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

Style Me Quick – Cross Bun

January 24, 2014 by Shellie Wilson

This quick hair style is just a little extra special than a normal bun. I know what you are thinking, this looks easy right? I challenge you to give it a go and see just how long it takes you. … Read More...

Tutorial: Easy and cute Valentine’s key fob

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Sew Let’s Cook shows how to make an easy and cute Valentine’s key fob. This would make a great teacher gift!! The key fob is made from webbing with felt hearts stitched down all in a row. … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lynette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse. It’s actually not a true collar, but facing flipped to the front of the shirt. It turns a high round neck into a … Read More...

Sale: Silhouette Totes and New CHA Items

January 24, 2014 by Heather Holbrook

From today through Feb 1st you can get great deals on totes over at Silhouette, perfect for taking your Silhouette machine to classes, crops or to craft at a friends house! In addition Silhouette is also offering 20% brand new … Read More...

Sewing Tutorial: Valentine’s apron with heart shaped pockets

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial for making this Valentine’s apron over at our sister site, CraftBits. It’s perfect for baking, with pockets made to look like heart-shaped cookies. A third heart on the apron is made with a pretty lace … Read More...

Tutorial: Heart shaped hand warmers

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make these heart shaped hand warmers. Heat them up in the microwave and slip them into your coat pocket before stepping outside on a cold day, and they’ll keep your hands nice … Read More...

Tutorial: Sequin fabric ripped jeans

January 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These sequin fabric ripped jeans are some kind of fabulous! The ripped denim gives them rock and roll edge, with sequin fabric peeking from behind to make them sparkly. Laura from Macted shows how you can make a pair. Go … Read More...

Tutorial | Digitize Your Handwriting With an iPad

January 24, 2014 by Francine Clouden

Did you know that you can use your iPad to digitize your handwriting? Gillian Nelson explains how you can easily do this, and then use that file in your paper crafting. She shows how you can use it digitally, for … Read More...

Photography for Scrapbookers | What is ISO?

January 24, 2014 by Francine Clouden

Lucrecer Braxton explores the ISO setting on digital cameras to help you get a better handle on using this setting. If you’ve ever wondered how to use ISO effectively, you need to go read her article. it’s all part of … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour | New Adventure

January 24, 2014 by Francine Clouden

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Stitched Valentine Heart Bookmarks

January 23, 2014 by Linda Lanese

Allison of “little Lovies” did a featured tutorial for “Stitched Valentine Heart Bookmarks” on “Thirty Handmade Days”. Where there is a project for everyday. Allison made these for the book lovers on your Valentine list. All you need is paper … Read More...

Tutorial: Pet hair resistant curtains

January 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

With 5 cats at my house, we fight a constant battle with the pet hair. It’s everywhere!! Melissa from Eco Armoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a curtain panels that won’t attract pet hair. … Read More...

Tutorial: Simple embroidered pin cushion

January 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make this little round pincushion with simple embroidery embellishing the top. The bottom is a pretty print, and the top a coordinating solid accented with running stitches in colors that pull from … Read More...

Project: Stamped Valentine Post It Note Holders

January 23, 2014 by Heather Holbrook

Stamp out some cute post it note holders, perfect for jotting down love notes for Valentine’s Day! Find directions over at the Wizard’s Hangout blog.

-Heather

Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?

If … Read More...

Mitts and Mittens for Stash Busting

January 23, 2014 by Sarah White

I think this is the last big roundup of pattern ideas I’m planning for this month of stash busting, but if there’s something I haven’t covered you’d like to see ideas for, let me know.

Mitts, mittens and gloves are … Read More...

50 great recycled ideas

January 23, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

This post had me at the first idea! The surrealness of using old light bulbs to surround a candle is just too cool! Pop on over to Personal Creations.com for 49 more great recycled craft ideas.