http://craftershock.com/blog all things crafty. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:40:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you enjoy things that are miniature and adorable, today's your day. Olivia of onewtonj makes felted wool creatures that are so cute, you just want to squeeze their little heads off... well, that's the affect they have on us, anyway! http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/24/a-collection-of-painfully-cute-bears/ Today, we're going to show you how to make your own mini koinobori! This template was created by a super creative crafter, artist, and Dal Frara enthusiast, Mini-toko. Before we get started, you'll need to download the free template (PDF). Now that you've done that, let's get to work! Step 1 Print ... http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/23/create-your-own-mini-koinobori/ On our search to find super awesome crafters, we constantly sift through a lot of crafts. Every now and then, we come across someone who uses polymer clay in a way that really impresses us. Today is one of those days. Amy of The B-Line makes beautiful clay flowers and ... http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/22/jewelry-for-the-bees/ Nienke of Nosey Nest has come up with a super idea for a series of sewing patterns, and she's sharing that idea with us today! Rather than paraphrase, we'll let her explain the series: "Have you ever been afraid of the dark when you were a kid; of critters under your ... http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/21/imaginary-friends-a-pattern-series/ If you've ever spent more than five minutes around a cat, you probably know one thing about them: cats have attitude. It seems that Alyssa of Penguin & Fish spends a lot of time with cats because she has really captured their essence with these awesome kitties. Also, a quick ... http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/18/cats-with-attitude/ Vintage typewriters are awesome, but have been functionally replaced by computers and their boring keyboards. Elizabeth Marie of Keys And Memories, a self-described "junkyard freak," has come up with a way to save those old typewriters from dusty basements (or worse) by making these fantastic accessories. http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/17/repurposed-vintage-typewriter-keys/ Electronic gadgets such as MP3 players can be expensive and fragile -- not the kind of thing you want to shove down into the bottom of your bag or pocket. Anna Lee of annamatic has come up with an extremely cute solution to that problem with these iPod cozies. http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/15/creature-cozies-for-your-ipod/ We have two huge announcements today that we're super thrilled to tell you about! First, Craftershock & Awe is finally here! You may remember a while back we announced this fancy contest of ours, but if not, here's how it works: We will supply you with a theme and a ... http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/11/craftershock-awe-july-contest/ You know that stack of scrap paper sitting next to your printer with just enough information printed on it to make it all seemingly useless? Well Emily of Subu has come up with a clever and cute way to put those scraps to good use. She binds those discarded sheets ... http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/09/scrap-paper-journals/ We love crafts that are creative, unique, and especially those that employ a double entendre. Jennifer Fee of Flurogoddess has come up with a craft that covers all three -- vintage teacup lights! We especially love the extra touch of the tea bag label on the wick. http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/08/fancy-a-cup-of-tealight/