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

Glass Flower Pendant Tutorial – Borosilicate Glass

September 30, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

I’m not one to work with borosilicate glass but I do appreciate what can be done with it. Here’s a link over at the Glass Flower Pendant web site, to a tutorial on how to make an imploded flower pendant … Read More...

Tutorial: Stadium blanket plus carrying bag and cushion

September 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fall is here, and with it football season. Bonnie Ferguson from Fishsticks Designs shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a stadium blanket with a carrying bag that also happens to be a seat cushion. Brilliant! … Read More...

D&L Art Glass Supply – Pre-Holiday Sale

September 30, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

D&L Art Glass Supply is having a holiday sale. But it’s really a pre-holiday sale. They have Christmas goodies. But they’re to help you make things for the holidays so you must get a jump on things. There are molds … Read More...

Tutorial: Simple layered jersey skirt

September 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple layered jersey skirt. She shows it made for young daughter, but this would be great for the tweenish set as well. Get the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and … Read More...

Tutorial: Linen Satchel with vintage sheet lining

September 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew joins the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her pretty Linen Satchel. The body of the bag is made from a pinstriped linen (LOVE!), with lining … Read More...

DIY Wood Cutting Boards

September 30, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I have to admit, I never would have thought of making my own cutting boards, but kate over at Centsational Girl did! She’ll give you the how-to so you can tackle some salvaged wood with a Skil saw and make … Read More...

Project: Halloween Witch Card

September 30, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

How cute is this card? I love the little witch looking up at the owl, so sweet! Nicole Magouirk shares a video and step by step instructions for making this card at her blog.

-Heather

Are you looking … Read More...

julies blog: My Jedi Quiet Book

September 30, 2011 by Minnie

This is the best thing ever! My Jedi Quiet Book made by Juliebell. It has some Star Warz themed simple activities in it to keep a toddler (or someone like me) busy and quiet. She also made a Star … Read More...

Inspiration: The Lone Beader

September 30, 2011 by Denise Felton

Tiny. Beaded. King Charles Spaniel. Brooch. Phenomenal. See more from The Lone Beader at her blog.

Decorative Plaque with Hooks

September 30, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Give some store bought plaques some personalized style! Jen Goode shares this project on her site, 100 Directions. See the tute here — Decorative plaque with hook hanger makeover.

Embroidery for little ones

September 30, 2011 by Denise Felton

Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has put together an outstanding rundown of embroidery projects for children. You’re bound to find something for the wee one on your Christmas list. Go to Bari’s blog and scroll down to 9/29/11.… Read More...

How to make recycled paint sample tombstones

September 30, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Oh this is so cute or should I say spooky? Check out the cool tutorial Sher sent in to her post at her blog Fly The Coop Crafts on how to make tombstones out of paint samples and a craft … Read More...

Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial

September 30, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Kathryn is the host of “The Pickled Herring” with this innovative green idea “Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial”. This is new to me and I am sure many of you. Kathryn explains its function. “Want an eco-friendly way to dry … Read More...

Japanese patchwork containers

September 30, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Quilters, this adorable IKEA hack could also be done with your favorite fabric scraps. Find out how Cindy from IKEA Hackers transformed simple containers at Asker Patchwork.

A big thank you goes to Amy at Mod Podge Rocks for … Read More...

Giveaway: Woad-dyed wool

September 30, 2011 by Denise Felton

You could win a range of woad-dyed wool from Renaissance Dyeing! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two sets. Go to her blog post to enter before October 3.