In many cases, planning a party menu is the trickiest part of throwing a party. You have to consider your budget, the party theme, and any allergies or dietary restrictions your guests might have. If you’re in need of tasty … Read More...
Win this DIY Leather Infinity Scarf from Darby Smart
Darby Smart has a new giveaway just for Craft Gossip and we are thrilled. They are giving away this stunning “Leather Infinity Scarf 30 MINUTE DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECT” a $39 VALUE! Ursula the author of Kraft & Mint, a DIY … Read More...
Making Flower Pom-poms with a DIY Pom-pom maker
Mr.P loves the fancy Japanese pom-poms on Pinterest, the ones that have flower or polka dot patterns on them and would make great handmade gifts for kids! He could not find a tutorial so he created his own “Making Flower … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Goddess Maxi
This is the Beach Goddess Maxi that Rae from Made By Rae created from some gorgeous cotton rayon challis. It’s super easy to make, using elastic thread shirring to create the stretchy strapless bodice. (Straps are an easy addition, if … Read More...
12 Knitting Pattern Accessories for Your Coffee Station
Wake up and smell the coffee, fellow knitters! It’s time to brew up some fun with these 12 knitting patterns for your coffee station. Whether you’re a latte lover or a tea enthusiast, these patterns are sure to perk up … Read More...
How to make a recycled material jewelry storage container
I can’t believe the never ending ideas clever crafters come up with to use tp tubes and paper towel tubes in new and innovative ways. Pop on over to the link Nash sent in to the blog Craft a doodle … Read More...
Easy T-shirt Art
This is a brilliant way to showcase special t-shirts. If you are anything like me, you have a bin of t-shirts from special school events, sports teams, dance classes, etc., and, it you are anything like me, you wonder what … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little monster tooth fairy pillow
Amy from One Artsy Mama shares a tutorial showing how she created this cute monster tooth fairy pillow. The monsters mouth is the pocket that will hold the tooth – and the money after the top secret exchange is made. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy scallop neck t-shirt
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can applique a colorful scalloped border around the neck of a plain t-shirt. You can use any color shirt with any color scraps, but the white she uses really pops with the … Read More...
Tutorial | Turn Any Book Into a Photo Album
If you’re looking for a creative twist on a mini-album this summer, why not try turning a vintage book into an album? The folks at PhotoJojo showed how they did this, using a clever window making method.
Mini albums … Read More...
Tutorial: Marbled Cab Earrings
Amy decided her Premo and her cab molds would be the answer to a gift giving dilemma. She whipped up marbled dangles to use in earrings. The tutorial shows off Polyforms new cab mold which is pretty nifty. My only … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric box for storing bits
Karie Jewell made this darling, diminutive fabric box starting with just two fat quarters. So enamored with the results, she made more – ten in all. They sit in a row in her sewing space holding tiny fabric bits. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated hem band
Meghan from The Sewing Geek has written a tutorial showing how to make a pleated hem band for a skirt. Instead of vertical pleats, like ruffles, these pleats are horizontal. It’s a lovely finish for a skirt hem. It would … Read More...
Project: Z Fold Card
The Prickley Pear Stamps blog will show you how to turn one piece of 8 1/2″ x 11″ cardstock into a cool Z Fold card using a scoring board, click here to see how.
-Heather
Throw a Lego Birthday Party for Less than $100
If you’re on a tight budget and have a child who loves Legos, Surviving the Stores has a great tutorial showing you how to throw a Lego-themed birthday party for under $100. This includes invitations, games, food, and party favors! … Read More...
How to make a recycled mesh shell collector bag
Whether shell collecting is on your summer “to-do” list or some other hunting and gathering this great tutorial on how to make a recycled produce mesh bag that stays opeb because of the embroidery hoop featured at the blog Henry … Read More...
7 Ideas For A Gender Neutral Baby Shower
Not yet knowing, or not wanting to know the gender of your baby doesn’t mean you can’t have a great baby shower. Having a party with your closest friends and loved ones prior to the arrival of your bundle of … Read More...
Tutorial: Strappy Fitness Mat Carrier
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial at Elna how to make her Strappy Fitness Mat Carrier. She uses it to carry her mat to and from class. It’s made from strong cotton webbing and decorative ribbon. Small straps keep the … Read More...
Slow Cooker Chicken Black Bean Tacos
A healthy meal ready in two hours and I’m not slaving over a hot stove! Sounds like the perfect week night meal on a hot summer night!
Taco or burrito night is a big hit in our household. Gina at … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase skirt
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a simple pillowcase skirt for little girls. It’s easy to make and absolutely charming when made from a vintage pillowcase, as she did. Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the … Read More...