DIY

One of my new year's resolutions is to be more creative and my husband's Do It Yourself(DIY) spirit has inspired me to spend my free time creating rather than watching TV or stewing about things that don't matter. With the economy slipping the ability to do things yourself may become a necessity, and there is something so satisfying and self affirming about making something you want or need yourself. It's amazing how a painting or apron can make you feel like anything is possible.

Crafting is attainable art. One doesn't need to have a Masters in Fine Art or attend Parson's. It's democratic, anti-elitist, for the people.

You can say, "Screw Macy's! I can knit a sweater." "Rooms to Go, be damned! I can make myself a new end table". DIY is cheaper and fun. There are tons of books and sites dedicated to those old domestic arts like sewing, soap making, crochet, knitting, stitching, screen printing, stenciling and a host of other cool things.So I've got a few small projects in mind to get me started and I've found some great resources below.

What do you make?

Etsy
Ready Made

Craft Magazine
Make
Instructables