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About 5 years ago I received a package filled with cotton ribbons in the most beautiful colors. They came from Angela Liguori, who had started importing them from Italy. I put the little pile on my desk, and that’s where they’ve lived ever since. They make me happy, inspire color combinations, and remind me how …
If our little friends Nora and Hugo are any indication for this craft, you will have no worries about having enough decorations for your Thanksgiving table. After several hours of shooting variations of their little hands making dolls, neither one of them would stop. I sent them home with a bag full of cornhusk and …
Have you seen the Halloween Fun House story in the October issue of Living? In it we bring you projects to help you create your own spooky, carnival-esq atmosphere right at home complete with wacky, warped mirrors, black candy apples, black peanuts, a hidden prize duck pool, and much more. Here in the Crafts Department …
It has been a busy time for all of us here at Martha while hosting American Made! For those of you who couldn’t make it to the event, I thought it would be nice to share one of the glass painting crafts that I demonstrated. This craft uses one of the new types of paint …
It’s finally here! American Made starts today! We’ll be in Vanderbilt Hall of Grand all day today and tomorrow. Come join in on the fun – meet us and the Makers, and learn something new! We hope to see you at American Made!…
Have you seen these funny face pumpkins in our October Issue? This year we took cues from children’s face flip books in order to create templates for pumpkins. You can follow the faces we have made or mix and match the different features to make a creature all your own. Below are some images …
One of my favorite parts about developing our new Martha Stewart Glass Paint line was creating fun crafts while exploring new techniques. I had been inspired by Emily, another designer in the craft department, to create stunning marbled effects with our glass paint. Because our paint is dishwasher safe, I thought it would be a …
If you are going to be in New York this weekend, be sure to check out the World Maker Faire! It’s this Saturday, September 29th from 10AM – 7PM and Sunday the 30th from 10AM – 6PM at New York Hall of Science in Queens. The event is comprised of rows and rows of booths …
Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts features 225 festive projects, step-by-step instructions, and basic techniques for your year-round celebrations.
