DIY Padded Headboard: Guest Post From Food, Wine and Mod Podge

by Handmade Spark on 2/02/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Another project that was accomplished during my super-crafty weekend a couple weekends ago was a padded headboard. Since Chris and I upgraded from a one-bedroom condo to a two-bedroom, we suddenly found ourselves in need of a bed, bedding, and a headboard for the extra space!
So we got the bed, …

Large Pine Bed Crown by Handmade Spark Member DeCarlo Woodworks

by Handmade Spark on 12/21/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Mike DeCarlo has been a woodworker for over 25 years and specializes in unique bed crowns, cat boxes and TV stands.
For those of you who are asking themselves, what the heck is a bed crown? Bed crowns are basically cornices or valances that are mounted above the head board that …

Book Review: Handmade Nation, the Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design

by Georgianne Holland on 10/21/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

The Passion for Crafts:
I am a folk artist. I have a passion for making things with my own two hands, and I especially like creating objects that celebrate the beauty of the natural world. Being creative is very important to me, and so is the research and volunteering I do …

Handmade Halloween: How To Host a Killer Party

by Lauren Soponis on 10/12/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year for a few reasons.  The best part is being able to (even if only for one day) dress up as your favorite character, monster, alter-ego – whatever you want!  Second to that is the actual Halloween party.  Whether you’re hosting a kid …

Weekend Coffee Links: Hardcover Wish List

by Amber Jordan on 9/25/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I am going to switch things up, this weekend’s coffee links include books that are on my “wish list.” I scanned them at our local bookstore and had a hard time putting them down. A sure sign that they will end up on my nightstand someday.  My husband doesn’t understand …

From Creative Chaos to Creative Sanctuary

by Laura Kuhlmann on 8/29/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Every so often I come across pictures of beautifully organized craft studios and home offices that take my breath away. These creative spaces are packed with supplies, yes – actual creating is done in them, but they are organized and beautifully decorated. Creative sanctuaries.

My office does not …

How To Build a Tractor Tire Playground

by Kim Lapacek on 6/28/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I am a girl/woman/lady that wears many hats – a mom, a wife, a jewelry designer, a quilter/sewer/creator, Project QUILTING organizer, retired engineer, and a part owner/operator of an apple orchard.  For this ‘How To’ I’m going to be wearing the hat of the part owner/operator …

Spark At Home – DIY Home Renovations – Staining Our Living Room Wood Floors

by Handmade Spark on 6/23/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

We did not know what to expect when we ripped out the carpet in our living room.  The wood floors were in great condition aside from some stains that were going to be hard to cover up.  We want to pick a stain that would look good with the black …