Download the template for these notecards, and learn how to add the pennant banner in the tutorial at meli melo. Click here for all the details.
Inspiration du Jour | mlg
Downtown Open Market
Another event to put on your calendars! Check out the Downtown Open Market in Boca Raton/Boynton Beach, Fl. In addition to having one of the cutest website designs ever, they also have a ton of fun vendors selling indie crafts, … Read More...
Don’t miss all the fabulous giveaways!
You still have time to enter for your chance to win lots of great prizes here at Craft Gossip — including lots of jewelry making books! Don’t miss your chance to enter. Check out our giveaways page.
Mini Paper Luminaries
White Fish & Things made these tiny lanterns with thin paper layered with origami paper silhouettes. The tutorial
Tutorial: Sewing bra cups into a garment lining
When you’re making a plunge back or strapless dress (or other garment that doesn’t allow for a bra), a sew in bra is the way to go. Ching from Ching Makes Things! shares her method for sewing bra cups into … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up portable first-aid kit
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for making a portable first-aid kit. It’s a fabric roll with pockets to hold ointments, bandages, and other first aid items. Look closely in her example and you’ll see that she also includes … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece mittens with vinyl grips
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a pair of fleece mittens with vinyl grippy pads on the palms. They’ve got long cuffs to keep the cold and the snow out. Get the how-to.
[photo from Feather’s Flights]… Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree Skirt Video Tutorial
Martha Stewart has a wonderful video on how to make a lovely tree skirt out of felt. She tells you about the different pricing for the felts you can use. Like everything Martha does she does it to perfection and … Read More...
Review: Bernina 780 with embroidery module, part 3
I’ve already written in previous posts (here and here) about my general impressions of the Bernina 780
, as well as the low-down on two stand-out features: the Dual Feed and Bernina Stitch Regulator. Now I’m going to … Read More...
Technique: Distress Ink Card Background
The Lawn Fawn blog has a great tutorial video from Chari on using Distress Ink for making a stunning night sky background, click here to watch.
-Heather
You can find Lawn Fawn
products here on Amazon and over at … Read More...
Free Patterns from Rowan
Did you know that if you’re a subscriber to Rowan’s newsletter you can get a sneak peek of their magazine, complete with free patterns? The latest online pattern collection just came out with a dozen free patterns from the … Read More...
Another Pattern I’m Obsessing Over
A pattern update from Quince & Co. landed in my e-mail box this morning and I kind of can’t stop thinking about it.
The Manaan Cowl (actually cowls, because there are two sizes) is worked in the pretty Lark yarn … Read More...
Felt Leaf Holiday Wreath Tutorial
Ashley at “Domestic Fashionista” is a person who loves her husband, decorating, crafting and entertaining. After years of planning; Ashley held her first monthly craft day. Ashley explains: “For a girl who loves to entertain, I have just as much … Read More...
How to make a crayon stained glass hand turkey Thanksgiving decoration
Pop (or strut) on over to Blog A La Cart to see a fun tutorial on how to make a crayon stained glass hand turkey Thanksgiving decoration.
Simple Snowman
This cute little snowman is free from Cross Me Not. Sara Jessica has a hit on her hands here with this design! It is simply adorbs and will make a perfect addition to a gift card holder, holiday card, or … Read More...
Three Pies in One
Leave it to Jessie of CakeSpy to come up with the brilliant idea of putting all the pies your guests want in one dish. Find the recipe for The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie HERE at Serious Eats.
Personalized Placecards. Really Personalized.
I’m a little on the fence how I feel about these placecards. Creepy? Or unique and clever? I think maybe the latter. Make personalized placecards HERE at Country Living.
A Different Kind of Pumpkin
Are you looking for something a little different this year to dress up your holiday table? This non-traditional but very beautiful pumpkin is dressed up with a dainty bird and pretty flowers. Head over to Carolyn’s Homework to read more … Read More...
Junk Drawer Christmas Ornaments
Here are some really fun ideas for turning everyday objects into festive Christmas ornaments! The picture above shows a simple house key, the print out might have the address of the first house you purchased. Check out all the great … Read More...