For all those Etsy shop owners out there, this just came in from Etsy News:
Dear Etsyians,
To the delight of our engineers and (hopefully) our sellers also, we are very pleased to let you know that view tallies should … Read More...
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by Jamie
For all those Etsy shop owners out there, this just came in from Etsy News:
Dear Etsyians,
To the delight of our engineers and (hopefully) our sellers also, we are very pleased to let you know that view tallies should … Read More...
Sewforless.com is promoting the Stabilize It! line of embroidery stabilizers right now, and the site’s blog is offering a giveaway. Comment on this blog post by 11:59 p.m. on June 19 for a chance to win one of several Stabilize … Read More...
by Jamie
Take some time and shop handmade at one of these awesome indie craft shows:
Friday June 20th 2008
Crammed Organisim – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – 6275 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63130
Typically Rob Walker writes the Consumed Column for The New York Times, but as of late he has taken time out to write a book and do a little interviewing on his blog Murketing. Rob’s book is Buying … Read More...
I was hanging out over on Ravelry (aka avoiding work) and came across this beauty, the February Lady Sweater, by Pamela Wynne. I *heart* it so, it hurts! The pattern’s adapted from an Elizabeth Zimmerman baby cardigan, but super-sized … Read More...
Hi Everyone:
Create this fun take out box by using your stash and [tag]stamping[/tag] … this is a fun box tutorial by beate
Leave a comment and a link to the box you have created,
Have a great day,… Read More...
Polymer clay is a clever chameleon, here are some recent finds that showcase this medium’s amazing ability to copy what we see in nature.
I’m so smitten with this new cuff bracelet from Kim Cavender featuring lotus pods. From her … Read More...
Seems nowadays everyone is so overly obsessed with the big “O”- not Oprah, or the other behind closed doors thing, I am talking about Organization. There is probably some scientific journal out there that says an organized workspace is … Read More...
Seems nowadays everyone is so overly obsessed with the big “O”- not Oprah, or the other behind closed doors thing, I am talking about Organization. There is probably some scientific journal out there that says an organized workspace is … Read More...
by Alissa
You’ve probably seen all kinds of kids’ egg carton crafts, but this take on the convenient cubbyhole containers is suitable for any age. Etsy store Swirlyarts is selling, among other items, mini sewing kits made from used cardboard egg cartons. … Read More...
Hi Everybody:
As I was searching for fun ideas to do w/my daughter this summer and introduce her to sewing…I found these fun projects you can create together, using felt, and stamping…
Instructions here
Have a great day,
Maggie
Cute … Read More...
I found out that not only do we have Jennifer Perkins, we also have a few new OTHER editors at Craft Gossip!!!!
So let me send them a HUGE Welcome too!
Our new crafty editors are: Vickie Howell of Knitty … Read More...
In my world, SCRAPBOOKING is the “Gateway Drug” into all sorts of other wonderful Paper Crafting Goodness. Oh yeah, I forgot, you may not know my world. Stop, rewind, let me introduce myself….. I am Sarah Hodsdon, your new … Read More...
In my world, SCRAPBOOKING is the “Gateway Drug” into all sorts of other wonderful Paper Crafting Goodness. Oh yeah, I forgot, you may not know my world. Stop, rewind, let me introduce myself….. I am Sarah Hodsdon, your new … Read More...
by SandraW
I love banana splits but can’t indulge in them too often. Here’s a delectable banana split you can indulge in without the calories. You can purchase one like this from JLS Candle Designs or learn how to make your own … Read More...
by Jamie
I know many of our Indie Craft Gossipers out there have an Etsy account. If you haven’t already discovered it, you can participate in the Etsy Forums and read their Blog called The Storque. This is a very important aspect … Read More...
One of the joys of growing up in Miami in the late 70’s /early 80’s was all the crazy opulence abound. People were making insane amounts of money and living in a seriously materialistic world. One of my favorite displays … Read More...
Technically, the documentary Young @ Heart, which follows a group of oldies-but-goodies as they cover some of rock music’s most iconic songs, isn’t at all about knitting. Their poster however is the pinnacle of modern-day, knitted punk-rockness! The irony … Read More...
All June long Fred Flare is revealing the winners of their Next Big Thing Contest! Each year the masterminds at Fred Flare pick the cream of the crafty crop to include in their wonderful online store that is eye candy … Read More...
Multitalented crafter Anne Weaver (casserole on Etsy) often calls on her 4-year-old daughter, Olivia, for design input. Olivia’s fresh perspective and naive optimism produce innovations, Anne says, that probably wouldn’t otherwise occur to an experienced crafter.
Olivia has … Read More...