Oh so gorgeous and fresh, this wreath would look ideal hanging on any color door, but it’s absolutely striking on white! Imagine once the snow starts flying, surely it will be even more beautiful. Make a pretty holly wreath for … Read More...
Pat Sloan Live Radio | 4 PM EST
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another talented group of guests. They include Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup who has a new book out (yay!), IQA president Stevii Graves who will give us her … Read More...
Tutorial: Rice-filled handwarmers for your pockets
Jodie from The Haby Goddess shows how to make a rice-filled handwarmer that you can slip inside your coat pocket to keep your hands warm and toasty on a cold winter day. Just pop them into the microwave for a … Read More...
Cookies Every Day at In Katrina’s Kitchen… AND a Bonus Sugarlicious Giveaway!!
Every day for the month of December, the lovely Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen is hosting a blogger to share a yummy holiday treat. You can keep tabs on the cookies HERE at the I’ll Bring the Cookies page… Read More...
Snowball-in-the-Face Snowman Cookie Tutorial
You can’t possibly look at these cookies and not laugh. Or at least smile. Oh so clever. Find the step-by-step how-tos to bake and decorate these hit-with-a-snowball snowman cookies HERE at Sugartown Sweets.
Free pattern: Narwhal Christmas ornament
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio created this Narwhal ornament for a DIY ornament exchange, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog. He’s made of felt, with sequins stitched to his body for a bit of sparkle. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel baby blanket with piping
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a soft flannel baby blanket with piping peeking out from the edges. The rounded corners are a pretty finish that also make it easier to keep the piping smooth. (No having … Read More...
A Trio of Felt Ornaments Tutorial
Purl Bee has a tutorial for all three of these fun Christmas Ornaments. You can buy the felt there making this a one stop trip. Your only considerations will be the colors you use! “Since they don’t serve any … Read More...
Freebie: Gathered fabric ratio reference chart
Heather from Feather’s Flights created a handy reference showing how your fabric will look when gathered at different ratios. She also shows how they would look at each ratio when cut on the bias and when cut on the straight … Read More...
Melted Snowman Ornament
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
Nov … Read More...
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...