Subject: Arts and Crafts

• Fight Club

  March 19, 2009

• Because You're Ugly: Origami Jewelry

  Finally: A non-ugly way to incorporate the Asian aesthetic into your everyday wardrobe. (Oh, stop that—Mandarin collars? Not so awesome. And chopsticks in your hair? Not even close to the real thing. Please stop. You look fucking silly.) These charms and pendants crafted by origami guru Cindy Ng are actually fashioned out of single sheets of silver and folded the same way you'd fold their paper counterparts, but without all that finger fumbling and crumbled up paper. Available in a variety

  August 28, 2007

• Because You're Ugly: Tube Scarves

  Now that it's technically autumn, the weather should be cooling off significantly (really, any day now...). But just to keep you ahead of the game, tube scarves are a sweet take on the old fashioned scarf, just pop it on and go. I can never decide how to wear the ends of a traditional scarf anyway. Both over to the side? One slung front, one slung back? One over each shoulder? And what about knots? It never looks right. Tube scarves provide the warmth and style of a regular scarf, but the en

  October 1, 2007

• To Do Tonight - 10/22

  COOKING: CHARCUTERIE, 6:30pm Learn pates and terrines. Sur la Table, 832 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, (949) 640-2330 www.surlatable.turnstilesystems.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/771020 KNITTING WORKSHOP, 7:30pm Get your knit on every Monday. Free knitting class. All levels of knitting. Just bring your needles and yarn. Portfolio Coffeehouse, 2300 E 4th St., Long Beach, (562) 434-2486 www.portfoliocoffeehouse.com SLEEPY HOLLOW, 8pm Catch Tim Burton’s take on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow on the big

  October 22, 2007

• Because You're Ugly: Knitting in Biology 101

  Okay, so I admit I never did get to dissect a lab rat or frog for high school biology—though, I did have my go at a formaldehyde-soaked mink and fetal pig, which wasn't nearly as disgusting as I thought it'd be—and I never did opt for the conscientious alternate assignment to write a 50-page research paper on the classification of insects instead. But Etsy seller CraftyHedgehog is giving you another chance to explore the twisty innards of a rat—ethically. The Knitting in Biology Lab Rat

  October 6, 2008

• Ask Not What Your Country Can Do for You

  December 28, 2000

• Saints Relics

  August 25, 2005

• To Do Tonight 12/1

  Rock Band Monday,  9 p.m.The video game that pays. Best band wins $50.Chronic Cantina,  1870 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, CAPortrayal/Betrayal, until December 18Going beyond the superficial and trivial reading of a portrait.Long Beach City College, 4901 E Carson St., Long Beach, CA 562-938-4313 High Class Low Life, 10 p.m.The title of many an autobiography describing drunk times with friends.The Crosby, 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA Native American basket w

  December 1, 2008

• LowBallVideoChatter: John Lennon, "Instant Karma"

  28 years gone today . . . Yes, that is indeed a blindfolded Yoko rocking the knitting needles. It's art, y'know . . . Also: I'm avoiding the obvious "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" clip, because all the YouTube ones are supremely cheesy . . .

  December 8, 2008

• Fullerton Market

  April 2, 2009

• Monster Egg Hunt

  Muckenthaler Cultural Center

  April 9, 2009

• Femme Power

  February 26, 2009

• Smiling Eyes

  June 19, 2008

• Green Thumb

  April 17, 2008

• Flying at 30,000 Feet . . .

  August 19, 2004

• Wanda Brainard

  The knitting instructor shares some of her favorite things
  

  October 19, 2006

• Live Review

  April 13, 2006

• What I Miss About Drinking

  March 9, 2006

• Sex for Grown-ups

  April 21, 2005

• If I Were a Rich Girl . . .

  March 24, 2005

• Best Canine Art Show Ever!

