Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

Free Pretty 3-D Spring Flower Cupcake Toppers

April 9, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

So easy and pretty and a quick way to dress up cupcakes for Spring. The printables are free with subscription to the newsletter (also free). Find them HERE at Party Planning Center.

Fox and Grapes Cross Stitch Pattern

April 9, 2012 by Connie Barwick

This free pattern is inspired by the traditional fable about the fox and the grapes and would be such a fun stitch. Free from the Aliolka blog.

A Friend is… Sampler

April 9, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Tonia of OakHaven Designs has a sweet little freebie sampler for everyone with friendship as a theme. It packs a lot of traditional motifs in even if it is small.

I have already bookmarked this idea for my daughter’s birthday party… in August. I’m so accustomed to putting sweets on sticks, but a fruit substitute–especially a fruit that is drippy and easier to eat on a stick anyway–is a nice … Read More...

Frog Closure Necklace

April 9, 2012 by Stacie Hooder

Take a look at this pretty necklace from Artzy Creations. Melanie made this piece from cotton frog closures normally used in sewing as a more decorative alternative to buttons. See Melanie’s tutorial for how she did it.

The Little Embroiderer

April 9, 2012 by Connie Barwick

This little embroiderer is such a pretty freebie. Found via Freebie Gallery. Check out the free chart.

Tutorial: Cupcake and cherries tray mat

April 9, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Farah of Craft A World shares how she made this tray mat (aka mug rug) on her blog. She explains she embroidered the cupcake and cherries using a stem stitch, then edged it with patchwork. It’s sweet and sophisticated, love … Read More...

Ampersand Food

April 9, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

This just makes perfect sense: Foods that go together shaped into ampersands. Of course. From Dan Beckemeyer, find such combos as peanut butter & jelly, burger & fries, bacon & eggs, and pizza & beer HERE. (spotted … Read More...

Strawberry Ladybugs

April 9, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Go Ranger Rick! Look at these cute (?) strawberry ladybugs… Make them HERE at the National Wildlife Foundation.

Make these Strawberry lady bugs and read these Children’s Lady Bug books for a fun afternoon activity.

Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET

April 9, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design and Marie Bostwick, who will talk about their joint project based … Read More...

Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled tank

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Girl. Inspired. guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle tank. She starts with a girl’s plain tank and then adds the ruffle detail to … Read More...

Tutorial: Sushi roll chopstick holders

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make the cutest holders for your chopsticks. They’ve got a little sushi roll appliqued on the front of each one! Squeee! Get the tute.

[photo fron Heidi in Lederhosen]

Tutorial: Make-up brush roll

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from Centsational Girl shows how to make a roll-up organizer for make-up brushes. It has pockets to hold the various sizes of make-up brushes and rolls up for easy storage. Get the tutorial.