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

Inspiration du Jour | You Are Here

January 13, 2012 by Francine Clouden

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How to make boxes from paint swatches | How About Orange

January 12, 2012 by Minnie

How about Orange has posted a great tutorial for making a little box out of paint chips. This would be cute for party favors!

Get the tutorial:

How to make boxes from paint swatches | How About Orange.

Tiny, Wearable Shrines

January 12, 2012 by Stacie Hooder

Aren’t these Shadow Box Shrine Kits by Coffee Break Design cute? They come with or without a charm loop so they could easily become a pendant or a pin. The kit even includes a clear acrylic sheet to close your … Read More...

Crow mug rug

January 12, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Cat from Baumcat dyed some lightweight canvas to get that pretty blue for the background in her mug rug. An appliqued black crow is a most welcome visitor at her table. Fun. Click HERE to read full post.

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A quilt for mum | Winter beauty

January 12, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

I love, love, love this quilt by Drury Girl. It just feels like Winter to me. She made it for her mum saying,

I was using cotton, linen and silks – Lot’s of different white textures – Think it

Detoxify & Exfoliate With This DIY Citrus Facial

January 12, 2012 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Citrus is known for it’s astringent, antiseptic and detoxifying effects on the skin. Lemon reduces hyperpigmentation and also exfoliates. Adding a drop of ylang-ylang gives citrus added beneficial effects. Why not try this homemade mask recipe I found over at … Read More...

Tutorial: Laminated cotton messenger bag

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make a messenger bag out of laminated cotton. The wipe-clean surface would make a GREAT diaper bag, but it would also be awesome as a book bag. The … Read More...

Fun Felt Crafts for Kids

January 12, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Better Homes and Gardens have these darling crafts just for kids. The slide show will take you through the pictures and the instructions. Go here for the pictures and instructions.

Tutorial: Embellished Valentine’s cardigan with tulle trim

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from My Happily Ever After and Distractions shows how to make a cute embellished cardigan for Valentine’s Day, with tulle trim and heart elbow patches. The look is inspired by a designer cardigan (Vera Wang), but her version trades … Read More...

Tutorial: Terry cloth burp rag

January 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Couple shows how to make a terry cloth burp rag. The absorbant terry cloth is back with a soft flannel. A set of these would make such a nice gift for a new baby! Get the how-to.

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Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Cubes for Valentine’s Day

January 12, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

You all know how I love to declare trends, right? I hereby declare the possibility, or slight potential, for a sugar cube trend. (What else are we going to decorate?) Learn to make these supercute chocolate-dipped sugar cubes for Valentine’s … Read More...