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

Party Food – Crab Sandwich

June 10, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I don’t know if I could even eat such cuteness, but then I have a thing for shore creatures. Learn to assemble a crab sandwich HERE at Family Fun.

Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check … Read More...

How to make recycled bottle cap drink charms

June 10, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Not only does Rachel of the blog My Chic Life have a tutorial on how to make recycled bottle cap drink charms she attached them to recycled jar glasses.

Had to share a bit of my own today, mostly to promote another great blogger, Beantown Baker. Jen of Beantown Baker asked me to join in her Friday Favs series of guest bloggers every Friday for 2011. Today I … Read More...

Free Printable | Father’s Day Card from Cut & Create

June 10, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Janna Wilson from Cut & Create has this free printable Father’s Day card for you! She also includes five ideas for different ways you can use the card.

Looking for more Father’s day ideas? Check out these Father’s Day … Read More...

Giveaway: Bari J. pattern and 8 fat quarters and Sew Retro book

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares an interview on her blog with none other than Bari J. Ackerman, fabric designer and author of Inspired to Sew. She’s also got a giveaway going on – one of … Read More...

Nutter Butter Flip Flops

June 10, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

So this post is from two years ago (about a decade in blogworld) but I spotted these on Pinterest and couldn’t resist sharing. Find Nutter Butter flip flops HERE at A Little Loveliness.

Tutorial: Flower Power leather purse

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for making her Flower Power purse. The body of the bag is made from a single piece leather and is handstitched at the sides with leather cord. (You could also … Read More...

Technique: Coloring with Distress Inks

June 10, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

The Cat’s Whiskers blog shares how to get wonderful results using Distress Ink for watering coloring. Click here for step by step instructions.

-Heather

Free pattern: Beach Ball Pillow

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Make It Lovely shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Beach Ball Pillow. It’s a soft fabric version of the classic pool toy. How fun is that!! Get the tute.

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Free Printables | Father’s Day Cards and More

June 10, 2011 by Francine Clouden

These cute Father’s Day Cards are part of a set of Father’s Day printables designed by Ana at Love Party Printables, and available on Catch my Party. The set includes cards, invitations, water bottle labels, cupcake toppers and thank … Read More...

Tutorial: Little boy’s bow tie

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dacia Ray shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s bow tie. The bow is stitched on to a fabric band that closes in the back with Velcro. You get all the cute of a … Read More...

Tutorial: The Knot So Hard Flip Flops

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

In the summer, there are flip flops, and then there are flip flops. There are the plain discount store versions, and then there are the cute ones that can cost quite a bit. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how … Read More...

FRILLS SCARF PLUS TUTORIAL

June 10, 2011 by jd wolfe

If you’ve ever had trouble figuring out how to get your scarf to make those interesting turns to create the corkscrew look that’s so popular, this pattern and tutorial are for you!

http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/06/crochet-spring-frills-scarf-tutorial.html

I think this one is worth pulling … Read More...

Tutorial: Chalk Lines Skirt with piped seams

June 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

One Avian Daemon shows how she made her Chalk Lines Skirt. This is such a smart little skirt! Piping makes the seams really pop. I love the angled side pockets! Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Joyal #22 Quilt Square

June 10, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Alix from Mamaka Mills made this modern quilt block she calls #22 and I’m calling awesome eye candy! She used fabric samples – not heavy upholstery but suit fabric in its construction. Find out more. Go to the tutorial.