http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com Martha Stewart's Craft Blog 2013-06-18T13:14:42Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/h9JP7UBWDhA/personalized-wedding-gifts.html 2013-06-18T13:14:36Z Silke Stoddard Two very special friends got married last month. Super Crafter Blake, and Stylist Extraordinaire Liz. Both a week apart from each other, both to Australian men, here in New York, and I was lucky enough to be part of both celebrations. Obviously I wanted to give something special, something personal, but then again they have ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/personalized-wedding-gifts.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/CKq8kSZzfNE/felt-luggage-tag-tutorial.html 2013-06-17T10:00:54Z Stephanie Hung I often have trouble identifying my luggage from the sea of similar nondescript bags that ride the belt at the airport's baggage claim. Some passengers have strategies to make theirs stand out:  buy patterned luggage, wrap brightly-coloured straps around the bags, and even dangle ribbons or charms from the handles.  With a few trips on ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/felt-luggage-tag-tutorial.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/yIsEaeVr_eE/fathers-day-2.html 2013-06-13T15:40:10Z Laura Kaesshaefer Father's Day is this Sunday! If you've got plans to celebrate the Dad in your life, see below for a round-up of our favorite quick cards and handmade gifts. Jodi's "Dad Libs" are too cute for words (no pun intended!). Print, have kids fill in the blanks, and check "handmade card" off your to-do list! ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/fathers-day-2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/2UgMIfP8QSM/kids-clothing-crafts-from-ace-jig.html 2013-06-11T11:00:39Z Laura Kaesshaefer Ace & Jig is hands-down one of my favorite clothing brands. Their 100% cotton fabric (with occasional hints of gleaming metallic thread) is so super soft and stunning in fun patterns like "Confetti" and "Rouge." I'd wear pieces like this Turnaround top all summer long. Founders Cary Vaughn and Jenna Wilson (who met years ago as ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/kids-clothing-crafts-from-ace-jig.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/3UU5LoXsWzo/scholastic-art-writing-awards.html 2013-06-10T11:00:08Z Laura Kaesshaefer I've long admired the non-profit within Scholastic Publishing called the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Each year, they host an exhibit entitled Art.Write.Now in Manhattan. This year in honor of hitting a 90 year (!) mark, there are two exhibition spaces, one at Parsons the New School and the other at Pratt Manhattan Gallery. ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/scholastic-art-writing-awards.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/Ub7RKRt4rLk/orly-genger-installation-red-yellow-blue.html 2013-06-07T14:00:23Z Silke Stoddard If you're in New York, go take a look at the installations by sculptor Orly Genger in Madison Square Park (as part of the Mad. Sq. Art program). It is so inspiring in it's minimal, yet monumental ways. In using the traditional technique of knitting in a so not traditional way (Ms. Genger uses lobster ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/orly-genger-installation-red-yellow-blue.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/wckfVFyQ4ZE/homemade-storybook-for-dad.html 2013-06-06T12:51:53Z Jodi Levine Last year on Mother's Day, my kids gave me what is perhaps my all-time favorite gift. With the help of my husband, they made a little storybook called "Superhero Mommy". Knowing that this would make an equally fantastic Father's Day gift, I copied him and had our boys make a "Superhero Daddy" version for their dad for ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/homemade-storybook-for-dad.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/vK9XcfNtxjU/jay-mohler.html 2013-06-05T15:16:58Z Stephanie Hung Although the term "God's Eye" might conjure memories of summer camp, one artist has truly elevated this simple craft with a respectful nod to its origins. WHO:  Jay Mohler WHAT:  Ojos de Dios weaver WHERE:  Mars Hill, NC WHEN:  late 1960's, after seeing his first Ojo de Dios in Mexico's Guadalajara marketplace. WHY:   Jay has been ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/jay-mohler.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/-JLDWGuYCWI/handmade-gifts-for-fathers-day.html 2013-06-04T14:56:00Z Jodi Levine Father's Day is on Sunday June 16th.  There's still time to make a handmade gift or card for dad! Print this fill-in-the-blanks Father's Day card onto nice card stock or heavyweight paper (using our free clip art) and give to your kid to fill out. Their description of dad's traits will make him laugh!   ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/handmade-gifts-for-fathers-day.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MarthaStewartsCraftBlog/~3/qZcdBkgOh50/camp-inspired-placemats-and-coasters-tutorial.html 2013-06-03T10:00:31Z Stephanie Hung Are you ready for summer?  I can hardly wait for the scorching sunshine, backyard barbeques, and icy cold drinks dripping with condensation.  In anticipation of the outdoor entertaining season, I made some placemats and coasters by taking a cue from Blake's great Camp-Inspired Leather Crafts. Materials you will need:  cork placemats and coasters, nylon twine (look ... http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/06/camp-inspired-placemats-and-coasters-tutorial.html