Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Have You Seen Craft?
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Dear Reader,
I was just reading the new Craft blog (from the makers of Make Magazine)
and was amazed by all of the projects there that I would have never
conceived of. For example, in one post, I'm looking at pictures of wedding
dresses made out of toilet paper, glue, and tape. You'd think these would
be ghastly creations, but they are actually quite elegant. Although I
think these would be strictly for summer weddings.
Another post features mixed media collage artist Michelle Caplan and her
art. These are visually compelling works that bring together different
types of media to create powerful imagery. And then there are bags made
from recycled skateboards. Who would have ever thought to do this?
Site editor Natalie Zee and her crew over at the Craft blog (soon to be
followed by Craft Magazine) have their fingers in just about everything
that can be glued or taped together. If you have such interests, or know
someone who does, then take a look for yourself. I think you too will
be amazed.
http://www.craftzine.com/
Until next week,
-Derrick
Derrick Story
O'Reilly Network Editorial Director
derrick@oreilly.com
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