Today I got lucky and went to the Vancouver Aquarium – there are fish and sharks and sea turtles and otters and frogs… pretty much everything aquatic and awesome. It made picking this Monday’s Mosaic very simple:
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Tutorial: Starry Time quilt block {giveaway}
Jane of QuiltJane shares on her blog how to make this quilt block as part of Having a Starry Time Blog Hop. In its construction she used HST paper. Visit her blog post to get the tutorial plus check … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew Stitchy Squares
I loved the top (I talked about it here), and I am absolutely gaga over the finished quilt. Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how she made it. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum
Shamballa Style Bracelet Tutorial
Shamballa bead bracelets are one of the most popular jewelry trends right now. Not only are these stylish, they are fun to wear. They are one of my favorite accessories to wear, that is why I was happy when I … Read More...
Donut Theme Birthday
A donut theme birthday. Now THAT is versatile! Boy or girl, and ANY age! Sam hosted this party for her two year old. But I would be super happy to be invited to a party that had this spread. Let … Read More...
Win $100 from The WeddingMile.com!
The Wedding Mile is SO excited to be the new handmade and vintage marketplace that caters exclusively to wedding & bridal, that we want to offer 1 lucky Craft Gossiper a $100 shopping spree on our site!
How To Make A Chain Ear Cuff From An Eye Pin Tutorial
Aiko from “Hapy Friends Shoppe” shared with us a video tutorial on how to make a trendy chain ear cuff from an eye pin. Check out the tutorial and learn how to make your own.
Freebie: Sewing journal printable
AngelaB keeps a journal of her sewing projects, making notes about what she made, what worked, what didn’t work, and more. She writes about her sewing journal in a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! and she also shares a … Read More...
Pearl and Crystal Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial
Amy has done it again. She created a stunning bracelet and shares the tutorial on her blog “One Artsy Mama.” Take a look and learn how to create your own “Pearl and Crystal Memory Wire Bracelet.”
Sewing Tutorial: Add leather trim to t-shirt shoulder
Merrick from Merricks Art added a strip of leather trim to the shoulders of a striped tee. It’s a simple project that takes a shirt from plain to trendy. Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how.
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Winner of our 2 Book Giveaway: Zombie Felties & Zodiac Felties
Michelle M is lucky number 46 is the winner of our 2 book giveaway. Congratulations I think you will have fun with both books. I will be emailing you for your full name and address J Thanks to everyone that … Read More...
DIY Fabric Dangle Earrings
Marzipan created these dangle earrings using fabric and some imagination. Marzipan posted a tutorial on her blog “Made by Marzipan” and included a video tutorial as well. Check it out and learn how to make these “DIY … Read More...
Blooming Bouquet Brooch Tutorial
This brooch is absolutely beautiful! Can you imagine pinning this to your outfit, it would be like wearing a bouquet of bright flowers without having to water them. Mariam from “Shade Tree Jewelry” shows how simple it is … Read More...
Tip: How to Align Dies and Stamps
Lots of stamp companies are now introducing dies that match their stamps, it makes it so much easier to get a clean cut around your stamps without having to “fussy cut” with scissors. But it can be a little tricky … Read More...
Sushi Bag Kit Winner
The winner of the One Stick: Two Stick kit to make a felted sushi wallet is commenter number 29, Shawn, who said it looked like a fun project to check out.
I hope you find it so and will share … Read More...
DIY Wax Paper Lanterns
Looking for a creative and affordable way to add a touch of elegance to your wedding centerpieces or home decor? Look no further than these beautiful waxed paper lanterns featured on Oncewed! These lanterns are easy to make and require … Read More...
Embroider for peace
Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me created this work for a collaborative art project being curated and exhibited by Danish artist Hanne Bang. Lisa says,
… Read More...Hanne is asking people from all over the world to embroider these words [“In
Boutique Wedding Cakes {Book Review & Giveaway}
A beautiful cake is the quintessential sweet ending to any wedding celebration. Expert baker and sugar-crafter Victoria Glass demonstrates how to create custom wedding cakes at home in her new book Boutique Wedding Cakes. Victoria provides all the guidance needed … Read More...
Tutorial: Teeny tiny hoops
Ruby Murray adapted another blogger’s idea to upcycle milk-bottle caps into teeny embroidery hoops. Brilliant! Go to her blog post to find out more. Or go directly to her free tutorial.
Ta Dah!: Fryed Pixels quilt
Kerry of PennyDog talks on her blog about her latest finish, a Stephen Fry quilt. Each square of fabric represents a pixel in the portrait. She explains,
… Read More...It looks better from a distance (not because the squares don’t always line