Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

{Tutorial} Yarn Flowers for Wedding Bouquets

December 8, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

If you were inspired by the gorgeous yarn flower bouquet in yesterday’s post, here are a few tutorials for making your own yarn flowers!

{Tulle and Trinkets}

{Domestifluff via Ruffled}

{ A Subtle Revelry}

{Alexandra via Ruffled}

Clever repurposed ornament hangers

December 8, 2011 by Denise Felton

Mollie of Wild Olive came up with the perfect hangers for these little felt ornaments. Awesomely clever. See her post.

Twig Christmas Tree Art

December 8, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I love this tree, I saw something similar on Pinterest a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t track down the source. I’m glad I came across this tutorial, and I think this one is even cooler with the addition of … Read More...

Pretty hair pins

December 8, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Take a look at the tutorial for these charming lotus flower hair pins from ornamentea.com. Thanks to Cynthia at Shiny Things for sharing!

Tutorial: Mini Christmas bunting

December 8, 2011 by Denise Felton

Bronwyn of Red Brolly shows us how to make a mini Christmas decoration with embroidered details. She says,

Make a cute little Christmas bunting to have on top of your Christmas cake, or hang as a garland from a mini-Christmas

Make better ornaments

December 8, 2011 by Denise Felton

Teresa of Teresa Down Under has some useful tips for getting the best results when creating these popular ornaments. See her post.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

Spool Candle Holder Tutorial

December 7, 2011 by SandraW

This original candle holder tutorial by Deanna uses spools to add country charm to your candles.

She used fabric and Mod Podge to decorate the spools, but gold metallic paint would also be lovely for the holidays. You’ll also need … Read More...

Tooting My Horn!

December 7, 2011 by jd wolfe

Look what this blog received!

Kathrn of Crochet Concupiscence Blog awarded me the Best Crochet News Blog of 2011. She has some really nice things to say about me and this blog. I am so honored!

You can see Award … Read More...

Newest The Flow Magazine Newsletter Arrives

December 7, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

This one’s for the lampworkers out there. The freshest newsletter from The Flow magazine has just arrived in my email box and that really makes me smile. It gives me a chance to see what the other lampworkers are doing … Read More...

Macramé, washers and a wingnut bracelet

December 7, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Kate has a tutorial to share at her blog Mini Eco for this cool macramé bracelet. Kate promises it is easy to make! What do you think?

How to make a recycled men’s shirt half apron

December 7, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Crafty Gemini there is an awesome video tutorial on how to make a half apron from a men’s shirt. Vanessa also is hosting a contest where she is giving away a stack of fabric. But … Read More...

Chocolate Snowman S’more Soap Christmas Gift Idea

December 7, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

I am an Aussie, what is a S’more from what I can see this is something you would eat? Either way these look yummo! Pity they are not for eating talk about soap dedication these would be a great gift … Read More...

Waterless Snow Globes

December 7, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Fun and festive and totally pretty! These snow globes don’t have water, but they do have all the spirit of Christmas. Head over to Tidy mom to get the how to — How to make a snow globe.

Paper or Plastic?

December 7, 2011 by Terrye

This adorable little jumper was knit from blue plastic grocery bags.

How? Cut the bags into strips, knot them into a long skein and start knitting, just as if with yarn.

This is pretty cool; while I don’t have any … Read More...

Homemade Rolling Stamp Wrapping Paper

December 7, 2011 by Kristen Stephens

I am a huge fan of teaching your children about giving. This craft, to make their own wrapping paper ( in which they will wrap the presents they bought) is the perfect teaching tool. Crafts like this allow you to … Read More...