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A Robot A Day

Craftershock — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:11:03 +0000

What could be better than an adorable little vinyl robot pouch? How about a different robot pouch everyday (or every few days)?! That’s what Anatomy of a Skirt has going on over at their sister site Robot a Day. Want to get your hands on one of these super cute robot pouches? Check out Anatomy of a Skirt on Etsy.

Handmade Nation Heads To Vancouver

Craftershock — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:13:50 +0000

Director Faythe Levine is heading to Vancouver, July 9th, for Western Canada’s premier of Handmade Nation. Watch a screening of the film, then meet Faythe Levine during a Q&A and book signing session afterwards.

When: Thursday, July 9th, 2009 :: Screening at 8:00pm, Craft Showcase at 7:00pm
Where: Rio Theatre, 1660 Broadway East, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Admission: $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door (click here to purchase tickets)

Can’t make it to one of the screenings? Check out the film’s companion book — Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design.

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Free “Declare Independence” Embroidery Design

Craftershock — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:09:49 +0000

Want to show off your patriotism and love for embroidery at the same time? Urban Threads has you covered with their new “Declare Independence” design. Available in two sizes in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. The best part? The design is free through the Fourth of July weekend!

Tutorials: Five Fun Fourth Of July Crafts

Craftershock — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:33:06 +0000

With the 4th of July coming up this weekend, we’ve searched high and low to bring you a handful of DIY crafts sure to add some flare to your BBQ!

Fourth of July Confetti Popper Rockets from Brenda Ponnay of Alpha Mom

Patriotic Fans for Independence Day from Martha Stewart

Fourth of July Sidewalk Chalk Stars from Ellen Luckett Baker of Alpha Mom.

Drink Parasols from Martha Stewart

Tin Can Luminaries from Crafts For All Seasons

BUST Magazine’s London Summer Craftacular

Craftershock — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:24:03 +0000

Attention all crafty Londoners! BUST Magazine has just announced an exciting event coming your way in August — the BUST Magazine London Summer Craftacular. With enough vendors to have you shopping ’til you drop, live music, and free swag bags to the first 100 attendees, it’s guaranteed to be a day of fun!

When: Saturday, August 22, 2009 :: Noon - 8pm

Where: York Hall, Bethnal Green, London

For more info and complete listing of upcoming events, visit our Indie Craft Fair Guide. Want to receive day-of event reminders? Follow us on Twitter!

The Indie Craft Fair Guide

Internet Meme Embroidery

Craftershock — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:12:48 +0000

Wish there was a way you could relive the joy you felt watching the “dramatic gopher” for the first time? Now, thanks to Jennifer of Handmade Stuffs and her internet meme embroidery, you can!

Don’t know the meme? Check out the Internet Meme Database to search for it — but we strongly urge you not to go looking for 2 Girls, 1 Cup. Trust us on this one.

1. Hamster Dance, 2. 2 Girls, 3. All Your Base, 4. Badger Badger Badger, 5. Dramatic Gopher, 6. Domo, 7. Chuck Norris Facts, 8. Leave Britney ALONE!, 9. Raptor Jesus

Internet Meme Embroidery [Flickr]

Craftershock.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:47:51 PDT

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1. Hamster Dance, 2. 2 Girls, 3. All Your Base, 4. Badger Badger Badger, 5. Dramatic Gopher, 6. Domo, 7. Chuck Norris Facts, 8. Leave Britney ALONE!, 9. Raptor Jesus

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Yulia Bodskaya: Queen Of The Quillers

Craftershock — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:52:44 +0000

Quilling, the art of rolling and shaping strips of paper to create designs, takes creativity, skill, and a hell of a lot of patience. Knowing that, we feel confident in naming Yulia Bodskaya Queen of the Quillers. Her work is incredibly intricate and absolutely beautiful.

Urban Threads’ Birthday Giveaway

Craftershock — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:44:16 +0000

Urban Threads is celebrating their first birthday! In honor of the occasion, they’re hosting a “Name da Bunny” contest to give their newest crafty bunny mascot a name. One lucky crafter will win a $50 Urban Threads gift certificate, your very own craft bunny, and a ceramic “Craft or Die” mug.

To enter, register with Urban Threads, then send your proposed bunny name to contest@urbanthreads.com by 11:59pm Central time Tuesday, June 30. The winner will be chosen at random.

In addition to the contest, there’s also a birthday sale going on, with 50% off hundreds of designs. Get ‘em while the gettin’s good!

Beautiful Recycled Silver Jewelry

Craftershock — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:50:11 +0000

What’s better than a collection of beautiful silver jewelry? A collection of beautiful silver jewelry made from recycled silver! And that’s exactly what you’ll find in Rachael Sudlow’s online shop. Rachael’s pieces range from cicada wing necklaces to her customizable “peas in a pod” line.

Tutorial: Make Your Own Cup Cozy

Craftershock — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:49:15 +0000

Angie Davis of Byrd & Belle makes a wide variety of beautiful mid century modern flavored crafts, including one really cool reusable coffee cup cozy. And now, you can make one of your own thanks to her Make Your Own Cup Cozy Kit which includes everything you need — fabric, batting, hooky & eye closures, wool yarn, template, and tutorial! Want a limited time only sneak peak at the tutorial? Check it out on the Byrd & Belle blog.

Craftershock mobile -- coming soon! [Flickr]

Craftershock.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:29:33 PDT

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We're still developing and testing our new mobile site, but stay tuned for the official launch!

9 Precious Pincushions [Flickr]

Craftershock.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:21:52 PDT

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1. Mushroom Spool Pincushion, 2. felt snail pin toppers, 3. snail sanctuary with pin toppers, 4. Wizard Home Pincushion, 5. Strawberry Cottage Pincushion Back, 6. Mushroom Fairy House, 7. Snail Sanctuary Pincushion Front, 8. Watering Can Pincushion, 9. Small Tree House Pincushion

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9 Beautiful And Unique Rings [Flickr]

Craftershock.com — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:04:00 PDT

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1. "Agujas de Tejo Tejedor", 2. "Te escucho", 3. Furry comissioned piece., 4. "Volador"."Flying", 5. "Nube germinante", 6. "Wood spirits... with buns", 7. Cactácea globosa., 8. Language 1, 9. "Reunión de libadores I"

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Manbroidery Mosaic [Flickr]

Craftershock.com — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:55:56 PDT

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1. Dancing Skull by william schaff, 2. Human Heart by b. kaspr, 3. Vintage Bicycle by jerryleetypes, 4. Colored Eye by danny mansmith, 5. D.I.S.C.O.!!! by mrxstitch, 6. Grasshopper or Locust by Bascom Hogue

From the Craftershock blog post: Manbroidery: For The Guy Who Loves To Stitch