Mariska at No Time to Be Bored is sharing this sheet of printable scalloped tags for Father’s Day Gifts. When printed on a letter sized sheet they can be punched out with a 1&3/4″ circle punch. Click here to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Thanks for the Adventure
Thanks for the Adventure by YepBrook
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The stitcher in stitch
Manbroiderer Jack. B. Nimble (Nimble & Quick Threadcraft) is known not only for his precise stitching of unconventional subjects but also for his mystique. Though he’s becoming a prominent member of the subversive stitching crowd, his true identity … Read More...
Selling on Etsy – Fabricatedends
Selling crafts online can be a scary prospect for those looking to break in to the market. The global audience could be the way to sell your crafts to the perfect audience, but what’s the best way to reach them? … Read More...
Linda Billet’s Newest Piece and Blog…
I’ve written about Linda Billet before…her work deserves writing about. I sent you all to her web site. Today I’m sending you to her blog. Blogs are cool (as you all know) since you get to hear what the artist … Read More...
Pearl Wedding Necklace
June is the month of weddings and this pretty necklace from Style Me Pretty at FaveCrafts is sure to make any bride smile. Get the instructions for making a special, personalized necklace like this one at FaveCrafts.
Calculating Glass for Casting
As my counter top projects moves forward I want to share some of the glass situations I encounter and my solutions to problems and questions I have. Today I’m sharing calculating the volume/quantity of glass I’ll need to achieve the … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-Seam Caftan Dress
You can make this lovely caftan dress with just 3 seams, plus some elastic thread shirring to pull it in at the waist. Simple Simon & Co. shows how to do it. They’re quick and easy to make. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Carry Your Basics Sling Bag
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her Carry Your Basics Sling Bag. The square pouch has long straps to carry it cross body, and a zipper stitched across the front to keep everything inside. She made … Read More...
Tutorial: Shampoo Bars with Tea Tree Oil
Love the idea of shampoo bars, but I’ve never tried to make them. Now, there’s no excuse! The Soap Queen shows us the step-by-step process (and don’t forget to read the comments, lots of good advice there too). Get all … Read More...
Giveaway: The Collage Workbook and an original signed collage by the author Randel Plowman
Yes indeed! The lovely peeps at Lark Crafts and the author Randel Plowman have provided you lucky Craft Gossip Recycling readers the opportunity to win a copy of the new book The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Card for Dad
This totally AMAZING pop up card has got everything, stamping, die cutting, dry embossing, crackle paint and more. It was made for the Sizzix blog by our ol’ friend Shelly Hickox, boy, she never disappoints!
{Free Printables} Wedding Postage Stamps
A Woman’s Heart – Cross Stitch Sampler
From Feathers in the Nest, this sweet sampler is inspired by the movie Titanic. The saying is from the scene where the older Rose tosses the locket back in the ocean. What a romantic movie and such a romantic sampler … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front skirt with elastic back
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a little girl’s skirt that is straight on the front and gathered on the back. The flat front creates an A-line shape. The elastic gathers on the back make it easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim baskets from jeans legs
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these cute (and practical!) denim baskets. The denim comes from the legs of a pair of jeans, with contrasting fabric sewn in as a liner. She gives the dimensions to … Read More...
Tutorial | Brag Books Perfect for Father’s Day
Randi from Swoon shares this DIY for making brag books that would make great gifts for Father’s Day. You are sure to have all the supplies already in your stash! Click here to go to the tutorial on dotcomformoms.
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Book Review: Practical Origami
I recently got a chance to play around with the new book “Practical Origami“. Sometimes with origami you find that you’ve made something really pretty but then what do you do with it? Well, this book is filled … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | vitam’parc
Make It and Wear It
Theresa over at Salty Peanut Stitchery has created this cute bracelet to wear for July 4. Of course, one could make it in any color or color combination, adding just the right button for effect. She has a nice tutorial … Read More...