Still looking for a great gift for that recent graduate? Check out this awesome graduation photo board which features pictures from early childhood all the way up to the big day. A great way to preserve those memories and have … Read More...
DIY Weathered Look Beach Sign
Beach decor is very popular, probably because of its tranquil effect on people. There’s something about seashells and imagining the roar of the ocean that just makes you feel more relaxed. Here’s a great beach inspired sign that’s been given … Read More...
Project: Inchie Card
Inchie are fun little stamps that measure 1″x1″, they make great accents for any paper crafting project or group them together for a main focal point like in this card from A*Muse Studio. Click here for video instructions on … Read More...
How to make a light bulb photo decoration
As we all switch over to using those new fangled energy efficient bulbs what’s a crafter to do with the old ones? Why make something as adorable as this cute photo/chalkboard cube. See the great tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a Simple Summer Dress
Sarah from While They Snooze tells how she made her Simple Summer Dress. It’s made from t-shirt knit yardage, with edges and straps made from bias tape. Love it! Get the tute.
[photo from While They Snooze]
Tutorial: Quick and easy camera strap cover
Jayna from Bellabyte shares a tutorial on her blog, Behind the Studio, showing how to make a quick and easy cover for your a camera strap. The printed fabric is sooo much cuter than the standard plain black strap. … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll sleeve cuff
Sometimes changing just one detail is all you need to give a garment an updated style. Jennifer from My Own Road does just that when she recreates the sleeves of a button-down shirt. She takes a long sleeve and turns … Read More...
Cake Ball Flag
Great presentation idea: red, white and blue cake ball flag. UPDATE! I originally thought this was created by Love from the Oven. This was created by My Juice Cup. Thank you to Lorie of Be Different…Act Normal for … Read More...
Candy Cupcake Toppers
Whatta cute cupcake topper for a candy-themed party. Learn to make candy cupcake toppers HERE at Cake Journal,
Free 4th of July Printables
Gotta love free stuff. Find free 4th of July printables HERE at Embellish, including drink flags, cupcake toppers, paper cones and cupcake wrappers.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th … Read More...
New Release: Whimsie Doodles Digi’s
Here’s an adorable digital stamp company I stumbled across called Whimsie Doodles. They have lots of cute images, I love the gnomes and owls the best! Check out their latest release here.
-Heather
Tutorial: Bustier Line T-shirt
Zoe from So Zo, What Do You Know? shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her awesome Bustier Line T-Shirt. I love this so much!! The curved piecing at the top of the shirt gives the impression of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined laptop bag
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a lined bag to carry your laptop bag. A couple of pockets on the outside give a place to store your mouse and other accessories. Get the … Read More...
THREAD SCARF
I don’t see too many patterns for ‘thread’ scarves. Now, laceweight yarn would likely work up very much like this, but I’m intrigued with the use of thread for this scarf. It has turned out very nicely. In my mind, … Read More...
Tutorial | Mom’s Tag Book
Jenny from Craft Test Dummies shares this tutorial for a cute tag themed brag book for a new Mom. Click here to go to the tutorial.
The Value of Handmade – Re-Nest
Here’s an interesting article on Re-Nest about pricing and buying handmade. I am at a place in my life where I can pay a little more for handmade or organic or better quality and so I do it.
What about … Read More...
Use Up Your Scraps | Scratch Paper Memo Box
Carolyn from Homework shares this great idea for using up your bits of scrap papers: a scratch paper memo box. Cut them all to the same size and make a box to keep them handy next to the phone … Read More...
Scrapbook Art Project | Notes to Myself
Linda Tieu from Back to Paper is sharing a series of posts on her blog about her scrap art project. She made a minibook titled “Notes to Myself” where she will be including inspirational quotes relating to memories and stories … Read More...
Candle Smells Like The New York Times
If you’re feeling nostalgic for paper and ink, recently deceased designer Tobias Wong created a candle that smells like The New York Times. The blend of cedar, guaiacwood, musk and spice somehow also smells of newsprint.
Last I heard, there … Read More...
Alma’s new Etsy shop
If you love the tutorials Alma has shared with us in the past here at Craft Gossip (paper bracelets and fabric beads from cotton balls), then her newest Etsy shop is for you! Take a look at the … Read More...