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The ABC of CraftsWhat this is about: There is seemingly a million crafts, and little by little we are building up a sort of encyclopedia of crafts. However, it's impossible for a couple of people to know them all... here's where you come in. We want to make this a community effort, please help us with your knowledge to make this happen! This is also the chance to bring the spotlight to unrecognized and unknown crafts, so if you know of any craft that isn't included yet, please leave a message!! Every contribution will be credited

What we're looking for: Crafts, techniques, materials, themes. Crafts and techniques are what we're most interested in and will be given preference on this list.
What to do: Leave a comment with your contribution! It would be best if you leave it on the page that would correspond to the first letter of your suggestion. If you can leave a small description and a few thu

Artisan Crafts Features #19Don't forget to let me know if you want me to advertise anything for you!
News
It will soon be Artisan Crafts Week over at #projecteducate, so please send me and ^maytel your suggestions for what you want to see! Tell us who would you like to see interviewed, what kind of articles you would like to read, anything that you think would be good!
We had a fantastic time at #ArtHistoryProject for Artisan Crafts month! You can see the articles that were posted here.This week in #projecteducate: Community Week.This month in #ArtHistoryProject: Photography Month.
#ArtisanCraft published the new installment of their weekly newsletter, an interview with ~nimuae and a beautiful feature with the best of 2012.Here's the latest

Crazy Crafts IV: ilkelaSometimes, someone's work is so out of the ordinary and unique that I can't help but stare at it, sit back, let it sink in, and wonder where I can get some of that inspiration. That is the case with ~ilkela's work, I think that she owns one of the most eclectic and unique galleries I've seen around, it is incredible to see someone mastering so many different crafts. I hope you'll like it as much as I do!

Thanks to ~pahein for

Artisan Craft Features #16Welcome to a new artisan crafts newsletter, sorry they've been sporadic lately I will make my best to make them weekly from now on. If there's anything that you want me to advertise please don't hesitate to contact me!

News
It is Artisan Crafts Month at #ArtHistoryProject! If you would like to submit an article there's still time to sign up, go ahead it's so much fun! Here's the articles so far:
Welcome to Artisan Crafts!
Meet the Artisan Crafts GalleryAn Easy Wire-Wrapping TutorialFriday Interviews: ^cakecrumbsPapercuttingsArt Clay JewelryFood as ArtFriday Interviews: ~FoldedWildernessHow to Make a Viking Dress

Tilt-Shift Photography Feature

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To Be Seen .20A weekly article featuring five photographers from all areas in the deviantART community. Spare a bit of time to take a gander at the photographs and their respective galleries showcased below!
*kiumeireles

~WeirdNight

~TheGlobalVariety

*panosozi

~snowdroplets

If you have any suggestions for (improving) the Photography Gallery, anything photography related in #communityrelations that you would like/we c

Colour Feature: YELLOW

Colour Feature: RED

ProjectPorkchop Vol181#ProjectPorkchop is all about bringing more exposure to the many talented yet under appreciated artists going unseen on deviantART daily. The artists chosen truly deserve more attention based on low counts of favorites, comments, and watchers, added to their incredible artistic talent.
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Artisan Craft Features #13News
If there's anything that you want me to advertise, please send me a note!
^maytel is looking to giveaway candy to strangers! You just have to fave her journal to enter the giveaway but delicious and beautiful candy.`UnicornReality is no longer our Artisan Crafts CV but she's still a bright spirit of the community! Check out her latest Awesome Artisan Crafts XIX.~ArtisanCrafts published their latest Artisan Crafts newsletter.
December is the Artisan Crafts Month over at #ArtHistoryProject! The guys over there at looking for people to write articles, journals, features, etc everyone is welcome to join

For more information go here: http://fav.me/d5ggnmb let's make this month a success!
I'm looking to feature the most under-recognized crafts, if there's one that you feel is not getting enough love let me know!
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PE: Anthro, Architectural Models and Weaving

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Hello!
In this Newsletter Series I will be showing you the subcategories that you can find within the Artisan Crafts Gallery!
Anthro
The Anthro sub category is a relativity new category that has been added to house all sorts of Anthro related crafts. From paws to full fursuits - we have it all!
It is split into clothing, costumes, masks and props and accessories.

