I am going to be at the CHA 2015 Mega Show this weekend representing Craft Gossip, which I am so excited about! For those of you that may be wondering just what CHA is- CHA stands for Craft and … Read More...
Paper Crafts | Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids
Here are some ideas for Valentine’s treats and cards that you can make for or with your kids. These suggestions from Better Home and Gardens include a variety of paper crafting ideas like the Valentine Mailbox, Valentine Mobile, Flower Bouquets … Read More...
Tutorial | Happy Birthday Shaker Card
Get ahead on your birthday cards this year by making a bunch of these shaker birthday cards. What’s great about this design is that it can be adapted using different colors to suit just about any recipient. Who wouldn’t be … Read More...
Tutorial | Process Video for Project Life
If you’re starting Project Life this year, or just trying it again, get some great inspiration from Jennie McGarvy as she shows you how she put together this two page Project Life spread back in August. She takes you through … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper in a French seam
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how you can install an invisible zipper in a French seam. French seams are a nice finish as they encase the seam allowances. But when a seam also needs to have an invisible zipper, … Read More...
Free pattern: Modern pieced bodice dress for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin pieced (vegan) leather, linen, and cotton to make this pretty dress for her daughter. She shares the pattern on her blog. With gathered sleeves and a full gathered skirt, it’s a classic little girl dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Arrow pillow
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Birch Fabrics showing how you can make this cool pillow shaped like an arrow. It would be at home in a teen or tween’s room, but it could also be cute in … Read More...
Project: Kitty Card using the MISTI Tool
How cute is this kitty cat card from Kristina Werner? On her blog she’ll show you how to combine die cutting, dry embossing, stamping and coloring with markers to make this adorable card. She also talks about a hot new … Read More...
Review: Knit Hats for Babies
I review a lot of books over at About.com, but I’m never anywhere near caught up. There’s always more to read and write about than I make time to.
So in that spirit I thought I would start trying to … Read More...
Pasta with Fennel, Arugula and Lemon
I love pasta, but sometimes I just want the pasta without sauce. This is a quick meal that comes together easily. Most of the waiting time is for the water to boil for the pasta and then for the pasta … Read More...
Tim Horton’s Adorable Knit Restaurant
I know Christmas is long past, but being that it’s Epiphany today I figure we have one last chance to talk about the holidays, and in that spirit I bring you this story about the time Tim Horton’s took over … Read More...
Easy Valentine’s Pom-Pom Wreath
Heidi of Honey bear Lane has the most adorable little pom-pom valentine wreath for us to make. She has all the pictures and tutorial showing you how to make this sweet wreath. Heidi bought a Styrofoam heart form and several … Read More...
December indie pattern round-up
Fiona from Diary of a Chain Stitcher shares the latest announcements and releases in the indie sewing pattern world. I am so happy to have found this monthly round-up on her blog! She also links out to projects made from … Read More...
Make “Miizzas” for a Nintendo Themed Party
If your family loves to play Nintendo games, Nicole has a great idea for a casual party. Make personal “Miizzas” (pizzas based on your Ninendo Mii avatar) before enjoying some group gaming action. This is an activity that both kids … Read More...
Fruit and Greek Yogurt Salad
Here is a healthy breakfast to start your day or maybe you like a big hardy breakfast and eat something light for lunch. This is an easy breakfast, lunch or snack that you can prepare in minutes if you have … Read More...
Giveaway: Fabric Printing at Home book and How to freezer paper stencil a scissor boarder
Clothing is my favorite “canvas” and the new book Fabric Printing at Home is packed full of techniques and inspiration on how to create all sorts of amazing prints on any textile. Enter to win a copy of Fabric Printing … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zipper storage
I have an ample (ahem, crazy) zipper stash. It fills a 15 qt. tote! But with so many zippers, I actually find it difficult to find the one I need. Gina from Gina’s Craft Corner has a clever storage solution … Read More...
The Knitting Clock: Automatically Knits a 6 feet scarf
For the spinster on the go here is a knitting clock that produces a scarf a year. No really!
Created by Norwegian designer Siren Elise Wilhelmsen, this clock does one stitch every hour by itself. In theory, it … Read More...
DIY Projects For Kids Rooms That Can Save You Money
We all know how expensive it can be to decorate a home, and when your have kids in the home, you also have more bedrooms to decorate as well. Before you go out to the local big box store to … Read More...
Embroided Watch Faces
Whilst these watches from metaletlinnen are stunning, the price might make you gasp. The price on average is around $200+ dollars and whilst we all know the amount of work that goes into such things You would need one very … Read More...