About thezenofmaking

The Zen of Making is a DIY and craft blog written by Haley Pierson-Cox, a technical craft writing and tutorial-obsessed book nerd who is also a staff writer at CRAFT Magazine, a review contributor at Craft Test Dummies, and a Geek Crafts columnist at FaveCrafts.

Friday Internet Crushes: Dad Craft Roundup

Friday Internet Crushes: Dad Craft Roundup | The Zen of Making

Looking for last-minute gift ideas for Father’s Day? Give a little handmade goodness to the awesome men in your life with my roundup of four dad-approved DIYs! Pressed for time? Don’t fret! With the exception of the Tessellating TARDIS iPhone Case, each project can be made in an afternoon.

Organize: Cross-Stitch Storage Canisters

Organize: Cross-Stitch Storage Canisters | The Zen of Making

A few simple, easy-access organization bins can make all the difference when it comes to keeping your craft supplies neat and at the ready, but, luckily, staying tidy doesn’t have to be boring. Clean up your workspace in true DIY style with a set of cute cross-stitch storage canisters! They’re stitched with colorfast cotton yarn, … Continue reading