Angela Osborn, an experienced seamstress and fashion designer, shares a free and easy-to-follow pattern for making your own bow tie. This pattern is ideal for those who are just starting to learn sewing, as it requires minimal skill and experience. … Read More...
Bugs, Bees and Butterfly Cakes and Cookies
I’m still waiting for that one good snowstorm to hit DC before Winter ends, so I’m not quite ready for Spring. But this cake is getting me closer. And I’m stubborn about my winters, so that’s saying a lot about … Read More...
Mardi Gras Cupcakes
With edible mask toppers… and by the way, using those festive cellophane topped cocktail picks? Fantastic idea. Learn to make them HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Recycled Belt Makes Fab Leather Jewelry
Need a bunch of stylish new jewelry? Look no further than that old leather belt you don’t wear anymore. Aren’t these pieces from Pearl at the Beading Gem’s Journal fabulous? Check out Pearl’s tutorial.
Amber Cowan – Daily Art Muse (again)
I just love Daily Art Muse. They bring to light so many wonderful artist of every discipline you can imagine. And when it’s glass they profile I can be assured the art work is fabulous. And here is another … Read More...
Tutorial: Creative embellishments for girls’ leggings
Delia from Delia Creates shows four ways you can embellish a plain pair of leggings to make them special. Her tutorial includes how to add a pintuck down the front of each leg, how to add buttons to the cuff, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Infinity scarf with a French seam
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she took an old fringed scarf destined for the ‘donate’ pile and turned it into an infinity scarf. She used a French seam so there are no raw edges showing. Get the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Pan Protector and Hot Pad
Staci from Crafty Staciposts on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make a pan protector that doubles as a hot pad. The quilted fabric circles will protect the surface of your pans when they’re stacked in the … Read More...
Barn Wood Coasters
Old barn wood, pallets, and just about anything rustic is pretty dang cool in my book. These coasters are made from old barn wood and have been stamped, giving them a fun and charming look. Janelle’s instructions are all of … Read More...
101-Piece Tool Caddy from Wilton Giveaway
I had to share with you this amazing giveaway over at my other blog, especially if you have even the slightest interest in decorating cakes or cupcakes or cookies or anything sweet. Wilton is giving away a 101-piece tool caddy… Read More...
Inspiration: Mixed Media Frame
Angie Blom made this fantastic home decor project by repurposing an old wooden frame. She strung jute across it and hung stamped tags with crocheted embellishments, how lovely! Find more info and pictures on the Unity Stamp Company blog.
-Heather
A departure from sewing to speak about a friend
I’m going to step away from my sewing beat for a minute and tell you about my friend Debbie in hopes that you’ll find her story as inspiring as I do. Those who attended our Fork and Talk event this … Read More...
Leprechaun Hat Cookies
‘Tis that lucky time o’ year when I start seeking St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Like these Leprechaun hat cookies. Learn to make them HERE at Betty Crocker.
Party Food – Tangled Cupcake Tower
By far the tallest Tangled cupcakes I’ve seen. And tall towers is kind of Rapunzel’s thing. Make a Tangled cupcake tower HERE at Disney. Check out these other Rapunzel party and crafts ideas.
Marshmallow Candle Kebabs
Aside from the fact that this super duper post over at Hungry Happenings is a super duper homage to my new book (um, thank you, Beth of Hungry Happenings, you’re super duper, too!), check out the how-tos to make … Read More...
Carnival Mask for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Mask Pattern
Lady Kell of Kincavel Krosses is getting ready to let the good times roll with a Mardi Gras Mask project. Stitch it up just it time for Fat Tuesday! Get the free chart.
looking for more patterns for Mardi Gras … Read More...
Bacon S’mores
What do you think? The next new big thing? Make bacon s’mores HERE at the Tastespotting blog. {spotted on Foodiggity}
We love Bacon here at Craftgossip, in face we actually created a Pinterest board just for Bacon. THE … Read More...
Rainbow Tie Dye Cake
I spotted this oh-so-cool cake when I made a call for submissions to my own cause on my own blog, having nothing to do with Edible Crafts, but I couldn’t resist crossing over. I want to say, “trippy,” and that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make monster softies from outgrown baby clothes
Alisa Burke used outgrown baby clothes to make monster softies that I am absolutely squealing over. I am so loving this idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. There’s no limit to the type of creature you … Read More...