Where did our usual Friday post go!? Caught up in the midst of other projects, I wasn’t able to get the weekly CAGW post to all you good readers until today. Even though it is late, I do have some good news! Guess what CAGW has? Even more new writers!

This past week, Emma Henderson began posting on CAGW and it is a delight to have her as part of the team. Her bio from CAGW’s “About” page gives more details on her crafty past and present: Emma Henderson launched Showpony in 2006 with an aim to produce fun and engaging printed products for the home and accessories market. Trompe l’oeil meaning to ‘trick the eye’ is a theme which runs through much of Emma’s designs, from hiding bugs within the folds of her cushions or using vintage images on modern shapes. Inspired by honesty in nature and poking fun at real life she creates products that are functional and beautiful. She is passionate about creating new products but remains committed to sustainable design all of Showpony’s products are made using organic cotton which is hand spun and woven by a fair-trade cooperative.

Soon, even more new writers will be joining us and I can’t wait to introduce them to you! Until then, enjoy last week’s posts below. Remember, comments and feedback are always welcomed.

February 18th — Upcycle! by Juliet Ames: “My new favorite word is “upcycle. “A German chemist Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough coined the term in their 2002 book, ‘Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things.’ To upcycle simply means to use waste products to make useful …”

February 19th — Green Crafty Q&A: Weaving Plastic Bags by Victoria Everman: “The Crafting A Green World Q&A series returns for its second installment - this time fueled by one of our long-time readers, Tamara. Q: Help! I am looking for a place that will show me how to basket weave plastic bags that does not require …”

February 20th — Accessorize with Lawn Furniture by Autumn Wiggins: ” This is, admittedly, not my favorite time of year. Here in St. Louis, we get teased with a day or two of sunny, balmy weather, only to be blasted by some arctic front of snow, ice and bone chilling wind mere hours later. I’m brought nearly to my wits end with …”

February 20th — “Foundling” on Etsy by Tara Hogan: “A green bride. Wedding season is always in season but a lot of couples get married in spring and summer. As a bride I looked high and low to find a modern hairpiece instead of a traditional veil. Foundling’s shop on Etsy features a recycled …”

February 21st — Yearn-Worthy Yarns: Kollage by Victoria Everman: “Pop corn, corn on the cob, creamed corn, corn chips, corn flakes … and yarn? Admittedly, when I think the hearty, diverse vegetable we know as corn (maize to the Native Americans who received the seeds from native tribes in what is now …”

February 22nd — Tied Up in Knots About Recycling? by Emma Henderson: “Recycling or reusing old materials is one of the best (and cheapest) ways to get eco with your crafting, there are loads of ways to do this but its solutions like these that really grab my attention. What I love about these new uses for old neckties is that the objects …”