Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how you can create a crossover skirt with a ruffled petticoat for a little girl’s dress. This would make a beautiful Easter dress! The skirt is made with angled ends overlapping at the front, with … Read More...
Cats In Hats Blog tour and giveaway
30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty
by Sara Thomas
Link to the Rafflecoptor Giveaway:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1017537212/?
This contest will run from 3/16 to 3/30 @ 12 AM EST. The publisher will give away:
ONE prize … Read More...
Donut Hole Chicks
Here is another cute way to decorate your cupcakes for Easter. You could buy everything from the bakery or make your own cupcakes. Pick up some chocolate candy melts and store bought frosting or make your own. These would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this coiled bowl from your fabric scraps
Ronja from Nur Noch created this lovely fabric bowl out of her scraps and a spool of cord. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would be so pretty for springtime décor! In her post she shows … Read More...
8 String Art Tutorials
No, we are not doing a throw back to years ago when string art was the big rage in crafting. In case you haven’t heard, it’s made a comeback and in a big, modern, somewhat updated way. Take a look … Read More...
How to Make a Sand-Cast Birdbath
Every morning for the last week I have heard birds chirping outside my window. It’s just coincidental enough that I came across this tutorial for making a beautiful sand-cast birdbath and I figure it may be just the project my … Read More...
50 Reasons You Are Not Getting Enough Etsy Sales
Check out these top 50 reasons why you may not be getting enough Etsy sales. (This article is no longer available) Meantime check out our Indiecrafts.Craftgossip.com for help with your online selling.
I am sure you probably already know around … Read More...
Free Pattern – String Bean Bunny
I hope it’s not too late to be sharing more Easter Patterns? I know lot’s of you are still working on ideas and WIP so hopefully you will find time for this adorable little fellow or lady. She is made … Read More...
How to Use Turmeric in Face masks
Tumeric Turmeric is not only great for your skin, it is also a word I can never spell correctly. The R escapes me every time. Below is a link to 3 amazingly easy Tumeric Turmeric recipes that you can use … Read More...
Project: Shaker Jar
I’ve seen lots and lots of stamped shaker cards but I’ve never seen a stamped shaker jar! What a cute and clever idea! This fun twist on a ship in a bottle comes from Fun Stampers Journey and if you … Read More...
Elephant Stomp Gross Motor Activity
You may look at this picture and ask yourself “What’s the big deal? All it is is bubble wrap and some elephant cut outs”. Well, the answer to that is easy… BUBBLE WRAP! Who doesn’t love bubble wrap, and what … Read More...
Top 10 Posts | Week Ending March 21st
sewing Tutorial: Simple leather zippered pouch
Courtney from Always Rooney shows how you can make a simple leather zippered pouch. The pouch is made from a rectangle of leather (or faux leather), with a fabric pocket sewn on to the outside. The sewing is all straight … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter basket liner
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make an Easter basket that much more special with a custom made liner. Her tutorial shows how to measure your basket to figure out what size to cut your pieces, and then … Read More...
Opportunity for Fabric Designers
Here is an awesome new feature on the blog, 13 Spools. Craft Buds and 13 Spools are coming together to feature indie fabric designers.
They say: “What if you could follow the next hot designer’s career from the very start? … Read More...
Make an Easter Bunny Gift Jar
Kylie from Handmade Kids shared this DIY tutorial to make your own Easter Bunny Gift Jar. This is perfect for kids and the Easter holiday! Kylie says it is a fun craft for the kids and the family to make … Read More...
Dollar Tree Craft – Easter Bunny Door Hanger
This is a Easter Bunny door hanger made using… wait for it…. colorful hats from the Dollar Tree! I think this is such a neat little wreath / door hanger using simple supplies from the Dollar Tree! T’anno created and … Read More...
DIY Clay Beads
I initially thought these were the German wood beads I used to buy sometimes for my jewelry making but nope, they’re clay. The tutorial isn’t actually aiming for a faux, it was just my first impression of the beads. The … Read More...
Bunny Ears Mousse for Easter
Here is something elegant and yet still cute for your Easter brunch or dinner for the adults. You can be an adult and still have fun with this dessert, although you could make chocolate pudding and serve this to the … Read More...
6 Tips for Hosting an Adoption Shower
Sometimes those who are adopted are forgotten when it comes to showers to celebrate a new addition to a family. Nicole Witt, Executive Director of The Adoption Consultancy, says there are six key tips to keep in mind if you’re … Read More...