It’s a VERY busy week for us because we’re getting ready for a big event this weekend, our first Holiday Craft Sale. It’s being held at our offices here in Chelsea, and is open to the public this Saturday from 12 – 6. Many employees here at Martha (including just about every contributor to this …

So, you’ve done all the shopping and pinned down your menu, but you still need to spruce up the table, and you don’t have much time!  Take a look at some easy Thanksgiving decorating ideas right here.  I’ve posted some favorites below. Find intructions for these projects and more right here!…

The first time I ever entered Tinsel Trading Company, it was a random day when I walked by the window. Then, on a block full of ribbon stores, it was the only window that drew me in. I am not sure what year that was, but it was before I started working for Martha. When …

My mother’s birthday is on November 25th, which is terribly close to Christmas. So for many many years now, I’ve embraced that part and given her an advent calendar that starts on her Birthday and ends on Christmas. There’s been many themes for the gifts, by color, the current favorite food, uplifting gifts, relaxing gifts …

Argelia won the Glitter 24-piece set!  Enjoy glitterng those seating cards!…

With holiday crafting in full effect, my room had become a fabric explosion.  The mess was really starting to get to me (and it’s so much easier to work in an organized space!) so I decided to employ one of Corinne’s fabric storage techniques. Muji’s simple and functional Makeup Box  provides an easy and affordable solution to my …

If you’re having trouble tracking down a KnitWit after reading our story in December’s issue, don’t you worry.  It’s available in a few places.  We’ve spoken with the folks at KnitWit.com and their online store should be working later today.  If you can’t wait that long, try Ebay.com, ioffer.com, or pronto.com. Haven’t seen the story …

Angie asks: I want to make the marbleized paper, but I can’t find alum or methyl cellulose-any suggestions?  Will liquid starch work as well?  We are working our way through the Craft Encyclopedia! Wow, Angie, and you’re already at M for marbleizing!?  Marbleizing is fun and easy, but it really does require the right materials.  …