Craftster is My Master: All Hail to Their Many Recycled Crafts Projects

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I’ve gone on and on about Craftster swaps before, but I haven’t yet loved on Craftster itself–Craftster the community of like-minded and helpful friends, Craftster the DIY resource, Craftster the organizer of the swaps that I love, Craftster so full of inspiration for my own work and admiration for the beautiful work of others… Ahem. [...]

Fabulous Fabrics: Chop Chop Timber

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Looking for a sweet organic cotton print for a large project? Chop Chop Timber’s got you covered. This lovable, little store has a small but ample collection of organic print fabrics for sale and in bulk. But hurry because they’re closing their doors! If you’re looking for fabric but in smaller quantities, Chop Chop also [...]

Crafty Business Cards from Baltimore Center for Design

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Here’s another great example of good design, craftiness and a nod to the environment, all in a small card. The Baltimore Center for Design has a utilitarian goal, one that will bring together the city’s designers for the purpose of discussion, and to provide community members a valuable resource. As an up and comer, the [...]

Fun Etsy Spotlight on Sweet Heidi and Seek

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  These Heidi & Seek designs are adorable. Her dresses shown above are made from unused factory remnants, and reinvented vintage clothing, but they are reworked into new, creative, and comfortable styles. The designer writes us sharing: “I’m a young mother who designs and sews edgy, one-off women’s clothing from reclaimed materials for my label, Heidi & Seek. I [...]

Senator Lugar Can Hear Me! A Response to My Letter Protesting the CPSIA of 2008

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So you may remember that a few weeks ago I looked up my representatives and wrote a letter each to Senator Richard G. Lugar, Senator Evan Bayh, and Representative Baron P. Hill about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA for short). On Wednesday, Senator Lugar wrote me back. Here is his reply: [...]