http://www.craftycrafty.tv/ Your guide to all things crafty, including knitting, crochet, sewing and customisation. en October 28, 2011 1:50 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/how_to_carve_dog_portrait_pump.html Love Halloween? Love your trusty hound too? Why not put the face of your fine four-legged friend on a pumpkin for the spooky season? If you're not sure how then help is at hand.]]> Love Halloween? Love your trusty hound too? Why not put the face of your fine four-legged friend on a pumpkin for the spooky season? If you're not sure how then help is at hand.]]> Beasts, Birds and Ocean Craft Crafty How-to guides Food Craft and Recipes Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 28, 2011 1:50 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/friday_crafty_film_a_spooky_ha.html MWA HA HA HA HAAAAAAA! Two little gloves, known as The Cottonglovers, are dressing up for Halloween in their handmade finery. Out there in the darkness a pile of dirty sock monsters are out to spoil their fun. How will it end?!?!]]> MWA HA HA HA HAAAAAAA! Two little gloves, known as The Cottonglovers, are dressing up for Halloween in their handmade finery. Out there in the darkness a pile of dirty sock monsters are out to spoil their fun. How will it end?!?!]]> Crafty How-to guides Halloween Craft Kooky Craft Videos deadlyknitshade October 28, 2011 1:17 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/crafty_art_japanese_taxidermy.html Over in Tokyo's Shibuya district the local rats just got a grisly make over from a group of artists called Chim Pom.]]> Over in Tokyo's Shibuya district the local rats just got a grisly make over from a group of artists called Chim Pom.]]> Beasts, Birds and Ocean Craft Craft Catastrophes Crafty Art Movie and TV Craft Recycling and Upcycling Yay or nay deadlyknitshade October 27, 2011 11:10 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/gallery_10_creepy_halloween_cu.html Trick or treat? Why not both? Treat yourself to some Halloween cupcakes and learn the trick of turning a humble cake into something Halloweeny with 10 of the most amazing creepy cupcakes and how to make them for yourself.]]> Trick or treat? Why not both? Treat yourself to some Halloween cupcakes and learn the trick of turning a humble cake into something Halloweeny with 10 of the most amazing creepy cupcakes and how to make them for yourself.]]> Cake craft and cupcakes Crafty How-to guides Gallery Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 26, 2011 12:56 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/scotch_restickable_tabs_get_cr.html Scotch have sent us some of their Scotch Restickable Tabs to try out for a handmade Halloween so I tested them out.]]> Scotch have sent us some of their Scotch Restickable Tabs to try out for a handmade Halloween so I tested them out.]]> Crafty Buys Finding Materials Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 26, 2011 10:21 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/possible_new_banksy_appears_at.html A new street art sculpture has appeared at the Occupy London camp outside St Paul's Cathedral, and rumours are the piece is by infamous street artist Banksy.]]> A new street art sculpture has appeared at the Occupy London camp outside St Paul's Cathedral, and rumours are the piece is by infamous street artist Banksy.]]> Celebrity Craft Craft news Craftivism Crafty Art Graffiti craft Social crafting deadlyknitshade October 25, 2011 12:09 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/edward_scissorhoofs_-_my_littl.html An Edward Scissorhands My Little Pony? Just when you think you've seen it all in the world of craft someone goes and proves you utterly utterly wrong. ]]> An Edward Scissorhands My Little Pony? Just when you think you've seen it all in the world of craft someone goes and proves you utterly utterly wrong. ]]> Beasts, Birds and Ocean Craft Celebrity Craft Crafty Art Crafty Buys Kooky Craft Movie and TV Craft Recycling and Upcycling Vintage and Retro deadlyknitshade October 25, 2011 9:49 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_how_to_make_1.html Tony Stark is devil may care, awfully dreamy and he kicks evil-doers booty. What better person to appear at your Halloween party as? With the upcoming Avengers Movie and Iron Man 3 coming our way, it's time to turn your Halloween Marvel-lous. ]]> Tony Stark is devil may care, awfully dreamy and he kicks evil-doers booty. What better person to appear at your Halloween party as? With the upcoming Avengers Movie and Iron Man 3 coming our way, it's time to turn your Halloween Marvel-lous. ]]> Celebrity Craft Costumes and Fancy Dress Crafty How-to guides Geek Craft Halloween Craft Movie and TV Craft deadlyknitshade October 24, 2011 11:22 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/margaret_atwood_knits_a_great.html Earlier in the year I posted about weaver of words Margaret Atwood joining in the Gone Birds project and vowing to knit an extinct bird and post it on Ravelry.]]