Beyond cute and will put a smile on everyone’s face, this adorable ornament looks like a melted snowman! Would be a fun gift, but I think you would have to make it more like a kit they can assemble when … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated bow clutch
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated clutch with a large bow embellishment. The pleated band is attached just at the sides, so you can slide your hand through when you carry it. Go to Sew4Home for the tute.… Read More...
Project: Paper Bag Snowman Card
This snowman card is simply divine! And the funest part is it’s made from a small paper bag and there a pocket inside. So cute and clever! Find more info over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather
A Purse For You, And One For You, And …
We all like purses, especially those ‘tweens who are defining who they are and developing their own style. Some have more fashion sense than others. Since most of us enjoy crocheting things for the young ones in our lives, I’ve … Read More...
Really Awesome Batman Cookies
Though adding “really awesome” to any of Callye’s cookie creations is redundant. See what simple cookie cutter is used to make these really awesome decorated cookies HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Santa Swizzle Sticks
This one is, I suppose, considered an “oldie” in the fast-moving, crafty internet world. Six years! Egads. But I just love them. Make Santa Swizzle sticks from HERE at Martha Stewart. The link also includes a free template for … Read More...
Chocolate “Hot Cocoa” on a Stick
Awww, little mugs o’ chocolate “hot cocoa” on a stick to swirl in your big mug o’ real hot chocolate. Find the how-tos HERE at hoopla palooza.
Christmas Giveaway | Two Digital Kits from Poppy Dreamz
Gabrielle of Poppy Dreams contacted me to offer up some of her digital goodies for my readers. Thank you Gabrielle! Here’s a peek of the two kits one of you can win
The first set is the Christmas Trees digital … Read More...
Blog tour schedule for ’15 Minutes of Play’
Grab a cuppa, ’cause here’s the blog tour schedule for the book, 15 Minutes of Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe.
Nov: 26: Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Nov 27: Bonnie K Hunter
Nov 28: Alissa Haight Carlton
Nov 29: Pat Sloan
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Restash a success | Thank you!
I want to thank the many Craft Gossip readers who responded to my post back in August, you can read it here. Briefly, Debbie (pictured) lost her home in a wildfire and afterwards her best friend, Thearica of Pigtales … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Rings
This is a combination wire and polymer clay tutorial – I tend to do a lot of work in both so it appeals to me. You could use the same method to fill a ready made bezel on a ring … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Doggie coat from a broken umbrella
If you can move your eyes away from the sweetest little doggie face ever, check out the fabulous little coat that she’s wearing. Tanja from Saumaton made it for her. She got the waterproof fabric from a broken umbrella. Her … Read More...
String Art Christmas Tree Card Display
I love this creative way to display your Christmas cards! Your kids will love getting in on the action and helping you create it too. A wonderful way to keep all those cards in check and remain festive, not messy. … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt annd ribbon gift card holder
Heather from The Sewing Loft i does a little reverse applique to create this gift card
holder. It takes just a little bit of felt and short bits of ribbon, perfect for using up those scraps of pretty left over … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa hat throw pillow
Head over to Dollar Store Crafts to see how to make this cute Santa hat throw pillow. It’s made from — wait for it — Santa hats! You’ll need two of them (plus some stuffing and some felt) to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a short sleeve cuff
Portia from Miss P shows how to make add a cuff to a short sleeve. You can add this detail to a shirt you make from scratch, or add it to an existing shirt. Go to her tute.
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Wine Glass Tea Light Holders for Hanukkah
These pretty tea light holders will make a welcome addition to your Hannukah decorations this year. Sara from Creative Jewish Mom will show you how to make these pretty decorations for your home. Get the tutorial — DIY Wine Glass … Read More...
Free DIY Santa Beard tutorial with pattern
Annika of “bugga bugs” Is featuring and sharing her Santa’s beard tutorial and I am thrilled because she is so talented. She has one of the most creative projects I have seen, I love it. Mustaches are old news. Santa … Read More...
Illuminated Paper City
Rebecca’s DIY has made some wonderful, hand-illustrated luminaries before, but this colorful take on the concept is by far my favorite. Check out how to do this yourself.
Stained Glass Effect Candle Holder
Nothing evokes the holiday season more for me than stained glass. Green Wedding Shoes shares how to paint yourself stained glass effect candle holders.