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Copy This by Carla Sinclair in Welcome to Craft
From process to product, copying is imperative to crafts. Page 7 Download Sample PDF of this article.

The Punk of Craft by Jean Railla in Modern Crafting
Doing it yourself may be the ultimate form of rebellion. Page 10

Tough Textile à la Trash Bag by Wendy Tremayne in Re: Fitted
Plastic bags morph into a rugged new material. Page 12

Handmade by Kirsten Anderson, Goli Mohammadi, Arwen O'Reilly Griffith, David Pescovitz, Eric Smillie in Handmade
Faux taxidermy, fabric brain art, river-rock ceramics, blown-glass rayguns, and Burning Man's favorite 80-foot flower. Page 14

My Logo, Not No Logo by Ulla-Maaria Engeström in Linkages
Why shouldn't crafters have their own designer labels? Page 20

Eraser-Carved Rubber Stamps by Gareth Branwyn in Quick Craft
Your own stamps, just an X-Acto blade away. Page 21

Curio in Curio
Our favorite trinkets and treasures. Page 22

Eggcentric Art by Susan Brackney
Paul "Eggman" Wirhun saves the world with his mad egg-batik skills. Page 26

Positively Daguerreian by Peter Sheridan
Photographer Jonathan Danforth reclaims a lost art form. Page 30

Doll Obsessed by Marian Bantjes
The magnificence of Marina Bychkova's work lies in her dedication to detail. Page 34

Gangsta Wrap by Kirsten Anderson
When no one is looking, Knitta, Please! tags cities with cozies and scarves. Page 38

A Painting Fit for a Pocket by Peter Sheridan
Poketo's mobile gallery of wallets makes fine art affordable. Page 42

Canstructing a World Without Hunger by Bruce Stewart
Unique charity event raises canned food to a whole new level. Page 44

Woven Trash Gift Wrap by Zack Stern in Quick Craft
Paper scrap makes opulent wrap. Page 46

Attack of the Craft Club Clones! by Gareth Branwyn
The Craft Mafia and the Church of Craft spread the DIY ethos and the good word. Page 48

A Perfect Fit by Natalie Zee Drieu
Lisa Howdin of Fitz Patterns makes sewing indie fashions just a download away. Page 52

The Counterfeit Crochet Project by Garth Johnson
Stephanie Syjuco challenges crochet buffs to bootleg designer handbags. Page 54

Anatomy of a Counterfeit by Stephanie Syjuco
Tips and tricks to crochet your own designer handbag. Page 58

Project: Crocheted Retro Purse by Elisabeth Doherty
Recycle patterns and a pair of jeans to crochet a retro shoulder bag. Page 62

Project: Crafty Masterpiece by Tricia Mills Gray
Recreate your favorite painting as a fabric collage. Page 70

Project: Hawaiian Quilt by Cissy Serrao
Stitch a tropical heirloom to last for generations. Page 76

Project: Circuit Board Mini Cabinet by Andrew Argyle
Recycle old PCBs to make a case for stashables. Page 84 Download Sample PDF of this article (excerpt).

Project: Weekend Boho Sandals by Kristina Pinto
Needlepoint your own retro-chic footware. Page 92

The Bleeding Edge by Susie Bright in Susie's Home Ec
Why diamond-sharp shears are a girl's best friend. Page 100

Kombucha Madness by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith in DIY: Clone It
Brew your tea with fermented zing. Page 101

Pagan Eggcraft by Susan Brackney in DIY: Embellish It
Attract good health, happiness, and love with these do-it-yourself talismans. Page 103

Freeze Frame by Leah Kramer in DIY: Embellish It
Make a stencil out of freezer paper to customize T-shirts and beyond. Page 105

Repurposed House Slippers by Janaina Vaughn in DIY: Wear It
Transform comatose denims into these super fabulous house slips. Page 108 Download Sample PDF of this article.

Earrings of Paper and Tin by Kathy Cano Murillo in DIY: Wear It
Two pairs of brilliant earrings for the price of (almost) none. Page 112

Corrugated Glow by Ross Orr in DIY: Flash It
Create sunset lighting with a fiberglass tea lantern. Page 114

Stitch Action Photography by Pauric O'Callaghan in DIY: Flash It
Create the look of motion with photos and a computer. Page 117

Wooly Bullies by Brookelynn Morris in DIY: Needle It
Sculpt wool into felted fruits and vegetables — or anything imaginable! Page 119

Voodoo Doll Pincushion by Casey Dougherty in DIY: Needle It
Sharpen your wits (and needles) with this creepy pincushion. Page 122

Pocket Book by Casey Dougherty in DIY: Book It
Make your own wallet-sized notebook. Page 124

Journal-Art Memoirs by Gareth Branwyn in DIY: Book It
Make a scrapbook the Moleskine way. Page 127

Altered Books by Brian Sawyer in DIY: Book It
Turn that old, unwanted book into the work of art you've always wished it was. Page 130

Linocuts by Donna Barger in 101
Hack up a block of linoleum and ink some lino block prints of your own making. Page 134

Modded Circular Needles by Sarah-Marie Belcastro in Quick Craft
Hate double-pointed needles? Make these short circulars. Page 141

Fanciful Fortress, The Inkjet Way by Steve Lodefink in Play
Usa a printer to turn cardboard into stone. Page 142

Simply Impossible by Mark Frauenfelder in Old School
Tin cans and ashtrays: how not to do a kid's how-to. Page 145

Bazaar by Natalie Zee Drieu in Bazaar
Crafty goods we adore. Page 146

Big Wheel Keep on Turning by Shannon Okey in Recycle It
Spin your own yarn from milkweed, rayon, or dog hair — sheep are so last year. Page 150

Stamp Your Feet in Makeover
Making over a pair of shoes and an old stamp collection. Page 160