We love our Roomba and Scooba’s. You know – pet robots that clean and vacuum the house. So it was no surprise to learn that there are similar products for the farming industry as well.
Not DIY – but you … Read More...
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by Vikram Goyal
We love our Roomba and Scooba’s. You know – pet robots that clean and vacuum the house. So it was no surprise to learn that there are similar products for the farming industry as well.
Not DIY – but you … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
I have never been a fan of Transformers – series or movies. But this idea for a pull apart Transformers style bread makes me want to have some. And watch the movies at the same time.
If you, or someone … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Top of the muffin to you as well. You might be saying that again and again (anyone remember Seinfeld?) if you ever got these Muffin Top Cupcake molds from the foodiggity shop!
To me, they also look a little like … Read More...
I recently got into a debate on the topic of store bought character cakes versus handmade creations from a qualified cake decorator. Where do you stand? Is it OK?
So the short version of the argument was this. They (un-named … Read More...
No this does not involve any surgical implements. It’s probably too late for me but I know some of our younger readers would like to know just how to prevent this from happening too them.
You may recall my previous … Read More...
Happy Labor Day Craft Gossip readers! Do you recognize what these are? Either way pop on over to the blog Livividli to see all the great techniques and materials used to decorate some recycled binders to hold
Looking for printable … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
A great idea for Halloween night – using just felt bats. Our Felting editor found this in a mag and has linked you to a bat felt pattern so you can make your own.
Go check out Linda’s post on … Read More...
This Dry Erase Back to school chore chart is perfect for teaching responsibility to your school aged children. Being able to tick off their School related chores helps encourage them to stay motivated and help you both get through the … Read More...
When I was a wee young thing one of my favorite activities was jumping on our neighbors trampoline. We would while away quite a good bit of time bouncing on that trampoline, laughing and carrying on. I am sure the … Read More...
by Sarah White
This is a really cool technique from Rachael Rabbit with an easy way to make a tartan look in knitting. She uses a knitting machine but you could certainly knit the base by hand.
When she’s finished knitting, she … Read More...
Are you confused and distracted when it comes to choosing background stitches for Needlepoint? Well Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has help for you! Her next class starts on October 5, 2013 and it is available to everyone … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make this elegant evening clutch. The small zippered clutch is gathered into a pretty bow shape. The cinch in the middle is held together with a Velcro closure. A small strap allows … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Pretty Purple Pinafore for little girls. The sundress with a ruffled bodice is made from a white fabric that she dip-dyes in purple for an ombre effect. It … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kristina J. shows how to embellish the front of a plain sweater with folded knit fabric circles. The circles are folded and stitched down in a grid pattern. She used contrasting circles, creating a highly graphic look. You could also … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Paula Cheney from the Tim Holtz creative team shares a tutorial over at Sew4Home showing how to make this gathered fabric bloom. The contrast-y stitching and raw edges give it a shabby chic look. It’s a fairly large bloom, using … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Caila from Caila-Made shares a tutorial over at See Kate Sew showing how to make her Butterfly Ruffle Sleeves, double ruffle sleeves for a little girl’s t-shirt or dress. They layered ruffles are so frilly and fluttery! They’re made from … Read More...
Tif of Dottie Angel is retiring her summery patchwork sack in favor of a new version she thinks is a better fit for cooler weather. Using bits of linens, tapestry and ribbons she had on hand, her creations are as … Read More...
Put a smile on your kids’ faces by using these free printable lunch labels and fruit faces from Lia Griffith. She provides an editable PDF so you can add your child’s name to lunch bags, as well as the cute … Read More...
May I draw your attention to the center ring………….this FABULOUS ringmasters circus hat was made by Tracy Evans using a variety of die cuts and stamps, find out all the how to’s over on her blog.
-Heather
by jd wolfe
My mother has a magic way of growing African Violets. She has pots and pots full of the little beauties. Sometimes I call them little ‘buggers’ since I can’t keep the darn things alive for two weeks! But, here I … Read More...