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

Chili Cheese Fry Cupcakes

July 26, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I know I repeat myself, but on the list of stuff-that-always-gets-me: Savory cupcakes. Or any food that acts like other food I find crafty. Find a recipe for chili cheese fry cupcakes, yes, chili cheese fry cupcakes HERE at 1 … Read More...

Bugs and Sweets

July 26, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

A few summery sweets for those-who-like-bugs. Made with M&Ms, icing, oreo crumbs, and melted chocolate, find them HERE at the Cake on a Stick facebook page.

Inspiration: Anja Rieger

July 26, 2011 by Denise Felton

Check out this awesome map created by Anja Rieger (Anja Rieger Design) for a contest at They Draw and Travel, a collection of illustrated maps by artists where “Each map is one-of-a-kind, highlighting off-the-beaten path sites and … Read More...

Chomp Chomp Snack

July 26, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

As in, hurry up and eat your snack before the cucumber crocodile snatches it up. Find tips on making this kid-friendly (or for the crocodile-wary, kid-unfriendly) lunch HERE at The Nature of Grace.

Easy to make recycled paper towel tube owl and cat cuties

July 26, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog El hada de papel (yes it’s another one if you are English speaking you will need Google translate for) but really this idea for using paper towel or tp tubes to create cute critters like these … Read More...

Tutorial: Blind hem stitch on a sewing machine

July 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

When you’re making a nice skirt or pair of pants, you don’t always want your hem to show. When this is the case, a blind hem is a great way to finish off the edges. You can sew them by … Read More...

Get it now: $175 closeout on Silhouette SD

July 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Have you heard the news? Silhouette is introducing the Cameo, a digital cutter just like the original Silhouette SD but 12″ wide. Scrapbookers rejoice!!

And with the introduction of the Cameo comes a discontinuation of the Silhouette SD. And that, … Read More...

Free bookmarks for quilters

July 26, 2011 by Denise Felton

Enjoy this excellent freebie from Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs. These quilty bookmarks have matching printable backs, and Benita invites you to download her PDF file to print some for yourself and a friend. Go to her post… Read More...

Tutorial | Wood Veneer Frames

July 26, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Vee Jennings shows how you can use wood veneer frames and overlays to add a cool element to your projects. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Studio Calico blog.

Visit our online Amazon store for a curated selection of must-have tools, … Read More...

Cool idea: Thrift store dress refashion using a t-shirt pattern

July 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Just because a pattern is made for one type of garment doesn’t mean you can’t use it to make another. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs used her basic t-shirt pattern to resize a thrifted dress so that it fits her … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a poncho-style kaftan top

July 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome poncho-style kaftan top. This style of top is super trendy right now. I’m showing the belted version here, but the unbelted look is also really … Read More...

Tutorial: Stay-put ribbon headband

July 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Holy Craft shows how to create a ribbon headband that stays put and looks cute, too. The non-slip backing is genius!! It keeps the headband from slipping while exercising, and her method for creating it is forehead-smacking clever. … Read More...