This sunny Monday I went searching for fresh polymer clay beads and happened across this cute Westie pandora style clay bead by Nanjodogz. Nanjodogz makes an assortment of beads including other breeds of dogs.
Painted Owl Candle
I bought an old candle making kit because it included some funky plastic candle molds like an owl and a mushroom. It looks like it’s from the 70s as the box is intact and the family depicted resembles the Brady … Read More...
From my studio last week: May 9, 2011
So I never wrote a studio recap for last week. Whoops! Actually, I didn’t have that much to report so there’s really nothing lost. In addition to my blogging gig here at Craft Gossip, I also teach an online writing … Read More...
Girl’s Dress Up Station
When my daughter was little, I went to a thrift store and bought a bunch of dresses, hats, boas, necklaces, bangles and hair accessories. I packed them all into a big trunk and gave it to her for her 6th … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted beach tote
Jen Eskridge from Reanna Lily Designs shares a downloadable PDF tutorial on her blog for making this quilted beach tote. The large bag is big enough to hold the towels, sunscreen, and other beach or pool-going gear. (Check out her … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled sunglass case
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a handy sunglasses case. Ruffled strips of brightly colored fabrics make it pretty for summer. Get the tute.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
Free Baby Shoe Sewing Pattern – Make Adorable Pleated Mary Jane Shoes at Home
If you’re looking for the perfect baby shoe sewing project, this free pattern for pleated Mary Jane baby shoes is a must-try. Whether you’re new to sewing baby shoes or just love creating handmade baby gifts, this adorable … Read More...
Technique: Colored Pencils
Shari Carroll shares a great video over on the Hero Arts site, learn how to get gorgeous shading results by colored your stamped images with colored pencils . Click here for her video tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: Maternity Tiered Dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making a tiered maternity dress. This is such a cute look for maternity wear! I can see this being sooo comfortable for the summer. Get the tute.
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A PRETTY GARLAND
I love, love, love this simple garland that Sara has crocheted! It would be very sweet to hang above a crib when crocheted in colors themed for baby. It would also look great as a swag above a door in … Read More...
Flower Pot Cookies
I’m loving all the totally-edible cookie sculpting gong on over at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn how to assemble these flower pot cookies HERE.
Graduation Cupcakes
Learn to make these fantastic graduation hat cupcake toppers from fondant HERE at Glorious Treats.
These Graduation cupcake toppers are perfect for Graduation parties and Graduation dinners. These graduation cupcake toppers can be made ahead in advance saving you … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Paper Pack
This set of digital papers by Nicole Seitler, a designer at The Digi Chick, can be used in both digital and hybrid projects. Click here to go to the download on The Hybrid Chick.
Tutorial: Miniature Book Pendant
Maria at Bubblegum and Duct Tape shows the steps to making this miniature book pendant. This would make a lovely gift for a scrapbooker! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Carried in my Heart
Colourful in Canada
I taught a class on polymer clay in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories (in Canada) this weekend. One of my students had the cutest little bug pin on and when she said she’d bought it in the closest city I knew … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans bib apron
Deborah from Art Threads shows how to recycle an old pair of jeans into a bib apron. The backside of the jeans becomes the front, with the formerly back pockets just where you need them to stash tools or utensils. … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats
Everything created by raspberri cupcakes is just so divine. Find rainbow Rice Krispie treats HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on … Read More...
Wonder Woman Cookies
Pretty amazing, right? When I spotted these Wonder Woman cookies at Bake at 350, I immediately returned to my childhood family room, watching Lynda Carter spin into character and jump ever so high. Sigh. I always wanted Wonder Woman Underoos, … Read More...