In polymer clay lace can be a lot of things. It’s a popular and simple cane. It can be a texture. A transfer. Here’s a variety!
1. Valentine Heart Beads by BarbiesBest
2. Pink Pattern Earrings by DanClark
3. White … Read More...
Tutorial: Bound Jotter Book
Sandy from Sandy’s Space shares this tutorial on Handmadeology for making a bound jotter book using scrapbook papers and pages cut from exercise books. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Boy in a Bucket
Stuffed and Fulled Hearts
Learning to Use Glass Powders – Robert Leatherbarrow
Through one of my favorite email newsletters, from fusedglass.org, I have learned about Robert Leatherbarrow, a master of glass powders. If you are able to take a journey over to British Columbia you should take his class. Now … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY dog clothes
Cut Out + Keep user Marta Angela shows how to make warm winter gear for your dog. The basic doggie coat/shirt can be customized in so many ways! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Marta Angela on Cut Out + … Read More...
7 FREE Hats from Knitting Daily
Make Knitted Hats: 7 FREE Knitted Hat Patterns
If you have been searching for fabulous, free knitting patterns, hats are a great place to start! Because they are small, they knit up quickly and can make a huge impact on … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Heart….
For all you card makers out there. Show your Valentine how much you care by making a one-of-a-kind card with this knitted heart.
Or hang it in the window, or on a tree (the Christmas Tree gave way to the … Read More...
9 Kitchen Craft Ideas
I have had tunnel vision in my house lately. Since we moved in just before Thanksgiving I’ve been making little projects here and there to spruce up the kitchen. So naturally my eyes have been peeled for other cool kitchen … Read More...
9 More Valentine Projects
I have a feeling this won’t be the last Valentine round up that I post. I posted 9 cool Valentine crafts a couple of days ago and already my list is full again. The creativity out there is truly amazing, … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that is celebrated all around the world to show love and affection to those who are close to our hearts. Cross stitch is a wonderful way to express your love and appreciation for someone … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Tiered ruffle dress for girls
Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making a tiered ruffle dress that’s both pretty and practical. The sleeveless dress can be worn over a long-sleeved tee and leggings in the winter, but can also be worn in … Read More...
Cool idea: Money pouch with dividers
Craft Apple shares a cool sewing idea on her blog. She retrofit a purchased zipper pouch with fabric dividers to keep track of the money that her kids invariably ask her to keep up with on their shopping trips. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew princess crown headband
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet princess crown headband. It’s quick to make from felt and hot glue – no sewing required. Get the tute.
[photo from Lu … Read More...
Free pattern: Compact scripture bags for the kiddoes
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making mini scripture bags for the kiddoes. They’re sized for a compact sized LDS standard scripture set. You can make one up out of a pretty fabric … Read More...
A TRULY VINTAGE SHAWL
If you’re a fan of the vintage patterns I’ve featured over the months, you’ll enjoy this one that would be perfect in worsted weight for our cold winters or made in a lighter yarn for a nice Spring wrap. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Photobooth Strip
Paula Gilarde outlines step by step how to create a photobooth type strip of photos for a scrapbook page. She includes instructions for both Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements. Click here to go to the tutorial on Get It Scrapped.
9 Cool Number Projects
I love number projects. In fact, now that we are settled in here, I’d like to incorporate some number ideas into my home. More specifically in my living room and hallway and probably in my bedroom as well. I love … Read More...
Checkered Trunk
I have a really cool old trunk at the foot of my bed. I’ve been trying to decide what to do with it. When I saw this beautiful transformation it really inspired me. I haven’t done anything with mine yet, … Read More...
Cats
So while I look for awesome clay stuff – even before CraftGossip it was a serious hazard to my productivity – I often marvel at just how different the interpretations artists have of subjects. For example, all of these came … Read More...