  July 29, 2004

• Another Year With Nothin To Do

  January 8, 2004

• The Sacred and the Dead

  December 2, 1999

• Patchwork Arts Fest

  May 14, 2009

• To Do Tonight - 6/25

  Knitting for Beginners Workshop, 6:30 p.m.You're never too old to take up knitting. Hell, everyone needs scarves. And socks. People need socks like they're going out of style. And it's good to keep your hands busy. After all, idle hands are the devil's playground! Consider yourself warned!!The Kids Are Alright, 3405 E. Broadway (at Redondo), Long Beach, CA; (562) 433-5890 LBMA After Dark, 7 p.m.Museums after dark aren't always as eventful as that recent Hollywood flick starrin

  June 25, 2009

• Gettin' Made: Everything and the Kitchen Sink Dyeworks

  When you hear the word yarn, do you automatically think of Red Heart? Sure, 100% acrylic's definitely got its perfect uses, but I think you'll back me up when I say it can be less than a joy to work with. If you've never used 100% wool (or cotton or other natural fibers), you're totally missing out on yarn that actually feels good in your hands while you work. So whether you knit, crochet, or (gasp!) macrame, join me as I chat with Birmingham, Alabama's own Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark about her in

  July 14, 2009

• Crochet Headband Workshop

  July 9, 2009

• Evening for Hope and Possibility

  July 16, 2009

• [Trendzilla] Whole Grain Baby's Bright Prints Aren't Just for Dress-Up Anymore

  August 6, 2009

• Gettin' Made: The Gift of Creativity

  Long Beach librarian Marlyn Beebe has always enjoyed taking photos, but never really thought of herself as a serious artistic photographer. Then she received a digital camera as a gift. This unlocked a door for her with all it's new features, especially the macro setting. Now not only is she taking all kinds of pictures, she's sharing them with the world, too. Come check out some of her close-up gems with us! "Plumeria" by Marlyn Beebe​

  August 12, 2009

• Gettin' Made: Burn, Baby Burn... Some Candles!

  Are you one of those people that keeps candles around the house without burning them? Wait, really? You are? What're you saving them for? Seriously, you're missing out. Today OC Weekly chats with John Sutton of Maddie Kates hand-poured soy candles - rumor is he has over 400 different candle smells at his fingertips. It's like the Pokemon of the candle world; gotta catch em all! I'm pretty sure by the end of this post you'll be burning candles like no one's business just so you have an exc

  August 13, 2009

• Gettin' Made: Twist and Shout

  You know as well as I do that there is nothing bigger these days than being green, recycling, upcycling, and generally just saving our ecological butts. But did you know you can still look totally rockin' while doing it? Join us as we chat with Courtney Chesley of Twisted Handmade and the St. Louis Craft Mafia, learn how her friendship bracelet obsession of the 80s turned into the cutest upcycled accessories of today, and enter to win some free twisted goodies! Courtney spo

  August 18, 2009

• Gettin' Made: Dirty Little Crafting Secrets

  Ok it's time to 'fess up. I'm afraid you might think less of me, but here goes. When I'm knitting, I almost never do a swatch to measure my gauge before I start a project. If you're not a knitter, let me cue you in. A swatch gauge is an important part of starting a project--it helps you figure out if your garment will turn out the right size in the end. If you're knitting too loosely or tightly, knitting a swatch gauge will point that out and help you compensate for it from the start so the

  August 28, 2009

• [Trendzilla] Friendship Is Back in Style

  October 1, 2009

• Gettin' Made: Do You Feel Lucky?

  I met Kayte Turner at her Handmade District craft fair earlier this year, and have always been impressed with just how much time and energy she spends giving back to the community, while still having time to create one of a kind bags, bike basket liners (I have one!) and coasters for her indie craft company Lucky Find Designs. Sugar Skulls reversible bike basket liner from Kayte Turner of Lucky Find Designs, perfect for all of your upcoming Day of the Dead shenanigans!​ After

  October 5, 2009

• Gettin' Made: and Makin' Magic

  Mama's Magic Studio is the work of stay-at-home mom Jen Johnson from up north in San Jose. When she's not chasing after the little ones, she's crafting up a storm for her Etsy shop. Autumn Sunshine bracelet by Jen Johnson of Mama's Magic Studio​ I know it feels like far from autumn during the day lately, but I'm almost sure I saw some leaves that had turned this color falling from a tree in MIssion Viejo yesterday. After the jump, check out some more great pieces by this crafty mom.

  November 17, 2009