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

My Last Project of 2012

January 10, 2013 by Sarah White

I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.

Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More...

Technique: Snow Drift Background

January 10, 2013 by Heather Holbrook

Suzanne from Suzz’s Stamping Spot shares a masking technique for making a snowdrift background This look is prefect for winter scenes of animals, snowmen, etc. Make me want to bundle up!

-Heather

Lucie Stone shared her stunning poppy pictorial tutorial on “Cut Out And Keep”. She has step-by-step pictures for us to follow. So glam up any jacket or shirt or add some floral charm to your hair. This is also an … Read More...

Football Egg Cupcakes and Chicken Wing Cupcakes

January 10, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

Even though I myself have zero interest in football, I except much of the US feels differently. I do, however, have interest in these cool cupcakes for the season. First, make cupcakes in football eggshells (seriously, wow) HERE at Cupcake … Read More...

Check out Kristin Nicholas’ New Fair Isle Hat Class

January 10, 2013 by Sarah White

I don’t know how the online crafty classroom Creativebug escaped my notice for so long, but I was led there by something earlier this week and noticed that they have a brand-new class from Kristin Nicholas all about knitting a … Read More...

Patria Restaurant Cross Stitch

January 10, 2013 by Connie Barwick

This installation in the Patria restaurant in Montreal is not only massive, it is awesome. It’s a screen with a cross-stitch design. How cool is that. To see more photos including a close-up of the design visit this blog.

Homemade Animal Crackers

January 10, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

Oh who are we kidding, cookies. But calling them “crackers” helps us feel better to give them to kids. Oh, who am I kidding, I have no problem with kids munching on these cuties. Make handmade animal crackers HERE at … Read More...

Glitter Birthday Candles

January 10, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

No matter what number the birthday, we all need a little sparkle on our special day. Find the instructions to turn birthday number candles into sparkly birthday number candles HERE at One Charming Party.

Pinecone Doll Cake Toppers

January 10, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m especially smitten that these vintage-inspired cake toppers are crafted from pine cones. Meant for a wedding cake topper, methinks these could be for any occasion. Find the step-by-steps to craft your own HERE at Limn and Lovely.

DIY Mercury Glass Candle Holders

January 10, 2013 by Heidi Gustad

Craft Habit‘s Meagan made these cool and on-trend faux mercury glass candle holders. If you want to make these awesome holders for your home, visit her tutorial to learn how.

Snowman Pretzels

January 10, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

This whole cute-chocolate-things-on-pretzel trend has me hooked. And these are pretty much the cutest-chocolate-things-on-pretzels I’ve seen. Find the how-tos to make snowman pretzels HERE at Hungry Happenings.

20 Creative E-Session Ideas

January 10, 2013 by Kimberly Jones

Need some inspiration to make your engagement photos unique? Cynthia at Poptastic Bride rounded up 20 fun & funky ways to do just that! Get all the details here.

How to make wooden snowmen

January 10, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

I was going to try to make a “totally square” joke her but really this little family of snowmen made out of recycled bits of 4×4’s are just too cute! Thanks to Amy Jo for sharing them over at her … Read More...

Tutorial: T-shirt dress with A-line or circle skirt variations

January 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Head over to One Little Minute for a tutorial showing how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into a dress. She shows how to make a simple A-line t-shirt dress (wear it plain, or belted), but my … Read More...