Years ago, on PolymerClayCentral’s forum, Syndee Holt used to run a semi-regular chat. She was always a lot of fun as well as super talented. I was delighted to see she has a new blog right on Sculpey’s site at: … Read More...
Mr. Potato Head Decorated Cookies (and Play-able)
Slap on the head/of course moment… Mr. Potato Head decorated cookies with all the mix and match decorated cookie parts. Too perfect. Find him HERE at Oh Sugar! Events.
Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial that doesn’t require a kiln or a torch or any of the usual tools and equipment we need for our various glass adventures. This is a faux mercury glass tutorial that I found over at Take the … Read More...
Candle Making Program in Prison
St. Peter’s Parish in Cavite City, Philippines started a money making venture for prisoners by teaching them how to make candles. Father Dominador Medina came up with idea and his friend Marian Navarrete volunteered to instruct the prisoners.
The money … Read More...
Shutter Side Table
Good Housekeeping has the how to on making the funky side table from old shutters. What a great way to repurpose something old into something new. Check it out at Good Housekeeping — DIY Side Table – How to Build … Read More...
Ritzy Cracker pillow, quilt and how-to
Ritzy Cracker patchwork pillow, made by Debi from Quilting With Debi. Read more about it here.
Ritzy Cracker lap quilt, made by Di from Country Life. Read more about it here.
Wanna make it? Go to … Read More...
And The Winner Is
Thankyou to all who entered CraftGossips “Ancient Minerals” Giveaway Competition is now closed and a lucky winner has been picked Congrats Debbie C I have emailed you to inform you of your win which is a pack from Ancient Minerals … Read More...
DIY Sugar Scrub Cubes – Perfect Gift Idea
Sugar scrub is a great way to slough away dead skin. It has it’s pros & cons I hate it when you are ( thanks for the grammar correction Julie) in the shower and as you are scooping it out … Read More...
Fabulous Stop-Motion Video of a Fall Cake Tree How-to
Please, please check out this stop-motion video of this Fall cupcake tree from Tiger in a Jar. Not only is it beautifully made, but you actually learn how to craft your own. {spotted on the kitchn}
Tutorial: Ruffled wrap skirt
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to create this fabulous little skirt. The wrap and gathers at the waist create interesting lines of ruffles. And because the fabric is already covered with … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY eye patch for “lazy eye”
Children with a “lazy eye” (also known as Amblyopia) need to wear an eye patch for a period of time to help correct their vision. But wearing an eye patch isn’t necessarily all that much fun, and the little fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky baby blanket with satin ruffle
Is there anything softer to wrap a baby up in than a minky blanket? Sew4Home shows how to make one. And if the soft minky wasn’t luxurious enough, it’s edged with a satin ruffle. Get the tutorial.
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Recycled Ribbon Holder
Baby Carriage
Photo Christmas Ornament
Ooooooo. Now I really like this, what a fabulous gift idea. I’d probably be selfish though and keep it for myself. Get the tutorial for this awesome ornament at Scrapper Girl — A photo Christmas ornament!.
Cool idea for making furniture out of reclaimed cabinetry
Tristan has come up with a cool way of making recycled furniture that he describes as looking like layers in the ground. Check out more photos and ideas at his blog Tristan Titeux’s Eco Furniture Choices.
Looking for more ways … Read More...
Stitchable pendants!
Amy of LucyKate Crafts shares a fab find: stitchable wood pendants!! I’m dying to get my hands on some of these! Amy notes that they’re intended for cross-stitch, but any kind of stitching would be lovely. Maybe a beaded monogram. … Read More...
Shimmering Star
A beautiful mystery
Check out a fascinating scarf and beret on rRradionica blog. How was this done? Circular weaving + crochet? Whatever the technique, the results are amazing. See lots more views at the post.
Joyful Pillows felt appliqué instructions
Pickup some inexpensive pillows for the holidays or update ones you already own and make some felt appliqué letters to spell out the word ‘JOY” or any word that you would like. You can use colors you like and just … Read More...