This simple, round shirt cake looks impossibly perfect, but the step-by-step photographs and instructions lead me to believe it’s a cinch to put together. And the stitched pocket on the side of the cake is just right. Yep, I vote … Read More...
Snack Cake Bats
I think I recently claimed back to school was the most wonderful time of the year (or parents). I’ll amend that to “except for Halloween” (for edible crafts folks). This time of the year is so full of cleverness and … Read More...
Curious George Birthday Party
Two-year old boy? Curious George obsession? Yeah, that sounds about right. We went through that in my house, too, but briefly. And with a two-year old girl. It’s how she learned the word “curious,” though she’s convinced it’s synonymous with … Read More...
Whats Up With Clay
- PolymerClayCentral’s monthly challenge needs your votes. Have a peek!
- The ArtBeadScene’s monthly challenge is a good opportunity to get your work seen by a ton of beady peeps. If you’re a clayer who makes art beads and jewellery, give
Book Review- Artful Halloween:31 Frightfully Elegant Projects
I don’t know about you but Halloween crafting has got to be some of the best! And the new book Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects is just the ticket to get your scissors and glue gun in action! It … Read More...
Tutorial: Convert lace-up canvas tennies to slip-on shoes
Keithena from The Blueberry Moon shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can convert lace-up canvas tennies to slip-on shoes. Like the slip on tennies you see in the stores, she replaces the regular laces with elastic. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric printed with a cartoon image of your child’s favorite stuffed toy
Laura at Craftstorming shows how you can create a cartoon image of your child’s favorite stuffed animal using Inkscape. Once you have that image, you can use it to create a custom print fabric from Spoonflower. How much of a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY reflective car seat cover
Steph from The Silly Pearl got tired of the car seat getting hot while the car sat out in the sun, so she came up with a creative solution. She made a reflective cover for the seat, using a roll-up … Read More...
How to make a recycled box cute house
I love this kind of old school craft project. See how to transform a simple box into a cute little house with the tutorial Sonia shared at her blog Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects.
Tutorial: Lattice pie pot holder
Deborah from Art Threads shows how to make a pot holder that makes my tummy growl. It looks just like a perfect lattice top pie! The lattice is made from woven strips of bias tape, and the pie filling from … Read More...
Fray Check vs. the washing machine
Fray Check
is a popular product used by many sewers and fabric enthusiasts to prevent fraying on their fabric edges. The product is a clear liquid solution that is applied to the fabric’s edge, which creates a protective barrier that … Read More...
Giveaway: 100 muslin bags from State Line Bag Co.
Be sure to check out our giveaway from State Line Bag Co. They’re giving away 100 6×8 plain muslin bags to one Craft Gossip reader.
What would you do with 100 muslin bags? The possibilities are endless! Cute them … Read More...
Tutorial: Jellyfish tag softie
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make a jellyfish tag softie. The body is made from a soft fleece, with colorful ribbon streamers and tags for the tentacles. Go to her tutorial.
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Video tutorial: Quick and easy vinyl coin pouch
Whitney from Whitney Sews shares a video showing how to make a a quick and easy vinyl coin pouch. The one she made is a circle, but you can make them in any simple shape. Go to her video.
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Tutorial: Double Flip HST quilt block
Now that school has started, Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy, is relishing the extra time she has for sewing. She started by creating this quilt block from fabric out of Laura Gunn’s Cosmos Collection. I need to know how … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y potholder by Noble Wife
Jacquelynne of The Nobel Wife has the perfect project for using up orphan or test quilt blocks. None available, just pick a favorite pattern and get started sewing. Practical and pretty, this is a great item to make for your … Read More...
AAQI quilts hoarded for Houston IQF | Process to buy streamlined
I admire the work of the The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI), so when Ami Simms, the Founder & Executive Director of AAQI, asked bloggers to get the word out on some latest happenings with the organization, I jumped … Read More...
Twig Tree Canvas
Canvas and twigs and some fabric scraps, and you are on your way to making these lovely and vibrant pieces of wall art. This is actually a great project for adults and kids and there won’t be a single one … Read More...
Giveaway ends Tuesday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this great book by Bert and Dana! Leave a comment at the original post to enter. The giveaway ends Tuesday, August 28.
Giveaway: Fashionable Fabrics certificate at Crafty Mummy
Tonya at The Crafty Mummy has a new sponsor, Fashionable Fabrics, who is giving away a $35.00 voucher/gift certificate to one lucky Mummy reader. Besides some awesome fabrics, they sell patterns, books and notions.
Contest ends August 31, 2012. … Read More...