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

Create better applique

September 16, 2011 by Denise Felton

Sara of The Split Stitch is sharing some awesome applique tips. Check out her post.

Jack O’ Lantern (Cookies) in a Jar

September 16, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m loving this brilliant Halloween cookie tutorial over at eighteen 25 from guest poster Bee in Our Bonnet: All the cookie pieces, smiles, frowns, and other accoutrements kids need to assemble Jack O’ Lanterns however they please. Find the full … Read More...

Witch Hat Cake Pops

September 16, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

It’s already begun. Halloween treats are starting to flood in…. Like witch hat cake pops! Learn to make them HERE at Every Day Should Pop!.

Tutorial: Easy shirred dress or top for girls

September 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kavin shows how to make a girl’s shirred dress or top using elastic thread in the bobbin. The stretchy gathers across the bodice make a dress that is both pretty and comfortable for playing. To make it a top instead … Read More...

Tutorial: Turn a hoodie into a chic belted cardigan

September 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from cola cola island shows how she created this chic belted cardigan out of a hoodie that was lurking in the back of her closet. Her refashion remakes the casual hoodie into a stylish, sophisticated cardigan. Love it! Get … Read More...

Tutorial: Removable cover for an upholstered seat cushion

September 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a temporary cover for an upholstered seat cushion. Rather than creating a full cover, she creates just a top and a bottom. A row of fabric … Read More...

Giveaway Winner | True Scrap II

September 16, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Happy Friday everyone! Are you at the edge of your seat waiting to see who won the seat to True Scrap II?? Here we go!

Number 4 is Bunnyfreak! Come on down!

Congratulations! You get to take Jennifer McGuire’s … Read More...

Project: Halloween Window Card

September 16, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

I love the combination of stamping and die cutting on this card, it give it so much dimension! Find a how to video from Shari Carroll over at the Hero Arts website.

-Heather

Are you looking for more Halloween … Read More...

Tutorial: Double t-shirt cowl dress

September 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele shares a tutorial on her blog Crochet Clouds showing how to make her double t-shirt cowl dress. Her clever refashion is made from two men’s t-shirts and requires just a couple of simple seams. Get the tutorial.… Read More...

Tutorial: Little girl’s A-line dress with ruffle panel down the front

September 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ivey from iveyc95 shows how to make a little girl’s A-line dress with a ruffled panel down the center. The tiers of ruffles are sooo girly and sooo pretty! She uses a purchased pattern for the basic A-line dress, and … Read More...

Scary Places Chalkboard Globe

September 16, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

What a totally fun way to recycle an old globe! Picked up at a garage sale, this worn out globe has been turned into a fun decoration that is perfect for Halloween. Head over to The V Spot to see … Read More...

STRIPPING CROCHET ??

September 16, 2011 by jd wolfe

If you’ve been reading my blog very long, you know I love the idea of upcycling. Kristen has taken some humble sheets from the thrift store and used them to make a really great rug. I could see … Read More...

Freebie | Alphabet Collage Sheet

September 16, 2011 by Francine Clouden

This alphabet collage sheet from Katrinshine has many applications in scrapbooking and other paper crafts. The sheet is letter sized and available at 300 dpi. Click here to go to the download.

Rustic Fall Ribbon Inspiration

September 16, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Rich shades of aqua and brown ribbon inspire this gorgeous autumn photo shoot at Oh Lovely Day! Discover new ways to create lovely ribbon details for you wedding by clicking this link.

Handcraft Your Wedding with Ribbons

September 16, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Ribbons offer endless possibilities for adorning your wedding day! Adore by Chloe features nearly 2 dozen ways to handcraft your wedding with ribbons. Get all the details here.

Tutorial | Book Birthday Invitation

September 16, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Anneliese from Authentic Nest shares how the made an accordion book invitation for her daughter’s first birthday party. This method would work for minibooks or bragbooks too! Click here to go to the tutorial.

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Inspiration du Jour | New School

September 16, 2011 by Francine Clouden

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Fresh Saturday Glass from Bullseye

September 15, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

If only I could order some every time they make new Saturday Glass over at Bullseye. I would have such a fabulous selection of glass that I might never use since they may not make it again…don’t you get … Read More...