Yep, I just gasped audibly upon seeing this cake bunting. Gasped. And no one is around. That’s how wonderfully perfect I find this mini Christmas cake bunting featured at Craftzine. Oh, and there’s a tutorial from the creator, Kami of … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fallen Out Of Love Scarf
From the Tumpedduck blog: “It has happened to the best of us. You go into a LYS or are surfing on Etsy and you find a skein of wild and crazy hand-painted sock yarn. It isn’t what you would … Read More...
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … Read More...
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
A super easy, quick and cute idea featured on Frog Prince Paperie: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Fix up store-bought cuppies in seconds. I love it. Find them HERE.
Free Pattern Belle Fleur Scarf from Red Heat Yarns
Just think of all the colors you could use when making this scarf and what a lovely gift this would make for your holiday giving. You could make all the flowers one color or think of this in black and … Read More...
Masterpiece in Flour
Freebie: Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart’s website has collected their 50 best clip art freebies all in one convenient place. Everything from labels, gift bags, sleeves, wrapping paper and much more!. Start here to see examples of each one and start downloading them all. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulle petal tutu
Chic ‘n Joy made this beautiful petal tutu for her daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s made from layers of petal shapes cut from tulle. Go to the tutorial.
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Meringue Snowflakes
Cookie Dough Gift
What a cute and easy gift idea: cookie dough. Find this packaging idea HERE at Our Best Bites. (Plus, they rounded up more goodies to share.)
Inspiration: the smallest forest
Everything about this handmade book is exquisite, but my favorite part is the embroidered cover. The book’s creator, the smallest forest, says,
… Read More...The fabric cover is hand-embroidered Indian cotton with foliage and flowers stenciled in metallic green fabric paints. There
Good Advice for Selling on Etsy
The web site Handmadeology is always finding better ways to sell on etsy. Much advice and insights from successful sellers. I’ve been selling on etsy since 2006 and appreciate the amount of work this site puts into pursuing assisting … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Gifts For Men
I swear that the most difficult people to shop for at the holidays are the men on my list. My dad, my husband, brothers, in-laws, uncles, you name it! Men are difficult to shop for. As part of my regular … Read More...
Showcase your craft projects!
My friend Maria over at the fabulous Make and Takes website has created a really cool new feature called Spotlight. She explains what it’s all about here, but if you’re already familiar with the concept of Craft Gawker you can … Read More...
New Release: Dwell Studio Stamp Sets
Check out some new totally adorable stamp sets from Dwell Studio, each comes with wooden stamps, 2 ink pads and colored pencils all in a sweet pine box. They offer this cute zoo set and also city and farm sets … Read More...
Stained Glass Animal Cookies
I love stained glass cookies, and I don’t make them nearly enough. Find some great tips on making your own HERE at i made it so.
And on a side note… As one who is conflicted with her grammatically … Read More...
Gift Idea – Recipe Dice
I just adore this clever gift idea from Leafcutter Designs featured on the kitchn: Recipe Dice. Those daring in the kitchen can roll the dice and create something from what they get.
How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric scrap Christmas ornaments
Kids love going through fabric scrap baskets. So why not let them use the scraps the find to make a pretty fluffy fabric scrap ornament for the tree? There’s no sewing involved – just an embossing tool (or small screwdriver) … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Your Bustle skirt for girls
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make this faaaah-bu-lous black & white ruffled bustle skirt for girls. I love the rows and rows of full ruffles at the back of this skirt! Get the tute… Read More...