Step by Step....not just a NKOTB Song....

And for those too young to remember- that is New Kids On The Block....hahaha!

So last week I decided to finally start on a project that I had read about last year - a collapsible macro light box (you can read about it all in my blog here)

The project was relatively simple and made more so by step-by-step instructions I found on a cool site called "Instructables". They have a wide range of projects to tap into your creative side - art, music, cooking, recycling projects etc. Heaps of stuff which you can have a go making. You never know what skills or interests you uncover....


1. How to do Paper Mache.
Be green and crafty at the same time. Here is a talented artist doing wonderful things with this technique:

Carousel by Artfulblogger (flickr)

Rapunzel with hair close up by Artfulblogger (flickr)


2. Screen printing for under $10!! (or in the case of us Aussies under $15 ;-)
9 Steps from creating the screen through to printing and cleaning up. Its rough but simple and for a $15 investment, its not bad. Here is a bag I found recently online:

Umbrella British Brolly Tote by Happyfamily.etsy.com

Some of the Creative Fusion members also have given Screen Printing and other crafts a go. So come and share in their stories at our inaugural Creative Fusion Morning Tea which is being held on Sunday 29 March, at the EJ Ward Community Centre in Paddington. Here is the invitation if you have not already seen it:



3. Rubik's Cube style pincushion
Using one of my favourite craft materials - felt! Its easy to cut, paste and sew. Comes in a variety of colours and adds a retro look to a plain old pin cushion.


Rubiks cube pincushion by rsilandcrafts (flickr)

We look forward to sharing more stories and ideas with you all at the morning tea! Hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Happy Days!

Claudes