Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boy’s fedora. The hat was part of the Lumineers-inspired outfit she made for her Sew In Tune series. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Leprechaun suspender pants treat bags
How utterly cute are these leprechaun pants treat bags! I’m loving those suspenders! And with a four-leaf clover corsage, they’re all ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make them. Go to her … Read More...
Pot of Gold Kid Craft
Valentine’s Day is over, and we here at Craft Gossip are on to the next holiday. Here is the first craft I have found for St. Patrick’s Day. You can find the tutorial for this adorable Pot of Gold at … Read More...
Personal Pillow Pal {Kid Craft}
How cute is this little pillow?! The reason it is so cute is that it was completely thought up by the darling little girl who owns it! She loved one of her mom’s throw pillows, but it wasn’t quite what … Read More...
Teaching Kids To Craft
I had to share this blog post because I feel it is so important to not always worry about the outcome of a craft, but to enjoy the process of your child achieving something themselves. You will love to read … Read More...
Tutorial: You Are My Sunshine top
Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made this happy shirt for her daughter. It has a large reverse appliqued sun, and the words “you are my sunshine” stitched across it. Go to her blog for the how-to… Read More...
Fiery Disc Necklace
Divya created this necklace from glass disc beads. She shares a tutorial on her blog on how to make this lovely necklace. Her goal in making the necklace was to feature the beads, she did a great job. The color … Read More...
Tutorial: Glitter ballet flats with bias trim
Glittery ballet flats are super popular right now. You could spend the money to buy a pair, but Julie from Doe a Deery shows how you can DIY the look. She starts with an inexpensive pair of plain ballet flats, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin trim message tee
Tan from Squirrelly Made used sequin trim to write a message on a plain t-shirt. She stitched the sequin trim down, but you could make it a no-sew version by gluing it down. (Just be sure to use a glue … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked gloves
These color blocked gloves look like they came from a trendy-trendy store, but they’re actually a DIY from two pairs of inexpensive solid colored gloves. Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to cut and resew them into one pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Tattoo style heart applique
Nicole from Improv Diary, and co-author of Improv Sewing, shows a heart applique that’s cool year round. The design is inspired by the classic “mom” heart tattoo motif. I’m loving the way she made the fabric banner stitched … Read More...
How to bling up a jacket
Got a jacket from back in the day that is just screamin’ for a new wild look? Check out the tutorial over at Studs and Buttonholes on how to new sew redo an old jacket with some big rhinestones.
Free pattern: Hooded sweatshirt outfit for dolly
Amanda from Double Stitching guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern and tutorial for making a sweatshirt outfit for a 12″ doll. The outfit includes a hoodie shirt and a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby car mirror for just $1
Allie from Freshly Completed made this baby view mirror for her car for just $1 in supplies. The dollar bought the mirror, and she raided her fabric & notions stash for the rest. She shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and lace cell phone case
Anna from Plan B shows how she made this lovely little cell phone pouch. It’s made from leather, covered in a brightly colored lace. It hangs from chain straps. LOVE!! Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Plan B]
Vintage Wall Paper Invitations
These pretty little invitations are hand made using vintage wall paper. I love the way the calligraphy is done too big, and runs right off the page. (If you view the original size photo, you will see you have to … Read More...
Tutorial | Monster Page Corner Bookmarks
Your little readers will love these monster bookmarks that bite into their pages! get all the details here at Instructables.
DIY: Cupcake Bath Fizzies
How fun are these? I’ve always struggled making bath fizzies but I love them in the tub and I think this straight forward recipe from Easy Home Made solves some of the problems I’ve been having. So give it a … Read More...
Felt Heart Monster Tutorial
I featured Nancy’s Ginger Bread house the host of “do small things with love” last week and touch on this delightful Heart Monster because I love it, so before we go from red to green; I want to wish … Read More...
Coolest Ever Conversation Heart Cake
I declare this the coolest lookin’ Valentine’s Day cake ever. Ever! I just find it so striking. And inside is strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, so yes, please. Find the recipe HERE at gimme some oven.