Nikki at Nikki, In Stitches shares a tutorial for how to make these adorable Easter Basket Cozies. She explains,
… Read More...This Easter basket “cozy” could be the cutest (and easiest) way to dress up an Easter basket EVER, but the applique
Helping Japan Auction, Felting 12 items!
All the items I am donating were designed and created by me; with the exception of the books and a couple of items I used a tutorial pattern from another crafter or if otherwise indicated. I hope you all bid … Read More...
Video tutorial: Super easy hanging pocket organizer
A Nest For All Seasons shares a video tutorial showing just how easy it is to make a hanging pocket organizer. She starts with some inexpensive director’s chair seat covers, so they’re already hemmed and mostly cut to the right … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Easter egg money holder
Sometimes the Easter bunny brings more than candy and chocolate. Sometimes he brings a little cash-ola to the good little boys and girls. And if he does, don’t you think he’d want to leave it in a fun way? Sewing … Read More...
Auction to Benefit Japan – Soldered Collage Art Necklace
**auctions are now over, thanks to all who bid**
We are pleased to announce that we are holding a “Help Japan Auction” and our editors are donating their art, books, supplies etc. This event will run from April 1st through … Read More...
Tutorial: The TV Tutu
Have you ever noticed how PLAIN your TV looks when it’s not in use? I mean, it’s just a big, black rectangle hanging on your wall. We can’t have that, can we? That was my inspiration for my TV Tutu. … Read More...
Sewing Video tutorial: Sewing Martha Pullen’s Two Piece Toddler Swimsuit
Couturier Mommy shares a video tutorial showing how she put together Martha Pullen’s Todder Two Piece Swimsuit. If the thought of working with swimsuit fabrics has you nervous, you’ll be happy to know that this can be made out of … Read More...
Free pattern: Little owl softie
Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this cute little owl softie. Because he’s a little guy, you can make the body from just an 8″ x 12″ piece of fabric, with … Read More...
Auction to help Japan – Set One
The first set of books for auction includes 10 recent popular bead-related books:
Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
Diane Fitzgerald’s Shaped Beadwork
Marcia DeCoster’s Beaded Opulence
Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving
Masters: Beadweaving
Creating Glass Beads
Metalworking 101 for Beaders
Bugle … Read More...
Printable Growth Cards
Kiki Creates designed two versions of growth chart cards to show off your baby’s first year. The boy version is shown above, and she also has a set for girls. Click here to find out how you can download these … Read More...
Bunny Butt Sundaes
These won a chuckle from me. Learn to make the other end of the bunny from sorbet and marshmallows HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville.
DIY Granola
Packaged and all. I have to agree with Rachel of My Chic Life that this would be a great hostess gift at a brunch. Find the recipe HERE.
Cookie Bunny Ears Cupcake Toppers
And they get even more precious. Look at the back. Learn to make cookie bunny ears cupcake toppers HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Inspiration du Jour – You’re One Today
Home Tours on Martha
The Martha Stewart website has several home tours for your viewing pleasure. I found these super simple but absolutely ingenious “house rules” rocks in the Seal Harbor Haven tour.
I’m loving the black and white bathroom in the Row House … Read More...
Mosaic Sunglasses – oversized wall art
I don’t have a link for you today. No tutorial to send you to, no blog post or artist gallery. The pictures I’m showing you here are off of my cruddy cell phone. A couple of months ago my oldest … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a stitching guide for perfectly parallel lines
If you dig through the box of accessories that came with your sewing machine, you’re likely to find a long metal thing that vaguely resembles a bent hockey stick. That’s a stitching guide, and Roubidou shows how to use it … Read More...
Handmade Soy Candles for Auction to Help Japan
I’m donating two 6 oz (170 g) travel tin soy candles that I made for this auction to help Japan. They have been overwhelmed with problems since the tsunami and every little bit helps.
One soy candle is scented with … Read More...
Tutorial: Oh Snap! Easter bunny applique
All The Small Things shares a tutorial and template for making her super cute Easter applique. A chocolate bunny with a broken ear says, “Oh Snap!”. And check out the decorative ribbon tied around his neck. Love it! Get the … Read More...
Help Japan-auction coming April 1!
We at Craft Gossip are saddened and humbled by the devastation in Japan and wish to help the people who have suffered such tremendous loss. We are pleased to announce that we are holding an auction to help raise money … Read More...