The 'Jen' top

Venus Zine DIY editor boasts 99 ways to rock a scarf

By Justina Blakeney

Sweatshirt overhaul

A quick fix for your favorite slouch wear

By Justina Blakeney

Sunglasses earrings redux

Sweeten up old shades into a new accessory

By Alexa Westerfield

Flower power

Recycle a magazine into a mosaic vase

By Justina Blakeney

Got a biz horror story?

Venus Zine seeks DIY entrepreneurs to share their stories

By Venus Zine Staff

Shrug it off

Turn a Cosby sweater into stylish shrug

By Justina Blakeney

Indie giver guide: The wee friend

Perfect little presents for your little friend

By Lauren Johnson

Revamp your leftovers   Issue #34

3 recipes for making the most of your holiday classics

By Caitlin Levin

Vegan-friendly deer plaque   Issue #34

Craft-off contest: runner-up

By Anastazia Richburg

Shredded Paper Pillow   Issue #34

Craft-off Contest: runner-up

By Kay Bozich Owens

Altoid can compact   Issue #34

Craft-off Contest: runner-up

By Rebecca Volynsky

DIY belt buckle   Issue #34

Craft-off contest: third place

By Mika Norris

Plastic cup lampshade   Issue #34

Craft-off Contest: second place

By Peggy Brown

Cast resin ring   Issue #34

Craft-off Contest: first place

By Laurie Freivogel

Product Placement: Finlay Tea   Issue #34

Perfect for those shoegazing winter months, this sweet African black tea is anything but chai

By Katie Moore

Off the hook   Issue #34

A guide to hand-me-up knitwear

By Laura Grutzeck

Extreme plastic bag makeover   Issue #34

Our Craft-off Contest winner gives instructions on how to turn plastic bags into ‘baggable’ material

By Jaime Hamilton

Project: A Heart-Felt Jumper For Janis   Issue #34

Print this pattern

By Laura Grutzeck

Handmade holiday treats

Turn your kitchen into Santa's workshop with these homemade body treats

By Amy Strauss

Don't be such a heel

Try this quick fix for old kicks

By Justina Blakeney

Sew do it already

Modern seamstress Amy Butler offers 15 home-deco projects for even the most novice sewer in the Sew-It Kit

By Dana Stewart

No-sweat project

Convert an old sweatshirt into a wrap-around skirt

By Justina Blakeney

Light up my Life   Issue #33

Lamp projects add charm to your chamber

By Justina Blakeney

The Art of Making Paper   Issue #33

Use your household trash to make fresh canvases

By Mengly Taing

...and for dessert   Issue #33

Star anise banana roll: a tropical snack for paper lovers

By Caitlin Levin

Venus Zine and American Apparel Party Recap

By Venus Zine Staff

Yo Majesty and Does It Offend You, Yeah? play at the prom in Chicago

May 13, 2008, at the Mansion

By Genevieve Diesing

Nik Freitas

Sun Down (Team Love)

By Emily Becker

Memphis gets muddy at Beale Street Music Festival

May 2-4, 2008, in Tom Lee Park

By Bob Guthridge

Art on the town

Museums target younger patrons with chic after-hours events

By Leah Urbom

Reader of the Week: Krissi Sandvik of Sacramento

Artist and creator of Stitchery & Mexiphemera

By Jihanah Rasul