of Co-Workers Continues! by Scatter Kincaid

Camera Shirt *now with stencil* by crafty_rach

Geeky Tees! (Foto Phat) by red_phooka

bleach pen + asl = fabulous by emlee_bee

my first stenciling project - come with us to the world of the mighty boosh by mondenkind

IMAGE REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES: Inkjet Iron-On Transfers: Completed Projects

alice in wonderland shirt : edited to remove links by _wheres_waldo_

Breastfeeding onesie (mildly offensive?) by dooney

goya prints on muslin - links to pictures. by londoncalling

Why pay top dollar for themed underwear? by Icemommy

Halo2 Master Chief Shirt by GeekMagnet

IMAGE REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES: Silk Screening: Completed Projects

Flight of the Conchords undies by HeyCarrieAnn

Dark Creature - a screen printed tote ^_^ by ArmyOfMe

Mushroom, Gnome and Dodo Dish Towels by giantsquid

gasmask family shirt by bradbane

armadillo on cork by stacysaurus

JEWELRY AND TRINKETS: Trinkets and Jewelry: Completed Projects: General

stretched ear jewelry--beware piercings (IMG HEAVY) by synthecide

embroidered... bracelets? by misslilamae

I can't stop drawing circles! New shrinky necklaces by BrokenFingersArt

Female Assassin by miserylovesme

Shrink Plastic bracelets and pendant. + NEW NECKLACE by theperfect1

JEWELRY AND TRINKETS: Trinkets and Jewelry: Completed Projects: Reconstructed

Making beads from plastic bottles by verdilak

coin rings! i'm an addict!!! by johnarae89

Steampunkilicious: gear rings (picture heavy) and a necklace or two. by onceupon

pin cushions from china ware by kellen46

Not just another Spoon Bracelet by farmgirljane

JEWELRY AND TRINKETS: Beads: Completed Projects

"Reflection" (beading suicide) * edit with finished strap* by beadizzygrl

My Beaded Wedding Bouquet..... by SprigofIvy

gommba! by twistedbeader

beaded DNA with tutorial! (muchas imŒ¯‡genes) by mermaide

Luna Lovegood's radish earrings by RedMenace

KNITTING: Knitting: Completed Projects

*UPDATE* Wonder Woman Jumper- *Now with tute* by Kaby

My Uncles Wig by farmgirljane

Wings on my Back ***Edited to add TUT*** RE-EDITED TO ADD CHARTS*** by canarysanctuary

Duck Hunt Sweater - pic heavy (now with charts!) by Quacker Jacks

Santa Helmet Ho Ho Ho! - Updated Pattern 24/12/07 by Salihan

MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS: Completed Projects

To the Dragonmobile! a Harry Potter pimped wheelchair (pic heavy, sort of tute) by sophieangele

TUTORIAL: MAKE SEWABLE FABRIC FROM PLASTIC BAGS by jamiewatchthestars

I made a giant devil. And I mean GIANT. And now I'm just showing off..... by gorgaus

Emergency Zombie Defense Station by Bunny in a Bear

guilt-inducing swizzle sticks for my sister's 21st birthday by safetyscissors

MORE ART, LESS CRAFT: More Art, Less Craft: Completed Works

A Christmas Tree... well.... kind of. by alkalntrin

kansas ice storm by spurtiic

I had Brain Surgery by lil_abi

present for my mom by teenagegluesniffer

Cross-Section of a Cloud by the_bees_knees

MORE ART, LESS CRAFT: Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)

3 little maids from school are we... Qazicat's ATC Gallery- lots new pics 8 by qazicat

