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

Tutorial: Wall-E costume

September 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

April from Wildflowers & Whimsy needed to make a Wall-E costume for her son, and she wanted it to be more durable than the ones she had seen tutorials for. They involved painting a cardboard box to look like the … Read More...

Cheese Eyeballs

September 22, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Eyeballs are funny things. They can be adorable (I always say, add two candy eyes to anything edible just to make it cute) or utterly creepy, especially when they stand alone, stand with many, and are bloodshot. This one falls … Read More...

Felt Bat Mask Pattern and Template

September 22, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Susan hosts her blog “Living with Punks” and is the Mama to 3 little punks and a wife. She loves to create and inspire others to do the same. I am sure she will inspire you today with her awesome … Read More...

Winner of the Halloween Vampire doll pattern!

September 22, 2012 by Linda Lanese

I am pleased to announce that Chantell lucky #106 selected by Random.org is the winner of the Halloween Vampire doll pattern! I will be sending Chantell’s email address to ‘Sarah’s Dolls and Day Dreams” so she can send Chantell the … Read More...

Tutorial: Tattered Paper Flowers

September 22, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Using die cut paper flowers, stamps and ink sprays Neels Expressionz has made some stunning tattered flowers! These are perfect accents for cards, scrapbook pages, home decor projects and more. Click here for his tutorial.

-Heather

Free Pattern: Go Team Mittens

September 22, 2012 by Sarah White

If you’re spending the day in front of the television watching your favorite college football team (or, heck, even at the game) the perfect project for spectating is the Go Team Mittens from Just Crafty Enough.

These basic mittens — … Read More...

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Footballs

September 22, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

I know I’ve posted on chocolate covered strawberry footballs before, but I’m guessing it was during the last football season. And I’m guessing that was a year ago? I’ll know soon enough when football appears on my TV screen (much … Read More...

Kelly Clark’s 3D needlepoint

September 22, 2012 by Denise Felton

I adore needlepoint canvases that incorporate stumpwork, and Kelly Clark has some of the best around. Her newest painted canvas is shown here. Kelly says,

Just wait ’til you see the Dimensional stitching! I have published a 20 page Stumpwork

Tutorial: Make yarn from old t-shirts

September 22, 2012 by Denise Felton

This might be a bit off my beat; but “yarn” made from recycled t-shirts has so many applications, I’m sharing this one anyway. Royce (Royce’s Hub) uses lots of photos to step us through the easiest way to make one … Read More...

Tutorial: Lace ruffle embellished tee

September 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to embellish a plain tee by adding rows of lace ruffles around the neck. Get the how-to on her blog.

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Giveaway: 7 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Summerlove line

September 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmadehas some fabric from Canton Village Quiltworks to give away. One of her readers will win a bundle of 7 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Summerlove collection. The colors are aqua and rosy pink, with accents … Read More...

Tutorial: Taper your pants legs

September 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from Yellow Spool had a pair of pants that were too short. There wasn’t any way to cuff them or roll them so they didn’t look like floods, so she tapered the legs. The skinny legs look kicky … Read More...

Tutorial: Baby hedgehog costume

September 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little baby hedgehog costume. His little spikes are actually rows of soft fleece fringe. … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a pacifier clip

September 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A pacifier clip is a handy little baby accessory. It attaches to the pacifier on one end, and the other clips to the baby’s clothing. No more lost binkies! Dana from MADE shows how to make one. Get the tute… Read More...

My Fair Wedding Giveaway Winner!

September 22, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

Thanks to everyone who entered the My Fair Wedding book giveaway! The winner of the book is:

#28 Karen Rodriguez

I am getting married after having 5 girls. we are trying to have a very nice wedding and cut corners. … Read More...

Tip: Use a Xyron for Glitter Application

September 22, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Here’s a great tip from Ellen Hutton’s blog for less messy glittering. Use your Xyron sticker maker to apply adhesive to die cuts or stamped images and then pour on the glitter.

-Heather