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

Tutorial | Faux Instax Photos

July 18, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Jenni Hufford shares a tutorial on the Elle’s Studio blog for making faux Instax photos. She also includes a code for 20% off prints from Mpix, where you can print the mini wallet sized photos used in the … Read More...

Tutorial: Add a lace insert to the back of a tank

July 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ali from Found in the Ali shows how she added a lace insert (from a doily) to the back of a ribbed tank. I love the combiantion of the lace and the knit fabric! Get the tutorial.

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Project: Birthday Calendar

July 18, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

If you are anything like me it’s difficult to keep track of everyone’s birthday, you need to stamp each one a special card and you certainly don’t want to forgot about anyone so how do you keep up? Well, I … Read More...

Gum Paste Flower Tutorial

July 18, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

What a darling, perfect cake for a babyshower. Learn to make these gum paste flowers to decorate a cake (with rhinestone centers!) HERE at Domestic Charm.

Tutorial: Felt flower embellishments

July 18, 2011 by Denise Felton

Molly of The Purl Bee shares the pattern and tutorials for infinitely variable felt flower embellishments. She says,

The beauty of this project is that there are no real rules. You can mix and match all the shapes to make

Ice Cream Cone S’mores Pops

July 18, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Food that looks like other food? And on a stick? Two of my requirements fulfilled. Adorable. Make s’mores ice cream cones on a stick HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out … Read More...

ADAPTING TO CROCHET

July 18, 2011 by jd wolfe

Sometimes I see an idea for a craft project that isn’t crocheted, and I wonder why I haven’t seen it done in crochet. The idea may be simple like this:

http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/31AB4FE0-42D5-45C1-9E8B-C18095B834AB/170854/CS0091_PocketedTablecloth.pdf

or something purely whimsical, but decorative, like this:

I … Read More...

Free cross-stitch charts

July 18, 2011 by Denise Felton

(1) Kiwi Diamond by Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(2) Blackwork Strawberry from The Making Spot
(3) Panier fleurs from un jour, une grille
(4) Panda from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(5) Mini Nounours from un jour, … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – 4th of July

July 18, 2011 by Francine Clouden

4th of July by scrappin-grandma

Her Gallery | Her Blog

Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.

We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.

Review: STOMP! At Jupiters Casnio, Gold Coast

July 18, 2011 by Vikram Goyal

STOMP takes the meaning of recycling to a whole new world of music and artistry. You will never look at your humble broom again in the same way. You will want to tap out beats while taking the rubbish bin … Read More...

Home Remedies For Poison Ivy, Rashes, Blisters & Itching

July 17, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

I have been quite busy and have found my CraftGossip posts have stalled of late so I am going to try and make it up to you all by posting tips/hints/useful tidbits this week. Blame my absence on 2 x … Read More...

Read all about it: Fun edge finishes for knit fabrics

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Patterns by Figgy’s shares an article on their blog with a handful of fun ways to finish the edges of knit fabrics. From a contrast-y raw edge inserted at a neckband to ruffle trim for a hem, the finishes add … Read More...

Tutorial: Curly snake softie

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Holloughby shows how to make a Schneeky Schnake snake softie with a body that spirals and curls around. Sooo cute!! Get the tutorial.

Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ … Read More...

Tutorial: Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel. The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow. Get the tutorial.