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

Video starring Karen Ruane

September 28, 2011 by Denise Felton

Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery shares the technique behind this gorgeous piece in her first video! Check it out.

How Much Are You Willing To Pay For A Crochet Pattern?

September 28, 2011 by jd wolfe

Crochet patterns can be found in a variety of locations, some for free and some you have to pay for. Among those that must be paid for, how much is too much? I’ve heard a variety of answers to this … Read More...

Cheesecloth Ghost Lights

September 28, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

These cute ghost lights are easy to make and anyone who sees them will think you are a crafty genius. I love the different faces on each of the ghosts. A great Halloween project — Ghost Lights.

Tutorial: Tracing a design

September 28, 2011 by Denise Felton

Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us look over her shoulder as she develops an embroidery pattern from a majolica pattern. It’s not as hard as it sounds. Hint: tracing paper. See her tute.

Inspiration du Jour | Fabulous

September 28, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Fabulous by mbdblue

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Ta Dah!: Rainbow zippered pouch for toddler

September 27, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Leena at Creative Instincts made her toddler this patchwork zippered pouch for storing crayons. She used a tutorial she found over at Noodlehead. She explains,

I cant believe that I actually made a zippered pouch and pieces fell perfectly in

Tutorial: Indian Summer quilt

September 27, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Check out Kim’s new recipe over at the Moda Bake Shop – this pretty Indian Summer wall hanging. She explains,

I think this would be a great project for quilters of all levels to make. It is a fast and

A Polymer Clay Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

September 27, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Nicole of One Golden Apple shares with us her tutorial for making a stamped clay cuff bracelet. Sweet!

Another version out there is the pop can one where the strip is baked on a can then twisted off when warm … Read More...

Giveaway: Heather Bailey fabric or a box, you decide

September 27, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Clair at Tea and Bickies is hosting a giveaway – 38 quarter yards of Bijoux and Pop Garden from Heather Bailey OR you can choose a box.

This box. She said there could be great stuff in it or not. … Read More...

Embossed Candle Wrapper Project

September 27, 2011 by SandraW

Deena decorated these lovely candles by creating candle wraps out of embossed paper stock. She also added embellishments like buttons, ribbon and jewels to give the pillars a festive touch.

For Halloween, you could use black and orange paper and … Read More...

3-D Haunted House Cookies

September 27, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Haunted house decorated cookies… sure, cute n’ scary. Haunted house decorated cookies in 3-D!?! SOO cute n’ scary. OK, not so scary. Learn to make them HERE at The Baking Sheet.

Bird’s Party Magazine: The Halloween Issue

September 27, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

And speaking of Bird’s Party… Have you checked out the Bird’s Party Magazine? It’s filled with ideas for Halloween parties and treats. Really. It’s crazy impressive. Go check it out, I’ll wait.

Cute Witch Cupcake Topper

September 27, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Proving witches can be cute… find a tutorial to make this cute witch cupcake topper HERE at Bird’s Party Blog, from contributor Marda.

Sparkly Spider Cookies

September 27, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I made these bite-size sparkly spider cookies for Celebrations.com. Find the full tutorial HERE. For anyone new to cookie decorating, these are a good beginner cookie! Sprinkles hide imperfections (hence why I use them so much).