It makes sense that the DIY-ers and the Environmentalists get along ‘“ both are founded on a founding principle of reuse, recycle, renew. DIY is less about compost and sustainable food and more about finding a new uses for things, or repurposing items into something new but still, the ethics

After brunch one day last spring, I took a sunny stroll along Amsterdam Ave. on the Upper West Side. A brightly colored shop immediately caught my eye; the window was filled with hand-painted pottery and a sandwich-board-sign promise that I, too, could create a work of art. I stepped in,

Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally

The Friday Nights at the de Young series, in which the museum stays open until 8:45pm and features tons of FREE activities, including films, music and DIY crafts, has always been a popular, classy way to kick off the weekend.  But at tonight’s edition, “Folk You!” sponsored by the SF

Heyo Broke-Ass fans!  The DIY Diva here with a quickie knit craft that works TREMENDOUSLY well as a last minute gift.  Seriously — my hipster friends love these silly Ribbed (for YOUR pleasure) Fingerless Gloves more than fat kids love cake. Basically, a pair of these gloves take one solid

Heyo – the MIA DIY Diva here.  Between computer blow-ups, work and the stomach flu it has been a rather craptacular couple of weeks over here.  Bright side, as I’ve been mostly stuck at home on the couch, I’ve been crafting my little fingers to the bone.  (Seriously, I’m typing

Slideshow and Tell There is no outlet like show and tell in the adult world. In elementary school, you got your five minutes a week to get your classmates excited about the shell you found on the beach, and you’d get to hear about their new pet kittens or robot

If you are the gift-giving type, it is quickly approaching that time of year when certain friends and family expect presents.  However, if you’re the broke gift-giving type, finding affordable presents can be a little stressful.  The fun fix?  Crafts!  This time of year is perfect for making presents and

So lately, I’ve been slightly (totally) obsessed with Mod Podge. What is this magical Mod Podge you say? Well! Let me tell you! Mod Podge is the greatest thing ever invented. It is basically glue that can be used for various craft projects, but oh, it is so much more.