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

Tutorial: Stitching smooth curves on a scalloped hem

July 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sherry from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows how she created perfectly smooth curves on a scalloped hem. If you think she notched the curves, you’re wrong. Go to her post to see how she did it, notch-free.

[photo from Pattern … Read More...

Tutorial: Little boy’s muscle shirt with handstitched reverse applique

July 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from A Little Gray guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a little boy’s muscle shirt with a handstitched reverse applique. Her example makes a subtle 80’s pop … Read More...

Easy Firecracker Cakes

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Figures the genius of creative sweets (scratch that, genius of all things crafty in food) would come up with a super duper easy dessert for you to make last minute for the 4th of July: “Kaboom Cakes,” aka, store-bought cakes … Read More...

Sipping the Red, White and Blue and the Secret to Layered Drinks

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

As one in my current state, forbidden to enjoy a lovely cocktail (more on that later), I’m thankful for some alternatives. Like these oh so pretty layered drinks from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Discover the secret to making layered drinks–so … Read More...

Red, White and Blue Madeleines Dyed with Fruit

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Still a few more of the red, white and blue to go! Next up, some festive madeleines from the queen-of-holiday-madeleines, Sugar Swings!. The bonus this time? They are dyed naturally with fruit. Make them HERE.

Marshmallow Popcorn “Sparklers” 4th Of July

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

… made with cleverly dyed marshmallows, too, so you get a new technique snuck in there as well. Make marshmallow popcorn sparklers for the 4th of July HERE at Dash.

Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these … Read More...

Healthy Flag Fruit Snack

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

And now for something completely healthy: Make a fruit flag from apples and blueberries HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

Trifle for the 4th

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

I have a few more 4th of July in a row to bring you, then on the 5th you’ll all get a break from the red, white and blue. Upon reflection, it occurs to me, I’ve never made a trifle, … Read More...

Sparkly Star Marshmallow Straws

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

There are star-shaped marshmallows out there? How have I not seen these? I better talk to my supermarket manager. Because look what you can make with them for the 4th. Find the how-tos for sparkly star marshmallow straws HERE at … Read More...

Marshmallow Pop Contest

July 2, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Anyone who knows anything about me knows what a fan of marshmallow pops I am. I’ve been making them for years now (see? check out my whole collection. Hmmm, now that I’m looking at them all at once, “a … Read More...

Project: Christmas in July Santa Card

July 2, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Yeah it might be a little too early to think about Christmas for some but us card makers like to start early right? Here’s a cute Christmas in July card from Paula Williamson using stamps from Inky Antics and some … Read More...

Show & Tell | Gift Wrapping Ideas with Ruby Rock It

July 2, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Lowri McNabb from PaperVine shares some gift wrapping ideas using the Vintedge line from Ruby Rock It. Click here to see more.

Tutorial | Collaged USA Letters

July 2, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shares the steps for making these collaged USA letters to use as 4th of July decor. Click here to go to the tutorial.

Tips for summer parties | Independence Day

July 2, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

I think Buster Poindexter must have written the lyrics for Hot, Hot, Hot during a summer heat wave. Well, maybe not, but when the weather is sizzling I search for a diversion, like a party. If no one else is … Read More...