I’m not that crafty, unfortunately because I’m mostly lazy. But I’m always getting inspired by stuff I see online. And every now and then, a project looks SO easy that I figure, come on. Even I should be able to get my act together to pull it off. Right now I’m on a chalkboard paint kick, and this looks like a good starter project, before I jump headfirst into that playroom art wall I’ve been planning…
There’s a crafty little workshop around the corner from my house that teaches Etsy 101 basics like screenprinting, quilting, and knitting. I’ve never had the attention span to finish a scarf, but DIY fire-escape gardening or glass jar terrarium building? Sign me up!
Our good friends over at Chronicle Books are holding their annual Friends & Family Sale, which means it’s time to stock up on books for 35% off (with free shipping, too!). It’s no $2,000 camera, but Handy Dad looks fun. Design fans will find cool inspiration in Born Modern, and since I have a theory that most men secretly wish they were Johnny Cash, let’s add Pocket Cash to the list. Enter promo code FRIENDS at checkout to get the discount.
Back in the day, shopping for dorm supplies meant Twin XL sheets and a rented mini-fridge. Not anymore. Today’s style-conscious youth demand Apartment Therapy treatment for their first home away from home. Dorm Decor to the rescue, with dozens of crafty projects to spruce up their nest.
Inkbloom’s printable fabrics are such an innovative product…wouldn’t you like to win a set for yourself?
Full details here.
(And congrats to ambrerose, the winner of a Lifetime Zibbet account. Thanks to Lo for the reminder!)
