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Round up: Mix tapes

In: Embroidery, felt, music, Sewing

Well, this week went way too fast and I feel like I barely scratched the surface (yes, terrible pun intended) with music crafts. I will definitely need to revisit this topic again. All the posts really just ended up being retro-y cassette tape and record album crafts. In particular, I came across so many great [...]

Record accessories

In: General Craft, Jewelry, music

In my hunt for some record themed crafts I came across some great little accessories. Hair clips, rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. These are a few of my favorites. I love the simplicity of the implied records on this necklace made of buttons by Minski. Maybe you’re looking for something that’s a little less representational, like something [...]

Cassette tape wallet

In: General Craft, music

Rachel of Chezlin whipped up this great wallet reusing an old cassette tape, a zipper, some felt and some glue. Not only that, but she posted a great tutorial so you can make your own! I would like to make one of these! Just imagine all the great reactions you’d get when you pull this out to pay [...]

Like it or not

In: Embroidery, music

Every once in a while the stars align just right and two of my passions will merge into one, yielding a result that’s greater than the sum of it’s parts. Case-in-point: the following video from one of my favorite bands, Architecture in Helsinki, which combines needlework and catchy indie pop. The video spins the tale of [...]

About Crafterbation

I started this blog after I realized that I spend way more time looking at crafty things than making crafty things, a practice I’ve dubbed crafterbation. I wanted create an outlet to share all the great crafty things I find that I would love to make, if only I had the time and the motivation to actually complete them. When the mood strikes and I do actually make something, you can read about that here as well.

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