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Category: Craft

16 Pencil Fonts That Are a Bit ‘Sketchy’

16 Pencil Fonts That Are a Bit ‘Sketchy’

Zoe Santoro • Apr 25, 2025
As designers, we’re constantly seeking ways to add that personal touch to our work—something that feels genuine, handcrafted, and warm. And in...
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Christine Wisnieski: DIY

Christine Wisnieski • Aug 13, 2013Aug 13, 2013
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from designer Christine...
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Dietlind Wolf

Dietlind Wolf

Christine Wisnieski • Aug 13, 2013Nov 30, 2013
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from designer Christin...
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Eric Trine

Will Bryant • Aug 5, 2013Aug 5, 2013
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. This week’s posts come to you from the talented ...
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Today on the Ranch: 04.19.13

Courtney • Apr 19, 2013Apr 23, 2013
After I had a chance to familiarize myself with the ranch this morning, I was able to attend two sessions in the afternoon: Jay B. Sauceda‘s &#...
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The Etsy Holiday Shop + Mama’s Sauce

Courtney • Nov 30, 2012Dec 18, 2012
Have you guys heard about the Etsy Holiday Shop? It’s up and running now through December 8th in Soho, and they have all sorts of fun things goi...
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Brooklyn Makers

Courtney • Nov 21, 2012Dec 14, 2012
I just got my hands on a copy of Brooklyn Makers, a new publication from Princeton Architectural Press. The book features the photography of Jennifer...
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Ben Noe: Next Level Expeditions Patches

Courtney • Oct 2, 2012Oct 1, 2012
Designer Ben Noe recently completed the design of a series of seven embroidered patches for Next Level Expeditions, which illustrate the tallest summi...
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The American Craftsman Project

Jason • Aug 23, 2012Aug 23, 2012
For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Jason Johnson who fights...
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HOOK

Jason • Aug 21, 2012Dec 14, 2012
For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Jason Johnson who fights...
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Patching It Up

Diane • Aug 16, 2012Sep 14, 2012
For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Diane Faye Zerr of  Fay...
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Felt & Wire Supply

Courtney • Jul 21, 2011Dec 14, 2012
Exciting news: Felt & Wire has launched Supply, a new product category that looks to be an amazing DIY resource. The vast selection features produ...
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The Gilded Bee Packaging

Courtney • Apr 5, 2011Apr 5, 2011
Take a look at these colorful, playfully stamped packages from the Gilded Bee. How fun would it be to find this at your front door?...
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TypoWrap

Courtney • Dec 3, 2008Dec 18, 2012
Check out this post on Bugs and Fishes by Lupin for a fun wrapping project for the holidays. Seems a little bit labor intensive, but definitely worth ...
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One Reason Why I Can’t Wait for Home Ownership

Courtney • Jul 29, 2008Dec 14, 2012
This DIY project looks so fun. Originally created by Something’s Hiding in Here, this month Readymade asked them to develop a tutorial, and it l...
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I really want to make this…

Courtney • Jun 27, 2008Dec 14, 2012
Not sure if I have the patience to hand sew all those birds (or anywhere to hang it), but I really love the look of the final product. More about the ...
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Weekend Plans

Courtney • Jun 12, 2008Dec 14, 2012
This weekend I’ll be hitting up the 4th annual Renegade Craft Fair at the McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn. Over 200 vendors will be selling handm...
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