Yup, you read that title right, you can water color your stamped images with coffee!! This technique gives you an amazing vintage sepia tone look. You can learn all about this unique coloring technique over on the Cat’s Pajama’s blog.… Read More...
Go Beyond Knit and Purl with this Great Book
Congratulations to Kathleen.
I took all the knitting books off my shelves last week (eek!) and am getting rid of a lot of stuff, which also means I’ve uncovered some great new (old) stuff for you all.
This week’s giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing on double gauze fabric
Double gauze fabric is a lightweight, loose weave cotton perfect for making baby blankets and accessories. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has some tips for sewing on double gauze fabric. And if you need inspiration, she’s got links to a … Read More...
Stitch a Simple Pineapple
Pineapples are a fun motif for crafting because they are an interesting texture in real life that’s fun to translate into stitching, and in the islands they are a traditional way to welcome visitors.
Adding a pineapple cross stitch design … Read More...
Tutorial: Unicorn crayon holder
Crayon
s are fun, but they’re even MORE fun when you can use this unicorn crayon holder to store them! Stephanie from Create Kids Couture shows how you can make it. The outside is an adorable unicorn, with big unicorn … Read More...
Make Cracked Marble Rings
This project is made using cracked flat marbles. The flat marbles are placed in a hot oven to shatter them on the inside. You can watch the full video tutorial to learn how to make these at home in our … Read More...
DIY Tin Can Wash Board Project
Empty tin cans can be used for so many different things but if you’re looking for a unique idea to recycle a large tin can, then this adorable washboard that doubles up as a shelf might be just the thing. … Read More...
Project: Snorkel Pull Tab Card
The cute little snorkeling bear pops up out of the water in this adorable pull tab card. How cute! Learn how to use some fun new stamps from Waffle Flower to make this card. Designer Yainea has a video tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Camera strap with leather trim
Erin from Sewbon shows how you can sew a new, and prettier, strap for your camera. The strap attaches to your camera with swivel hooks. Instead of a plain black nylon strap, this strap is made from a tube of … Read More...
10 Reasons You Need a Die Cut Machine
Wondering if you should get a die-cutting machine? Jen Gallacher shares 10 reasons why you need one! Jen focused on the Sizzix Big Shot, but these reasons probably work for any traditional die-cutting machine. She sure makes me feel … Read More...
Bourbon Glazed Sweet Potato
This bourbon glazed sweet potato dish is something I am not sure about. I am trying to work out if it’s a sweet you have with say icecream or if it is something sweet you serve with a roast meat, … Read More...
6 Crochet Toilet Roll Covers
Welcome to our roundup of 6 unique and fun crochet toilet roll covers! Toilet roll covers, also known as toilet paper cozies, have been around for quite some time and have a rich history. They were originally created to keep … Read More...
Project: Mermaid Tri-Fold Card
Yup, it’s yet another mermaid card. I can’t help it, like so many others I’m obsessed with mermaids! Here’s a lovely tri-fold card from Nichol Spohr. She got so many mermaids on one card and I love all the sea … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty patchwork tablet sleeve
This patchwork tablet sleeve is a pretty way to store your device! The small patchwork pieces are made with a strip piecing technique. The tablet sleeve project is an excerpt from the book Perfect Patchwork Bags by Sue Kim with … Read More...
DIY | Cheap & Easy Homemade Clear Embossing Ink
Who knew it was possible to make your own clear embossing ink at home? It’s not only cheap, it’s incredibly easy! And in this post you’ll find two methods to make your own clear embossing ink. Both recipes use easily … Read More...
CraftGossip Launches Shop Range Exclusively For Crafters
Updated to add, we have now added so many more products to our store. From craft mugs, totes, enamel pins to gift ideas for crafty kids. All our shop items can be found here – … Read More...
Underwater Scenes from Polymer Clay
This is more of a decor scene – textures and patterns suggestive of underwater scenes. A plaque or tile or simple sculpt like this would make a great decorator piece for home. The tutorial from the Etsy Russian Team makes … Read More...
Project: Rainbow Borders Card
Border stamps don’t just have to be for borders, you can make large background patterns or they can be the focal point of your card. Like in this colorful card from Kristina Werner. She used rainbow colored inks for her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a button front tank top
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a button front tank. It’s made from a linen fabric (or other lightweight summer fabric), with covered buttons and elastic loop closures down the front. The elastic closures are a … Read More...
Tutorial: Unicorn neck pillow
Kids will love this unicorn neck pillow! (I know some adults who would love it, too.) Create Kids Couture has a free pattern for making it. It has a unicorn face and appliqued horn on one end, and the fluffy … Read More...