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

Project: Petal Card

September 17, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

This fold up petal card made from die cut circles is simply stunning! Beate Johns shares step by step instructions and a video on Splitcoast Stampers to show you how to make one of these wonderful cards.

-Heather

Cucumber Snakes, Gummy Bear Hot Tubs and Peanut Butter “Sushi”

September 17, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Find a collection of fun snacks HERE at babble, including cucumber snakes, Nutella and peanut butter “sushi,” and hot tub teddy bears.

Giveaway: Aneela Hoey’s Little Apples in aqua

September 17, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Don’t miss this giveaway at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. She is offering up an Aneela Hoey Little Apples fabric bundle in aqua. Contest sponsored by The Intrepid Thread. Click HERE to get entry details. Ends 10 o’clock pm (EST) … Read More...

Adorn: Updated and delicious

September 17, 2011 by Denise Felton

Our beloved Orna Willis has launched a totally revamped web site! She says,

We came up with a new “Notions” section full of the little odds and ends that make life easier. We will be adding more new items in

Tutorial: Easy no-sew tulle tutu

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how ot make an easy no-sew tulle tutu. The fluffy tutu would make a great addition to a little girl’s dress-up wardrobe, or would be cute as part a Halloween costume. Get the … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a vinyl laptop sleeve, no sewing machine required

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melike from A Cup of Sparkle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a chic laptop sleeve, no sewing machine required. Made from vinyl, it has the look of an oversized clutch. The sides of the laptop … Read More...

Tutorial: Strapless yoga dress

September 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how she made her Strapless Yoga Dress. It’s made out of two coordinating stretch knit fabrics, with a simple yoga-style foldover band across the top. A sash at the waist gives a snug fit under … Read More...

Giveaway: Tatting goodies

September 17, 2011 by Denise Felton

Jon of Tat-a-Renda is having an excellent giveaway for her registered blog readers: two winners will receive one of the tatting stashes shown above. Go to her blog post to enter before September 20.

On sale: Cirque Alphabet

September 17, 2011 by Denise Felton

Check out this new offering from Urban Threads:

You’ve been asking for a long time, and we’re delighted to be making our first foray into alphabet designs! The new Cirque Alphabet available in 3″, 2″, and 1″ heights for

Sewing Basket Cake

September 17, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Check out some pretty crafty cakes in this roundup at Cake Wrecks. This sewing basket cake especially caught my eye. {via here}

Burner & Breakaways Winner

September 16, 2011 by SandraW

MaryAnn Buske (comment #22) won the wax burner, tea lights and pina colada breakaway melters. Congratulations! If you love pina colada, you’ll love the smell of this melting wax.

Today is quite frosty, so I’m burning a yummy gingerbread scent … Read More...

Melody O: Wearable Art from Polymer Clay

September 16, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

I’ve had pretty good luck with the polymer clay community. As a rule, they are some of the nicest, most sharing people you will ever meet. Melody of Melody O Designs on ArtFire has been one of those. Add to … Read More...

And They Eat These!

September 16, 2011 by Terrye

Some like to munch on these, in their natural form. I’m not one of them. Slugs/Snails… YUCK!!
From the On My Honor Blogspot, HERE

Tutorial: Scrunchie Wreath for fall

September 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how to make her Scrunchie Wreath for fall. The wreath form is actually an inexpensive embroidery hoop. She covered it with a tube of gathered fabric, and embellished with a handful of crocheted fabric … Read More...