> Earlier in the year I posted about weaver of words Margaret Atwood joining in the Gone Birds project and vowing to knit an extinct bird and post it on Ravelry.]]> Beasts, Birds and Ocean Craft Celebrity Craft Crafty Art Knitting Pick of the best Social crafting deadlyknitshade October 23, 2011 1:29 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_pablo_the_f.html If you're not into getting yourself covered in slimy pumpkin seeds and wondering what to do with the rotten squash once the scary season is over then Pablo might just be the pumpkin for you.]]> If you're not into getting yourself covered in slimy pumpkin seeds and wondering what to do with the rotten squash once the scary season is over then Pablo might just be the pumpkin for you.]]> Crafty How-to guides DIY and home Felting Halloween Craft Knitting Knitting Patterns deadlyknitshade October 23, 2011 1:00 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/gallery_stitch_london_city_kni.html London is a very knitty city and to prove it Stitch London: 20 Kooky Ways to Knit the City and more by Lauren O'Farrell, published by David & Charles, has taken up needles and yarn and turned London's world woolly.]]> London is a very knitty city and to prove it Stitch London: 20 Kooky Ways to Knit the City and more by Lauren O'Farrell, published by David & Charles, has taken up needles and yarn and turned London's world woolly.]]> Amigurumi Books Celebrity Craft Gallery Knitting Knitting Patterns Kooky Craft Movie and TV Craft Pick of the best Plushies Toys Trend watch deadlyknitshade October 22, 2011 10:33 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_glowing_pap.html These Glowing Paper Pumpkins combine origami skills and a little bit of electrickery to create some very cool lights for your handmade Halloween.]]> These Glowing Paper Pumpkins combine origami skills and a little bit of electrickery to create some very cool lights for your handmade Halloween.]]> Crafty How-to guides Geek Craft Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 22, 2011 10:08 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/friday_crafty_film_handmaking.html Rugs are marvellous things. They keep your toes off that chilly floor and lounge in the middle of a room looking utterly impressive. But how on earth can they be handmade? Let's wander over to Wexford, Ireland and have a look.]]> Rugs are marvellous things. They keep your toes off that chilly floor and lounge in the middle of a room looking utterly impressive. But how on earth can they be handmade? Let's wander over to Wexford, Ireland and have a look.]]> Crafty Art Crafty How-to guides DIY and home Videos deadlyknitshade October 21, 2011 12:48 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/london_made_entirely_from_cake.html I love London and I love cake, so a city of London made entirely from cake is all kinds of win. ]]> I love London and I love cake, so a city of London made entirely from cake is all kinds of win. ]]> Events Food Craft and Recipes Kooky Craft deadlyknitshade October 21, 2011 11:31 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/knit_a_jumper_for_a_penguin.html A penguin in a woolly jumper is a beautiful thing, and if it's a useful woolly jumper then even better!]]> A penguin in a woolly jumper is a beautiful thing, and if it's a useful woolly jumper then even better!]]> Accessories Beasts, Birds and Ocean Craft Charity Craft Knitting Kooky Craft Twitter Natter deadlyknitshade October 20, 2011 12:08 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/do_knit_disturb_the_knitted_ho.html This astounding knitted and crocheted hotel room is the work of the brilliant Kate Jenkins (whose work amazing woolly rabbit pie we showcased earlier this year).]]> This astounding knitted and crocheted hotel room is the work of the brilliant Kate Jenkins (whose work amazing woolly rabbit pie we showcased earlier this year).]]> Celebrity Craft Craft news Crafty Art Crochet DIY and home Food Craft and Recipes Knitting Kooky Craft Pick of the best deadlyknitshade October 20, 2011 10:49 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/book_review_keep_calm_and_cast.html Knitters, do you feel a little lost in the real world and prefer your advice to be yarny? Then this may well be the book for you.]]