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

Freebie: Valentine Coupon Book

February 9, 2013 by Heather Holbrook

The Harvest Moon Papiere blog has free pages to download and directions for a cute coupon book to give to your kids on Valentine’s Day.

Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?

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Handmade Holidays: Wool Ewe Be My Valentine?

February 9, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Cindi of “Brass Paper Clip” has a DIY Valentine project that features felted wool sweaters that she uses to create these darling Sheep Valentine’ Day cards that you will love. She has a lovely pictorial tutorial for you to follow. … Read More...

Free pattern: Teddy bear baby hat with ear flaps

February 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Joy from How Joyfulshares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby hat with teddy bear ears. It’s made from a snuggly soft (and warm) fleece, with flaps that cover baby’s ears. And oh, how cute are those … Read More...

Giveaway: Half-yard bundle from Global Bazaar fabric collection

February 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for The Intrepid Thread this weekend. They’ll give a bundle of half-yard cuts from Josephine Kimberling’s gorgeous Global Bazaar collection to one of her readers. Giveaway details and entry are at her blog… Read More...

Interview with Debbie Stoller – Craftfoxes

February 9, 2013 by Rosie Bromberg

Crafts and feminism aren’t quite at the peanut butter and jelly level of permanent association, but I think they ought to be. And in this interview with Debbie Stoller on CraftFoxes, she discusses exactly why that is. And who … Read More...

Dyed Jar Candle Holders

February 9, 2013 by Heidi Gustad

Elle at Elle’s New England Kitchen made a set of jewel-tone mini mason jars and used them as candle holders. Check out more of her simple DIY.

Four Inspiring Felt Valentine’s Day Tutorials

February 9, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Nancy, a stay-at-home mom hosts a blog called “do small things with love” and I am sure we hit the a gold mine as far as felt craft tutorials goes. She has some of the cutest projects for us to … Read More...

Newsy: Becky Goldsmith shows quilts at Austin College

February 9, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

If you are in the North Texas area now thru March 15th, don’t miss Becky Goldsmith’s quilt exhibit at Austin College. She’s half of the team at Piece O’ Cake. Their happy applique quilt patterns always bring a smile … Read More...

Tutorial: DIY cardboard bias tape maker

February 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sure, you can buy packaged bias tape at the fabric store. Or, you can make your own using a handy bias tape maker (check the notions wall). Melissa from Melly Sews blogs at Keeping It Simple with another option – … Read More...

Tutorial: DIY studded vinyl elbow patches

February 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Trang from Behind the Seams shows how to add studded vinyl elbow patches to a plain sweater. Get the tute.

[photo from Behin the Seams]

DIY Neon Wood Painted Earrings

February 9, 2013 by Mardi Robyn

Stephanie from “The Crafted Sparrow” shows us how to turn ordinary wooden earrings into trendy, neon statement earrings. Check out her tutorial “Neon Wood Painted Earrings,” and be inspired!

Tutorial: Runway-inspired skirt refashion

February 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair and a Spare, and author of DIY Refashionista, shows runway-inspired skirt refashion. She takes a long straight skirt and cuts it short, adding an asymmetrical ruffle to the hem. Because the waistband and closure … Read More...