The Cornell Lab of Ornithology interprets and conserves the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. They encourage nest observations to help better understand the impacts of environmental change on bird populations. Studies of nesting birds can increase their understanding of population ecology, conservation biology, and behavioral ecology. However, because there [...]
February is National Embroidery Month, but never fear. Just because February is almost over doesn’t mean you can’t keep stitching all year long. Beginners can check out basic embroidery kits at a fabric store near you. Both beginners and experiences stitchers alike can partake of these free designs. And for those who wish to enjoy [...]
The next time I need a little color in my life, I’m heading straight to the brother and sister team Freddy & Ma. From custom throw pillows, to plates that are too cute to eat off of (and don’t even get me started on the handbags!), Freddy & Ma is a DIY designers/crafters delight. The pillows [...]
Sometimes all it takes to reinvent a room is a new throw pillow, some new curtains, or a new slip cover. And if you sew, Ikea is the place to go for fun fabrics. Fredrika (pictured above) is $6.99 a yard and features patterns such as bright flowers on a while background. To see each pattern [...]
Rebel1in8 founder Jacqueline Skaggs is an East Coast crafter with a mission. In 2004, following her second breast cancer diagnoses since the age of 36, Skaggs started making counterculture “awareness” jewelry to “bring attention to another side of recovery in opposition to the pink ribbon landscape.” “One in eight” is a nod to the 2003-04 [...]
One of the craftiest people I know lives in Woodland, Calif., with her husband and two (adorable) daughters. With a successful career in graphic design under her belt, Simpson decided to turn her attention to even more creative endeavors, and the result is SandyCreative.com. Among the highlights: Sally The Sheep Simpson wrote Sally The Sheep And [...]
