Kristina J. shows how to create a lovely textured fabric by stitching together cutout fabric shapes. She used her cutout fabric as an accent for the collar and cuffs on a jacket. Gorgeous! She used a Sizzix to cut out … Read More...
Chunky Beaded Necklace for Easter
Michelle at Daydream Believers shares her tutorial for this chunky necklace. Michelle says this tutorial is great for beginners and fun to make with your kids, too. This tutorial from Michelle is one of her series of DIY ideas for … Read More...
Tutorial: Seersucker throw pillows with ruffles and ric rac
Sew4Home shows how to make these seersucker throw pillows trimmed with ruffles and a bit of ric rac peeking the edges. They’d be pretty in a girl’s bedroom, or sitting on a bench on a sunporch. I’m loving the seersucker, … Read More...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — Laundry!
It’s day one in our Spring Cleaning series and we’ll start with everyone’s least favorite thing (ok, mine anyway), laundry.
From what I’ve read, this is the best possible stain remover (get the details from One Good Thing by … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Wrap Dress for girls
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Ruffled Wrap Dress for girls. The criss cross bodice is trimmed with ruffles and ties in a pretty bow at the side. The fabric requirements … Read More...
The Beatles Bunny Peep Pops
And it’s only the beginning, the first of seven days of crazy Peeps pops. Find the Beatles HERE at Sugar Swings! and check back all week!
Pretty Easter Cookies
A little bunny cookie inspiration for ya’. Aren’t these gorgeous with the flowers? Find them HERE at Lizy B. And learn to make the royal icing with step-by-step how-tos HERE.
Free pattern: Ruffled baby bloomers
It’s Ruffles 2012 at See Kate Sew, and Jessica from Me Sew Crazy kicks things off with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of ruffled baby bloomers. The pattern is sized 0-6 months, perfect for making … Read More...
Tutorial: Kerchief with pom pom trim
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make a kerchief to pull your hair back. Elastic at the bottom makes it easy slide on and stay snug. I’m loving the pom pom trim!! Get the tutorial.
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Show and Tell | You Are My Sunshine Canvas
Shelley from Sew & Dipity shares how she made this mixed media canvas that features different scrapbooking patterned papers. Click here to see more.
Crochet and Fabric Beads from Katrinshine
Take a look at these fabric and crochet beads from Katrinshine. Don’t they look soft and pretty?
Inspiration du Jour | Dare To be U
This Shouts Spring!
Sher from FlyTheCoopCrafts has created this charming wreath that just Shouts Spring! Don’t you love it? You’ll have fun reading Sher’s article about how she came to create this fusion design. I absolutely love one of the wreaths that inspired … Read More...
Cinco de Mayo “Tacos”
Taco time! Don’t these look crazily like real tacos? They are actually cookies stuffed with yummy sweet things. Find them HERE at Project Denneler.
You Didn’t Win The Lottery But…….
Have I got a deal for you! I just learned of this and HAD to share it with my crochet friends. If you have a Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Joann’s or other craft store that has coupons available online, you can … Read More...
A big thank you from Debbie
In case you’ve been wondering how the Nelsons are getting along, here’s a little update. Three of us CraftGossip editors were able to make it to Hot Springs, Arkansas, for the ribbon cutting on Debbie and Richard‘s new … Read More...
Clay Blogs and Easter
Here’s a quick little peek into what folks are up to with their clay and the upcoming Easter holiday:
- Susan rounded up some fabulous Easter clay finds from Artfire on her blog
- A couple of good posts about Easter crafts
Judith Schaechter Stained Glass Prison Windows
Judith Schaechter was the keynote speaker at last year’s BE Con event. She’s a fine artist that works in stained glass. Not your usual medium for an artist but that’s what she does and she gave the best lecture on … Read More...
Congratulations Henry!
Congratulations to Henry on the win of 10 books from my library! Thank you so much for sending this lovely angel pin to Debbie. As you can see, Debbie was all smiles when I presented it to her at … Read More...
How to make recycled tin can Easter chicks and bunnies
Over at Erin’s blog My Very Educated Mother there is a darling tutorial on how to make recycled tin can bunnies and chicks perfect to decorate for Easter, fill with goodies or even hid and Easter egg or two!
