John Derian practically dared me to do it. When he published his gorgeous "John Derian Picture Book" earlier this year, the self-taught artist said that he hoped it would inspire people to try glass ...

For years, Janna Howell’s two-bedroom Wallingford apartment was drab, painted institutional white and gray with pink accents. Fluorescent lighting didn’t help. But Howell, who sewed for a hobby, ...

What a wonderful time of year. January and February are unlike any other. A slower pace, perfect to enjoy downtime with my children, to do some special projects around the house and catch up with ...

The découpage is one of the most sophisticated forms of decorative art. This art form originated in France in the 17th Century as a decorative art. Furniture, bookcases and crockery were artists’ ...

Each year I receive emails from talented artists who want to introduce their work to me and my staff. Some offer sculptures and some present watercolors, while others send fabric and wallpaper designs ...

Decoupage master Jill Barnes-Dacey is hardly precious about the printed page. To create her kaleidoscopic, one-of-a-kind glass vessels, she might rip a picture from a vintage auction catalogue, ...

Craft isn't always about thrift. Of course, sometimes it is cheaper to buy the materials and knock up a dress/birthday card/cushion cover by hand, but if all you are interested in is saving a bit of ...

For years, Janna Howell’s two-bedroom Wallingford apartment was drab, painted institutional white and gray with pink accents. Fluorescent lighting didn’t help. But Howell, who sewed for a hobby, ...