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

How To Make A Christmas Rag Wreath

November 4, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I made a DIY rag wreath ten years ago, so this method has been around for a while. However, I used a grapevine wreath where Ros uses a Styrofoam wreath ring to create the rag wreath base . Much easier! … Read More...

It’s a wrap

November 4, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

A wrapped watch that is! Take a look at the fabulous tutorial from inspiration & realisation for how to make one of your own.

Tutorial: Union Jack iPhone Cover

November 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make an iPhone cover appliqued with a Union Jack motif. The bold colors and graphics of the flag wrap around the simple fabric sleeve. Love it!! Her tutorial gives the dimensions to … Read More...

Beading contest

November 4, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Strung Out is having a Beadaholique Beading Contest! Get all the details at their blog for how to enter. The winner receives not only a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate but exposure on the Strung Out blog and Facebook page. The … Read More...

Tutorial: Cheater method for sizing down a shirt

November 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Megan Nielsen shares her cheater version of sizing down a shirt. It only works for sizing down shirts that are 1-2 sizes too big, but it can be done without cutting and reattaching the sleeves. Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Little girl’s Vintage Holiday Dress

November 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Holiday Dress for little girls. The timeless look of this dress is so sweet it breaks my heart a little. a little … Read More...

Tutorial: Disappearing 9 Patch Tote

November 4, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Jenna from Sew Happy Geek made this darling Disappearing 9 Patch tote using 5″ charms, making it go together fast. Click HERE to get the tutorial.

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Paper gadget for creating bias tape

November 4, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Carla Hegemenn-Crimm at The Scientific Seamstress has created a paper bias tape maker (in two sizes) that is flat, unlike the metal kind you can buy at Hancock’s. My question was, does it burn? Carla says after some use it … Read More...

Rhinestone Flamingo

November 4, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Oh my! How fun and creative is this?? Now I’m feeling bad for getting rid of that ugly plastic flamingo left in the shed from the previous owner of my house. What a great way to change up an outdated … Read More...

Freebie: Online Papercrafting Magazine

November 4, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

The fall issue of the free on-line magazine Scrapbook and Cards Today is now available. It’s chocked full of great paper crafting tips, ideas, projects and more. Including directions for this fun turkey card from Nicole Magouirk. Click here to … Read More...

Peanut Butter Turkey Cupcakes

November 4, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Phew, so candy eyeballs can be put to good use post-Halloween. Gotta love the personality expressed by these guys, just by shifting things over a bit. Learn to make peanut butter cupcakes with peanut butter frosting turkey cupcakes HERE at … Read More...