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Artisan Craft Themes IXIn this edition of Awesome Artisan Crafts we will be looking at a select theme from the Artisan Crafts Gallery.
This issues theme is...

Cats!

Artisan Craft Features #11News
If there's anything that you want me to advertise, please send me a note!
`UnicornReality's term as a CV is ending soon, so please go and give her a hug! She really did a great job and I'm sure she'll be missed

I'm looking to feature the most under-recognized crafts, if there's one that you feel is not getting enough love let me know! This week I'm looking for crochet and/or tatting.
Artisan Craft related contests
`UnicornReality is having a Toy Challenge! Draw her an idea for a toy and she'll make her favorite and send it to you! The deadline is October 22nd. #Still-Life-Stills is having a Halloween contest! It's called Capture Your Pumpkin, for more info go here.#Still-Life-Stills announced their new "Monthly Recipe Challenge", they will give you a recipe to try and take beautiful

Artisan Crafts Features #17I hope everyone had a great Holidays season, and I wish you an even better 2013! Next year I would like to make artisan craft challenges every month, hopefully that will keep people inspired and crafty! I need some interesting themes to start, what would you like to see? I would like to pick general things so that they apply to every craft, like "winter, celebrations, fairies, cats, etc". Leave your suggestions below!
Don't forget to let me know if you want me to advertise anything for you!
News
It is Artisan Crafts Month at #ArtHistoryProject! If you would like to submit an article there's still time to sign up, go ahead it's so much fun! Here's the summary of artisan craft news and events for November and December.
#ArtisanCraft is looking to feature the best of 2012, suggest what you think are the best crafts of the year! #ArtisanCraft published the ne

Artisan Craft Features #6News
If there's anything that you want me to advertise, please send me a note!
The Artisan Crafts Challenge for August/September is "Maps and Lost Places", the prize is 2000 points and you have until September 20th to enter.
#TheCeilingsFloor is looking for someone that knows how to cook to add to their team. If you're interested please contact them!
I'm looking to feature the most under-recognized crafts, if there's one that you feel is not getting enough love let me know! This week I'm looking for etching, knitting, embroidery and clothing suggestions.
Artisan Craft related contests
#semi-sweeties is having their "Movie Contest", make any kind of food inspired by movies out of clay! The deadline is October 1st.Did you see who won the "Try Something New Challenge"? If not, make sure to check the winners here

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Don't forget to let me know if you want me to advertise anything for you!

News

It will soon be Artisan Crafts Week over at #projecteducate, so please send me and ^maytel your suggestions for what you want to see! Tell us who would you like to see interviewed, what kind of articles you would like to read, anything that you think would be good!
This month in #ArtHistoryProject: Photography Month.
#ArtisanCraft published the new installment of their weekly newsletter.
#LovelyJewelry is doing monthly shutouts!
Here's the latest So Cute, it Rots your Teeth feature by #semi-sweeties.

Contests

#Knitting-and-Crochet invites you to join their new contest, Candy Land: Kingdom of Sweet Adventures. The deadline is January 30th. [Knit and crochet]
#semi-sweeties announced a new Monthly Food Challenge, this time with prizes! The deadline is January 31st. [Clay]
#ArtisanCraft began a new Creative Craft Challenge, if you've ever wanted to try architectural models now it's your chance! The deadline is January 31st. [Many materials]
Ready for some new Artisan Craft Challenges? The theme for February is "Life", you have until February 28th! [All crafts]
`lintu47 organized her Let it Snow contest. The deadline is March 1st. [All crafts]
#Good-Intention is running a contest called "Feedback for Favorites" that prizes you for quitting the old "fav and run". The deadline is February 1st.
#CreativeClay began their Meat-iness Contest, make anything with meat! The deadline is April 14th. [Clay]

Features

Here's some of the things I've found in the Artisan Crafts Gallery lately that caught my attention or that were suggested to me. Please

anything you like and let this artists know how awesome they are! Don't forget that I love DD suggestions, this week I'm looking for basketry! You can also send your artisan crafts suggestions to ^maytel.