This lovely lady is the latest release from Cross Stitching Art. While many of the patterns and projects we feature here at Craft Gossip are free, this one is available for purchase from the main website at Cross Stitching Art.… Read More...
Sparkling Diamond Embroidery Pattern
Don’t miss out on this recent Craftside exclusive project. It is by Lisa Solomon, author of Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery and Mixed Media. The project features Kreinik thread. It is a diamond pattern that uses Kreinik … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexagon zippered coin pouch
These hexie coin pouches are soooo cute!! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make them. They’ve got a zipper pieced in one side, and a D-ring hanging from the top so you can attach it to a keyring. … Read More...
Our Passport to Imagination at Michaels, part II
Yesterday I took my 9-year-old daughter to the Passport to Imagination class at Michaels. The Passport to Imagination is a 7-week series of craft classes for kids, with each week focusing on a different continent for inspiration for their … Read More...
Tutorial: Make pockets for a dress, skirt, or pants
Ruby fromZaaberryshows how to add pockets to a dress. This is one of those techniques that seems complicated until someone walks you through it. She includes a free pattern for the pocket. This type of pocket works for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy as Vintage Pie sundress
Shannon from Googiemomma shows how to make this vintage-inspired sundress. The bodice is made from a purchased top, with a waistband and skirt sewed to the bottom. She adds a retro collar to the neck. Her tutorial is part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini book tote or scripture case
Amber from Crazy Little Projects guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Mini Book Tote. She made it as a scripture case, but you can also use it to carry any smaller sized books … Read More...
American Flag Rice Paper Veggie Rolls
I’m pretty sure this is quintessential edible crafting. Veggie rolls, rice paper, see through colors, an American flag. Holiday-related. Functional as an appetizer. Sheesh. Find the how-tos to make rice paper vegetable rolls, shaped like stars, for the 4th of … Read More...
Project: Triple Easel Card
Here’s a interesting interactive card to send, it’s got not one or two but three easels that stand up! Find a tutorial for this fun card from Kim Score over on Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
Bumble Bee Birthday Cake How-tos
Cute. Check. Do-able. Check. Don’t you love it when a birthday cake has both of those? Find the step-by-steps to make an easy, cutie bumble bee birthday cake HERE at Creative Green Living.
Superman Breakfast Sandwich
Since I pretty much never go to the movies (not for a distaste of movies themselves, but due to scheduling conflicts, like life), it’s not likely I’ll see the new Superman movie. So I’ll have to live vicariously through food. … Read More...
DIY Regenerative Eye Oil Recipe
Quick Regenerative Natural Eye Oil Recipe
Rose-hip oil is very effective at regenerating the skin due to its high content of fatty acids.
Mix all the ingredients together and lightly dab a small amount of oil under the eye.
Leave … Read More...
Tutorial | Glitter and Gold Minibook
Make a glittery and gold mini-book using this technique by Caroline at {homework}. She used notecards for the pages, and explains how you can make one even if you don’t have notecards on hand. Then she glittered up the … Read More...
The Best Party Mocktails
I know it’s almost wrong to be posting about drinks that don’t contain alcohol but if you can’t drink or don’t want to drink (for whatever reason) then why not enjoy a little mix-ology concoction. Personally I love minty or … Read More...
Tutorial: Cammy Pack, a pocketed practical camera strap
Being a child of the 80s, I cannot deny the practicality of a fanny pack. But being a mom of the 2010s, I simply cannot allow myself to don one. But a Cammy Pack? I can do that! A cammy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer sleeve tee
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made this awesome sheer sleeve t-shirt. It’s a fashion of a basic tee, replacing the plain sleeves with ones made from a sheer organza. Go to his blog for the tute… Read More...
DIY 4th of July Earrings
4th of July is right around the corner. It is a day to celebrate our freedom in the United States of America. I imagine many families will get together, visit friends, have a cook-out, throw meat on the grill to … Read More...
Free pattern: Tulip Hem Wrap Dress for a toddler
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern for making her Tulip Hem Wrap Dress in a toddler girl size. Because it’s a wrap dress, it can grow with your child. The width of the bodice is easily adjusted … Read More...
Easy Patriotic Sand Candles
Martha Stewart’s team put together these cute sand candles in red, white and blue. Between the beachy vibes from the sand and the festive colors, this easy DIY would add a nice pop to a Fourth of July table.
Felt Tote Bag Tutorial
This soft felt bag is simple enough to make in multiples for shopping trips and stylish enough to use as a tote. Use the colors you love and be a style icon when you shop. You can embellish your tote … Read More...