> Knitters, do you feel a little lost in the real world and prefer your advice to be yarny? Then this may well be the book for you.]]> Books Knitting Reviews deadlyknitshade October 18, 2011 9:51 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_how_to_make.html Halloween is a steam punk time of year and your pumpkins shouldn't miss out on the dress up fun. These fantastic steampunk pumpkins are the perfect accessory for that steam punk party-goer who wants to accessorize to the steam punk maximum.]]> Halloween is a steam punk time of year and your pumpkins shouldn't miss out on the dress up fun. These fantastic steampunk pumpkins are the perfect accessory for that steam punk party-goer who wants to accessorize to the steam punk maximum.]]> Accessories Crafty How-to guides Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 17, 2011 10:50 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_banksy_flow.html It's unlikely you'll have many opportunities to see a Banksy peel itself off the wall and go out trick or treating but it's not impossible. ]]> It's unlikely you'll have many opportunities to see a Banksy peel itself off the wall and go out trick or treating but it's not impossible. ]]> Crafter's Stories Custom Clothes Graffiti craft Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 17, 2011 10:38 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_teeny_tiny.html Squee and scream! A handful of teeny tiny knitted pumpkins for Halloween anyone? How on earth can you resist?]]> Squee and scream! A handful of teeny tiny knitted pumpkins for Halloween anyone? How on earth can you resist?]]> Amigurumi Books Halloween Craft Knitting deadlyknitshade October 16, 2011 9:11 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/twit_knit_club_join_the_social.html Twitter is crawling with knitters (I should know I am one of them) so it makes sense that they should be some kind of Twitter knit-a-long taking place and that's where the splendid @scarlyKFcurtis, creator of the fantabulous Twit Knit Club comes in.]]> Twitter is crawling with knitters (I should know I am one of them) so it makes sense that they should be some kind of Twitter knit-a-long taking place and that's where the splendid @scarlyKFcurtis, creator of the fantabulous Twit Knit Club comes in.]]> Knitting Social crafting Twitter Natter deadlyknitshade October 16, 2011 6:40 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/crafty_art_cross-stitched_car.html How's this for a way to cover up the rust on your four-wheeled friend? Hand embroidered car cross stitch!]]> How's this for a way to cover up the rust on your four-wheeled friend? Hand embroidered car cross stitch!]]> deadlyknitshade October 15, 2011 10:17 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_zombie_cact.html What do you give the zombie-loving sewing star who has everything? A Zombie Cactus Pincushion, of course!]]> What do you give the zombie-loving sewing star who has everything? A Zombie Cactus Pincushion, of course!]]> Crafty Buys Felting Halloween Craft Kooky Craft Plushies deadlyknitshade October 14, 2011 1:01 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/geek_craft_tardis_corset.html More amazing Dr Who craft for fans of all things Gallifreyan, a Dr Who TARDIS corset. Zut alors!]]> More amazing Dr Who craft for fans of all things Gallifreyan, a Dr Who TARDIS corset. Zut alors!]]> Accessories Custom Clothes Geek Craft Kooky Craft Movie and TV Craft deadlyknitshade October 13, 2011 4:24 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/cross_stitcher_magazine_battle.html The fabulous folks at Cross Stitcher magazine are joining in Breast Cancer Care's Pink Fridays campaign, which runs throughout October, by offering a rather snazzy little cross stitch Pink Ribbon Pattern in return for a donation to the cause.]]> The fabulous folks at Cross Stitcher magazine are joining in Breast Cancer Care's Pink Fridays campaign, which runs throughout October, by offering a rather snazzy little cross stitch Pink Ribbon Pattern in return for a donation to the cause.]]> Accessories Charity Craft Cross Stitch deadlyknitshade October 12, 2011 5:28 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/crafty_art_the_teeny_tiny_penc.html Taking pencil sharpening to the extreme, artist Dalton Ghetti makes utterly jawdropping sculptures using the lead from pencils.]]