craftstylish shows us how to make this unusual t-shirt quilt – part 1 and part 2.

evil mad scientist shows us how to make this cool hexagonal stacking box from recycled cardboard packaging – there is a template with the instructions.

tutorial for making these buttons on craft stylish – make your own Singleton buttons from your pretty scraps of fabrics – coordinate them to your bag or outfit.

the brassy apple has a tutorial on making these delicious custom crowns for your little princes and princesses.

What an awesome reuse/recycle idea and cute to boot! *cough* for those of us without babies…..off to the supermarket. Link.

To win one of five copies of the latest mixtape zine issue answer this question in the comments here.

Q. If you are making your own mixed tape of crafty goodness, what two things might be on it? (Question is completely open to interpretation eg: could be your favourite songs to craft to or favourite mixture of crafty delights.) [comp open for 2 days]

Love the new full cover issue of Mixtape zine. Sadly saying goodbye to Nikki as she busies herself with her many other projects.

free shamrock hat pattern at polarknit [via]

love this patchwork disney inspired dress by evie green pixie on flickr.

With only a day or so to go till valentines day (depending on where in the world you live), the crafty community are hotting up their valentines handmade efforts. With a slew of free downloads, patterns and tutorials we have been overwhelmed the handmade looove. If you have been living under a rock here is just some of what you have missed this past week: Valentines downloads roundup : valentines crafting with kids roundup : comic book valentines : love bird softie : sweet felt pin : crochet heart : paper heart ideas : I love your guts card : ribbon bouquet : amigurumi heart :

Did you miss our getting your craft room organised series – you can find it here: pt1. de-clutter : pt2. rearrange : pt3. redecorate : pt4. storage devices : pt5. work bench : pt6. small spaces.

There is more in the world than valentines day – so check out these crafty posts: everything bag tutorial : lamp shade makeover : hair tie tutorial : how to make a square pincushion : typography wall :

Jenny Hart contributed an article on man-broidery – a must read, and we did a really cute series on etsy fashion - glam underwear : custom style : eco comfort.

To end a quick mention on the Australian bushfires which have killed many people, animals and ruined homes and land. Find out how you put your craftiness to good here and here.

Once again thanks to Nicole and happy crafting everyone!

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Hey Everyone – Happy February.

The year really has started now – I feel I am getting in the swing of it and am finally out of holiday mode – although in Australia we are in the midst of a heat wave so have not much energy to get really cracking on crafty projects.

With our series on how to get your craft studio / nook organised – I imagine you are all really energised right now to get cracking on some crafting – no excuses. If you missed our series on getting organised you can find it here – pt1. de-clutter : pt2. rearrange : pt3. redecorate : pt4. storage devices : pt5. work bench : pt6. small spaces.

With Valentines day coming up – its a great excuse to make something – consider not buying anything this Valentines day – instead turn your love into something crafty – handmade paper heart doilies : crochet love birds : we also have valentines ideas for kids to make.

This past week we had a couple of guest contributions – Laura sent in an essay on book clubs for boys – in keeping with our boys creativity month, and we were the first stop on Maria Peagler’s blog book tour. If you would like to submit an article please read our submission guidelines.

If you are interested in Obama crafts check out the quilting for Obama shows here and here. And if you know of any other crafty art exhibitions please give me a hoy at whipup[at]gmail.com.

Lots of tutorials and how-to’s too this past week – photography hacks : leaf bag : kids chefs outfit : button tree bag : carton coin purse : tea wallet.

If you are into fashion – making your own original designs – or buying others couture creations – check out our series on fashion designers at etsy – more to come next week but to start with – glam fashion with necktie madness, and eco hemp fashion.

Happy crafting everyone – until next week.
kathreen

Ps. feel free to send in letters, ideas and links to whipup[at]gmail.com

Once again thanks to Nicole and happy crafting everyone!

pps. don’t forget a whipup calendar.

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