craft + activism = craftivism.

When I started craftivism.com so many years ago, I had no idea what I wanted it to be. In my wildest initial dreams, I would have loved for it to have been Craft Hope, that Jade Sims has so lovingly and amazingly created. A site that is a catalyst for mass action, but sometimes what [...]

The above pillow is part of Fine Cell Work’s newer collection of pillows. Currently Fine Cell Work is in need of volunteers in Yorkshire. If you know anyone in Yorkshire that might be interested, please pass this along or direct them to the Fine Cell Work website. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Fine Cell Work is very [...]

The title pretty much says it all. Here’s a gem of a clip from Cary Grant’s 1943 movie, Mr. Lucky Many thanks to the consistently awesome Step for sending this to me!

“Button’s Bit” I cannot sew, I cannot knit, I wish that I were wiser; But I resolved to do “my bit” To help to down the Kaiser. The days grew warm, my hair was long And softer than chamois; They sheared my coat, and spun soft wool And knitted socks for Sammy. Every so often, [...]

I wish my house suddenly transformed into the house in this video. I wouldn’t have to wear socks 24/7, my toys would look even cooler than they already do, and my radiator would be extra warm. This was forwarded on by a high school friend, thank you Facebook! Some of my favorite lovely crafty/creative things [...]