> Taking pencil sharpening to the extreme, artist Dalton Ghetti makes utterly jawdropping sculptures using the lead from pencils.]]> Crafty Art Events Kooky Craft Miniature Craft deadlyknitshade October 12, 2011 5:15 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_how_to_turn.html Ho ho horror! This clever costume for a desaturated santa claus is total genius and very likely to make you feel someone is messing with your eyeballs. ]]> Ho ho horror! This clever costume for a desaturated santa claus is total genius and very likely to make you feel someone is messing with your eyeballs. ]]> Costumes and Fancy Dress Crafty How-to guides Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 11, 2011 9:52 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_sesame_stre.html YIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIP... Having grown up with the Muppets and Sesame Street teaching me all I know this is probably one of my most favourite Halloween fancy dress how tos I have seen this year. Turn yourself into a floating Yip Yip Monster for some proper Jim Henson Halloween style.]]> YIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIP... Having grown up with the Muppets and Sesame Street teaching me all I know this is probably one of my most favourite Halloween fancy dress how tos I have seen this year. Turn yourself into a floating Yip Yip Monster for some proper Jim Henson Halloween style.]]> Beasts, Birds and Ocean Craft Costumes and Fancy Dress Crafty How-to guides Halloween Craft Kooky Craft Sewing deadlyknitshade October 10, 2011 10:31 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/the_strumpet_is_born_help_kick.html Ladies and gents of craft meet an inspiring new figure in the handmade comics world, The Strumpet!]]> Ladies and gents of craft meet an inspiring new figure in the handmade comics world, The Strumpet!]]> Books Comic Craft Craftivism Social crafting Trend watch deadlyknitshade October 10, 2011 10:21 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/join_the_knit-a-squillion_chal.html There are many of you out there who are more than happy to knock up a square or two with your knitting for charity, and here's a worthy cause to send them to: Knit a Squillion.]]> There are many of you out there who are more than happy to knock up a square or two with your knitting for charity, and here's a worthy cause to send them to: Knit a Squillion.]]> Charity Craft Knitting Knitting Patterns Social crafting deadlyknitshade October 9, 2011 5:08 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_mad_hatter.html Halloween is creeping up on us and the desire to get your fancy dress on and party like its your last night on earth before the undead take over is rife. Fancy dress from films is always popular and the kooky creepyness of a Tim Burton film is even better.]]> Halloween is creeping up on us and the desire to get your fancy dress on and party like its your last night on earth before the undead take over is rife. Fancy dress from films is always popular and the kooky creepyness of a Tim Burton film is even better.]]> Celebrity Craft Costumes and Fancy Dress Crafty How-to guides Movie and TV Craft Videos deadlyknitshade October 9, 2011 5:04 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/crochet_pattern_red_riding_hoo.html Halloween is well and truly on its way. Since it's a bit chilly you'll be wanting to send your wee trick or treaters out in something cosy but creepy. How about a bit of crocheted fairy tale?]]> Halloween is well and truly on its way. Since it's a bit chilly you'll be wanting to send your wee trick or treaters out in something cosy but creepy. How about a bit of crocheted fairy tale?]]> Costumes and Fancy Dress Crochet Crochet Patterns Halloween Craft deadlyknitshade October 8, 2011 11:09 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/diva_zappa_knittress.html Diva Zappa is a 'knitress' according to a new video making the rounds of the internet. The short film, Fall Back Into Fall With Diva Zappa, appears to be something to do with Starbucks, the coffee giants, but quite what isn't clear.]]> Diva Zappa is a 'knitress' according to a new video making the rounds of the internet. The short film, Fall Back Into Fall With Diva Zappa, appears to be something to do with Starbucks, the coffee giants, but quite what isn't clear.]]> Celebrity Craft Knitting Videos deadlyknitshade October 8, 2011 10:49 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/friday_film_the_worlds_largest.html Remember last year when I blogged about the world's smallest stop-motion animation, all filmed on a Nokia phone? Well Nokia have done it again but this time they've upped the size.]]