Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how she made this faux leather tote. It’s a simple square tote bag with a boxed bottom, big enough to hold magazines and large books. Grommets and cord cinch the sides together at the top. … Read More...
Free pattern: Mannequin door stop
Heather from The Sewing Loftguest blogs at The Shabby Creek Cottage with a free pattern and tutorial for making a mannequin door stop. Inserting rocks or pebbles when stuffing it will give it weight to keep a door open. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make adult leggings from a t-shirt
I’ve seen plenty of tutorials showing how to make a pair of little kid leggings out of the sleeves of adult long-sleeved shirt. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a pair of leggings for an adult or older … Read More...
Project: Graduation Card
It’s graduation time, so grab your stamps and make some cards to help those new grads celebrate! Nicole Magourik has a wonderful grad card on her blog. I love the vintage map stamp she used, very masculine, a perfect … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace insert t-shirt
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how she made this gorgeous t-shirt with a lace insert across the top. The neck and sleeves are finished with bands of knit, so there’s no fussing with hemming the edge of the lace. … Read More...
Tutorial: Countour burp cloths
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopshows how to make her go-to baby gift – a set of contoured burp cloths. The curved shape fits perfectly over the shoulder. Each one is made from two layers of … Read More...
Cousin Announces Call for Applicants for Creative Circle Ambassador Program
COUSIN ANNOUNCES CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR CREATIVE CIRCLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Five New Ambassadors To Be Selected To Join The Inaugural Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LARGO, Fl., May 10, 2013 – Cousin Corporation of America is pleased to announce a … Read More...
DIY Gold Leaf Crystal Statement Necklace
This necklace was inspired by jewelry from movie posters for the movie The Great Gatsby. In this tutorial you will learn how to make this great Gold Leaf Statement necklace using resin, a water bottle and ice-cube tray molds. Check … Read More...
Old Windows as Wedding Decor
{Photo by Dana Grant Photography}
There are so many creative ways to use old windows for your wedding, and they are surprisingly budget-friendly too! Intimate Weddings shares lots of inspiration and ideas in this post by Laura Downs.
Free Pattern: Winter Flowers
The Natty Knitter has a new free pattern available, and despite the name Winter Flowers, its a fine choice for knitting and for wearing throughout the year. (The link is to pattern tips; the actual pattern can be found … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Child’s swimsuit cover-up
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a simple swimsuit cover-up for a child. She made it from a half-yard of terry cloth, but you could also use … Read More...
Special coupons from Michaels
Michaels has a couple of Friends & Family special offers this week that I thought I’d pass along. One of the coupons will give you an xtra 25% off your entire purchase, including sale items. Coupons are valid for May … Read More...
Tutorial: Fish shaped coffee sleeve
This fabric fish is actually a coffee sleeve. His long body wraps around a cup of take-out coffee to protect your hands from the hot contents. And see that little button eye? That’s the closure. Staci from Crafty Staci shows … Read More...
Project: Monogram Gift Card Holder
This elegant Monogram card has a pocket inside to hold a gift card and would be perfect to make for a pair of newlyweds! Find directions for making it over on the Inkadinkado website.
-Heather
I am a big fan … Read More...
Changes to Edible Crafts… What Do You Think?
Hello dear readers!
I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect on this blog. You see, I’ve been the Edible Crafts editor here at CraftGossip for four years and eight months. I’ve written over 6,000 posts. Six THOUSAND. Wow. But … Read More...
Teeny Critters – Crochet Pencil Toppers
These cute little pencil toppers will be just the right thing as a small gift to celebrate the last day of school. Get a coloring book and a few work books to keep the kiddies busy (and prevent backsliding) for … Read More...
You Are My Sunshine Punch
This Lemonade is from Frogandthemouse.com from her recent baby shower blog post You Are My Sunshine which was adorable and yellow and flowery and yellow and sunshiney and smiles and smiles. Just Loved it!
1 cup Countrytime Lemonade mix … Read More...
Tutorial: Dottie’s Dress for little girls
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit and Me Sew Crazy adapted the free Party Dress free sewing pattern by Lindsay at The Cottage Mama to make this gorgeous dress for her daughter. She gives it contrasting scoop pockets at the side … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Two ways to modify a basic t-shirt pattern.
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing two ways to modify a basic t-shirt pattern. The first is to give it raglan sleeves (sleeves that extend from the armpit to the neckline) instead of standard … Read More...
Thomas More Saying
This saying from Thomas More was charted by Maria Merlino and is presented in a variety of fonts which makes it quite interesting. It will be fun to stitch and will make an inspirational gift or addition to your office … Read More...
