Crafting for Change

We don’t watch football much–we’re basketball fans here. But, we usually catch the Southern University vs. Grambling State game each year because the marching bands are so awesome. The band performances are called the “Battle of the Bands” and they’re really amazing. This year, they had a distinct Obama flavor. Check it out:

(Yes, we know… Not a “craft” really, but the bands are so awesome, we think they count!)

Yes We Can!

This “Yes We Can” banner with hand prints as the Obama logo was hanging in the Portland, Ore. Obama headquarters.Thanks to PoliticsforMisfits for sharing this one.

Yes We Can!

Flickr user J_Martini found this painted on a construction walk-through in Chicago.

Yes We Can!

Using the pattern from The Alabama Stitch Book, flickr user ksemonsky sewed and appliqued this stylish Obama T-shirt corset just in time for Election Day.

We are loving marstokyo’s interpretation of an inaugural grown for the next First Lady. We know Michelle favors purple, and wouldn’t be surprsed if she’d be down with the micro-suede and chiffon dress in this sketch.

Yes We Can!