Pam from Threading My Way shares two ways that she prevents elastic in a casing from twisting. Go to her blog to see what she does.
[photo from Threading My Way]
Tutorial: Watercolor on fabric
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he added this watercolor flower to the top of a plain shirt. The look is inspired by the florals and watercolor seen in menswear runway this season. Go to his blog for … Read More...
DIY Quilled Bird Necklace
Ann Martin describes this tutorial as “A step-by-step tutorial that shows how to make a bird silhouette pendant from simple quilling supplies – paper strips, a rolling tool, and glue. The necklace is a great conversation starter… no one will … Read More...
Learn More about Lee Meredith
I love learning about other knitwear designers, where their inspiration comes from and how they work, so I was excited to see this interview with Lee Meredith, aka Leethal, at the Sexy Knitter.
She’s known for her awesome accessories … Read More...
Glittered Mason Jar Candle Holders
Make your own glitter mason jar candle holders with a generous layer of glitter and school glue. Check out All Parenting for the tutorial.
How to make recycled cupboard door mixed media art
I never thought about old cupboard doors as a base to make art but Shelly of the blog Sow and Dipity did! See how she recycled cupboard doors into some cool art and mixed media decorations.
Ross Richmond – Glass Artist
Over at Daily Art Muse they’ve profiled another glass artist. Ross Richmond, who combines blown and cast glass to create these figurative pieces that have a flowing feeling about them. People draped in cloth so the figure has a very … Read More...
DIY Burlap Table Numbers
Burlap is one of the most popular elements for weddings these days! Even if you’re not an experienced crafter, you can easily incorporate this versatile material in your wedding celebrations with this fun tutorial from Intimate Weddings.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladder Skirt
How fabulous is this pieced pencil skirt that Shannon from Little Kids Grow made? She calls it her Ladder Skirt. The pieced chevron-ish panels on the front are so sophisticated. I’m loving the different shades of denim she used on … Read More...
Taurus Heart
I know we have already dipped into the month of June, but I didn’t want to miss sharing Blog di Gloria’s May heart with you. I missed a few days here at Craft Gossip during the month of May because … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY Rocker T-shirt
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom is over at I Love To Create today, showing how you can alter a plain boxy tee to create her DIY Rocker T-shirt. It becomes a loose fitting tank with cool graphics on the front … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron summer dress
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a chevron summer dress. It’s made from a striped knit fabric that’s pieced at … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable slipcover for a square ottoman
Corey from Tiny Sidekick shows how she made a new slipcover for a square ottoman. She lucked into the ottoman for free, though it was showing some wear. With the new cover, it looks brand new. Plus, because it’s removable … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler bean bag with removable cover
Vanessa from Lella Boutique shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a toddler sized bean bag. The cover is removable so you can run it through the wash when needed. She includes a pattern for … Read More...
5 Edible Birds. No, That’s Not What I Meant.
If you were thinking along the lines of grilled chicken, roasted turkey, quail? I meant something much cuter. Here are a few (not Angry) birds made from food.
Make a bird in Spring sandwich at Canadian Family.
Make bird … Read More...
20 Red, White and Blue Patriotic 4th of July Sweet Treats
I’m pretty sure this post could have about 500, or maybe even 1000, ideas from around the web for desserts, as the internet is flooded in red, white and blue around the 4th of July, the day of Independence here … Read More...
Freebie: Boy and Dog Digital Stamp
Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps has this adorable boy and his dog stamp to download for free, click here to find both color and black and white images to color yourself.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital … Read More...
Fourth Of July Invitation Idea
Our very own Stamping Editor Heather made this fun Fourth of July BBQ Invitation. She shares the full tutorial over on her blog
Freebie | Printable Typography Glasses for Father’s Day
I love these clever printable glasses from Mr. Printables that say DAD. Wear them to surprise him on Father’s Day, or pop them into an envelope as a card. Click here to get the printable.
Looking for more Father’s … Read More...
Show & Tell | Circle Garland
Liliana from sol da eira shares these two circle garlands that she made using wrapping papers and thread. A quick and simple way to beautify a space! Click here to see more.