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...
Cool idea: Watercolored fabric
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy posts at The Girl Creative with a cool idea for making your own watercolored fabric. This is a fun project to do with the kiddoes (even the little-bitties), and you can use the fabric you … Read More...
Mini Margarita Pies
There’s even alcohol in the whipped cream. AND they are served in limes. How very perfect. Find the recipe HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. Scroll past all the summer fun to the end of the post for the recipe … Read More...
Polymer Clay Galaxy as a Necklace
A favourite polymer clay bead to make are swirly lentils – this is a classy design using three of them.
Homemade McDonald’s Frappe
Homemade Goldfish Crackers
Find a recipe for your very own homemade goldfish crackers–and bonus, learn to make your own mini fish cutter– HERE at Miss Anthropist’s Kitchen.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric basket
Get your craft room well on its way to organizational bliss with a few of these pretty fabric baskets. Get the know-how at A Spoonful of Sugar.
Via Craftgawker.
Half-cross is not needlepoint
If you can use the same charts for needlepoint and half-cross-stitch, are the two techniques the same? Not at all. Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint talks us through the differences. See her post.
Get Through the Needle free!
A cool announcement from Bernina Blog:
… Read More...Have you seen the new issue of Through the Needle ONLINE? The beautiful flower on the cover was designed by Jeanine McWhorter, and you can download a free embroidery file at
Patriotic Rag Balls
Get your family in the patriotic mood with the simple and easy Rag Balls from Crafts n’ Coffee! You’ll have to read her explanation of how rag women in the early days of this country used to save all … Read More...
Tutorial: Peek-a-Boo Bunting
Nova from A Cuppa and A Catch Up guest posted at Fat Quarterly where she shows how to make a basic Peek-a-Boo bunting block. She says once you learn the technique you can use your block as a base for … Read More...