We head to Salo in Finland to meet Sallamari, who lives by the motto, "They say buy, I say DIY".
Featured Member Interview
How did you find CO+K and why did you join?
I found CO+K very accidentally like year ago. I was idly surfing around Internet and looking for ideas for new DIY projects. And then I landed CO+K site - supercool tutorials and absolutely brilliant crafters. I joined CO+K to share DIY ideas and find new inspirations and tutorials for crafty projects.
What projects are you currently working on?
Currently Im working with Zentrangle inspired shrink plastic necklaces, Trashionista Project - turning old trash clothes to fashion and some summer beanie knitting.
Stats
- Joined
- March 25, 2012
- Location
- Salo, Finland
- Projects
- 22
- Featured Projects
- 5
- Favorited
- 587 times
What does your craft space look like?
I have a bad habit to craft almost anywhere, At home I mostly craft at our study room - I have build a my sewing base there. I travel by train for 3 hours every workday, so most of my knitting and drawings gets quite naturally done at train, All other craft or DIY projects are done somewhere at my house.
Which tool or craft supply do you use the most?
My most used tool is actually 0,1 black waterproof marker - from doodling to shrink plastic to marking down seam allowances to fabric - can also be used to write down knitting patterns in backside of old receipt. I use somewhere 3 - 4 markers in a month - well I also draw quite a lot,
What do you craft along to?
Anything goes - Im not picky. I also like to craft while chatting around with other people. I prefer very quiet working place only when I am sewing.
Sallamari's Most Popular Projects
Favorite Craft
I like knitting a lot. As a craft form, the absolute best thing about knitting is portability - you can do knitting basically anywhere. From the comfort of own living room sofa to airport - been there...and knitted. I knit hats in all shapes, sizes and color combinations - beanies with love. Almost all of my friend have knitted hat I have made for them - always with love...and sometimes bling and glitter included.
Sallamari's Top Crafts
If you could learn one new craft or make anything, what would it be?
Today it would be Tatting - cause it looks pretty interesting and I have no idea how to do it.
Who are your crafting heroes?
My crafting hero is my grandmother. She teached me the most of my crafting skills. Thanks to her I have knowledge of awesome things from how to knit neatly to the fine art of bobbing lace.
Sallamari's Favorite Projects
Audrey Kitching Cat Fascinator - Me and fascinators go hand in hand. I have a small closet full of different fascinators at home. I love this Cat Fascinator tutorial. Cameo necklace for Kat from Rock 'N Roll Bride - A lovely tutorial about how to play around with shrink plastic. And I like shrink plastic a lot. Knit Leia Wig - I got very inspired and knitted my own version of Leia wig. Knitting and nerdy things - match made in heaven for me.
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