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

Painter’s tape as a sewing aid

September 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Painter’s tape isn’t just for painting projects. Debra from Improv Diary shows three ways she uses painter’s tape in her sewing projects. Go to her blog to see what they are.

[photo from Improv Diary]

Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric

September 26, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Rachel at Imagine Gnats has a tutorial for stamping on fabric using your own carved stamps, check it out here.

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Sher has done it again! She has created a totally cool Fall wreath – and has written and photographed a detailed pattern with tutorial so we can each make one (or more) for ourselves. I think I might add … Read More...

Zombie Arm Cupcake Toppers

September 26, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Why oh why have I not thought of gumpaste zombie arms to stick out of a cupcake to hold the cupcake topper? Lucky Tikkido has. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Tikkido.

Avengers-Themed Party Food

September 26, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

So this movie I missed in the theaters is now on DVD. The Avengers. Devote a day with the kiddos on Avengers crafts, pizza, Hulk punch, Thor’s hammer apps, and a Captain America trifle HERE at Cute as a Fox… Read More...

Sunflower Cupcakes with Edible Pots

September 26, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Dang, I always give away the best part in the title. But yes, these flower pots are edible. I’ve seen a jillion flower pot cupcakes, but I don’t believe I’ve ever seen one that’s (almost, minus the lollipop stick) totally … Read More...

Freebie | Printable Bookmarks

September 26, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Aki from minted Strawberry is offering these printable bookmarks as a free download. You can also use them as page embellishments! Click here to go to the download.

Inspiration du Jour | Hitched

September 26, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Hitched by whatannaloves

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Felt Flower Lapel Pin – Pink Stripey Socks

September 25, 2012 by Rosie Bromberg

No, it’s not another cute hair clip tutorial, although I suppose it could be. Pink Stripey Socks used bobby pins as the base for sweet felt flower lapel pins. I don’t get to post on menswear very often, so … Read More...

Newsy: QSMASBC 2013 calendar is out!

September 25, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

The 2013 Quilter’s Shirtless Man & Spicy Burrito calendar is out and I cannot wait to get my hands on one – the calendar not the man! No joke, these guys on the cover are hot! We owe a big … Read More...

Tutorial: A Pinch Pot Ring Dish

September 25, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

I am a sucker for tiny vessels – I make dozens or hundreds of tiny little bowls every year. Here’s a tutorial for a cute one. You don’t need water to soften polymer clays like granitex but it does help … Read More...

Dustin Yellin at the Intercourse

September 25, 2012 by Cathi Milligan

Have a written about Dustin Yellin? I should have if I haven’t already. His work is awesome. And his new show at the Intercourse is jaw droppingly cool. I’m not exactly sure if he’s fusing or laminating or both … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruched sleeves

September 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows how to add a bit of ruching to a sleeve. It’s an easy addition when you’re making a top, and it adds a nice detail to a plain sleeve. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...

Tutorial: Travel toothbrush and toothpaste case

September 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead uses a hand towel and some bias tape to create a travel case for a toothbrush and toothpaste. She’s written up a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tute.