OriginalYouth's Neverending ATC Gallery by OriginalYouth

Alice in Wonderland by Phizzychick

WYOKrista's Gallery of ATCs- 2 new "punchies" by WYOKrista

beaded and sequined atcs! by crafty_dame

NEEDLEWORK: Needlework: Completed Projects

No more poking needles in armrests ... an embroidery armrest organizer by radwriter

some of my embroideries (warning swear words involved) by UrsulaDiamond

embroidered people jacket by cowgirlinthesand

Cross Stitched Mp3 Case - I'm proud! :D by pinky_penguin

embroidered buttons by merwing

OCCASIONS AND HOLIDAYS

More onion eggs by sunnyday

Kids favors, heart-shaped crayons by sweets4ever

Midnight at the Chocolate Factory - A formal! (LOTS of pictures!) by sylvieonabun

Paper Snowflakes dipped in Wax (complete w/ photos) Folding tut added by Elby

The dark side of pumpkins by playinghooky

PAPER CRAFTS, JOURNALS & BOOK MAKING: Paper Crafts: Completed Projects: General

Recycle/Make Your Own Paper (with Tutorial and Insane Amount of Pics) by enakitty

Star Books! The TUTORIAL! (Wordy w/Loads of pics) by Kargrrl

Altered Matchbooks by jolenemarie

Inchies! More added 12/16 by rackycoo

Love Letter box- image heavy ...now with link to online tut... by Babyangel

PAPER CRAFTS, JOURNALS & BOOK MAKING: Paper Crafts: Completed Projects: Reconstructed

My visual journal: New Page Sept 21! by Katxena

100% Repurposed Paper-Waste Journal by Martine

A Clock Made From A Book by jolenemarie

picture frames from old hardcover books by desafinado

Scrabble Board Collage/Easel by Mary Bell

PAPER CRAFTS, JOURNALS & BOOK MAKING: Scrapbooking: Completed Projects

Denny's Menu turned Album of Love by lariarocket

Heritage Recipe Book by Banga

From cigarettes to sketches...! by lariarocket

Fabric on a layout by Mrs. Grieves

idea journal by odile

POLYMER CLAY: Polymer Clay: Completed Projects

Fast Food Chain Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Frosty, Fries and a Coke *NEW PICS by kishcrafts

I'm not afraid of blue! IMG heavy by teapotdnky

Shiva by japaya

Tutorial - Fortune Cookie Charms (edited - works!) by acrylicana

Tetris silverware: Classy. by safetyscissors

PURSES, BAGS, WALLETS: Purses, Bags, Wallets: Completed Projects: General

TUTORIAL FINALLY ADDED!!!Happy Star Felt iPod Cozy For 3g (Super IMG Heavy) by moxie_d

TUTORIAL: Straight Sided Triangular Cosmetic Bag by queenofdiy

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Playful Planetoid Purse by graverobbergirl

guitar-shaped bag for my boyfriend's PSP (WITH TUTORIAL. and so many pics!!) by mewyam

TUTORIAL: Singlet Style Shopping Bag (like the plastic shopping bag) by queenofdiy

PURSES, BAGS, WALLETS: Purses, Bags, Wallets: Completed Projects: Reconstructed

Wallet made from a computer keyboard by zieak

My Soda Pop Tab Purse by Linzpinz

First post: Measuring Tape, Tea and Cereal Boxes by Flapi

Makeup bag made entirely from plastic bag fabric....not hideous! by jamiewatchthestars

bucket bag??? NOW WITH TUTE AND LOTS OF PICS by jloveg

QUILTING: Quilting: Completed Projects

Scrappy Square Quilt by KatherineEmma

Postage Stamp WIP (new pics added Dec 19!) by Katxena

Harry Potter Quilt (more pics added!) by ofenjen

clothing-scrap quilt by petritent

OLD SCHOOL FINAL FANTASY QUILT- PICS INSIDE by StephaniePrice

TOYS, DOLLS AND PLAYTHINGS: Toys, Dolls and Playthings: Completed Projects

Embroidered Plush Nintendo System by blueblythe

Close Your Clothes! by annam42

Cardboard toy kitchen for my daughter (a ton o' pics) by annam42

hi-tech bunny by cats_pajamas

Heroes: The Board Game **Added Game Rules and Card Pics to make your own!** by patty_o_furniture