Handmade Detroit

Mix tape (”a zine about making time for small things”) is craft-focused publication from Australia. Packed with how-tos, profiles, recipes, reviews, and thoughts on DIY life, this adorable zine makes a great addition to any craft library.
The first two issues include lots of articles focusing on kid rearing and crafts — the balancing act, […]

Easter Eggs
40 Fabulous Projects for the Whole Family
By Matthew Mead
7 x 8 in; 96 pp ; full-color photographs throughout
Paperback
Published in January, 2007
Looking for a way to put some of those dyed Easter eggs to good use after the hunt tomorrow? (Well, besides eating them, that is!) Make sure to check […]

Recipes and Crafts to Make with Your Favorite Marshmallow Treat
By Charity Ferreira
Photographs by Liz Wolfe
7 x 8 in; 96 pp ; 28 color photographs
Paperback
Can you think of a more appropriate Easter book to review here on the blog?! Didn’t think so
When I first heard about this book, I wasn’t sure […]

Loop lady and HDer Amy sent along this recap:
“The “Let’s Make Love” party this past Saturday at the Magic Stick was a blast! The Volebeats were awesome, the Witches rocked, and the Djing made me feel like I was sitting down in my basement playing my Top 25 on itunes! Not to mention the […]

Photo snapped before peeling.
This is what I get for buying something on clearance.
I keep buying these Martha Stewart craft kits to review hoping that the quality control will improve. So far that hasn’t happened, and the photo frame kit is a perfect example of that. While they look cute in that photo, they’re currently a […]

One of my favorite quotes from “Reality Bites” has to be from my hero, Vickie:

My favorite part about graduating now will be dodging my student loan officer for the rest of my life. He will be in cahoots with the Columbia Record and Tape Company guy… been after my ass for years.

I think just about […]

Cath Kidston Mending Kit
By Cath Kidston
$24.95
Chronicle Books
I often have a hard time finding sewing gifts for my mom because she has SO many sewing-related things. But when I saw Cath Kidston’s Mending Kit, I knew this would be a hit.
Housed in a cute soft portfolio, you’ve got everything you need to make a repair on […]

 
By Keri Smith
Chronicle Books
144 pages, $17.95, hardcover
August 2007
Last year, Steph and I went to the Allied Media Conference and sat in on a fun guerilla street art session. We learned about making wheat paste, the rules of the game, and who some of the big players are. If only we had this book for that […]

Book Review: Pretty in Punk
25 Punk, Rock, and Goth knitting projects
By Alyce Benevides and Jaqueline Milles
Chronicle Books
119 pages, $19.95, paperback
2007
Woohoo to punky craft books! For the little anarchist in your life, that just happens to enjoy knitting, Pretty in Punk is a great find.
This book has helpful instructions, fun photos of the finished products, and […]

…Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals…

The info:

By Therese Laskey (with an introduction by Leah Kramer)
120 pages with 10 instruction pages, color, paperback

July 2007
Chronicle Books, $19.95

Plushies are everywhere. From craft fairs to upscale boutiques, I’m seeing a variety of plush gifts sweeping merchandise shelves. I’ve been a big fan of My […]