Old barn wood, pallets, and just about anything rustic is pretty dang cool in my book. These coasters are made from old barn wood and have been stamped, giving them a fun and charming look. Janelle’s instructions are all of … Read More...
Recycled Furniture Desk and Shelves
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday! A complete desk and wall of shelves, all made from recycled pieces of furniture. Topped off with a stunning coat of purple paint and this piece really makes a statement. Isabel Quiroga is … Read More...
101-Piece Tool Caddy from Wilton Giveaway
I had to share with you this amazing giveaway over at my other blog, especially if you have even the slightest interest in decorating cakes or cupcakes or cookies or anything sweet. Wilton is giving away a 101-piece tool caddy… Read More...
Inspiration: Mixed Media Frame
Angie Blom made this fantastic home decor project by repurposing an old wooden frame. She strung jute across it and hung stamped tags with crocheted embellishments, how lovely! Find more info and pictures on the Unity Stamp Company blog.
-Heather
A departure from sewing to speak about a friend
I’m going to step away from my sewing beat for a minute and tell you about my friend Debbie in hopes that you’ll find her story as inspiring as I do. Those who attended our Fork and Talk event this … Read More...
Leprechaun Hat Cookies
‘Tis that lucky time o’ year when I start seeking St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Like these Leprechaun hat cookies. Learn to make them HERE at Betty Crocker.
Party Food – Tangled Cupcake Tower
By far the tallest Tangled cupcakes I’ve seen. And tall towers is kind of Rapunzel’s thing. Make a Tangled cupcake tower HERE at Disney. Check out these other Rapunzel party and crafts ideas.
Marshmallow Candle Kebabs
Aside from the fact that this super duper post over at Hungry Happenings is a super duper homage to my new book (um, thank you, Beth of Hungry Happenings, you’re super duper, too!), check out the how-tos to make … Read More...
Carnival Mask for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Mask Pattern
Lady Kell of Kincavel Krosses is getting ready to let the good times roll with a Mardi Gras Mask project. Stitch it up just it time for Fat Tuesday! Get the free chart.
looking for more patterns for Mardi Gras … Read More...
Black History Month Project
Embroiderbee reaches back in her archives to adapt a pattern to offer for a Black History Month project. Celebrate with this colorful border and saying. Check it out.
Free Kia Ora Cross Stitch Pattern and Cross Stitch Tips
Taking good before and after photos of your recycled projects
How are your before and after photos of your recycled projects? Well if you think you could use a few tips check out A Nest For All Season where Amy did a post about taking good before and after photos … Read More...
Bacon S’mores
What do you think? The next new big thing? Make bacon s’mores HERE at the Tastespotting blog. {spotted on Foodiggity}
We love Bacon here at Craftgossip, in face we actually created a Pinterest board just for Bacon. THE … Read More...
Tutorial: Planetary mini quilt
Sara at Sew Sweetness shares how she made this mini quilt on her blog. If you are new to piecing curves – which can be gnarly – this would be a good project to learn the technique. She said for … Read More...
Cutie Animal Muffins
No matter what mood you’re in, tell me you don’t smile when you look at these muffins. Come ON. And they looks so quick and easy to make. I don’t know which is my favorite. The monkey? The owl? Maybe … Read More...
Tutorial: Use facings for crisp clean necklines and armholes
Have you tried to turn under the edges on a curved neckline, only to have the neck turn out all mishapen? That’s because there’s more area on the piece your turning under than on the stitching line. Better to use … Read More...
Tutorial: I Love You 3 Times tee for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin makes the cutest little tops for her daughter! This time it’s her I Love You 3 Times tee, made from a striped knit with a stack of heart appliques at the bottom. It’s a simple … Read More...
Rainbow Tie Dye Cake
I spotted this oh-so-cool cake when I made a call for submissions to my own cause on my own blog, having nothing to do with Edible Crafts, but I couldn’t resist crossing over. I want to say, “trippy,” and that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Use banding to edge knits
If your hems on knit fabrics tend to roll and curl, check out this tutorial by Amanda from Kitschy Coo. She shows how she uses banding to finish off the edges of knit fabrics without creating unwanted waviness. Get … Read More...