Celebrate Grilled Cheese Month

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April is Grilled Cheese Month, a holiday I'm more than happy to observe. Check out this gallery, the Grilled Cheese Academy, of delicious-looking recipes compiled by the Wisconsin Cheese Board (now there's a fun job!). Be careful, your mouth is about ready to start watering.

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Bakesale for Japan tomorrow

It’s 11 p.m. and I’m just finishing my baked goods for the Bakesale for Japan tomorrow. I’m fond of what I made and might have to buy one for myself since I didn’t have any left over. I made Jars of Stars, lots of little star shaped cookies. (Pictures later.) It took a bit longer [...]

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How-To: Plastic Bag Crochet

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Research suggests that 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. The city of San Francisco has banned plastic bags in large markets and pharmacies for a few years now. Most of the time I carry my foldable tote in my handbag so I usually never have to have a plastic bag in my hand. But what about the plastic bags you may have lying around in a drawer or garage?

Back at Maker Faire Austin back in the fall of 2007, I had a chance to film Cristen Andrews from cristencrochet.blogspot.com for a CRAFT Video where she showed me all the fun things she made from crocheting plastic bags, how to create the plastic bag yarn, and how to start crocheting.

Here's her tutorial with step-by-step photos on how to create your plastic bag yarn.

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Amazing Handmade Muppet Show Theater Playset

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This is one of those rare projects that leaves me completely speechless. Lance of Cardinal Designs created this amazing miniature replica of the Muppet Show Theater after learning that plans for a mass-produced version were canned a few years ago. I think his blows anything else that could have been made clear out of the water. The details are stunning, particularly in the backstage area and various scene sets he created (yes, even a Pigs in Space set!). I can't stop looking through the pictures and reading about the details, and I'm pleased as punch to see that he plans on writing more posts covering how he created some of the things for the set. Do yourself a favor and go take a look - I have a feeling it will make your day, particularly if you're a huge Muppet Show fan like I am. Kudos, Lance! [via @cakewrecks]

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Interview With Moxie on CNN.com

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Longtime CRAFT pal, Moxie, is profiled today on CNN Living.

At the heart of her life and art is a childlike sincerity. The 40-year-old former director of an aftercare program sees people as full of troubled stories but essentially worth connecting to.

I always love learning more about artists' backgrounds, creative process and motivation, and it's especially fun when the subject is a dear friend and respected colleague. Congrats, Moxie!

Also, stay tuned for Moxie's CRAFT Video next Friday as well as her upcoming appearance at Maker Faire Bay Area on May 21-22.

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A Whole Lotta Nothing: My SXSW 2011 talk on lessons from 11 years of community. c h o o k o o l o o n k s – blog – occasionally technical tuesday: apertures and shutter speeds and iso (oh my!). iPhoto replacement for Windows 7…NOT PICASA! | Ask MetaFilter. Photography for Designers « Jessica [...]

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Pour-Over Coffee Tips – Imbibe Magazine. The Clive Stand :: Clive Coffee. Wow this is beautiful, thanks go out to Meaghan who pointed me towards it in my post about chipping my ceramic pour over cone after only owning it for four days. The Salted Tarragon Greyhound, with instructions on how to infuse your own [...]

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Orbis To Ray Flash: Ring Flashes Under $200 | Apartment Therapy Unplggd. how to make your own inspiration board, at petite Elefant. People without Photoshop take note, she shows you how using Picasa. Free Antivirus… That Doesn’t Suck | Apartment Therapy Unplggd. Free or cheap fiction audiobooks or podcasts | Ask MetaFilter. Great suggestions for [...]

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Vegetable Dye Woollen Table Runner

I have been really getting into natural dyes lately, you can see and participate in some vegetable dye experiments of your own in the latest Action Pack which has an Easter Suppliment and some Egg-speriments in natural dyeing. Lots and lots of fun. The kids and I were so excited doing this project for the [...]

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