Vanessa Kirsch from Kirschbits shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a folded fabric strap. I love this method for making a strap because it doesn’t involve having to turn a super long skinny tube inside out. … Read More...
Free pattern: Floppy eared Bunny Purse
Deborah Raymond from Wonderwoman Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute floppy-eared bunny purse. The long bunny ears become the straps of the purse. Sooo cute!! Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Wonderwoman Creations
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: Crafts
Turn decorated Easter eggs into crafts and decor with this roundup HERE at All You. Shown are Easter egg vases, garland, and menu cards.
Tutorial: Scrappy Spring Tree
Two Girls…Being Crafty shares the directions for making this tree with patterned paper leaves. Click here to go to the tutorial on Everyday Mom Ideas.
Inspiration du Jour – Just Chalkin’
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6 Great Ideas for Potted Plants
It’s definitely spring. One day it’s cold, the next day it’s warm, snow, rain, clouds, sun. While it’s not warm enough here to start planting outside yet, the birds are definitely chirping and building nests and some of the bulbs … Read More...
Tutorial: Sock dog softie
Sarah from Create Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little puppy dog softie out of a man’s sock. This is SO SO cute! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Create Studio]
Looking for more Softie toys … Read More...
Grandma Thunderpants
Didgey of Grandma Thunderpants wanted to let us know about her knew shop with her polymer clay miniature food pieces. I think the name she’s picked alone makes it worth a glance. The minis are adorable too! Have a peek … Read More...
Spring Desserts
…a roundup from Parents.com. Shown are the critter cupcakes, a garden cake and an Easter basket cake.
You Can Help Create a Circle of Peace Felt around the World in 2011
This “Circle of Peace Felt” undertaking to create peace around the world with felt sounds like an awe-inspiring undertaking that we all might think about participating in.
PEACE FELT 2011 Registration opened today!
Over 500 participants from more than … Read More...
Technique: Backgrounds with Mica Gloss Inks
Ana Arujo from When Creativity Knocks reports from the Original Rubber Stamp convention on how to use Mica Gloss inks from Judi Kins for fabulous background papers.
-Heather
Helping Japan Auction: Angry Birds
By now I’m sure you’ve read the Craft Gossip announcement about all of the auctions going on this week from each of the different editors. You can bid on books, craft items, kits, jewelry, and now, you can bid on … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded iPad case from your favorite fabrics
Melissa Mortenson from Amazing Mae and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make an iPad case out of your favorite fabrics. It’s padded to protect it from bumps and bruises, and a zippered pocket on the back gives a place … Read More...
Helping Japan Auction: Cookie Craft Cookbook and a Flower Cookie Decorating Kit
Bid to Help Japan! Read the Craft Gossip announcement to learn more about the auctions from all our editors to help Japan. Click on the link over there to the left, Helping Japan Auction, to see all the fabulous crafts, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced striped cardigan for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she created this awesome pieced striped cardigan for her toddler daughter. She used the knit fabric from an adult-sized striped shirt that she snagged from the clearance rack. I love how she cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Crepe ruffled cardigan
Elizabeth from Dear Lizzy shows how to add an air of romance to a plain cardigan with the simple addition of a couple of ruffled fabric strips. The double-layers of sheer fabric peek out from behind the front edges of … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat-bottomed zippered pouch
Hey there! Are you looking for a fun and easy sewing project? Look no further! Maryanne from Sew Together has got you covered with this cute flat-bottomed zippered pouch tutorial. This pouch is not only adorable, but it’s also super … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: Divers, Bees and Superheros
I’m pretty impressed by this collection of silly and not-so-silly Easter egg decorating ideas at Family Fun. Find the whole collection HERE and click on the pictures to go to those shown.
Easter Treats from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe
Always a source of cleverness…. find Easter treats (with step-by-step how-tos) at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe blog. Find the Easter baskets and bunny pops HERE, sheep, chick and bunny pops HERE, and baby bird cupcakes HERE.… Read More...
Apollo Ring Saw – Gemini Saw Co.
The trip was quick. I actually spent more time driving than at the show. But I saw what I needed to and spoke to who I needed too. And I brought back information that you all need to know about. … Read More...