I am excited to introduce you to Jewelspan. A new website that launched in February of this year.
Regan from Jewelspan explained that they “offer individual self-managed websites with their own domain names that are also … Read More...
Tutorial: Tween sling bag refashion
Megan from Brassy Apple made this sling bag for her tween-age daughter, no sewing required. It’s a refashion of a plain purse (one strap, attached with rings) and a man’s tie. Go to her tute to see how to do … Read More...
Techniques: Coloring with Tim Holtz Distress Markers
The man himself Tim Holtz will show you his technique and tips for coloring with his Distress Ink in this video from Ranger Ink. This one has tons of helpful info so grab a cup and enjoy!
-Heather
Bacon Flag Pizza
I’m pretty sure bacon flag pizza needs to be a new 4th of July tradition. This looks pretty delicious, and all flag-like and festive. Make it HERE at Rock UR Party.
Fourth of July Ribbon Luminaries
This set of patriotic luminaries is made withMod Podge
, ribbon, twine and thrifted jars. They look like they’d come together super quickly and bring together rustic and cute elements in a fun way. Visit My Blessed Life for … Read More...
Cut-Out Sandwich Cookies for the 4th of July
Now why didn’t I think of the frosting-design thing when I’ve made cut-out sandwich cookies before? So darling. Make these cut-out sandwich cookies for the 4th of July HERE at tikkido.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
Toft Presents a Stash-Busting Design Competition
Our friends at the British yarn company Toft Alpaca (remember you have until the end of the month to enter to win a jumper kit if you’re a British knitter!) are holding a contest to see who comes up with … Read More...
50 Hot Yard Sale & Flea Market Finds for Weddings
Attention all you thrifty, creative, junk-shop-flea-market-and-antique-store-loving-brides! If you love the idea of using recycled, upcycled, repurposed, remade, and reloved items for your wedding celebrations, you cannot miss this stunning two-part post at Intimate Weddings! You’ll find part 1 here… Read More...
Rainy Day Stroll from Cross Stitching Art
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...