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This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw: MAKE Senior Editor Gareth Branwyn's Chia Head Halloween costume,...

The folks at Spoonflower show how you don't need Photoshop or other expensive graphic editing programs to create designs for printing on fabric...

I love the design solution by Sharilyn at lovelydesign to make these paper box drawer dividers to keep things organized. You can download her tutorial to make the perfect sized box to hold anything you need! [via not martha] Read this article | Comment on this article

Randy Sarafan grew up near apple orchards, like me, and shares with us his method for making delicious apple cider donuts. Read this article | Comment on this article

I love this idea of using brooches as gift toppers from Laura of Bugs and Fishes. It's a fun way to add a little extra gift to your gift and include something that won't be thrown away. I also love how she's used yarn in place of ribbon - so lovely! Read this article | Comment on this article

Instructables user Jayefuu writes: This is a recipe for a fantastic green thai curry paste. The original recipe I've long since lost, I make up a large batch once every 6 months or so and freeze it in blocks...

I love this sweet matryoshka doll card from Jessica at Zakka Life. The fold out design to mimick the nesting of the dolls is brilliant! She's provided a template and a how-to so you can make some of your own! Read this article | Comment on this article

Sarah James at Instructables is a tireless force when it comes to holiday eats (and food photography, holy delicious!). Behold her candy apple tutorial! Read this article | Comment on this article

Kathy Cano-Murillo's Crafty Chica product line is returning to select US Michael's stores this weekend. She's announced a list of locations that will carry the line. If your local Michael's isn't on the list, give them a call and request they carry the line...

CRAFT friends and Instructables folks Eric and Christy dressed their baby girl, Corvidae, as a 3-armed baby for Halloween. They posted up a tutorial for the costume, made from two identical baby outfits and a doll arm...

I can't wait for the opening of Over and Under, an embroidered art show curated by Jenny Hart, this weekend here in Austin at Yard Dog Art Gallery. Jenny has been featuring some of the artists' work on her blog, and I'm really looking forward to be able to see it in person...

Looking to add a personal and crafty touch to your holiday table? Be sure to check out this tutorial from the folks at ReproDepot. I love the effect of the trim around the edges. See how they create it here. Read this article | Comment on this article

Gareth @ MAKE writes: Eric Testroete, a 3D character artist from Vancouver, sent us this awesome self-portrait costume, an homage to Big Head Mode in videogames.

I'm exposing myself a bit here as I admit that I've never sewn a French seam in my life. They always seemed a little ... complicated and fancy. This tutorial on easy French seams from Sew to Speak, though, makes me want to finally give them a try! Read this article | Comment on this article