> Remember last year when I blogged about the world's smallest stop-motion animation, all filmed on a Nokia phone? Well Nokia have done it again but this time they've upped the size.]]> Movie and TV Craft Videos deadlyknitshade October 7, 2011 10:02 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/knitting_pattern_modern_art_pi.html Squishy art is the best kind. Who wouldn't want to relax on something inspiring at the end of a hard day at work? That's why I am loving this knitting pattern for Kandinskys' Gravitation on a Modern Art Pillow.]]> Squishy art is the best kind. Who wouldn't want to relax on something inspiring at the end of a hard day at work? That's why I am loving this knitting pattern for Kandinskys' Gravitation on a Modern Art Pillow.]]> Crafty Art Crafty Buys Knitting deadlyknitshade October 5, 2011 12:12 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/kooky_craft_knitted_meat.html Stitched steak, anyone? This rather odd knitted creation is the work of Stephanie Casper, also known as Knit Meat, an advertising and design student in my last year at New York's Pratt Institute.]]> Stitched steak, anyone? This rather odd knitted creation is the work of Stephanie Casper, also known as Knit Meat, an advertising and design student in my last year at New York's Pratt Institute.]]> Crafty Art Food Craft and Recipes Knitting Kooky Craft deadlyknitshade October 4, 2011 10:49 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_moth_attacks_man.html Breaking craft news! Crochet crusader Howie Woo is recovering from a recent attack by one of his own creations turned bad. Don't panic. Mr Woo is mostly unharmed but it's a powerful lesson on how handmade can turn into horror...]]> Breaking craft news! Crochet crusader Howie Woo is recovering from a recent attack by one of his own creations turned bad. Don't panic. Mr Woo is mostly unharmed but it's a powerful lesson on how handmade can turn into horror...]]> Amigurumi Beasts, Birds and Ocean Craft Celebrity Craft Crafter's Stories Crochet Halloween Craft Videos deadlyknitshade October 4, 2011 10:24 AM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/come_to_the_stitch_london_book.html The woolly wonders of London are about to be released into the city and you're all invited to come along. Stitch London by your intrepid Crafty Crafty reporter Lauren O'Farrell (me!) hits to shelves in time for National Knitting Week and you're all invited to the launch. ]]> The woolly wonders of London are about to be released into the city and you're all invited to come along. Stitch London by your intrepid Crafty Crafty reporter Lauren O'Farrell (me!) hits to shelves in time for National Knitting Week and you're all invited to the launch. ]]> Amigurumi Books Celebrity Craft Events Knitting deadlyknitshade October 3, 2011 9:37 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/how_to_weave_a_space_invader_g.html Adding a space invader to something gives it that special retro cool that few mosaic combinations can muster. Topping of a gift with one of the little guys is a great idea and here's a little how to to help you do it.]]> Adding a space invader to something gives it that special retro cool that few mosaic combinations can muster. Topping of a gift with one of the little guys is a great idea and here's a little how to to help you do it.]]> Crafty How-to guides Geek Craft Vintage and Retro deadlyknitshade October 2, 2011 12:54 PM http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2011/10/handmade_halloween_amigurumi_h.html The first in our Handmade Halloween series: bringing your horrible handmade for the big dark day. Dr Hannibal Lecter is probably not the first person you'd describe as cute, unless you're a little bit odd. At least you think so until you witness the woolly work of Crafty Crafty favourite Fluffer Nutter and realise that even the scariest fictional people-eaters can make you go awwwww.]]> The first in our Handmade Halloween series: bringing your horrible handmade for the big dark day. Dr Hannibal Lecter is probably not the first person you'd describe as cute, unless you're a little bit odd. At least you think so until you witness the woolly work of Crafty Crafty favourite Fluffer Nutter and realise that even the scariest fictional people-eaters can make you go awwwww.]]> Amigurumi Celebrity Craft Crochet Halloween Craft Kooky Craft Movie and TV Craft deadlyknitshade October 2, 2011 12:25 PM