Making things with our own hands is becoming a lost art. In the age of mass production, things made by skilled craftspeople and DIYers are becoming less and less common. Yet people still often go out ...

A scrap of yarn can be handwoven into a tiny strawberry or a block of mud can be transformed into a glowing lamp. In a world full of fast, cheap, mass-produced items, it is extraordinary to see people ...

Creating stuff is good for your brain. By Jancee Dunn I once decorated a mirror with shells, but I keep it in a closet. I’m fond of it, even though it looks a little sloppy. Sometimes I’ll debate ...