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

Bagel Life Preserver Dude

August 10, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

He seems like a dude, right? As summer wanes, sigh, turn bagels into life preservers and cheese and veggies into the snorkeler HERE at Family Fun.

The exquisite designs in The Beaded Edge by Midori Nishida are perfect for finishing and embellishing needlework projects. Crazy-quilters, in particular, will go mad for these delicate, sumptuous adornments. If you don’t yet crochet, this book will motivate you to … Read More...

Freebie | Apple SVG File

August 10, 2011 by Francine Clouden

If you’re currently working on Back to School projects this apple SVG file from BeaOriginal might come in handy. Click here to go to the download.

Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles

Food Fashions

August 10, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Not sure I’d actually wear any of these, but folks sure are clever. Check out these clothes made from food HERE at Delish, like the spaghetti dress with meatball necklace and Nike burger. Thanks to Sue for sending this … Read More...

Comic-Con Interview with the Queen Of Star Wars, BONNIE BURTON!!

August 10, 2011 by Minnie

Great interview with Bonnie Burton, author of The Star Wars Craft Book and much more. Check out the article and interview here.

Woodsy’s World of Star Wars: My Comic-Con Interview with the Queen Of Star Wars, BONNIE BURTON!! » … Read More...

Summer BBQ Party

August 10, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Check out these tips on hosting a Summer Barbeque Party at Pottery Barn. You’ll find tips and videos with recipes, tips on music, invitations, decor and more.

Inspiration du Jour | Friends

August 10, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Friends by RoPhilippsen

Her Gallery | Her Blog

Bullseye Quick Tip – Frit Balls

August 9, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

The picture Bullseye is using for this quick tip makes me crazy because I absolutely love opaline glass, which is the glass used. So lovely! So I’m just going to paste in the copy from the email and say, “for … Read More...

New Candle & Soap Labels at Label Creations

August 9, 2011 by SandraW

Jackie from Label Creations has announced she now offers labels specially made for candle and soap makers.

There are several styles of candle labels including country casual, formal floral and striking zebra stripes. Prices are reasonable and begin at $9.99 … Read More...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy asymmetrical maxi dress

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

SewPetiteGal shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an asymmetrical maxi dress. It takes just a few clever seams, and the look is so sophisticated. Get the tutorial.

[photo from SewPetiteGal]

Looking for more maxi dress … Read More...

Tutorial: Full and Textured Fabric Flowers

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Full and Textured Fabric Flowers. The fluffy blooms would make super cute hair accessories – either on a clippie or on a … Read More...

Tutorial: Heirloom Skirt with hankie pocket

August 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her Heirloom Skirt. It’s a version of her Simple Skirt, with a contrast band at the hem and a vintage hankie for the pocket. The hankie … Read More...

Technique: Embedded Embossing

August 9, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

This is a really cool technique I’ve never seen before, embedding one embossed image into another embossed image. Learn this fun technique over at Splitcoast Stampers, Holly McMillen shares a great instruction how to video.

-Heather