I just love Daily Art Muse. They bring to light so many wonderful artist of every discipline you can imagine. And when it’s glass they profile I can be assured the art work is fabulous. And here is another … Read More...
Tutorial: Creative embellishments for girls’ leggings
Delia from Delia Creates shows four ways you can embellish a plain pair of leggings to make them special. Her tutorial includes how to add a pintuck down the front of each leg, how to add buttons to the cuff, … Read More...
Inspiration: Papaya Soap!
I could not love the color of this soap any more than I do! For those of you with an overabundance of a fruit you either don’t want to eat, as was the case here, or are tired of, don’t … Read More...
Free Springtime Craft Tutorial: Felt Daffodils
Last year I reviewed and gave away Abigail Patner Glassenberg’s book “The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew” and it is still available on Amazon and it is well worth buying. Today, Abigail has a darling felt daffodil … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Infinity scarf with a French seam
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she took an old fringed scarf destined for the ‘donate’ pile and turned it into an infinity scarf. She used a French seam so there are no raw edges showing. Get the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Pan Protector and Hot Pad
Staci from Crafty Staciposts on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make a pan protector that doubles as a hot pad. The quilted fabric circles will protect the surface of your pans when they’re stacked in the … Read More...
Barn Wood Coasters
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...