Lowri McNabb gives us a peek into this mini album that she made to record a beach visit using photos taken with a cell phone. Click here to see more.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, … Read More...
Tutorial | Beware Halloween Banner
Halloween is sneaking up on us, and you can learn how to make this “Beware” banner before it does! Click here to go to the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...
Freebie | Retro Themed Digital Kit for Project Life
Melissa at A Vegas Girl at Heart created this free digital kit that is perfect for Project Life Albums. The kit includes title cards, journaling cards and stickers, all in a fun retro design. Click here to go to … Read More...
Millefiori Madness Mosaic
I’m indulging myself this week – and maybe next! – and going to look at canes. Tutorials, galleries, tools… the whole bit.
1. Cara Jane peacock feather cane, 2. Polymer Clay Cane Collection – detail, 3. IMG_5012, … Read More...
Tip: Organize handwork to increase stitching time
State Line Bag Company sent several Craft Gossip editors a stack of 100% cotton muslin bags to have a crafty-y go with them. Excited to get started, we sorted them by size and divvied them up. I took three 10 … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a child’s jacket
If you’ve ever dreamed of sewing your own custom kids’ jackets but weren’t quite sure where to start, you have to check out Lindsay from Edababe and Lindsay, Etc. She’s seriously next-level when it comes to handmade outerwear for her … Read More...
Free Pattern: Hope Top from Kristen TenDyke
Interweave is publishing Kristen TenDyke’s book Finish-Free Knits
in a couple of months, and to celebrate she’s featured on an episode of Knitting Daily TV this season.
Episode 908 is all about accessories, and Kristen shows off the I-cord tie … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Bird Canvas
Donna Downey has instructions on her blog Simply Me for making this bright and cheery mixed media bird canvas, click here for details.
-Heather
Glitter Candle Holders from Recycled Jars
How we montessori shares how they converted their stash of empty baby food jars into adorable glittery candle holders. Grab the tutorial.
Free Knitting Pattern: Super Easy Baby Blanket Redux
The Purl Bee has added several great new knitting patterns in the past few days, but most notable is the update to the Super Easy Baby Blanket.
The original blanket pattern was posted in 2008, and it’s a hugely popular … Read More...
Mermaid Tail Cupcakes
Anyone else’s kid obsessed with mermaids? Mine even has theories about how they swim quickly versus slowly and how they transition from water to land. Find the how-tos to make these very-doable, edible mermaid tails and ocean cupcakes HERE at … Read More...
How to make a recycled cookie sheet perpetual calendar
Over at Terri’s blog A Creative Princess there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled cookie sheet perpetual calendar perfect to keep everyone organized!
Tutorial: Fleece-lined oilcloth iPad sleeve
Rachel from Always a Project used oilcloth to make a cover for her iPad, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s got a couple of pockets on the front (one large, one business card sized). It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple drawstring t-shirt backpack
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring backpack from t-shirt knit. She used knit yardage for the one she made, but you could get all the fabric you need … Read More...
Tips: Machine-embroidered finger puppets
Carmel of Solomon Sewing made these adorable felt finger puppets using an in-the-hoop design set from Embroidery Library. Benefit from her experience: See her tips for how to get the best results from this commercial pattern.
If you still … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Rainbow Dash birthday dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs created this special birthday dress for her young daughter. She made it to look like Rainbow Dash, in response to her daughter’s request to have a dress that looks like her favorite My … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Beautiful apron from an antique petticoat
Cindy from Retro Revival shares photos on her blog showing the gorgeous apron she made out of an antique petticoat. The petticoat was loaded with beautiful details, but also had some damage that prevented it from being worn as is. … Read More...
Congrats goes to……….
*drumroll please* The winners of theCricut and Close to My Heart Artiste Collections are…..
Evelyn and Pat from Central California!!
Congrats ladies! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you to claim your prizes!
And thanks to everyone … Read More...
Campfire Marshmallow Cookies
Hee hee, these campfire marshmallow cookies even come with a tiny marshmallow on a (pretzel) stick for “roasting.” Silly. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at hoopla palooza. (spotted on Fun Family Crafts.)
Back to School: Free Fruit Stickers Printable
Loving this easy and adorable idea to add a little message in your kid’s lunch box as they reluctantly trudge back to school. Find the free printable for fruit stickers HERE at Oh Happy Day.