This awesome map of the United States is made from scrapbook paper. I love how colorful and unique this is. Great idea! See it at My Life and Kids: Tutorial: USA Map out of Scrapbook Paper.
Scrabble Tiles Wall Art
Here’s a fun way to dress up an empty wall and create a major conversation piece as well. Wouldn’t it be cool if the letters could be changed? Tracy posted this picture of her friend’s wall on Tracy’s Trinkets and … Read More...
Product Release: Art Grip Colored Pencils
Faber-Catell introduced a brand new line of colored pencils at CHA this year, Art Grip Colored Pencils. Hop on over to their blog for a video showing how nice, smooth and blendable this new pencils are. I love using colored … Read More...
Starfish Cookies
Just to make it even more about me, starfish cookies! My last post for summer. Learn to decorate easy starfish cookies HERE.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations… Read More...
Review & Giveaway: Sew Wild by Alisa Burke
I just posted a review of Sew Wild: Creating with Stitch and Mixed Media
by Alisa Burke. It’s over in the Giveaways section here at Craft Gossip, and I’ve got a copy to give away to one lucky reader. Go … Read More...
A design legacy
You’ll enjoy the brief but insightful article on the Etsy blog about Swedish designer and weaver Märta Måås-Fjetterström, who blazed a trail for contemporary and female textile artists in the early 20th century and left a rich legacy of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a cargo pocket
Joy from 21 Wale guest blogs in the Dress Your (School) Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a cargo pocket with a Velcro flap. Kids (both boys and girls) love cargo pockets! … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Refashion for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she createed the Upcyled Sweater Refashion for her daughter’s fall collection. It started out as an adult-sized V-neck sweater, and ended up a little gir’s empire waist sweater. I love the little covered … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Acetate Background
Michelle over at the Freedom in Creating blog shares a cool technique using tissue paper, Re-Inkers and crystal effects for an amazing background on stamped acetate. Click here for her step by step instructions.
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Mini JellO Aquariums
Pure Edible Crafts Perfection. Mini JellO aquariums. Plus, there are mason jars involved. Thank you, Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Learn to make them HERE.
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Flower Pot S’mores
Too cute. Learn to make flower pot s’mores on a stick HERE at Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook… Read More...
Freebie | Butterfly Dingbat Fonts
Get links to download two free butterfly dingbat fonts, as well as examples how to use them over at iDiY. The suggestions are for weddings but the ideas are definitely applicable to scrapbooking. Click here to see more.
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Giveaway | Tamron 18-270mm Lens
Creating Keepsakes magazine is giving away this Tamron 18-270mm lens to a lucky winner! Entries close September 30th 2011. US and Canadian residents only. Click here to go to the giveaway
Freebie | Back to School Printable Poster
It’s Back to School time! Here is a printable subway art poster from Tammy Mitchell Photography that you can use for decor or a teacher gift. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, … Read More...
Attempt for longest beaded necklace this weekend
August 19-21 at Bead Fest Philadelphia, The Portable Playhouse will attempt a Guinness World Record for “Longest Beaded Necklace.” If you aren’t familiar with The Portable Playhouse, they are a nonprofit organization dedicated to DIY jewelry making in … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy tank from a boxy tee
Jen from Upcycled Education guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to reshape a boxy t-shirt into a tank with a gathered neck. The boxy tee is sooo much cooler as a tank!! It’s a quick, easy refashion … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringe Festival Knit Top
You can download a free pattern for this Fringe Festival Knit Top by hotpatterns over at Fabric.com. It’s designed to be made out of a drapey stretch fabric and has a fringed tie at the neck. Wear it with … Read More...
Distressed Maps on Canvas
I love this. Really I do. In fact, I have a very similar project in mind with an awesome map poster I picked up at a flea market recently. These look great and let’s face it, I’m smitten with maps … Read More...
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How to make recycled plastic bottle banks
These are so darn cute I can’t stand it! I suppose I am a sucker for anything with a bunny and combine that with recycling you had me at Recycled Bunny Bank! No real need for a tutorial as all … Read More...
