Hopeful Threads is hosting a sew-along during the month of November for projects made using patterns from Create H.O.P.E., an organization that donates all proceeds of their sewing patterns to foundations worldwide working with orphans. Two of the sew-along … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas tree pillow softie
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for this cute Christmas tree pillow softie. You can make it out of just about any type of fabric – fleece, felt, woven cotton, etc. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Stitched notebook paper gift tags
Beverly from Flamingo Toes Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a bit of machine stitching to create notebook paper lines on a gift tag. She includes a printable sheet of gift tags. Her project was … Read More...
Tutorial | 2012 Hanging Calendar
Nathalie from An Ounce of Creativity shows how she made this 2012 hanging calendar. The calendar pages came from one 12×12 sheet! These would make lovely gifts or stocking stuffers. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Paint Chips – Are You Stealing?
I’ve featured quite a few paint chip projects here on Craft Gossip. Some creative ideas have been to make coasters or wall art, create monograms and colorful garlands, or even fun note pads, and that’s just to name a few. … Read More...
Disney Princess Cupcakes
You know those Barbie cakes with the doll stuck in the middle? I gotta admit they mildly freak me out. But cupcake versions of Princesses? I can handle those. On a smaller scale and with the flexibility of making all … Read More...
Tutorial | Copic Marker Storage Album
Ann Deangelo from Wonderstrange shares how she converted a photo album into a portable storage binder for her Copic markers. This is a neat solution if you want to be able to take your marker stash with you! Click … Read More...
Turkey S’mores Pops
More s’mores pops for ya’, this time turkeys! Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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Gruesome Knitted Eyeball Pattern
Only 2 dollars! or free if you email her. This pattern is by Mary Jane Mucklestone and she has quite a few other fun things in her shop here.
Inspiration du Jour | Walk
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DIY Paw Paw amp; Clay & Honey Body Mask
I often refer to paw paw as Mother Natures Treasure Chest. The enzymes found in papayas are known to help the healing process with skin disorders such as acne. In addition, the fruit enzymes gently exfoliate the skin, add some … Read More...
Mosaic Monday: The First Snow
We’re currently enjoying (that may be a stretch) our first snow fall here in the Canadian prairies. Of course, that means I had to go looking for snow inspired polymer clay work! All of these treats are from Flickr, always … Read More...
And St. Nicholas Too!
Newsy: Fun with Henry Glass
Barbara from QuiltSoup announces a Jolly Holiday Party given by Henry Glass. There will be prizes aplenty along with special projects and activities. The dates are Nov 13-21. QuiltSoup says they will post details Friday.
Printable Snowman Christmas Chocolate Candy Bar Wrappers
This free printable is for a Snowman Candy Bar Wrapper. This wrapper fits onto store-bought candy chocolate bars. You can then hand out these DIY handmade Christmas chocolates. These Christmas Chocolate wrappers fit on the Aldi chocolates as well as … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Quilts for kids
I spied this darling closeup of a quilt block on the Wrapped in Hope Flickr group. All quilts shown here were sewn by volunteers and given to a child in the program. Go HERE to see more. Wrapped … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiral cowl neck
Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create this beautiful spiral cowl neck. It’s made in much the same way as a simple cowl or turtleneck, but with a clever twist. Get thet … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled messenger bag
Susan from Joyful Mom of Many made this gorgeous ruffled messenger bag. She shares a tutorial explaining how she adapted the basic messenger bag instrutions on I Make Stuff to create her ruffled version. Get the ruffled messenger bag tutorial … Read More...
Good Stinks Flameless Candles
Good Stinks specializes in flameless candles, tarts (melts), tart warmers and candle warmers. If you’re worried about flames but love scented candles, this is a nice alternative. Their pillars are actually real wax shells with battery operated tea lights inside.… Read More...
Tutorial: How to patch holey knees on kid’s jeans
Active children put some serious wear on their jeans, particularly on the knees. Often the knees will get worn out long before the rest of their jeans. Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to … Read More...