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With gorgeous step by step photographs, it is easy to get distracted (and start drooling) with this recipe for homemade cinnamon marshmallow pops. But persevere and create this recipe and your kids are sure to get excited (before and after … Read More...
Gather leaves, dip them in wax to hold their colors, and suspend in front of a window. Gorgeous!
When dipped in wax, colorful leaves can be preserved through this season and beyond.
And it creates a stunning effect to greet … Read More...
A few weeks ago I told you about the design contest being put on by the German yarn company Schachenmayr to promote its My Mountain yarn line. A whopping 215 designs were submitted, which were whittled down to 18 semifinalists. … Read More...
Yes – cardboard boxes are everywhere. And I hate to just throw them. So it is great to find this list of 10 DIY ways to use these cardboard boxes in your decor.
I particularly like no. 7! Which one … Read More...
Follow this easy tutorial to create a fun LEGO themed treat! This is a great idea for a LEGO party favor
or a sweet snack for kids.
They are made with Wilton candy melts, marshmallows, and of course, apples.
Get … Read More...
I am always thrilled to see what clever crafters come up with to make pedestal style cake plates. Niki of the blog Home Made Ville has come up with a way to make cake plates with mason jars and votive … Read More...
Beverly of “Flamingo Toes” Really impressed me with her “Spider Mummy Family” and I am going to try one. I love the vignette she created for her Spider Mummy Family. Bev asks if an idea ever just pops into your … Read More...
There seems to be around 1000 different recipes to whiten your teeth and probably as many different versions for each of those recipes. This one I have not seen before – it uses charcoal tablets
. 60 Second Teeth Whitening … Read More...
Lego parties are nothing new and you might recall some of our previous Lego inspired posts.
But this one is a little different as it … Read More...
All these fun Nature crafts come from our sister site Craftbits.com.
Painted Rocks –
Rose Petal notebook –
Texture Tree –
Twig Canvas
Seashell Wind-chime
Moss Picture Frame
Check out more fall fun with these roundups:
Cross Stitch It has nicely provided us with another free pattern just for readers of Craft Gossip. The lovely chart is shown here, but be sure to visit Cross Stitch It to find their patterns that are designed by their … Read More...
Cretan Stitch is a useful stitch for filling and also for creating a leaf shape. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has posted a lengthy tutorial for how to work Cretan stitch that is quite enlightening. If you have found … Read More...
Katie at Made To Be A Momma shows how to make a pouch to hold your cell phone (or other small gadget). It’s made with a piece of batting or flannel sandwiched between an outer fabric and a lining. A … Read More...
Back-to-school isn’t just a time for stocking our kids’ backpacks with the supplies they’ll need for a year of school. It’s also a good time to stock our sewing baskets with inexpensive supplies for ourselves. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows … Read More...
For such a wondrous little attachment, the ruffler foot
sure looks intimidating. There are so many complicated looking parts on it that work together to make the fabric ruffle as it goes under the presser foot. And dials and knobs … Read More...
Adding a dash of mint to my favorite yellow and gray color palette = refreshing, pretty, and festive! I loved all the details in this bridal shower featured at Wonderfully Made Events, and I think you will too. Check … Read More...
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a yoga mat sling. It’s a long skinny drawstring bag with straps for you to carry it on your shoulder. She made the bag big enough that the mat doesn’t have to … Read More...
Sunshiny, happy yellow adds a pop of energy and vibrance that perfectly counterbalances the moody, sophisticated feel of gray, making this duo one of my all-time favorite color combos! This lovely pair is beautifully highlighted in this snippet of a … Read More...
In her color blocked candy corn pillows, Amy from Positively Splendid uses a simple stripe to evoke a favorite Halloween candy. You can dowload a PDF tutorial showing how to make one. It’s a quick pillow to sew up and … Read More...
The Graphics Fairy has listing her favorite free Halloween fonts, complete with links to them all. These are perfect for adding just the right saying to your stamped Halloween cards!
-Heather
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at … Read More...
