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Lace Making (Tatting) ( 3 ) Woodworking ( 11 )


General Resources (16)

All Crafts view detail comment email this

A collection of holiday, nature, needlework, basketry, computer, paper, soap, candle, wood, rubber stamp, scrapbooking, and many other kinds of craft projects. "Along with hundreds of crafting ideas in dozens of categories, there are reviews of craft kits, links to crafts magazines and suppliers, and a handy search engine that makes it easy to search for your favorite activity." There are also message boards on various topics.
http://www.allcrafts.net/
Topics: Crafts, Hobbies, Holidays & Observances, Magazines

Last updated Jun 3, 2005


A Big List of Sites That Teach You How To Do Stuff view detail comment email this

Annotated list of "general interest sites that give quality instruction on all sorts of fun and useful projects. Including, sometimes, how to build a deck or bake a cake." Includes links to sites such as Instructables, eHow, and About.com. From ReadWriteWeb, a blog that provides Web technology news, reviews, and analysis.
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/tutorial_sites.php
Topics: Crafts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts

Last updated Jul 15, 2008


Church of Craft view detail comment email this

The Church of Craft, with several chapters throughout the world, provides "contact, craft support, advice, knowhowto, instructions, directions, tips, tricks, inspiration, and the blinding love of craft to all who seek it." The site's sections include "Church" (mission statement and information about starting your own chapter), "Steeple" (articles), "Doors" (meetings and events listed by city), and "People" (photographs).
http://www.churchofcraft.org/
Topics: Crafts

Last updated Jun 3, 2005


Craft in America view detail comment email this

Companion to a 2007 television documentary designed to allow Americans to discover "the importance that craftsmanship has played in the founding and future of our country." Features education material, video clips, and details about featured artists for three themes: memory (craft's history in America), landscape (relationship between the artists and their physical environment), and community (spiritual connection artists have to their communities). Also includes an online exhibit of works by modern craft artists.
http://www.pbs.org/craftinamerica/
Topics: Crafts

Last updated Jun 7, 2007


Craft: Craftzine.com view detail comment email this

Companion website to the print publication Craft (starting Fall 2006), from the publishers of Make magazine. A blog features craft projects, listings for craft fairs and other events, and descriptions of craft-related websites. The site also feature podcasts, a message board, and links to other craft project tutorials, such as a skirt made from a broken umbrella and crocheted and knitted items. From O'Reilly Media, Inc.
http://www.craftzine.com/
Topics: Crafts

Last updated Sep 18, 2006


Crafts for Kids view detail comment email this

"These crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc." There are over forty different craft topics, such as dinosaurs, holidays, and thank you gifts. Each craft includes the supplies needed, complete instructions (which an adult might need to interpret), and pictures of each stage of construction.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/
Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances

Last updated Jun 3, 2005


Craftster.org view detail comment email this

This site "is a repository for hip, crafty, diy (do it yourself) projects. People who have crafty urges, but who are not excited by cross stitched bunnies and crocheted toilet paper cozies, can show off their current craft projects, ask advice on future projects and get inspiration for new endeavors." Includes forums for projects involving housewares, clothing, recycled materials, and more. Searchable.
http://www.craftster.org/
Topics: Crafts

Last updated Jul 15, 2007


Crayola view detail comment email this

Get an idea for a new art project, print a card or a coloring sheet, or design a fireworks show (in Games ) at this crayon manufacturer's website. Each activity lists the materials and steps involved in completing it.
http://www.crayola.com/kids/
Topics: Crafts

Last updated Jan 20, 2007


Fun in the Sun view detail comment email this

Collection of summer-themed arts and crafts project ideas for children. Includes illustrated instructions for backyard activities, beach and summer camp crafts, and summer parties. Also include recipes and game descriptions.  From Family Fun magazine.
http://familyfun.go.com/parties/holiday/minisite/summer-main-ms/
Topics: Crafts, Recreation

Last updated Jun 8, 2006


Hands On Crafts for Kids view detail comment email this

This companion site to the public television program of the same name features craft projects for children ages 7 to 12. The fun, colorful site provides dozens of projects for children (such as journals, recycled stationery, soaps, mobiles, pillows), with more added every month. Includes a program schedule, a message board, and resources for teachers.
http://www.craftsforkids.com/
Topics: Crafts, Recreation, Television

Last updated Jun 3, 2005


Instructables view detail comment email this

This site provides "a step-by-step collaboration system that helps you record and share your projects with a mixture of images, text, ingredient lists, CAD files, and more." Includes instructions for hundreds of projects, many that are technology related (such as making a robot from a computer mouse and building a portable light) and others that are not (such as constructing a marshmallow gun from plastic pipes). From an engineering design and technology innovation company.
http://www.instructables.com
Topics: Crafts, Technology

Last updated Mar 9, 2006


Joann.com: Project Ideas view detail comment email this

A wide assortment of projects for crafts such as decorative painting, quilting and other needlework, rubber stamping, and scrapbooking. There are also crafts for children of all ages. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. From a fabrics and crafts company.
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat1001
Topics: Crafts, Hobbies

Last updated Jun 13, 2007


Kaboose: Crafts view detail comment email this

Instructions for projects for children, including projects using recycled materials, gift projects, and seasonal and holiday crafts.
http://crafts.kaboose.com/
Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances

Last updated Aug 28, 2008


Museum of Arts & Design view detail comment email this

Official website for this New York museum, formerly the American Craft Museum, that "collects, displays, and interprets objects in ceramic, glass, fiber, metal and wood that honor innovation in art, craft and design." The site features images of selected works from the permanent collection and from exhibitions. Includes teacher resource packets for selected exhibits, such as for "Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting" and "Contemporary Netsuke: Masterful Miniatures." 
http://www.madmuseum.org
Topics: Crafts, Museums, Museums by Place: United States

Last updated Jun 4, 2007


Styrofoam Brand Products: Crafts view detail comment email this

Dozens of projects using Styrofoam balls, sheets, and other foam products. Includes home decorations, centerpieces and wreaths, projects for specific holidays and special occasions, "cuddly critters," classroom projects, and more. Provides general tips for using Styrofoam, the brand name for extruded polystyrene foam products. From Dow Chemical Company, the manufacturer of Styrofoam.
http://craft.dow.com
Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances

Last updated Jan 3, 2006


The White House Collection of American Crafts view detail comment email this

An online exhibit of contemporary American craft objects in fiber, ceramics, glass, metal, and wood. Although the collection is no longer at the White House, this Web site provides a tour showing the objects in their White House setting. The works are also displayed individually with descriptions in text and audio. There are brief biographies of the artists, artists' comments, and an artist index. From the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
http://americanart.si.edu/collections/exhibits/whc/index.html
Topics: Art by Region, Artists, Crafts

Last updated Jun 3, 2005





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