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We head to Seattle, Washington to meet Blair from Wise Craft.
How did you find CO+K and why did you join?
I'm not sure how I first stumbled upon CO+K, but I was immediately down the rabbit hole of fantastic projects. I love the diversity!!!
What projects are you currently working on?
I am prepping to teach online in March (exciting and scary), hopefully working on a new book in 2015.
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Skirts & Dresses for First Time Sewers
We chat to Christine, give you a chance to win the book and learn how-to sew a pleated skirt.
Hi! I am Christine Haynes and I’ve been sewing for over 30 years. I currently have my own line of vintage-inspired sewing patterns, I teach sewing in Los Angeles and at conferences, and I have just released my fourth book! It’s all sewing, all the time here at my studio.
Also known as the Curator of Cute, Samantha is a colorful cut-paper illustrator and macrame artist from New England. She's the author/illustrator of two crafty (knotty!) how-to books: Parachute Cord Craft and Hello! Macrame. Typically lingering around the New Hampshire/Massachusetts boarder, Samantha can be found painting/cutting papers and tying knots at her studio at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts. Yes, you may call her Sam.
(Photography by Daniel Mathieu of Devezon)
Lee Rose recreates the cosy and artistic style of a Gypsy Vardo for this week's DIY The Room.
When I think of the Gypsy Vardo I think mostly of texture and space. With less space comes more need for storage like the suitcase table or the thrift store baskets. Tiny accents like sugar skulls and lavender stars add to the fortune teller aire without taking up much space, and lots of bowls act as open storage as well as decor. The hanging chair leaves valuable floor space open and holds comfy patchwork pillows. The rug, curtains, and lampshade finish off the textural circus, and keep the gypsy wagon feeling like a portable home.
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Erin B.
Outfit Details
- Top - vintage
- Pin - DIY (see below)
- Skirt - vintage
- Shoes - American Apparel
- Scarf - vintage
DIY Vintage Scarf Shrink Plastic Pin
Recreate the look with Erin's vintage scarf pin tutorial:
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Cat Morley
We're experimenting with Strawberry Milkshake & Twisted Melon vodka from ODDKA in this week's Cocktail Hour and cooling down with a Strawberry Hard Shake, Watermelon Shave Ice and Strawberry Shortcake Flip.
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Cat Morley
Hillarys headed out on a crafts roadshow across 4 UK cities last month and we were lucky enough to be invited along to their Crafternoon in Glasgow with Joe Blogs and The Crafty Hen where we learned how-to make a notebook cover and hand-stitched bird.
Inspired by the class, we're teaching you how-to make your own sketchbook notebook cover and giving you a chance to win one of five goodie bags from the event. Just click below to enter!
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sweetnesss
Kaarst is a small city with 40000 inhabitants. It is a calm and save place to love. We have a nice food market and lots of organic farmers. It has not the biggest cultural scene but what's really great is that it is very near to some big cities such as Düsseldorf and cologne. Also, the Netherlands are only a 30 min drive away. I like the lake in Kaarst - a good spot in summer!
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Karen R.
Come behind the scenes at I Always Pick The Thimble and tour Karen's sewing & craft room in Kansas.
I love all the sunshine!
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xxkayxx
Kay recreates the elegant and casual style of singer Selena Gomez.
Selena knows how to dress it up and look elegant but also dress it down and look casual still, she has great sense in fashion and style.