Who can resist a snowman?
When the first snow hits, the kids automatically want to build a snowman. But what if you live where it does not snow. Here is a snowman that anyone can build, anytime of the year. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Use a soldering iron to cut and seal synthetic fabrics
Kathleen from Grosgrain shows how you can save yourself time and trouble when finishing the edges of a lightweight synthetic fabric, like a chiffon. Instead of folding and stitching and hoping even a narrow hem doesn’t have too much body, … Read More...
Knit a Sideways Cable Sweater
Sweaters with the cables running sideways are pretty popular this year, and Donatella at Inspiration and Realisation was inspired to design her own in a pretty red mohair yarn speckled with black.
Check out her site for some great details … Read More...
Project: Thanksgiving Place Cards
Need a last minute way to spruce up your Thanksgiving table? Find directions for making some lovely place cards over on the Creating Keepsakes blog.
-Heather
Your Crochet Angel
This is the free pattern from one of my favorite crochet talents, Thata Pang. Check out her blog for all sorts of crochet inspiration. You can get the free pattern for this pretty angel here. While Thata resides in … Read More...
Dinner Party Ideas – Butter Mold
Sometimes the attention is in the details. Don’t even think about throwing a clump of butter on to the table for your guests to plop their knifes into. Instead create your very own butter mold and serve up a “little … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Opp & Ned
Polymer Clay Baubles
My tried and true sort of favourites: beads and little pieces, baubles and goodies. People are trying some lovely finishes and shapes lately!
1. 7, 2. Tube Beads, 3. Ladies in Blues, 4. Tapered Bead Necklaces, rusted, … Read More...
Free pattern: Carnaby Carry All Bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for her Carnaby Carry All Bag. It’s a largish bag, measuring 20″ long X 14″ high when finished. The shape is a basic U-shape bag, with angled pockets and piecing. It’s … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Christmas deer pillow cover
How cute is this Christmas deer pillow cover? It’s easy to make when you use iron on transfers cut with an digital media cutter. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to do it using a Cricut cutter. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Stamps
Knit a Cabled Christmas Tree
Uniquely UK has a really cute and easy tutorial for a cabled tree that looks like it would be a good size for an ornament, gift tag or even to embellish the front of a pillow.
It’s actually a really … Read More...
We are looking for your Etsy Shop to feature.
CraftGossip is looking for Etsy shop and small website owners who have original creative works focused on celebrating the season. We are especially looking for Jewelry Making and Indie Crafts.
If you are an owner of such a shop, and … Read More...
Gum drop Wreath Tutorial
I had trouble deciding whether this would fit in the Edible Crafts section or the Home and Garden. Finally, Home and Garden won out 🙂 It is after all, a decoration!
Allison of DreamALittleBigger came out with super cute and … Read More...
Catching Fire Cookies
Catching Fire is out in theaters.
These Catching Fire cookies are almost too pretty to eat. Amost! Whether you are a book fan or just love action movies, bake up a batch of these cookies for all to enjoy. You … Read More...
Melt & Pour Fortune Cookie Soaps
Fortune cookies are lot’s of fun but how about making some Fortune cookie soaps. These would be perfect for party or wedding favors. I would suspect it might take a little practice to get it exactly right. Make sure you … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather tote
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make a simple leather tote. It’s actually a fairly simple project because the edges of the leather won’t fray. There’s no hemming and no need to make a lining. … Read More...
Little Purple Bird Tutorial and Pattern
This sweet “Little Purple Bird” comes from Karina who lives in Peru and blogs at “Blissful Bitz”! She made this little purple bird for her Mom to hang from her car’s rear view mirror. You will find a complete tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s drop waist gathered skirt
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a little girl’s drop waist skirt with in seam pockets. She adds piping to the seam where the gathered skirt meets the drop waist. It’s a nice detail that helps … Read More...
Support a Wool Mill in California
I try to keep an eye out for interesting fiber-related projects on the crowdfunding sites, and I just recently saw this one from Mendocino Wool & Fiber on Indiegogo. It’s a great one if you have the means to support … Read More...