Top of the muffin to you as well. You might be saying that again and again (anyone remember Seinfeld?) if you ever got these Muffin Top Cupcake molds from the foodiggity shop!
To me, they also look a little like … Read More...
Plastic Vs Fantastic – Store Bought Or Homemade?
I recently got into a debate on the topic of store bought character cakes versus handmade creations from a qualified cake decorator. Where do you stand? Is it OK?
So the short version of the argument was this. They (un-named … Read More...
How to use recycled materials to decorate and make journals
Happy Labor Day Craft Gossip readers! Do you recognize what these are? Either way pop on over to the blog Livividli to see all the great techniques and materials used to decorate some recycled binders to hold
Looking for printable … Read More...
Free Printable Back To School Chore Chart
This Dry Erase Back to school chore chart is perfect for teaching responsibility to your school aged children. Being able to tick off their School related chores helps encourage them to stay motivated and help you both get through the … Read More...
How to Make a Knit Tartan
This is a really cool technique from Rachael Rabbit with an easy way to make a tartan look in knitting. She uses a knitting machine but you could certainly knit the base by hand.
When she’s finished knitting, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant bow clutch for evening
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make this elegant evening clutch. The small zippered clutch is gathered into a pretty bow shape. The cinch in the middle is held together with a Velcro closure. A small strap allows … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Pretty Purple Pinafore for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Pretty Purple Pinafore for little girls. The sundress with a ruffled bodice is made from a white fabric that she dip-dyes in purple for an ombre effect. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric circle embellished sweater
Kristina J. shows how to embellish the front of a plain sweater with folded knit fabric circles. The circles are folded and stitched down in a grid pattern. She used contrasting circles, creating a highly graphic look. You could also … Read More...
Inspiration: Patchwork market sack
Tif of Dottie Angel is retiring her summery patchwork sack in favor of a new version she thinks is a better fit for cooler weather. Using bits of linens, tapestry and ribbons she had on hand, her creations are as … Read More...
Crochet Your African Violets
My mother has a magic way of growing African Violets. She has pots and pots full of the little beauties. Sometimes I call them little ‘buggers’ since I can’t keep the darn things alive for two weeks! But, here I … Read More...
Trend Watch | Ombre on Scrapbook Pages
If you love the ombre trend, and want to include it on your scrapbook pages, check out this article over at Get it Scrapped. Debbie Hodge showcases 12 layouts featuring this trend, and asks each designer to explain … Read More...
Felted Knit Nesting Bowls
These lovely nesting bowls our Posted by Kate a “Craft Foxes” Staff member along with the knitting and felting directions. These can be made in you favorite colors and would make great Holiday gifts filled with cookies, handmade soaps, etc. … Read More...
DIY – Football Posts
Oh the parties this could be used for. It looks simple enough and has loads of potential for re-use. From a Superbowl Cook out to a weekly game night get together. Love this Football Party Decor idea from Spoonful.com.
Tutorial: Duotone Necklaces
Therese Lyons shares a pretty two tone necklace (or two of them actually!) tutorial with us. The styling is simple but the savvy mixing of colours creates a more interesting look. The best part about making the beads for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Remote control organizer throw pillow
Palak from Make It Handmade guest blogs at I Heart Organizing with a tutorial showing how to make a throw pillow that will help get a handle on your sofa clutter. Specifically, the plethora of remote controls that always seem … Read More...
Tutorial: Replace Velcro tabs on cloth diapers with snaps
On a diaper, worn out Velcro can have some mighty dire consequences! Jess from If Only They Would Nap had some fabric diapers that had been through several kids and had Velcro tab
s that no longer they should. Instead … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute mermaid skirt for girls
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a girl’s mermaid skirt, a long straight skirt with a ruffle at the hem. The hem is raised at the middle, giving the impression of a swishy mermaid tail. It’s quick and … Read More...
Freebie: Where’s My Morning Cuppa?
Feel like you might do something nasty first thing in the morning before you’ve had that first cup of coffee? Here’s a terrific free digi stamp from Wonderstrange.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps … Read More...
Thinking in Glass at the Pittsburgh Glass Center
Silvia Levinson is teaching a class at the Pittsburgh Glass Center called “Thinking in Glass”. If you’re in that area and need something fabulous to do take this class! Take it for me! I love Silvia’s work and would love … Read More...
Tips for Craft Shows – The Crafts Report
While compiling my list of resources for my post on craft show displays, I stumbled across this great article on The Crafts Report, explaining simple tips to make your craft show experience successful.
This is one of the best, … Read More...