In her Tool Time Tuesday posts, Karen over at Sew Many Ways shows how you can put common hardware or household items to crafty use. I’m always amazed at the way she re-sees these items. Today she shows how you … Read More...
Tutorial: Racerback tunic with a high-low hem
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a loose fitting racerback tunic. It cinches in under the bust and she gives it a high-low hem. Go to The Sewing Rabbit for … Read More...
6 Treats for the 4th of July Made from Store-Bought Candy
I don’t know about you, but my summer is anything but lazy. In fact, it means having kids around ALL the time while trying to work, keep house, and sleep. There is little leisure time for me until Fall. So … Read More...
Project: Swing Card
This swing card is simply adorable and very clever! Die cut an opening in the front of the card and add the stamp of the little girl on a swing so she moves in the opening. Hop on over to … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Polka Dot Milkshakes
Seriously, a cold milkshake, red n’ blue and marshmallow polka dots? Is there anything more perfect for the 4th of July? You’re welcome. (I made these.) Actually, the marshmallow polka dots were a bit of a hassle, as a couple … Read More...
Freebie | Envelope Templates from MiniEco
Make a beautiful set of envelopes like those above, by using the free envelope templates from MiniEco. Three styles are available: C6, C7 and C8, as well as String tie envelopes in the latter two sizes. Click here for more … Read More...
Freebie | Color Variation Sheet from Creating Keepsakes
Fourth Of July Roundup
I have gathered some of the best CraftGossip.com posts featuring Fourth of July crafts, foods,ideas or products. What do you have planned for this Independence day? Do you theme your activities for the day or week? Share your unique lesson … Read More...
Bronwen’s Teaching Again
For those of you in the Seattle area in July you can take an enamel and lampworking class and make insanely cool beads with Bronwen Heilman. She’s teaching over at Pratt Fine Art Center. It’s a three day class, … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Bracelet Beads
The bracelet in the tutorial uses a smart little bead that’s totally popular right now. Adrianne goes on to demonstrate two different methods of making custom beads for your bracelet projects.
One thing I would change is that you should … Read More...
Hearts A Plenty Winner Is…….
The winner of this Giveaway is Christina with this entry:
Thanks for the giveaway! I love this one as a little coin purse or small gift/treat holder. http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?PID=6171&cps=21191
My zipcode is 41041
This contest gave me fits! You crocheters … Read More...
Pink Stone DIY Necklace
Stephanie from Henry Happened has some great jewelry making tutorials posted on her blog. I have featured several throughout the past few months. She is so creative, it is inspiring. While browsing her blog over the weekend, I came across … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Strawberry Shortcake dress-up hat
Do you remember way back when, when Strawberry Shortcak
e wore that big puffy pink hat? She wears a large straw hat now. But Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a child’s dress-up version of Strawberry’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Bias Dress with adjustable straps
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make her Summer Bias Dress. And if you wear a women’s size small (32-34″ bust), she’s got a free pattern for you. I think I could wear this dress … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Color blocked little boy shorts
Caila from Caila Made shows how to use color blocking to create stylish shorts for little boys. Her tutorial includes the how-to for adding the color blocked elements to a favorite shorts pattern, as well as suggestions for the types … Read More...
Cement Star Votives
I adore these cement star votive holders, and they’d make a perfect Fourth of July yard accent. Henry Happened shares how she made these with simple cement mix and dollar store, star-shaped bowls.
Project: Fourth of July Table Decor
Decorate your Fourth of July table with some fun and festive folded paper decorations. These remind me of exploding fireworks and I love the stamped saying in the center! Nichol Magourik has a how to video on her blog (scroll … Read More...
A Sweet Cowl for Summer
Somehow I’ve gotten way behind on sharing patterns that have caught my eye lately, so I’ll try to share more here for a while. The Lightweight Cowl from Classic Elite Yarns (that’s a link to the PDF) is a great … Read More...
Pin of the Week: An Awesome Reference for Circular Knitting
I don’t have the original source for this one, I’m sorry to say, but I first saw it on Cascade Yarns’ Facebook page a couple of days ago and someone who commented on the post had a link to a … Read More...
Summer Fruit Wands
Summer and fruit, a magical combination. And sticks make eating the drippy, messy stuff so much better. Make summer fruit wands HERE at Say Yes to Hoboken.