Thanksgiving week is upon is! There are only a few days left before the big event, and for most of you those are consumed with planning, prepping and purchasing food. For all of us here in the Crafts Department, your Thanksgiving table decorations are just as important. Take a look below at the quick and …

Many of you have been writing us to inquire about Holiday Craft Fairs. If you are in the area this weekend, definitely try to make it to the Renegade Craft Fair! The fair is being held this Saturday and Sunday from 11AM – 6PM at the East River State Park. It’s the first ever Holiday …

The December issue of Living is now on newsstands! We couldn’t be more excited about this issue as it’s abundant with projects to help you ring in the holiday season. Be sure to visit the pages below when you pick up your copy. Head to page 36 for the Crafts Department favorite gift ideas (and …

It’s been a while since our last paint round-up! Nothing delights us more than seeing our product (in this case, our paint) being put to good use out in the world. The below crafters use our paint is such clever ways; I hope you are as inspired by them as I am. Melanie of You …

Have you seen the beautiful wreath on page 70 of the November issue of Living? It’s made of tapioca wooden flowers and can last for years. Marcie found these at Jamali Garden, one of our favorite sources (online and a store in New York) for garden and floral supplies. The base of this wreath is …

We love this easy paper kite project from the November issue of Living (page 113 in the magazine). If you’re hosting a party or an end of fall picnic, swap out balloons or streamers for these breezy kites. They make for really sophisticated hanging paper decorations and have a big impact when you hang several …

We’ve now had time to step back and properly reflect on American Made. It was a whirlwind two days packed with really enlightening workshops and useful information for passionate crafters, cooks, gardners and entreupenuers. Overall, an incredible success and a wonderful turnout! Thank you to those who made the trip to Grand Central – we …

Happy Monday! At this point we are all familiar with the severe devastation Hurricane Sandy has brought to much of the East Coast (I found a great round-up of ways to volunteer or donate here). Our hearts go out to those who lost property or, in a more “ideal” circumstance, are cooped up inside. With …