Crafting is back with a vengenance, but you don't need me to tell you that. Instead, you can read all about it in the various do-it-yourself magazines/indie zines out there just waiting to inspire you to create lots of cool trinkets and do-dads. As an avid reader, I'll occasionally share my favorites and a few newly-discovered treasures.
Here's what I'm reading this month: Croq, a handmade zine about crafting, do-it-yourself lifestyles and indie business
Web site: www.croqzine.com
Blog: http://croq.livejournal.com/
Cost of subscription: $4 each or $20 per year for six issues
How many ways you can you say awesome? I just got several issues of Croq in the mail and it's chock full of information for hobbyists and serious crafters alike.
This publication made by crafters for crafters is printed on Earth-friendly post-consumer recycled paper and it's the perfect size for sticking in your backpocket or, in my case, an eco-friendly tote bag.
Want to learn how to fashion a snazzy dog sweater out of recycled materials? Would you like to wow your grandmother with a handmade soap cameo? You can do it, if you pick up a copy of Croq. And yes, I'm definitely adding those tantilizing crafts to my to-do list.
Some of my favorite Croq articles include, "Home Birth: The Ultimate DIY," "How to Shop for a Knitter" and "Ode to a Manly Crafter." While the headlines are amusing, their how-to articles and interviews with well-known crafters provide the information you need to immerse yourself happily into a DIY life.
What's your favorite magazine for crafters or do-it-yourselfers? Tell me about it. I'd love to know what you're reading.
