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

Bird watching with Lark

June 28, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

I love this bangle from Buy My Crap. Thom O’Hearn at Lark has been birdwatching on Etsy and found this and other interesting birds. The bird hat for baby is pretty sweet, too.

Alice of “Futuregirl Blog” is sharing this Simple Felt Daisy tutorial with us and it is charming. Think of all the fun ways you can use these daisies. These would be darling for a flower girl to carry in a … Read More...

Free pattern: Double-Pleated Purse

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Donna from Sewing Mends the Soul shares a free pattern at Craft Snob for making her Double-Pleated Purse. The shape of this bag is so pretty, and it’s a great project for mixing & matching your favorite cotton prints. Go … Read More...

Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffled t-shirt dress

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns and kojobaby share a tutorial on their blog for making their J Crew-y Ruffle Dress. Though the ruffles are all girly and frilly goodness, the underlying shape is actually very simple. And it’s made from … Read More...

Burger Cookie Bites

June 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Not only are these not actual burgers, but cookies, but they are teeny tiny. The size of a mini vanilla wafer. Learn to make them HERE at Munchkin Munchies, inspired by these hamburger cookies at Come Together Kids.

Tutorial: Bow Cuff Bracelet from a shirt cuff

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from My Own Road shares a tutorial for turning the cuff of a button-down shirt into a cute Bow Cuff Bracelet. It’s super cute – and super quick to make, too. The tutorial is part of her Button Down … Read More...

Fruit-Filled Cones for the 4th

June 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Given what I expect will be temperatures in the ’90s here in DC for the 4th of July, this non-melting, fruit-filled version of the ice cream cone may be on my to-make list. Learn to make red, white and blue … Read More...

Bugs Bunny and Elmo Lunches

June 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

If you can dare eat Bugs Bunny and li’l Elmo…. Make them in to lunch! Find Bugs Bunny lunch HERE and Elmo lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

Tutorial: T-Skirt tunic top

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial on her blog, The Wildcards, showing how to make her TT-Skirt tunic. It’s made from a t-shirt and an elastic waist skirt that … Read More...

S’mores Stuffed Strawberries

June 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I may just have to declare 1 Fine Cookie the queen of the stuffed strawberries after this latest: S’mores-stuffed strawberries. (Need I remind you of these?) Learn to make S’mores stuffed strawberries HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.

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Tutorial: Sun cover for a 3-wheeled stroller

June 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how she created a sun cover for her 3-wheeled stroller. It’s made from a cotton muslin that blocks out the sun but still lets in some light. A bit of fun fabric creates the nose … Read More...

New Release: 100 Proof Press Stamps

June 28, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

100 Proof Press has just released lots of great new stamp images, perfect for summer. I personally LOVE the little mermaid! Check out all their new stamps here.

-Heather

What Lady Gaga Can Teach About Scrapbooking | Self-Portrait Prompts

June 28, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Noell Hyman of Paperclipping has posted an excellent article on how we can mix it up a bit and get some fun and unique photos of ourselves for our scrapbooks. She draws inspiration from Lady Gaga who as she says … Read More...

Freebie | 100 Summer Photo Opportunities

June 28, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Kelly Willette of Willette Photography is sharing this free PDF file with 100 opportunities for summer photos. The file consists of prompts that you cut out and keep in a jar or other container. Then you can select a prompt … Read More...