Our darling Susan Elliott has shared her observance of Hari-kuyo for two years now–the Japanese Festival of Broken Needles in which worn-out friends from the past year are thanked and laid to rest. Along the way, we got to see … Read More...
Snowboarding Snowman Cookies
Just when I think I can’t possibly be more wowwed by the cookie artistry of Haniela’s, she goes and makes a snowboarding snowman. Find the decorating how-tos HERE at Haniela’s.
Giveaway on Stumbles & Stitches
Stumbles & Stitches is celebrating 1000 Facebook fans with an awesome giveaway. One lucky reader will win the five prizes shown here. Go to their blog post to find and more and enter. Deadline: February 12.
Tutorial | No-Sew Fabric Flowers
Calabrian Love Knots
Sometimes you just have to spell it out for some people. And of course there’s a story behind the love knots. Find it and the recipe HERE at CakeSpy.
Inspiration du Jour | Polka Dot Love
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STAY VOCAL: ReUse Apparel.
This is a really interesting business. Stay Vocal rescues used t-shirts by turning them inside out and printing on them and reselling them. That’s a great idea! The t-shirts that can’t be rescued whole get cut up and hemmed for … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Ring Dishes
Leslie wrote up and photographed her process for the little ring bowls she made – the idea is simple but you could embellish in so many ways.
Kids-Can-Do Candy Heart Pops
And speaking of candy heart pops, yet another one of mine to share (I swear this isn’t turning into only me, I just have an incredible busy and productive month. I promise to slack off in a big way come … Read More...
Candy Cane Heart Pops
STILL have leftover candy canes? Make candy heart pops! Learn how HERE at PaperVine. And bonus, check out the cutie kids with their candy pops!
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
I simply must pull out my crock pot more, especially as today’s dreary cold and drizzly DC weather could use some hot chocolate. Find the most lovely step-by-step photographs to make crock pot hot cocoa HERE at Smashed Peas and … Read More...
Hello Pinterest
As CraftGossip’s head editor and co-founder AND as a Work-At-Home mum, finding time to work on CraftGossip & Craftbits is very hard limited.
So when I find myself spending endless hours reading through our social media networks like Facebook & … Read More...
Prayer flag for Vivika
Vivika Hansen DeNegre is the new editor of Quilting Arts Magazine. Her friends over at The Prayer Flag Project made this flag to congratulate her on her new adventure. Pieced with stitching, So Happy For You!. Go HERE to … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband. This may be my favorite style of skirt! Not only is it easy to make, it’s super comfy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Conversation heart throw pillows
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs showing how to make sweet conversation hearts throw pillows. They’re made from soft fleece, with Valentine messages appliqued on the front. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Midi Skort playskirt for little girls
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Midi Skort, a mid-length skirt and short combo for little girls. Because the shorts are sewn into the skirt, it’s … Read More...
DIY: Have a Heart Bath Fizzies
You can’t get enough hearts this time of year so why not just go for it? Bath fizzies, though sometimes a bit temperamental, are popular with bathers everywhere, and although this tutorial doesn’t use any colorant, you could of course … Read More...
Project: Valentine Window Card
Pop on over to the Hero Arts website where Shari Carroll has a video and step by step instructions for making this lovely window card.
And while you’re there you might also want to check out the three brand new … Read More...
Spock hat with felted ears (free knitting pattern)
Gladys just knit a “Spock” hat for her friend’s daughter, and she felted the ears which she thought was the best way to go to get it looking as realistic as possible. Then she decided to share her cute creative … Read More...
Crushed Conversation Heart Cookie Pops
Maybe just a little contrary to Valentine’s Day (smashing conversation heart candies ), but really, that wasn’t my intent (I left one in tact, see?). I made these crushed conversation heart chocolate cookie pops for a guest post over at … Read More...