Shannon shares a quick and easy tutorial on her blog – how to make a round pendant with simple but effective techniques.
As with all deceptively simple projects the appeal springs from using a good colour and design balance.
String Gardens
There are gardens and then there are string gardens. These gardens by the Amsterdam based artist Fedor Van Der Valk are a work of art. His work is on display in cafes and shops around his home town and you … Read More...
Mixology: Craft Soda Cocktails
The Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) in LA hosts a craft soda tasting, highlighting the creativity and versatility of handmade sodas and spirits. Barley Forge Brewing, Los Angeles Aleworks, Pipe Dream Brewery, and LA River Brewing Company showcase their … Read More...
Tutorial: Rectangle Top, no pattern required
Portia from Miss P shares a tutorial over at The Village Haberdashery showing how you can make yourself a new top out of a rectangle of fabric. The simple lines of the boxy top show off a favorite fabric print. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace edged pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make a lace edged pillowcase to fit a standard bed pillow. They’re so pretty! And they’re easy to make, too. Go to their tutorial to see how.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Homemade Watercolor Paints
There are lots of different ways you color in your stamped images but using watercolor paints really makes you feel like an artist. If you really like DIY here’s a great way to actually make your own watercolor paints using … Read More...
Captain America 4th of July Tie Dye Shirts – Simply Kelly Designs
When it comes to tees, Captain America is without a doubt the most popular Avenger, and quite possibly the most popular superhero. I seem to see that shield design everywhere I go. And while I’d much prefer an Iron Man … Read More...
Lily’s Washcloth Extravaganza is Back
Last summer Lily (the makers of Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn) did a series of new free washcloth patterns, both knit and crochet, that it promoted throughout the summer.
This time around I got a single email with several different patterns … Read More...
Christmas in July Snowman Wobbler Tutorial
Some crafters think of Christmas craft ideas year round and this “Snowman Wobbler” is a real cutie. For a frolicking good time this snowman rocks and rolls – with a gentle nudge he swings back and forth on a weighted … Read More...
Americana Design Deal
Kooler Design Studio has a deal for you. This week they are featuring their Americana designs at 50% off. So stock on on their red-white-and blue pdf designs and kits and get stitching to show your USA spirit off today. … Read More...
Fireworks to Embroider
One of my friends pointed out this fireworks sheet on Facebook. It is designed to be a coloring sheet, but would easily work as an embroidery project. I think it would be fun to work up some napkins tonight to … Read More...
Free pattern: Nursing cover with pocket
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a free pattern for a nursing cover. I’m sure you’ve seen these in the nursery boutique-y stores. It’s a lightweight cotton cover that ties around your neck, with boning at the top so you can … Read More...
Simply Bridal Wedding Veil Giveaway
A beautiful veil is like the icing on a cake – the perfect finishing touch that brings a bride’s ensemble together. Simply Bridal is giving away one of their gorgeous veils up to a $100 value to one Craft Gossip … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered Twirl Skirt
Palak from Make It Handmade guests in the Skirting The Issue series at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered gathered Twirl Skirt. She gives measurements to make a skirt in a size 2T, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scribble ‘n’ Tote lap desk
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her Scribble ‘n’ Tote. It’s just the thing for a child to bring with them on a road trip or airplane ride. It’s a lap desk with a clipboard attached and a … Read More...
Tutorial | Sparkler Photography by Jennifer Valencia
Photographer Jennifer Valencia gives detailed steps on how you can take photos of sparklers for July 4th, and also capture the face of the person holding them. She addresses all the preparatory steps you need to take, as well … Read More...
Giveaway | Celine Navarro’s MiniBook Class at Two Peas in a Bucket
Enter this giveaway for a spot in the new Two Peas in a Bucket class, Mini Books Big Style with the talented Céline Navarro! Here is a description of the class:
Mini books. Big Style. Become a mini album master! … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruched leg romper for toddlers
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern for this sweet little ruched romper. At the top, it has the shape of a simple tank at the top. At the bottom, the sides of the legs are ruched … Read More...
DIY Pretend Spy Kit
If you put a bunch of tweens together and hand them this kit you are sure to invite some imaginative active play. I love the idea of this kit being hands on. Forgot spy games on computers, forget spy … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a leather zippered pouch, fun in bright colors
Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make this fun little leather pouch. It’s a simple zippered pouch and it’s actually an easy project. The brightly colored leather and zipper, and the cute heart zipper … Read More...