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

How to upcycle a pair of shoes with a bit of glitter

July 25, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

I can’t help sharing with you more upcycling of the shoes. My passion, your passion too? If so pop on over to the Craft Foxes blog to see the tutorial on how to glitter up an old pair of shoes… Read More...

Tutorial: The Everyday Skirt from stretch knit fabric

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Everyday Skirt. It’s made out of a stretch knit fabric with an easy – and comfy – foldover waistband. Four panels give it an A-line shape. If you’re using a striped … Read More...

Tutorial: Galaxy scarf

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial over at Scarves.net showing how to use fabric paint to create a galaxy effect on a scarf. You starts with a purchased scarf, but you could always make your own from some … Read More...

Freebie: Artsy Bird Digis

July 25, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

With Wild Abandon has three cool artsy style bird digital stamps to download for free, click here.

-Heather

Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle

Tutorial: Reversible detachable apron for a little girl’s dress

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows how to make a reversible apron for a child’s dress. This is such a cute addition to a dress!! She designed it to attach to the waistband with buttons so you can … Read More...

Crochet Pattern – Zombie

July 25, 2012 by jd wolfe

Those folks over at Craftfoxes.com are at it again! I’m not sure I want to jump on the latest Zombie bandwagon, but this little monster is just so cute! If you’re a fan of Zombies (would calling one a ‘fan’ … Read More...

Easy Sunflower Marshmallow Pops

July 25, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

More self-promotion, I’m afraid, so bear with me. But this one is super duper crazy easy to make: Sunflower marshmallow pops. Find the how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie.

Inspiration du Jour | Sweet As a Cupcake

July 25, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Sweet As as Cupcake by LivyBug

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{DIY Weddings Guest Post} DIY Button Holes

July 24, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

Welcome to the first ever guest post here at DIY Weddings, DIY Button Holes created by the talented Chloe of Adore by Chloe! In her own words Chloe is a “tea-loving editor who loves unique, handmade, and pretty things.” … Read More...

Tutorial: Camping quiet book

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

This camping page from a felt quiet book has a posable figure (in the sleeping bag) and a lantern that lights up! Go to Stephanie’s Imagine Our Life blog post to find out how to make one yourself.

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Tutorial: ‘Wise Old Owl’

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions to create this adorable owl. See the tute.

A sweet sister’s song

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

This might be the sweetest bit of embroidery ever. The blogger behind Bits of Stitching created it for a summer stitching contest. She says,

The cute birdies…remind me of my 2 precious daughters. My oldest is constantly singing lullabies to

Win ‘Orange Blossom’

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

You could win a copy of Janelle Wind‘s new pattern, Orange Blossom, which features patchwork and applique in a citrus-y table runner. Go to her blog post for the entry rules. Contest ends August 1.

Stitch a random sampler

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares some interesting thoughts about creating a random stitch sampler. Check it out.

Make Your Own Flavored Coffee Beans

July 24, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

A sidenote for all planning on sending me gifts (address provided upon request): I heart coffee. I always need coffee. Send me coffee. And preferably, given how apparently easy it is to make, vanilla-flavored coffee. Make your own flavored coffee … Read More...