American Craft Council will be hosting the second part of a three part lecture series, which features speakers like: the Reverend Callie Janoff from The Church of Craft, Cal Patch from Hodge Podge, Amy Shaw from Greenjeans, and Rena Tom from Rare Device. Their discussions are not only going to be super interesting, but they’re also free!

Thursday, July 26 6 pm, reception to follow

Marketplace Intervention: The Do-It-Yourself Renaissance. Join Reverend Callie Janoff of NYC Church of Craft and Hodge Podge clothing designer Cal Patch for a discussion on how they’re converting, inspiring, educating and creating the next wave of craft lovers.

RSVP required: education@craftcouncil.org or 212-274-0630 x.234.

The American Craft Council Library 72 Spring Street, 6th Floor (between Crosby & Lafayette)

Thank you for sharing my yo-yo maker tutorial with your readers. I’ve received some very nice emails from your readers letting me know they appreciated finding the resource. My very best to you,
Joan Hawley
Lazy Girl Designs

Kledilton Pinto wrote: Hello from Brazil!

We are very glad We’ve found Whip Up! We are a virtual store where you can find handmade crafts from the Amazon Region of Brazil, i.e. Paintings, Indigenous Basketry, Bio-Jewellery, etc. Besides, everyone can learn more about the Amazon Region, send e-card or even save wallpapers available in our site. Please, pay us a visit and hope you may enjoy your stay! :) Thanks and best wishes

SouleMama’s book is available for pre-order - its called The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections This is what its about - Between work and school, music lessons, and sports practice, there is less and less time to connect as a family. Those few moments together are often spent making meals, doing homework, or watching TV. In this inspiring book, Amanda Soule, a young mother of three, presents simple ways to use arts and crafts and other forms of creativity to deepen family connections. For parents of all backgrounds, The Creative Family offers unique creative activities for the whole family. The range of projects includes: imaginative play such as dress up, home theater and parlor games; arts and crafts such as family drawing time and knitting with children; nature explorations such as creating garden journals and making natural toys; and family celebrations that include making music and displaying children’s art. These fun and engaging alternatives to television, video games, and the computer are meant to captivate children´s imaginations, celebrate their achievements, and express love and gratitude as a family.

We’ve started a new show at Threadbanger called “How To Tuesdays”, which is a weekly DIY summer special. This week Rob and Corinne show you how to beat the heat by making an old t-shirt a little cooler (with only a pair of scissors)! Check out our latest episode here!

Readymade have some new crafty green products in their store - including sets of notecards with envelopes made from their supply of damaged back issues. We’re very excited about how cool they look, and pleased with how we’re able to reuse our magazines for something that’s both useful and green.

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