Here’s something I made for Valentine’s Day from a sheet of Styrofoam, some Magikote and paint. Oh and the rosettes are made from paper lunch bags. I’ll show you how here –> Valentine Rosette Heart Door Decoration | Crafts by … Read More...
Learn to solder – FREE e-book from Interweave
Jewelry Making Daily is offering a free e-book – Jewelry Soldering Basics How to Solder Jewelry: Solders, Flux, Tools & Setup. To download your free copy of this e-book, just sign up for Jewelry Making Daily — or log in … Read More...
Beaded Necklace Tutorial
Here`s a quick little tutorial for a neat beaded necklace. The only item I would add to it is based on experience – for large beads like what the tutorial makes, bake for longer than what she indicates. At least … Read More...
Crazy Cute Warm and Fuzzy Cake Balls for Valentine’s
So I can officially declare a trend this year: Warm and fuzzy Valentine’s Day treats. They are just impossibly cute. Remember these from yesterday? Look what I spotted today. More impossible cuteness, warm and fuzzy cake balls and cupcakes … Read More...
Valentine Candle Jar Decoration Ideas
Here are a few examples of how you can dress up your candle jars or perfume bottles in time for Valentine’s Day.
The effect is romantic, but subtle enough that it would add to your décor year round!
Maybe you … Read More...
Candy Necklaces for Valentine’s Day
I’ve seen plenty of candy necklaces before, and have even posted on them here, but I’ve never seen any using this method with the wrapped candies and reinforcement labels. Don’t they look so very sophisticated? Find the how-tos to … Read More...
The Heart Project
Sometimes crafts and great organizations can come together to make beautiful things and make a big difference. Jamie from Hands on As We Grow has collaborated with the American Heart Association and more than 70 bloggers to make an ebook … Read More...
Kids Craft – Fingerprint Heart Project
Although this craft was originally thought up to give as a 94th Birthday Present, I think it would be great for a very special someone in your family for Valentine’s Day as well. It involves passing around the heart to … Read More...
Jessica Bell’s fabric collage art
I found these fabric collage pieces over at Art Hound. Kate shares how the artist, Jessica Bell, approaches her work. Hint: It involves lots of piecing and cutting up.
Via stella & henry
Image credit: Art Hound
‘Car Love’ Shirt
What better shirt for a little boy to wear than this ‘car love’ t-shirt that you and your son can make together! Helping Little Hands uses a distressed freezer paper technique…plus, your son can wear this shirt all year!
Wire Heart Ring
If you are looking for a fun and easy craft to do with your teenager or tween, these DIY Valentine’s Day rings are the perfect project. Not only are they a great way to spend some quality time together, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Curve Nine Patch block
Here’s some urban cool, a Nine Patch with curves created by Jenny from Sew Kind of Wonderful. She shows you how to make it on her blog. Go to tutorial.
Image credit: Sew Kind of Wonderful
Hello!
I’m Valerie Silverthorne, the new editor of the Bath and Body area here at CraftGossip. I decided to post a picture of my pig Elvis because he’s probably the most interesting thing about me. Of course, he has nothing to … Read More...
Newsy: Mandy Pattullo has new website
Mandy Pattulla, from Thread and Thrift blog, has launched a new website here. I browsed it and found this garment she made from an old quilt. LOVE IT! Of her approach to art she says:
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Hearts Book Perfect For Valentines Day
Hearts by b small publishing, £3.99
This cute, compact book shows kids how to cut, stick, weave or cook their loved ones a gift for Valentine’s Day.
From yummy heart sweets to pretty jewelled heart brooches and clever heart wreathes, … Read More...
Tutorial: Button-Up Cup Cosy for your favorite mug
Head over to Whip Up to find out how to make a Button-Up Cup Cosy. The fabric sleeve fits around a favorite mug to protect your hands while you’re sipping a cup of hot coffee or cocoa. They’d make nice … Read More...
Tutorial: Make inexpensive fabric weights out of hardware washers
You can buy pattern weights at the fabric store, but it’s so easy to make them yourself. And cheaper, too. Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows how she made her own pattern weights using heavy hardware washers and scrap fabric. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Freshly Picked Baby Hats
When I saw the Freshly Picked Baby Hats over at Delia Creates, I let out a squeal of delight. How could I not? They’re just so CUTE. There are three versions – an apple, a strawberry, and a pineapple. Even … Read More...
Valentine heart and a course in textile collage
Mandy Pattulla, who blogs at Thread and Thrift, is offering a heart-themed textile collage course February 4th, 2012 at the Pele Tower in Corbridge (UK). Visit her blog to see more of her work with hearts. Plus, she’ll provide … Read More...
“Hedgehog spotting kit” Help the Hedgehogs!
Holly of “holloughby” blog out of the UK made up this darling tutorial for a felt bag with ribbon strap, button closure and cute hedgehog appliqué. Holly is concerned that the climate change she heard about on the news might … Read More...