Justina Blakeney
DIY Editor
justina_at_venuszine_dot_com
28 years old
Brooklyn, NY
About me
Official Bio
Justina Blakeney started as a crafter at age 7, making heavy-duty scrunchies for her afro. After six years in Italy, she moved to Brooklyn in 2006 to make clothes, write, paint, and fashion all sorts of things out of garbage. In addition to editing Venus Zine’s DIY section, Blakeney is the co-author of 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim and Tie Your T-shirt Into Something Special. Got clever story ideas and how-to projects? Get in touch. Please send non-returnable samples for review consideration to:
Justina Blakeney
141 . 5th St. Loft 4E
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Fan of
art. love. sunshine. watercolors. pesto. clay. water. lime green. pretending. all things that grow. good advice. embracing the moment. long baths. rum. mangos and avocados. hugs and kisses. crushes. big buttons. details. velour. bicycles. bell peppers. horoscopes and travel. star gazing and reflections. making clothes, making music, making food, making furniture, writing stories, speaking in funny languages.
Projects
Doin’ the DIY diggs for Venus Zine!
plus:
the “99 Ways” book series:
www.compai.com, www.compai.blogspot.com
Articles by Justina Blakeney
The 'Jen' top
Venus Zine DIY editor boasts 99 ways to rock a scarf
Get on board
Issue #35
By recycling everyday objects like water bottles, jars, and tea boxes, straighten up your work station with this DIY desk organizer
From the Studio of Justina Blakeney
Issue #35
Mind your own business: Stuff to keep your biz juices flowing
Sweatshirt overhaul
A quick fix for your favorite slouch wear
Flower power
Recycle a magazine into a mosaic vase
Shrug it off
Turn a Cosby sweater into stylish shrug
From the Studio of Justina Blakeney
Issue #34
Uplifting, Upbeat, Upcycling
Don't be such a heel
Try this quick fix for old kicks
No-sweat project
Convert an old sweatshirt into a wrap-around skirt
Light up my Life
Issue #33
Lamp projects add charm to your chamber
From the Studio of Justina Blakeney
Paper pleasures
SUSAN CIANCIOLO
Issue #32
The heart is queen in the world of DIY Fashion Royalty
CLEAN AND GREEN
Issue #32
Soak in the tub with Amy Spencer’s The Crafter Culture Handbook
From the Desk of Justina Blakeney
Issue #32
SUMMER RE-DISCOVERED
