Crafty Nest shares a great tutorial on how to create your own frosted glass. This beautiful jar is easy to create, just follow her step by step instructions — Frosted glass jar + a winner – Crafty Nest.
Beeswax Container Candle Tutorial
Adrienne’s guest post on Kanelstrand Organic Living describes how she created these super easy beeswax candles. If you get the beeswax in granule form, it’s much easier to melt and measure.
Beeswax smells so sweet naturally and as an added … Read More...
Fair Use: An Oft-Misunderstood Copyright Rule
Editors Note: We would like to again welcome Matt Lowe who has kindly written this guest post about the Fair Use of text and pictures for bloggers writing about other artists creations (very relevant to CraftGossip!). A few weeks ago, … Read More...
Knit A Reindeer, and More!
From Bustle and Sew, this newest edition includes this adorable little knitted reindeer, along with crocheted penguins. Five original patterns for an Advent Calendar, Christmas Candy Cone Mouse, Christmas Blackbirds, Christmas Shopping Applique and a Christmas Bottle Gift Bag.
Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered earbud pouch with attached keychain
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a small zippered pouch sized just right to hold a pair of earbuds. Even better, the small circular pouch has a keychain ring attached … Read More...
Large Or Small Or Inbetweener, Nothing Beats A Cleaner Weener
I think I am going to file this under ………………um I dunno what I am going to file this under. Either way I had a little chuckle to myself as I can see the fun in this being a “gag” … Read More...
Tutorial: Fingerless mittens
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of fingerless mittens. They keep the hands and wrists warm while keeping your fingers free to grip a door handle, open a bottle of water, operate a … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt fortune cookies with Thanksgiving messages
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make felt fortune cookies for Thanksgiving. They keep their shape thanks to cleverly placed sew-on snaps. You could either pre-fill them with sweet messages for your family, or have an activity where everyone … Read More...
DIY Holiday Tableware
Today I’m tooting my own horn, but gosh darn it I just am really happy with how these turned out! I used Martha Stewart’s new multi surface paints, which if allowed to cure for 21 days are dishwasher safe and … Read More...
Project: Paper Scraps Holiday Tree
You know how I love posting project that use up paper scraps. I have *so* many and it’s so hard to throw all those pretty squares away 🙂 So here’s another great idea for them, roll them up and make … Read More...
Glitter Glue Organizer
Here’s an absolutely brilliant way to not only keep your glitter glue at your fingertips, but by storing them upside down there’s no more waiting forever for the glue to get to the tip! Pretty darn smart. See it over … Read More...
Felt cozy pinecones tutorial
Felt cozy pinecones tutorial from Family Circle is offering us a chance to create these enchanting felt pinecones for the holidays. Think of these in your favorite colors on a holiday table or hanging on a Christmas tree or topping … Read More...
Print text for stitching
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles tests an improvised method for printing text on fabric to serve as an embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to get the details and check out the results.
Carrot Cupcakes with Marzipan Carrots
Not to mention the ruffled cream cheese swiss meringue buttercream… yum. Find the recipe and how-tos for making marzipan carrot toppers HERE at 6 Bittersweets.
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Stitch some spiffy napkin rings
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make and stitch these napkin rings, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Go to her blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Lots and Lots of Stuff in Jars
I won’t ever tire of the mason jar trend, I don’t think. I’ve said it a million times before, mason jars (while sure, breakable and not light as a feather) are so convenient and perfect for packaging. Find a roundup … Read More...
Activity Advent Calendar
Save the cavities and increase family time with this festive advent calendar. Instead of treats, inside each day’s box is a fun activity to do with as a family. Get the how to over at lil pink pocket — Advent … Read More...
Make a vintage wrap
Stitch silk flowers to an organdy base to create this authentic vintage-style wrap. Go to Bramcoast Publications’ blog to download the free pattern.
