It’s not too late to enjoy12 Days of Handmade Ornaments at Sew Woodsy. They’re featuring 12 tutorials by 12 guest bloggers, such as this rockin fabric star by Johnnie of Saved by Love Creations. See the whole … Read More...
Tutorial – Felt Cupcake Wrist Pincushion
Bette Shaw is a work-at-home mother and has a blog called “By Your Hands” where she has a tutorial for this darling Felt Cupcake Wrist Pincushion. She has a beautifully laid out step-by-step tutorial that will help you construct her … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater wreath with a candy style bow and enter to win 10 books and yarn
With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to … Read More...
8 DIY Wrapping Paper Wedding Decor Ideas
Wrapping paper is a great way to add pattern, color, and style to your wedding decor without breaking the bank! Check out 8 fun ideas at Swoon.
Polar Bears, Rudolph and More Chocolatey Treat Ideas
Remember these penguin Rice Krispies Treats pops? Well, I have a few more to share with you… How about some Polar Bear Rice Krispies Treats? Or check out these cutie Inuit kid-topped brownies. And most recently, Rudolph … Read More...
Christmas Tree Cake Pops (on Cake Pop Stands)
Double the cake pop! And green inside, no less. Find the double-sided cake pop HERE at Bubble and Sweet.
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Christmas Tree Veggie Appetizer
Somehow this Christmas tree of veggies looks just so perfectly thrown together. Learn to make it HERE at Coupon Clipping Cook.
How to make a recycled book laptop case
Not only is this project cute and clever it also kind of has a surreal quality that appeals to my sensibility. I would be even more surreal if it was made for e-reader! Pop on over to Katie’s blog Punk … Read More...
Make a PB-like advent calendar
Rachel of Family Ever After spent only US$20 on her knock-off of a US$70 Pottery Barn advent calendar (discontinued). Each little pocket is a work of felt applique and embroidery–a great project for your family to tackle together. And all … Read More...
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Free Silk Ribbon Embroidery tutorials from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk mentioned in her latest newsletter that her site includes a number of tutorials for silk-ribbon and stumpwork embroidery. I had to check them out immediately! There are lots of them, and they’re wonderful. Go to the tutes… Read More...
Glass Marble Christmas Trees
I have billions of these craft marbles
, so I’m loving this project ideas using them and foam cones! Head over to Alderberry Hill for the full tutorial — Glass Christmas Trees.
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Tutorial: On the Go Toothbrush Holder
Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make a quick and easy, but totally giftable, travel toothbrush holder. It’s made from two washcloths and a length of decorative ribbon. She says it takes just 10 minutes to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt gift card holder with flower embellishment
Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a simple gift card pockets out of felt. A layered felt flower embellishment makes it colorful and pretty. It’s quick and easy to make, especially if you use a die cutter to … Read More...
Gorgeous Golf Cake
What a divine-looking cake, and with such simple and clever decoration. I wish I knew someone obsessed with golf that I might bake for. Find the recipe for chocolate stout cake with dulce de leche and vanilla bean buttercream HERE … Read More...
Make a fat-quarter tree
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs is sharing a simple, economical project to spruce up your holiday decor. All you need: three fat quarters of pretty fabric and Benita’s tutorial. Go to her blog post for the link to request … Read More...
Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired Advent calendar sew-along
Rach from Family Ever After shares a 5-part sew-along for making this appliqued and embroidered Advent calendar. It’s inspired by a Pottery Barn Advent calendar that is no longer available for purchase. Each pocket has a felt applique with a … Read More...
Tip: Keeping edges even on bias lining
Jeanine from Knots in Thread shares a tip for keeping your lining and your outer fabric nice and even when they’re cut on the bias. After all, you don’t want to invest the time in making a beautiful skirt or … Read More...
Steampunk Bouquet {DIY Steps}
Steampunk weddings marry traditional elements with industrial fantasy, and this beautiful bouquet is the perfect example! For a step by step tutorial to make your own visit the Fifty Flowers blog.
Giveaway Tip (and winner)
Dear readers, when you enter a contest here at Craft Gossip PLEASE use an e-mail that you check frequently or you might miss out on winning. One of the winners of the recent Klutz Stamp Art book and gift certificate … Read More...