Crafts, Patterns, DIY and How-To Ideas from CraftGossip

Product Release: Custom Holiday Stamps from Three Designing Women

September 3, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

This holiday season add a personal touch to your gifts- whether it be favorite wines, beautifully packaged presents, homemade food, or adorable family photos, gifts with a personal touch show love for the special people in your life. Three Designing … Read More...

Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make these drawstring storage bins that are oh-so-cute and oh-so-practical. They’re made from Waterproof Oxford, a woven 100% polyester oxford fabric. (She gives a link in her post where you can … Read More...

Freebie: Pumpkins in a pickup truck

September 3, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Pumpkins for your li’l punk-ins. You don’t have to visit the pumpkin patch to get in the Autumnal spirit. Ella Claire’s guest blogger, Emmie, from My Someday in May, offers up this free printable of a truck overflowing with … Read More...

Pencil Jewelry

September 3, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Do you seem to have a plethora of pencils laying around your home? I seem to find them in all sizes and sometimes when they get short enough to throw away, I honestly hesitate, wondering what I can make with … Read More...

Tutorial: Felt monarch butterfly wings costume

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Aren’t these butterfly wings gorgeous? They’d make a fabulous Halloween costume – just wear the wings with a black t-shirt and leggings. Chelsey from Buggy and Buddy shows how you can make them in a tutorial on her blog. They’re … Read More...

How to Host an Instagram Sale, Like a Boss.

September 3, 2015 by Katie Smith

Have you ever seen a blogger selling some of their craft stash/supplies on instagram? Or a fashion blogger selling some of their gently used clothing? Well that is an instagram sale and you can do it too if you have … Read More...

Labor Day Desserts

September 2, 2015 by Carolyn Bickford

Here is the end of the Labor Day items. I think the three links have you covered for this weekend or for any barbecue or tailgating party. Have a safe weekend with your family and friends. There are desserts for … Read More...

Last Minute Gluten Free Labor Day Recipes

September 2, 2015 by Carolyn Bickford

Trying to eat healthier or have someone coming over that is on a gluten-free diet for Labor Day, here is your solution. The great thing about gluten free is you don’t realize your missing out. Don’t even tell your guests, … Read More...

Technique: Cards with a Batik Look

September 2, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Using stamping embossing resist and direct to paper techniques Heather Nichols made these lovely cards with a Batik style. Check out her blog Pine is Here for more info and lots of beautiful card samples.

-Heather

Tutorial: How to make a magic flip wallet

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remember those magic trick wallets from your childhood? The ones made from small squares of wood and ribbon, that would flip flop and move your money magically from one square to the other? Yeah, you can make those. Jill from … Read More...

35 Labor Day Worthy Hamburgers

September 2, 2015 by Carolyn Bickford

Labor Day weekend is coming up and for us that means the end of summer. Last time to enjoy the warm weather and barbecue for the season. Hamburgers are usually on the menu and here are several choices that you … Read More...

DIY Polaroid/Instant Film Display

September 2, 2015 by Katie Smith

Here is a fun tutorial for anyone that loves the super trendy polaroid or instax cameras, or if you have a bunch of instant photos leftover from the years ago that you would like to display.

Emma from A Beautiful … Read More...

Knitty Deep Fall is Here

September 2, 2015 by Sarah White

I was a little distracted yesterday by Knitty’s fundraising efforts (which in less than a day met their first goal of $7,000 an issue, which will pay for a raise for designers) that I failed to mention it was also … Read More...

This Easy Duct Tape Garland Is Perfect for Last-Minute Parties

September 2, 2015 by Dana Hinders

If you’re planning a last-minute party and don’t have time to shop for decorations, here’s a handy trick you’ll love. Make your own customized garland using duct tape. The tutorial from Charming Zebra suggests using gold duct tape for a … Read More...

Tutorial: The Most Quick and Easy Girls Skirt

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Made By Sara shows how to make what she calls “The Most Quick and Easy Girls Skirt”. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an elastic casing waistband. It’s a great project for a new sewist to tackle. Or, … Read More...

Winner: Recycled Hexi Quilts book

September 2, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Congrats go out to Jeri N. of Corpus Christi, TX as she is the winner of the book Recycled Hexie Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts.

Giveaway: Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting

September 2, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Enter to win a copy of the new book:

Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting

Anne Weil

Leave a comment in today’s post by September 12, 2015 and you will be entered to win … Read More...

9 Ways To Use Zucchini In Your Baked Goods

September 2, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Zucchini is a classic late Summer-Early Fall vegetable. If you love growing this green squash, and seem to have oodles and oodles of it popping up in your garden, you may want to consider using it in your baked goods. … Read More...

Have you been using these products the “wrong” way?

September 2, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

We agree that some of these ideas may be a little out there, but whether or not you think it’s what the product was actually made for, we all have to agree that they really do work. Take a look … Read More...