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

Hyacinth Pops

April 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

More gorgeous edible flowers from the master of “Confectionary Floral Design”: Hyacinth pops! Easy to make, find the how-tos to Hyacinth coconut peanut butter Rice Krispies bars on sticks HERE at Blossomedge. The entire bouquet is stunning, yes? You’ll … Read More...

WALL-E Breakfast and Princess Cupcakes

April 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Today is quickly becoming the day of fun-food-characters-for-kids, huh? This time it’s WALL-E and Eva for breakfast. Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And since this is breakfast and the last post was lunch, how … Read More...

Angry Birds Lunch

April 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

My kid has finally progressed in her knowledge of parabolas to surpass me in Angry Birds. Kids and video games today are kind of a scary combination! Love this Angry Birds lunch. Make it HERE at Creative Food.

Fox and Marmot Cross Stitch Pattern

April 11, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Alioka offers so many cute animal patterns and this one is no exception. It is a fox and marmot chart and it is FREE!

Monochrome Butterfly Cross Stitch Project

April 11, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Free from Talons Aiguilles, this monochromatic butterfly project is quite versatile because you can stitch it in any color you want. Or, you could mix it up an stitch it in a variety of colors. Have fun with it!

How to Recycle Old Candles

April 11, 2012 by Heidi Gustad

If you’re a fan of relaxing baths accompanied by the soothing glow of scented candles, you know how quickly these little luxuries can add up. It can be frustrating to watch your collection dwindle down to nothing and have to … Read More...

Tutorial: Machine smocking

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she used her sewing machine to create smocking. This isn’t the elastic thread shirring/smocking, it’s the tightly gathered and embroidered fabric you … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruffled zippered pouch

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew posts in her Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with ruffle trim. Function with a bit of frill – I love it! Get the tute.

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Lookie what she made: Dress with interchangable skirts!

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

At first glance, this dress looks like a typical belted dress. But look closer – that’s actually a contrast zipper around the waist. And it’s functional! You can use it to change out the skirt! The dress is Nancy Estop’s, … Read More...

Sewing Tutorial: Turn a plain tee into a maternity shirt with ruched sides

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing an easy way to turn a long t-shirt into a maternity shirt with ruched side seams. The stretchy gathers at the side seams causes the shirt to snug beautifully to … Read More...

Project: Stamped Dry Erase Board

April 11, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Leslie Turner of Love To Scrap shows how she turned a plain acrylic picture frame into a great dry erase board with a fun stamped image inside. Click here for instructions.

-Heather

Tutorial: Little girl’s bustle hem twirly skirt

April 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a bustled twirly skirt for little girls. It’s a simple elastic waistband skirt, but with the hem gathered up at intervals to create a bustled look. Go to … Read More...

8 Spring Flower Crafts

April 11, 2012 by Amanda Formaro

April showers certainly do bring May’s beautiful flowers! Even crafty ones. Here are 8 different ways to create flowers using fabric, nylon, contact paper, tissue paper and more.