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

Tutorial: Romantic ruffled lace skirt

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a skirt that’s all romance and lace and ruffles. It’s beautiful worn on its own as a skirt, but you could also use it as a layering slip or petticoat to … Read More...

Tutorial: How to Carve Eraser Stamps

January 11, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Craft Test Dummies (love that name!) shares a video tutorial on how to carve small erasers into cute little stamps, click here to watch.

-Heather

Tutorial: Make a throw pillow cover in just 10 minutes

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi, the creative mind behind HoneyBear Lane, invites you to embark on a quick and easy crafting journey with her tutorial on making a throw pillow in just 10 minutes! With her clear instructions and innovative techniques, you’ll learn how … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boys’ cuffed pants

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from Kojodesigns guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of boys’ pants with contrast-y cuffs at the bottom. It’s an easy adjustment to make and it gives the pants a … Read More...

Tutorial: Footie pajama pants

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

When I was a child, my absolutely favorite pajamas were the ones with the footies. They’re not that easy to find, though. Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to add a pair of footies to the next pajama pants you … Read More...

Win a herd of teddy bear patterns

January 11, 2012 by Denise Felton

Royce of Royce’s Hub is giving away a set of 25 vintage teddy bear embroidery patterns to each of five readers! Go to his blog post to enter the draw before January 20.

It’s Organization Week on Balzer Designs

January 11, 2012 by Francine Clouden

This week (January 9th to 15th, 2012) Julie Blazer is running Organization Week on her blog. Tune in every day for organizational tips and ideas for your scrapbooking space. Click here to see more.

Check this sale

January 11, 2012 by Denise Felton

There’s a winter sale going on over at Fog and Swell! Go to the blog post to get the code.

Tutorial | Paper Cone Wreath

January 11, 2012 by Francine Clouden

The Scrappy Canuck teaches you how to make this paper cone wreath in a video tutorial. Hers is made with the new Summer Days line from Echo Park. She also shares a funny story about the wreath! Click here… Read More...

Patchwork Mitten Cookies

January 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Colorful, unique, beautiful cookies without icing? Whatta feat. Check out what In Katrina’s Kitchen made to warm your hands. These cookies are assembled from little colorful squares of dough, truly patchwork. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Not Rachael … Read More...

The Twinkie’s in Trouble

January 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Awwww. I had no idea that Hostess is about to file Chapter 11. What a sad day that will be to not walk in a store and have your childhood favorites there. I hope they can be saved! To … Read More...

So What’s Special About This Cloche?

January 11, 2012 by jd wolfe

So, what’s special about this cloche? It doesn’t look dramatically different from other crocheted hats I’ve seen. I’m not enamored of the color (not a good choice for me). I do like the stitch pattern but I’m deterred by those … Read More...

Tutorial: Silk-ribbon butterflies

January 11, 2012 by Denise Felton

Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch silk-ribbon butterflies. So gorgeous! Go to her tute.

Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You … Read More...