Spring may officially be here, but just tell that to people who are still dealing with snow, cold rain, and frigid temperatures. Mother Nature seems to be determined to cling to winter a bit longer, which is giving plenty of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to set snaps
After nearly 15 years of sewing, setting snap
s still makes me nervous. I get confused about which pieces go where, and I have yet to master squeezing the pliers to get uniform pressure. I make my husband do it for … Read More...
How to make Rainbow Colored Roses
With Mother’s Day coming up, you are probably trying to think of a nice gift to give to your mother, grandmother, or wife. This tutorial shows you a very beautiful and unique way you can put a twist on … Read More...
“Bright Future” Graduation Party Ideas
Maybe it’s because my own graduation was a fairly laid back affair, but I love this casual “A Bright Future” graduation party from NoBiggie.net. The colorful lightbulb themed decorations give this party a vintage vibe, making it the perfect choice … Read More...
Learn to #StitchAwayStress with the Craft Yarn Council
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and the Craft Yarn Council is celebrating by spreading the word about the therapeutic benefits of yarn crafts.
Knitting and crocheting are perfect for busting stress, giving you something to focus on other that … Read More...
How to Make a Rainbow Cake
Here is a great video with step by step instructions on how to create a rainbow cake and frosted with a petal tip for a fun cool outside design. You can use your own cake mix and butter cream frosting … Read More...
Custom Mother’s Day Jewelry
This Mother’s Day Project uses sterling silver stamping blanks. She then stamped three children’s birthdays, then paired them with the coordinating Swarovski birthstone accents. Learn how to make this project here.
Cross Stitch To The Extreme
30,000 green bottle (caps) hanging on my (house) wall.. and if one green bottle cap should accidentally fall, there will be 29,999 bottle caps hanging on my wall. Now that we all have that song stuck in our head how … Read More...
Not Granny’s Barefoot Sandles
I know you hate it when I use the words “Not Granny” because somehow it offends the grannies who read CraftGossip. But I assure you this time, I did NOT title the projects so please don’t blame me.
Lets make … Read More...
Tutorial: Starflower quilt block
Easy is not the first word that comes to mind when describing quilt making. But Jennie, of Coral & Co., shares on her blog a secret she uses that makes the process much less intimidating. Even better, it will save … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen and leather zippered pouch
Kelli from True Bias shows how to make her Linen and Leather Pouch. They’re zippered pouches with leather corner accents. What you use them foe is up to you. How about a cosmetics bag, pencil pouch, or small clutch. Finished … Read More...
Plant-able Paper Earth
How about celebrating Earth Day by making a miniature Earth you can actually plant?! This project will have you recycling, making paper, and even planting a garden. Who can ask for more than that?
Steph, from Modern Parents Messy Kids, … Read More...
Tips: One Rubber Stamp, Many Different Ideas
Large background stamps can be some of the most versatile stamps in your stash. You can simply stamp the entire stamp in one color, you can ink it up with multiple colors using markers or ink pads, you can stamp … Read More...
6 Garden Art Mosaic Tutorials
If you are looking for a fun craft to decorate your garden area for this Spring and Summer, look at these 6 mosaic tutorials for the garden.
They each use the basic concept of building mosaic art, but bring that … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids scalloped bucket hat
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making this scalloped bucket hat. It’s perfect to wear with a spring dress, or to the pool or the beach to keep the sun off her face. Her … Read More...
DIY Embossed Washi Tape
I posted this on my blog Punk Projects but I had a lot of fun with this crafty technique and I wanted to share it here with you guys too.
I had my Spellbinders Artisan X-Plorer out using it for … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Origami Flower Curtain
Even more flowers! This time of year I can;t help but be attracted to the abundance of flower tutorials out there. Paper flowers just speak Spring to me, plus they work really well for Mother’s Day decor. And of course … Read More...
How To Make An Origami Modular Ball
This modular Origami ball looks complicated. And it is! But with these step by step directions, using 6 sheets of paper, you can learn to create these yourself.
This is a fun craft to do with kids. The interlocking patterns … Read More...
Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers
Cute and simple! These pinwheel toppers are perfect for the boys and the girls. I’m thinking really cute for a first birthday party or a spring baby shower. These are made out of fondant and really easy to make, even … Read More...
Tutorial: Sundress for an American Girl or 18″ doll
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a free pattern for making an easy sundress for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. It has an elastic casing top and shoulder straps, and uses only simple straight seams. You can cut the … Read More...