Just yesterday I was talking about the yogurt-turned-into-frozen-yogurt trend taking over the world. Well, watch three budding stars expertly walk you through this kid-friendly craft making yogurt heart pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Party Plate
Here is a serving idea for a party that keeps everything WELL contained. And for sure, what ever you put in there will be “all tied up” ahead of time. This idea could be used for a party of any … Read More...
Interview with quilting teacher Betty Alofs
This is a quilt made by well-known quilt teacher Betty Alofs from her book, Quilt Your Favorite Photos. New to using photos in quilts? She’s the subject of an interview at Craft Foxes where she talks about incorporating them … Read More...
DIY a Ermanno Scervino Cardigan
Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation recently spied a men’s designer cardigan that she was sure she could knit, and she pulled it off splendidly. Her DIY Ermanno Scervino cardigan is very similar to the original and actually a pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag makes an excellent first sewing project
If you’re wanting to learn to sew, or maybe you’re teaching someone to sew, a drawstring bag makes an excellent first project. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – holding toys, toiletris, even … Read More...
Make Your Own Version of a Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace
Allison at “The Quiet Lion” teaches us how to create our own knock-off version of Kenneth Jay Lane’s strawberry necklace. This gorgeous necklace can be made in a variety of stunning colors, plus it is a lot cheaper … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a boxy sweatshirt with a zipper on the back
Liz from Cotton & Curls used a zipper insertion to remove extra width from a boxy sweatshirt. She didn’t actually cut the fabric, so the zipper just makes a big pleat in the back. I love this! It gives the … Read More...
Tutorial: Punk-inspired dripping pocket
Max from Max California shows how she created the dripping pocket for a t-shirt. Love!! The shirt was part of a punk rock-inspired outfit she made for her entry into the recent Boys’ Week challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read More...
Tutorial: Close a pillow (or softie) hole with an invisible ladder stitch
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a close a pillow opening with a handstitch that’s virtually invisible. It’s called a ladder stitch. It’s also often used when closing up stuffing holes on a softie. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Valentine’s sweater with an edge
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to create a no-sew Valentine’s sweater that’s got an edge. She created a giant heart shape out of safety pins. Technically, there is some sewing involved with the handstitched “XO” at the bottom, … Read More...
Taking a Moment to Introduce Myself
Hi everyone, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Mardi Robyn and I will be your new jewelry making editor. I grew up in South Alabama, and currently live in Mount Olive, Mississippi. I am … Read More...
Freebie: SVG Cut Files
I recently found a fun SVG cut file company called Miss Kate Cuttables. They have fun files for using with your electronic die cutting machines available in SVG, JPG and PNG formats with great prices ranging from just .50- … Read More...
Welcome to the Party!
I’m Susan, and I am starting the new Party board at Craft gossip. I am thrilled to bring you all the best and latest party ideas. We’ll look at menus, decorations, favors, themes, and every other flavor of Party that … Read More...
New Free Layout-a-Day iPhone App from Lain Ehmann & an Interview!
Lain Ehmann from Layout a Day – the site that helps you pump up your scrapbooking by making a page a day for a month – has just released a free iPhone app of the same name. It’s touted as… Read More... Etched Plexiglass Bracelet – Purl3agony
I’m always on the lookout for crafts that use interesting materials and techniques to achieve really cool designs. And this new tutorial from Purl3agony does just that. These awesome, art displaying cuffs are made from etched plexiglass that’s then painted … Read More...
Silhouette’s Valentine’s Day Promotion – A big saving!
Silhouette announced a raft of new products at the recently concluded CHA and one of the new products is the double-sided adhesive starter kit. These starter kits continue to be some of the most popular Silhouette products.
Here is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Posy Pendant
The fussy mussy – I’d heard those words used before, by my Grandmother – necklace is sweet. The tutorial is perfect, lots of photos and details. Have a peek!
Photo by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
Mini Journals
Who doesn’t love a good journal session, right? Especially in those teen angst years. This is a great craft for your tweens or teens to create their own journals and put personal touches on it! You can find the tutorial … Read More...
Bird Book {Kid Craft}
You are not going to want to miss this amazing post on starting the hobby of Bird Watching with your family. They make theses amazing Life Bird Watching Books…where each family member can record the birds they see. You will … Read More...
Glitter Glue Jewelry
My daughters love glitter AND they love jewelry… Add the fact that they can craft their own? Pure bliss for those girls. You can catch this awesome tutorial which she successfully did with a group of five year olds over … Read More...