We head to Everette in Washington to meet Lola Ebola and find out about her favorite crafts!
Featured Member Interview
How did you find CO+K and why did you join?
I believe I found it because I was looking for tutorials on DIY wedding projects. As soon as I found the site, I was hooked. I'm always looking for new things to try, and the site has been an amazing source for inspiration (and tutorials!).
What projects are you currently working on?
I am trying to focus on DIY home decorating projects right now, like making stencils to make wall art and decoupaging small end tables. And I am determined to make this the year I finally make a lampshade out of X-rays.
Stats
- Joined
- June 3, 2010
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Projects
- 101
- Featured Projects
- 1
- Favorited
- 2526 times
What does your craft space look like?
I just finished moving my crafting area into a new space and reorganizing. I love those wire cube shelves and the plastic storage containers. It's still never easy to find what I need though! My sewing area is still an abomination, though. I won't send you a picture of that! You can't even tell there's a sewing machine under the fabric I've piled on the top of it.
Which tool or craft supply do you use the most?
I can't live without Aleene's Turbo Tacky glue, my glue gun, Sharpie ultra fine black markers, good scissors, and my paper trimmer.
What do you craft along to?
I like to listen to music when I'm crafting - lots of industrial, EBM, neofolk, or metal. If the TV is on, it's usually a cartoon. I watch way too much Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Metalocalypse, Archer and Squidbillies.
Lola's Most Popular Projects
Favorite Craft
I love deconstructing and re-constructing old clothing, papercrafting, and making jewelry and accessories of all kinds.
Lola's Top Crafts
If you could learn one new craft or make anything, what would it be?
I would really like to sit down and learn to crochet. I keep meaning to but I am easily distracted.
Who are your crafting heroes?
There are so many talented people out there! Definitely Cat Morley, Stacie Grissom at Stars for Streetlights, Alessia Di Fonso at A Matter of Style, Stephanie Inagaki who makes the Miyu Decay line of jewelry, and anyone else expressing themselves creatively.
ErsatzEpiphany's Favorite Projects
"No Bones About It" Lamp by Kat P - I've been meaning to try this since I first saw it. Wire Tree by Ele - I have made several of these as gifts for loved ones - you can really customize them with different beads and colors and containers. They're beautiful, and they'll last forever. Zombiebot Plushie - This little guy here might be the cutest thing I've ever seen. He's also my #1 reason for wanting to learn to crochet so badly!
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