This pretty pocket booklet is perfect for tucking in photos, ticket stubs, notes and more. Dar’s Crafty Creations shares how to make the covers and pockets for this sweet little book. I love the sewing theme she used but the … Read More...
Simple Lace Necklace Tutorial
Here is another tutorial by Gajay. This pretty necklace is made using lace and wire. Gajay says it only takes minutes to make, it is that easy! Check it out and learn how she made this Simple Lace Necklace.
Cross Stitch Wall Art
One fun thing about cross stitch is that sometimes it inspires art that occurs without actual stitching. This is one case such as that. Over at Once Upon Her Dream blog, learn how to use simple markers and canvas to … Read More...
Strawberry Felt Tutorial by Ain
Since Strawberry season is almost upon us we can hasten the season with these lovely fruits to display in a bowl to cheer you and your guests. Aim of “SweetTwinz” created these charming Strawberries and is sharing her tutorial with … Read More...
DIY Gold Leaf Crystal Statement Necklace
This necklace was inspired by jewelry from movie posters for the movie The Great Gatsby. In this tutorial you will learn how to make this great Gold Leaf Statement necklace using resin, a water bottle and ice-cube tray molds. Check … Read More...
Pom Pom Earrings Tutorial
This tutorial is shared with us by a blogger named Gajay. I have made pom pom earrings in the past, and like Gajay explains, with just a few tools you can make a pair of earrings like these. They are … Read More...
Old Windows as Wedding Decor
{Photo by Dana Grant Photography}
There are so many creative ways to use old windows for your wedding, and they are surprisingly budget-friendly too! Intimate Weddings shares lots of inspiration and ideas in this post by Laura Downs.
How to make a recycled wood and spoon rack
Over at the blog Ali & Amy’s Salute to Cute there is a darling and in depth tutorial on how to make this charred wood and spoon hanger.
Free Pattern: Winter Flowers
The Natty Knitter has a new free pattern available, and despite the name Winter Flowers, its a fine choice for knitting and for wearing throughout the year. (The link is to pattern tips; the actual pattern can be found … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Child’s swimsuit cover-up
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a simple swimsuit cover-up for a child. She made it from a half-yard of terry cloth, but you could also use … Read More...
Special coupons from Michaels
Michaels has a couple of Friends & Family special offers this week that I thought I’d pass along. One of the coupons will give you an xtra 25% off your entire purchase, including sale items. Coupons are valid for May … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized soft sweatshirt pillow
It’s hard to see in the photo I have here, but these pillows are pretty big. They measure 28″ square. They’re also made from a soft but sturdy sweatshirt material . Sew4Home shows how to make them, and suggests them … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle neck peasant dress
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows the dress she made for her daughter out of a cute mustache print fabric. Not surprisingly, she calls it the Mustache Dress. It’s a peasant style dress with rows of ruffles across the front. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Fish shaped coffee sleeve
This fabric fish is actually a coffee sleeve. His long body wraps around a cup of take-out coffee to protect your hands from the hot contents. And see that little button eye? That’s the closure. Staci from Crafty Staci shows … Read More...
Project: Monogram Gift Card Holder
This elegant Monogram card has a pocket inside to hold a gift card and would be perfect to make for a pair of newlyweds! Find directions for making it over on the Inkadinkado website.
-Heather
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Changes to Edible Crafts… What Do You Think?
Hello dear readers!
I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect on this blog. You see, I’ve been the Edible Crafts editor here at CraftGossip for four years and eight months. I’ve written over 6,000 posts. Six THOUSAND. Wow. But … Read More...
Teeny Critters – Crochet Pencil Toppers
These cute little pencil toppers will be just the right thing as a small gift to celebrate the last day of school. Get a coloring book and a few work books to keep the kiddies busy (and prevent backsliding) for … Read More...
Show & Tell | Framed Origami Dresses
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares her obsession for map papers and all things origami. She links to the tutorial for making the origami dresses, and explains how she put the framed piece together. These little dresses would … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | 5 Steps for Scrapping Faster
Beth from Scrapping Wonders shares five tips for creating scrapbook layouts quickly. Using these steps she gets most of her layouts done in under 30 minutes! If you’re a busy scrapper, these very practical tips can help you to … Read More...
Australian Glass and the Pacific Northwest
The show Link: Australian Glass and the Pacific Northwest is opening at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA May 17th, 2013 and will run through January 2014. Twenty six artists are included in this show for approximately 92 pieces. … Read More...