I want to have every cool embroidery tool there is. I know–I do the same old stitching all the time. But the tools make me think I can branch out any time I want, and they’re so pretty! Today I’m … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress refashioned from an adult t-shirt
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on Project Run and Play showing how she refashioned an adult’s long-sleeved t-shirt into this cute little playdress for her daughter. The shirt had been practical maternity wear, but hadn’t been worn much … Read More...
Magazine Clock
Love clocks? Like to recycle? Then this is the perfect project for you. Take a generic looking clock and dress it up with some spent magazines, and there you have it! A new clock to dress up your walls. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric backed business cards
If your business is sewing-related, why not bring some fabric into your business card design? Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how to do that by adding a fabric backing to a simple printed business card. The unexpected color and texture on … Read More...
Winner of the Mother’s Day Giveaway, felted knit and needle felted makeup/fashion bag USA only
Dawnna Morris lucky #23 is the winner of this giveaway! Congratulations and I know you will love this bags. Thanks so much Carol for allowing me to hold this awesome needle felting giveaway.
Burlap and Ruffle Union Jack Pillow
I love the look of this pretty Union Jack pillow from Gardners 2 Bergers. it’s actually a no-sew project, so don’t be afraid if you are sewing machine challenged! Check out the full post here – from GARDNERS 2 BERGERS: … Read More...
Sewing Machine Cross Stitch Pattern
Classic sewing machines have such a cool look. This chart will be a great add to a vintage collection of any type. Get the free chart.
3rd Annual Glassfest in Corning, NY
It’s been a little while since I’ve written about Corning, so here goes…it’s time for their 3rd annual Glassfest!! So if you’re in that area of the east coast and you love glass get on over there. The whole … Read More...
Key Motif Candle Holder Tutorial
Created by Jess shares a creative candle holder decoupage idea. Jess took scrapbooking paper with a cute old-timey key theme and decoupaged it onto a dollar store candle holder. She then took it a step further and added a decorative … Read More...
Painted Pasta
So the paint makes these inedible, I understand, but this crazy cute painted pasta is way too good not to share. I’m completely in love with this idea. Find the idea HERE at Made with Love.
Dandelions to Jelly
With the amount of dandelions my daughter picks just walking from the car to the front door (I know, I know, we have to mow our lawn) that I am then forced to put in bud vases all over the … Read More...
Repurposed Game Board Jewelry Box
If you have an old board game with missing pieces collecting dust in your closet, here’s a really fun and creative way to repurpose them! Make a box using these instructions, perfect for jewelry, kid’s treasures, pens and pencils for … Read More...
How to Make a Cookie Arrangement
I get asked frequently how to make a cookie arrangement. Back when I was working as a cookie decorator at a shop that specializes in cookie bouquets (Bundles of Cookies), we did things a bit differently. There, the … Read More...
How to make monster pops and a can to keep them in
Really this couldn’t be any easier but honestly it took me a minute to see it, then I positively cracked up laughing. I loved the movie Monsters Inc and I think I will be doing this monster party decoration/favor featured … Read More...
We were Forkin’ and we were Talkin’
This past Saturday, Craft Gossip hosted its second Fork & Talk Craft Blogger Meet-Up. As with our first meet-up, the event was sponsored by the generous folks at EK Success. They’re the people who bring you such brands as … Read More...
Pretty Bowl of Fruit
For Mother’s Day, for Spring, for kids… I love this quick and simple prettified bowl of fruit. Find it HERE at Better Homes and Gardens. Use shape cutters like flowers
and butterflies to create fun fruit breakfast bowls.
Kitty, Banana, Marilyn, and Many More Macarons
It’s been way too long since I visied Mactweets (this wonderful site that posts macaron challenges from readers). Check out this fabulous roundup of macarons submitted last month for macaron day, HERE. Shown are adorable kitty macarons from Macaron … Read More...
Button Heart Diorama
Need a heartfelt gift for mom with antique appeal? This pretty diorama is made from a variety of mixed media and pretty vintage looking buttons. Bonnie over at Yankee Magazine will show you how to make one — Make a … Read More...
Spring Bridal Shower Favors
Pretty little pots from the craft store filled with springtime blooms make a charming favor for a bridal shower! Pop over to The Noble Wife blog for the how-tos, and for more inspiring ideas!
Tutorial: Vintage Handkerchief Burp Cloths
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair created a very special baby gift using vintage hankies. She backed them with a soft and absorbant chenille and made the most precious burp cloths ever. Ric rac trim peeks out … Read More...