Kerry Bogart has written a great review of the new large bubble bead making press from Zoozii’s, makers of some of the funnest (a real word?) and spiffiest bead presses out there. And check out the necklace Kerry made … Read More...
New Leaf Mold Coming From Colour de Verre
I’ve gotten a sneak preview of a new leaf mold from Colour de Verre. What makes this mold so fabulous is that it creates the leaf on one side and slumps it into a plate form on the other. … Read More...
Red, White and Blue 4th of July Patriotic Fudge
Here’s another beautiful dessert for the 4th of July that can be adapted to any colorful holiday… Loving this swirly red, white and blue fudge. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Taste and Tell.
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Faux Grain Sack Storage Box
Make a storage box from a grain sack using this fun tutorial over at Twigg studios. She’ll give you the how to and run down so you can start styling this look in your home. Beautiful for a sun porch … Read More...
Polymer Clay Finds for Your Table
Continuing along with the goodies for the house theme, here are a few from Etsy that would be perfect on your table:
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| Splattered Coaster by SmallIdea | Hydrangea Napkin Rings by TheWhimsicalTable |
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| Votive Holders by PeakviewCreations | Salt and Pepper Shappers by |
Fourth of July Candle Holder
Sweet Something Designs shares how to transform a plain old pickle jar into an adorable luminary featuring the American Flag. As the author herself said of this project, “This is one of those projects that a little bit goes a … Read More...
3D Paper Diamonds – Minieco.co.uk
More paper crafting! Make your own diamonds from colorful paper with the help of this tutorial by Mini eco. These would be super fun to make out of some sparkly cardstock or scrapbooking paper. Be warned though, this is … Read More...
Free 3D Cupcake Toppers for the 4th of July
Gosh, I love the word “free.” Also “cupcakes.” And these are ever so pretty, yes? Find the how-tos and printable HERE at Printable Party Kits.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Sandwiches Turned into Cute Pockets
It’s not easy to come up with such a simple and clever idea to change something so firmly established as the sandwich, but Cute Food for Kids did it. Find the how-tos to make sandwich pockets HERE at Cute Food … Read More...
Tutorial: Stumpwork ladybug
If you love Elizabeth Braun‘s stumpwork as much as I do, then you’ll be thrilled to learn that she’s sharing the tutorial for this adorable ladybug! Go to her Sew in Love blog post for the instructions.
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How to make a traveling stitch kit
This might be the most awesome needlework kit ever. It holds everything you need, from the hoop to the needles. It opens flat so you can lay it across your lap and use it as a work surface when you’re … Read More...
How to make recycled t-shirt braided bracelets
Ooooooh I can’t wait to try making these braided bracelets! Lana of the blog Lana Red has shared an awesome tutorial that include great illustrations on how to make these cool recycled t-shirt braided bracelets.
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Felt Rose Ball
Kristen of “Make the best of everything” lives in Iowa with her husband and their baby boy; had an interesting question from her husband. Her husband: “Your a craft blogger. Why are our walls so bare”? Kristen: “I have not … Read More...
Draw Like Mo Willems {Kid Project}
I’m not sure who enjoys Mo Willems books more, me or my children…it’s probably a toss up! When I was sent this post about a mom having a Virtual Summer Book Club with a focus of Mo Willems books for … Read More...
Patriotic Pallet Coffee Table
Adding design elements to your home often reflect your personality. If you are patriotic, this is a great DIY project for you! Turn some old pallets into a useful coffee table that tells all your guests that you support the … Read More...
How To Setup A Lemonade Stand With Your Kids
The first thing I did with my kids this summer was make a Summer Bucket List. One of the things they wanted to do was have a lemonade stand. There is a great organization called Lemon-Aid through Blood: water mission… Read More...
Patriotic Centerpiece {Kid Craft}
With the children home for summer, I’m sure us parents are looking for fun things for the kiddos to do. Why not pick up some Shrink Plastic and make these adorable patriotic hearts to put in a centerpiece for the … Read More...
Strawberry Mini Baskets
Amanda Formaro, which many of you may know as our Home and Garden Editor here at Craft Gossip is one of the most amazing creative crafters I know. She can take nothing and turn it into something! I love these … Read More...
Article | Travel Journal Tips & Tricks
Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares a comprehensive set of tips for working on travel journals. She covers picking a book to use, best sizesof journals, as well as what items to include and use as base pages. Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a double loop metal slider for an adjustable purse strap
Kay Whitt from Serendipity Studio guest blogs in the Purse Palooza 2012 series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to install a double loop metal slider on a purse strap to make it adjustable. It’s a very simple … Read More...