Crafts, Patterns, DIY and How-To Ideas from CraftGossip

Wire Wrapped Heart Bracelet

February 14, 2013 by Mardi Robyn

Melissa from “Artzy Creations,” recently posted a tutorial on how to make a super cute “Wire Wrapped Heart Bracelet.” Visit the link to find out how to make one for yourself, family, or friends!

Clearly I need to spruce up my pipe cleaner supply. Here I’ve been holding on to the classic, boring, Kindergarten-versions when there were these glittery, pretty types out there. Find the how-tos to make a simple, heart, pipe cleaner topper … Read More...

Tutorial | Decorate a Box for Storing Your Stamps

February 14, 2013 by Francine Clouden

Jamie Lane from Bits of Paper shares a tutorial showing how she decorated a plain box to use as stamp storage. She shares photos of each step. as well as links to where you can purchase the supplies she used. … Read More...

Crochet Doily High Heel Madness?

February 14, 2013 by jd wolfe

Just in case you thought doilies were for little old ladies, you gotta see these! There is plenty of info to make your own amazing doily covered wedge shoes here and here. The secret? ModPodge! Can you hear … Read More...

Kids Snack – Christmas Snowman Lunch

February 14, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

Bringing the outdoors in to lunch… it’s a ham and cheese snowman with falling popcorn. Guess it’s about as close as I’ll get to snow this year, sigh. Make him HERE at Creative Food.

Tips & Tricks | The Cheater’s Guide to Scrapbooking Ephemera

February 14, 2013 by Francine Clouden

It’s Valentine’s Day, one of those days in the year when our collection of ephemera increases with cards and mementos. I thought it would be the perfect day to post this article by Noell Hyman of Paperclipping on how to … Read More...

Cup Cake Stand

February 14, 2013 by susan cornish

What a neat way to display a cup cake. There is nothing better than a glitter letter! Best of all, there is a full DIY for these cute little pieces. From supplies needed to glue tips, this tutorial will show … Read More...

Dr. Who Inspired Sonic Screwdriver Pen – DoodleCraft

February 14, 2013 by Rosie Bromberg

Alright Dr. Who fans, thanks to this tutorial by Doodle Craft you can now have your own Dr. Who Inspired Sonic Screwdriver Pen! I can’t think of a better way to rock your Whovian pride at school, work, or whenever … Read More...

Interview with Shots and Stripes authors

February 13, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

I received an advance copy of the book, Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes written by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy. Their publicist (thank you!) allowed me to ask the authors a few questions and I’m going to share … Read More...

Inspiration: Pam Kellogg

February 13, 2013 by Denise Felton

We all need to figure out how to be friends with Pam Kellogg. She made this stunning valentine door hanger for her friend, the blogger behind Magpie’s Mumblings. Go to the blog post for an image you can … Read More...