I picked up a box of Laguna Dry-Hard Clay about a year ago at Michael’s Craft Store on the Upper East Side here in New York City (as available at Amazon.com). Since I lack access to a kiln, I’ve felt deterred to spend the time sculpting with ceramic fire clay. I was particularly drawn to …

Okay, so it’s no secret that I had a baby, which apparently makes you go crazy and do all these cutesy things you normally wouldn’t do. I haven’t carved a pumpkin in years, but I REQUIRED that our little guy have his own pumpkin for Halloween. When it was pointed out to me that he …

Congratulations, Class of 2011! Do you know someone who is graduating this year? Celebrate his or her accomplishments and wish the person well with a handmade card, name tag, or favor. We have some supplies that might help you out: For a chance to win, leave a comment telling us (in 50 words or less) …

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to send a love note to the #1 lady in your life. Sunday is Mother’s Day! There are many ways to show how much you care: (For more cards and how-to’s, click here.) **  Tune in on Sunday to watch Martha, First Lady Obama, and Dr. Biden as they …

Tomorrow is Saint Patrick’s Day! Here are some tips to feeling green (in the best way possible): For these ideas and more, click here (and if you’re feeling inspired to cook an Irish menu, we have lots of recipes, too). If you happen to be in New York City tomorrow morning, head over to Fifth …

Here we go again … another year of the excitement for Valentine’s Day, which will bring lots of sweets, but please nothing that involves hearts or the color pink, kisses or the word love. That would just be too cute, and don’t you know as a 9 year old boy you are no longer cute?! …

Martha loves over-the-top vlentines and always requests we develop a craft project with an enormous heart. A large white heart-shaped box, a giant heart card, and an oversize heart made from carnations are just some of the projects we have created. And for this year? A tabletop-size open heart box filled with all kinds of …

This Christmas I was most excited to give one gift in particular. For the newest member of the Graj family, I made a pillow out of an old shrunken cashmere sweater that belonged to his beloved Grandfather, whom he will never be able to meet. After seeing Julia Rothman’s free downloadable christmas tags, I was inspired to use …