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

Giveaway: Stabilizer bonanza

February 21, 2012 by Denise Felton

Sara of Sew Sweetness is having an epic giveaway: the five packages of Pellon embroidery stabilizers shown here. Wow! Go to Sara’s blog post to enter before February 24.

These awesome throw pillows are the work of newbie stitcher Claire Thomas. She says, “I haven’t really embroidered much before, and once again instead of learning the ‘proper’ technique I jumped in and decided to create some cushions on … Read More...

Inspiration: Jen Mullen

February 21, 2012 by Denise Felton

Jen Mullen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls creates, among other things, lovely prayer flags by hand-embroidering her eco-dyed fabrics. In case you’re not familiar with prayer flags, the blog of the Prayer Flag Project says,

Each flag is created in

Tutorial: Adding embroidered slips

February 21, 2012 by Denise Felton

Emily of The Floss Box shows us how to create dimension in an embroidered work by adding stuffed embroidered slips, such as the bird shown above. This is a basic stumpwork technique that even a beginner can manage. And just … Read More...

Hearts are Always In Style

February 21, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Wait you say, Valentine’s is over. But, hey I say, Hearts are always in style!

Drum Cross Stitch Chart

February 21, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Bang, I mean, Stitch this drum in shades of pink and blue for me and you. It’s so cute!

Country Tulip Cross Stitch Chart

February 21, 2012 by Connie Barwick

I haven’t seen any tulips blooming yet, but the daffodils are popping up everywhere near my house! I did see a tulip over at Hancock’s House of Happy for stitching though.

DIY Travel-Themed Photo Booth

February 21, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

This travel- themed photo booth in a suitcase is such an ingenious idea! Talented husband and wife team, Nick and Aleah Valley, share all the details at Valley & Co to help you make your own. Perfect for a travel-themed … Read More...

Mini Cake Pop Molds

February 21, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

I can’t even fathom what it must feel like to be bakerella and have had such an impact on the world. To have spawned an entire industry? Such a stunning achievement. I mean there are whole machines that make cake … Read More...

Easter Bunny Cupcakes

February 21, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Oh, hello there Mr. Easter Bunny cupcake topper. What? You’re made of donuts? Even sweeter. Find the step-by-steps to make Easter Bunny cupcakes HERE at Shindig Parties To Go. And look at this other Easter cuteness I spotted. Find … Read More...

Golda, the winner of the Spellbinders Grand Calibur

February 21, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Golda, the winner of the Spellbinders Grand Calibur was sweet enough to make up this darling card with her new Spellbinders Grand Calibur and one of the sets, the Classic Triple Scallop. I am so thrilled that Golda took the … Read More...

Optical Illusion Hand Art

February 21, 2012 by Kristen Stephens

Want to pull out an awesome trick on the next rainy or snowy day inside? Try out this awesome little optical illusion handprint! You can see all the examples over at The Forest Room. Her tutorial for the how … Read More...

Put your Kids inside their Soap Dispenser!

February 21, 2012 by Kristen Stephens

I found something similar to this on Pinterest, but I couldn’t find the original link to the photo below. So if anyone knows the original link, please let me know, I’d love to give proper credit here. After … Read More...

Easter Thumbprint Art for Kids

February 21, 2012 by Kristen Stephens

This craft is the perfect craft to begin your Easter season with your children. They will love watching these cute little bunnies form right from their thumb and fingerprints! You can find the tutorial over at Lovely Living/ Super Organiser … Read More...