Analog bags—portable collections of tactile activities—are emerging as a creative solution to digital fatigue. From needlework to sketching, makers and brands are embracing hands-on projects to slow scrolling, boost wellness, and reconnect offline.
Once considered a children’s craft material, polymer clay has evolved into a respected art medium embraced by jewelry designers, sculptors, and fine artists. Its versatility, affordability, and vibrant color possibilities make it a favorite among creatives seeking freedom to experiment. In this feature, writer Roberta G. Wax explores how polymer clay artists such as Adriana Allen, Michelle Butler, and Dr. Ron Lehocky are pushing the medium’s boundaries—from intricate floral earrings to heart-shaped pins that have raised thousands for charity. Discover how polymer clay’s accessibility and expressive potential continue to inspire a thriving global community of makers and collectors.
Detroit Dye House began as a tie dye business and today is a thriving place where community is made, stress is relieved, and joy is shared.
Design theft is a common – and demoralizing – problem for creators. And sadly, the larger your audience, the more vulnerable you are.
Walking into Kristine Gupta’s Loom & Stars showroom in New York is a sensory experience. From the textured softness of shot cotton to the vibrant hues of rainbow checks, Gupta curates handloomed Indian fabrics that invite touch and admiration. Inspired by her trips to India, Gupta’s passion for textiles blossomed into Loom & Stars, where she offers fine natural fibers like jamdani—an intricate handwoven fabric steeped in heritage. Her mission goes beyond retail: she aims to support traditional weavers and provide sustainable, quality fabrics for sewists worldwide.
Wreaths encompass any holiday or event, popular not just on doors, but also to add warmth to inside spaces, and are more than just greenery.
Learn about surface designer Jackie Tahara of UnBlink Studio. Her designs are bold and colorful and inspired by her travels.
Wax seals have morphed from utilitarian to decorative, a way to add a personal touch to invitations, handmade cards, and gift packaging.
That’s My Bookshelf is a TikTok and Instagram account where books are rebound like Penguin Clothbound Classics.
With the help of paper maven Ann Martin of All Things Paper, we found several artists who are finding unique ways to curl, coil, and mangle paper in distinctive styles.