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

Rustic Lace Scarf

January 9, 2012 by Terrye

Beautiful Rustic Lace Scarf! This is made from Plymouth’s Haciendo Yarn, a thick and thin creation available in lots of colors.

The scarf would be pretty in almost any color combination, or a tweed.

You can get the Free Lace … Read More...

Wrapping Store-Bought Candy for Valentine’s Day

January 9, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Find some ideas for dressing up and packaging store-bought candy for Valentine’s Day HERE at Martha Stewart.

Dress up Your Roll contest kick-off

January 9, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Now this is *different but good. The Dress up Your Roll Competition starts today over at Want it Need it Quilt. Jane says all you have to do to enter is make a fabric cover for your toilet roll. … Read More...

Inspiration: Hearty Craft

January 9, 2012 by Denise Felton

I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.

Looking for … Read More...

DIY Picture Tiles – You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again | Crunchy Betty

January 9, 2012 by Minnie

Crunchy Betty gives us a tutorial for transferring our images to tiles! very cute and a similar process to the wood transfer I posted a while back.

DIY Picture Tiles – You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again … Read More...

Valentine Penguin

January 9, 2012 by Connie Barwick

This sweet Penguin will be perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Quaker Heart Sampler

January 9, 2012 by Connie Barwick

A heart is at the center of this design which also incorporates many small motifs that could be used as standalone designs.

Welcome Sampler Freebie

January 9, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Another great freebie from Embroiderbee.

How to make your own Washi tape and then use it to dress up blah office supplies

January 9, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

I bet lots of you have “get organized” on your New Year’s Resolution list and why not make your organizing elements pretty? That’s just what Jenny of the blog Craft Test Dummies has done. And this is another case of … Read More...

Which size needle and thread?

January 9, 2012 by Denise Felton

Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shares tips about the right size needle and pearl/perle cotton to use for different embroidery applications. See her post. And bookmark it for future reference!

Party Food – SnoBall Igloos and Cookie Penguins

January 9, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Brrr… Make penguins and igloos from store-bought cookies and SnoBalls HERE at the Hostess site.

Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations and these Penguin chocolate molds.

Giveaway from hen’s teeth

January 9, 2012 by Denise Felton

Viv of hen’s teeth blog is having a lovely giveaway. She says, “Just as a small thank you for all the kindness and support over the last year.” You could win this sweet vintage-silk purse embellished with hand-embroidered flowers and … Read More...

Chocolate Cupcake Liners

January 9, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m preeeetty sure you can’t actually bake cupcakes in these, but think of all the candy possibilities for filling. Make edible chocolate cupcake liner cups HERE at Bright Ideas.

Darling Felt Cupcake; Free Tutorial

January 9, 2012 by Linda Lanese

While I was visiting “Rachael Rabbit”, I could not skip sharing her sweet Felt Cupcake tutorial with you. These cupcakes will not add inches to your hips; just a plate of festive goodies to add to any holiday, but … Read More...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Baby sleep sack

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how to make a sleep sack for a baby to wear to keep him warm while he sleeps. Sleep sacks are fairly easily found already made at the stores, but they can be expensive – … Read More...