Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her pretty Scallop Flower Headband. The headband is made out of decorative elastic, and the flower embellishment from scraps of fabric. Get the tutorial.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
It’s Christmas Time at Knit Picks!
KnitPicks has rolled out these awesome patterns, also in the form of kits to make your home sparkle this holiday season.
On the left, Winter Wonderland, HERE and on the right, Hearthwarming Stockings.
Speaking of KnitPicks, I scored two … Read More...
Thanksgiving Chevron Wheat Frame
Ohhhh so pretty. Love. I really like the projects I have been seeing lately using wheat and other natural materials. Combine that element with the ever growing popularity of the chevron design and you have a truly winning combination. See … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tote Bag
Looking for a cute tote bag to take your books to the library or carry home your groceries? Why not stamp one! Find instructions for this cute tote bag over at the Stampington and Co. site.
-Heather
Tutorial: My Little Butterfly Infant Romper
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how she made her My Little Butterfly Infant Romper. This is such a sweet little dress!! It’s open at the front, with edges trimmed in contrast-y ruffles. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s vest with mitten pockets from an adult sweatshirt
Tara from comfy & pretty shows how she refashioned an adult-sized sweatshirt into a little boy’s vest with mitten pockets on the front. The original sweatshirt had a zipper all the way down the front, but her clever cutting avoided … Read More...
Free pattern: Sock rag doll with separate sleeper and hat
CreateBabyStuff.com shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft and sweet rag doll out of a sock. The tutorial also shows how to make a sleeper and hat for the doll to wear. The doll body is made … Read More...
40+ Martha Stewart Decorative Paint Line Projects
Back in September several bloggers, including myself, participated in a product testing campaign for Martha Stewart new paint line and associated products. There are over 40 projects listed here, so be sure to peruse all the different tutorials! 40+ Martha … Read More...
Origami Book Giveaway Winner!
The giveaway and review for the Stone Bridge Press Origami books was so much fun to do here on Craft Gossip. Many of you suggested the Hand Knitting book as one you might be interested in reading. Perhaps this will … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt stadium cushion
This is perfect timing with football season in full swing, well I suppose you can use stadium cushion year round for all sorts of sporting events. See the awesome tutorial Jane sent in to her blog Maiden Jane where she … Read More...
3 Free Darling Felt Tutorials
What and amazing treat for us. Alice, aka “futuregirl” is sharing 3 felt patterns she designed and we can go and visit Alice and download these three patterns with templates and instructions. There is Sigmund the Octopus, Supercute Sea Creatures, … Read More...
Simple Fruit and Herb Placecards
Find four, simple (some may say, “real” simple) ideas for using fruit and herbs as placecards HERE at Real Simple.
Beer in Food Flavors
I’m pretty sure if my husband spots this, he’ll advocate an all-beer diet. Rachael Ray has collected some beers that have flavors or food, such as PB and J or spicy chili. Find the roundup with brewery links HERE.
Toadstool Colored Pencils
These have some serious cute facto don’t you think? What a great gift idea for that artist on your list, or even as a teacher’s gift. You can get the how to from Tradewind Tiaras — DIY Project: How to … Read More...
Free pattern: Scrappy house ornament
Kim from Retro Mama shares a free pattern on her blog for making a sweet scrappy house ornament. The photo of the little house ornaments she made is absolutely yummy with all of the colors and patterns. The bottoms are … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s fitted hat to keep the ears warm
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s hat out of knit fabric. The sides come down far enough to cover their little ears, and it fits snug enough that no straps or ties … Read More...
Turquoise Ornament
Happy Snowman
M and M Turkey Favors
Find step-by-steps to make sweet, giggle-worthy turkey favors from M and Ms HERE at The Party Animal.
Purchase thanksgiving fall-themed m&ms
here.
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric bird ornament
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to make her scrappy bird ornament. She uses a Sizzix die to cut the bird shape. If you don’t have a die cutter, you could approximate the shape by hand cutting the fabric. She … Read More...