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

Tutoria: DIY counter height cutting table for less than $75

January 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Diana Rambles shows how she made this counter height cutting table for less than $75. The base of the table is made from bookcases, which create the correct height for the cutting table and also provide storage. And as a … Read More...

Valentine Heart Card

January 17, 2014 by Linda Lanese

I found this “Heart Card on Ravelry” made by Elizabeth Murphy with instructions in a free Ravelry download file. Elizabeth has a blog called “The Sitting Tree” with fun projects for us to make. Thanks for sharing.

Free sewing pattern: Girl’s dress apron

January 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Elegance & Elephants made this apron dress for her Roots sewing series, in which guest bloggers will celebrate their heritage through sewing for children. The dress she made for her daughter combines her own Slavic and Caribbean … Read More...

Free pattern: Lip balm key ring case

January 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This lip balm key ring case caught my eye this morning, as I’m waking up (yet again) to dry cracked lips from this cold winter air. The small fabric pouch hooks to your key ring and has a pocket just … Read More...

Valentine Coffee Sleeve

January 17, 2014 by Linda Lanese

This is something Jo of “Smile Monsters” had wanted to do but she hates to sew. Better yet, sewing hates her. She got the idea for her “Valentine Coffee Sleeve” from “The Iowa Farmers Wife” and knew it was something … Read More...

Technique: Card Background

January 17, 2014 by Heather Holbrook

Learn how to use Gesso, modeling paste and stencils for a cool mixed media card background, Splitcoast Stampers has a detailed tutorial.

-Heather

Show & Tell | Chinese New Year Fortune Cookies

January 17, 2014 by Francine Clouden

Caroline talks about the paper fortune cookies she made for Chinese New Year which falls on on January 31st. She explains how she made hers from scrapbooking and origami papers, and links to a tutorial you can use if … Read More...

Circular Granny Crochet

January 17, 2014 by jd wolfe

I fell in love with these delicate Granny Circle Place Mats the moment I saw them. But, of course, I had to think of something else to make with this pattern since I already have four sets of ‘dressy’ … Read More...

Newsy: Stitched Style Blog Tour

January 17, 2014 by Scarlett Burroughs

The Stitched Style Blog Tour is underway. Today is Wild Olive’s turn and she’s hosting a giveaway just for the next few hours.

Don’t miss it!!!

The author of Stitched Style, Amy Barickman is someone I’ve followed for … Read More...

Happy mail: GenQ magazine

January 17, 2014 by Scarlett Burroughs

I feel like skipping when I spot my latest copy of GenQ in my mailbox.

It never disappoints. I want you to know the joy too, so I’m going to host a GenQ magazine subscription giveaway in a future post. … Read More...

Opinion | Does Instagram Affect Our Memory?

January 17, 2014 by Francine Clouden

I came across this interesting article on The Atlantic Cities website about the possible effect using Instagram has on our memories. The article quotes the results of a study by psychological scientist Linda Henkel. She asked

“To what extent … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour | Laugh

January 17, 2014 by Francine Clouden

Laugh by mamabug

January 16, 2014 by Elaine Robitaille

Maria Petkova has a photo tutorial for how to “paint with mokume gane“. There are text steps for the photo tutorial below it in the comments.

I think I will be trying this with some heart cutters for … Read More...

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DIY Wildfox Couture Inspired Sweatshirt

January 16, 2014 by Linda Lanese

Sarah has a knack for writing and loves of all-things-pretty are combining to create Tulle and Trinkets. Her blog is a great spot to find cool outfits that she is wearing during a weekend adventures, recipes she whipping up in … Read More...

To make a Vintage Felted Snowman

January 16, 2014 by Linda Lanese

Rebekah Meier shares a trio of sweet, “Vintage Felted Snowman” on Crafts ‘n Coffee. Instead of wool roving, Rebekah uses bamboo fiberfill, perfect for beginners who may be intimidated by roving. Button hats, beads, jingle bells; snowflakes and lacy scarves … Read More...