Before you ask what does this have to do with “craft” WANTED! snack bars are made in Australia (for the body conscious person) and are the brain child of Slim Secrets Founder Sharon Thurin so that counts in my eyes. … Read More...
Preparing Candles for Market
We’re heading to the farmers’ market with our candles in the morning! I’m hoping we’ll get a decent spot if we get there early enough.
Last week we got there too late and … Read More...
Congratulations to Dennis!
Dennis is the winner of The Penland Book of Glass
and The Penland Book of Jewelry
! Thanks to everyone for playing and special thanks to Lark Jewelry and Beading for sharing these great books with Craft Gossip readers!
Have … Read More...
The Ultimate Geek Chic Wedding
Who says geekiness isn’t stylish? If you’re a lover of computers, science fiction, comic books, glasses and all the other sterotypical elements of a geek, don’t miss this hand-picked collection of geek-turned-chic inspirations for your wedding day featured at Bridal … Read More...
Exciting News From Grateful Body – ONE DAY ONLY – Better start making that wishlist!
For 1 day only Friday the 8th of July to be more exact Grateful Body is having a 40% off any or all of the products of your choice sale. What a bargain with a shelf life of 18 months … Read More...
Tutorial: Birdie Name Banner
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make this sweet name banner with fabric birdies perched on a branch. I love this so much!! The eyes and the positioning of the body give each birdie her own personality. A … Read More...
Triangle Bunting with Words {Tutorial}
Add some pizzazz to your wedding reception with adorable triangle bunting signs for your gift table, guest book and more! Suzannah at Adventures in Dressmaking created these for her own wedding and shared a great tutorial for them as well. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple turban twisted headband
Liz from Say Yes! to Hoboken shows how to make a simple turban twisted headband. The pieces are looped in the middle and then stitched at the ends so the twist stays put. The striped fabric she used for her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Nature Explorer Bag
Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, showing how to make this awesome Nature Explorer Bag for kids. The fold-over top allows easy access to the bag’s contents, while the accordian pockets provide … Read More...
Candy Centerpiece
Urgh, I so wish I got the Hallmark Channel so I could still watch my Martha Show. Anyway, you can learn to make this candy centerpiece, featured on The Martha Stewart Show, HERE at Martha Stewart.
Felt-making with Children Tutorial
When the children get bored during the summer, felt making is a fun project for them to try. This is something they can do outdoors on the picnic table. This is a quick and fun project to make with children … Read More...
Amazing Cookies and Chocolate Music Video
Spotted on Foodiggity, I’m pretty wowwed by this music video made with cookies, chocolate and baking ingredients for the Mexican group, Jesse and Joy, from director Carlos Lopez Estrada for their song Chocolate. Check out the video … Read More...
Fun Summer Food
Check out these ideas from iVillage: funny fruit faces, hot dog squids, and zoo animal sandwiches.
The Shirt Off Daddy’s Back winner, plus a coupon code
Last week we posted a giveaway for a free registration to The Shirt Off Daddy’s Back online sewing workshop offered by the fabulous Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World. The giveaway closed Monday night, and I’m happy to announce … Read More...
More Cookie Decorating 101: Bleeding
Well, now this is a good day for cookie decorators. First a lesson in flooding, now more great tips on how to prevent your icing colors from bleeding. Click HERE to visit Bake at 350 for the full post… Read More...
How to make recycled Formica sample tags
Over at the blog Craft Test Dummies there is a great tutorial on how to make theses super pretty tags from Formica samples.
Lookie what she made: Maxi dress from a vintage sheet
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares photos on her blog of a fabulous maxi dress she made – from a vintage sheet. The sheet she started with had a border print which ended up running around the hem. How cool … Read More...
Place Setting Cookies
Oooh, I get to post on two of my favorite cookie sites in a row… Next up is Sweetopia. Learn to decorate these beautiful place setting cookies, as seen in Weddingbells Magazine, HERE at Sweetopia.
Cookie Decorating 101: Outlining and Flooding
Anyone with an interest in cookie decorating, rookies or experts, should visit The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle immediately for a detailed, informative lesson (with … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Double sided fabric headband
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double sided fabric headband. So pretty! You can make them as simple or as embellished as you like. Get the tutorial.
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