If you dig through the box of accessories that came with your sewing machine, you’re likely to find a long metal thing that vaguely resembles a bent hockey stick. That’s a stitching guide, and Roubidou shows how to use it … Read More...
Handmade Soy Candles for Auction to Help Japan
I’m donating two 6 oz (170 g) travel tin soy candles that I made for this auction to help Japan. They have been overwhelmed with problems since the tsunami and every little bit helps.
One soy candle is scented with … Read More...
Tutorial: Oh Snap! Easter bunny applique
All The Small Things shares a tutorial and template for making her super cute Easter applique. A chocolate bunny with a broken ear says, “Oh Snap!”. And check out the decorative ribbon tied around his neck. Love it! Get the … Read More...
Read all about it: Basic tools to get started sewing
Kim from Retro Mama (blog and shop) guest blogs at Craft Snob with an article aimed at brand new sewists, giving the low-down on the essential tools you need to get started sewing. Go to the article.… Read More...
Help Japan-auction coming April 1!
We at Craft Gossip are saddened and humbled by the devastation in Japan and wish to help the people who have suffered such tremendous loss. We are pleased to announce that we are holding an auction to help raise money … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Double Cast On
Coming Soon: Helping Japan Auction
We at CraftGossip are saddened and humbled by the devastation in Japan and wish to help the people who have suffered such tremendous loss. We are pleased to announce that we are holding an auction to help raise money for … Read More...
Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas Starts Tomorrow!
Glass Craft and Bead Expo’s show starts tomorrow at South Point casino in Las Vegas. If you love glass you need to stop by. It’s all about glass and tools and classes (which did start a couple of days ago) … Read More...
Rowenta Steam Iron – Steam Kicks it for Blocking!
Just got my hands on this beauty and I couldn’t wait to try it out. Course, being a knitter, I needed something “knitty” to use it on. And this one really came through.
I love the cord reel. Very handy, … Read More...
Push Pop Peeps Cupcakes
Image and how-tos from Love From the Oven, inspired by push pop cupcakes at CupKate’s Event Design, .
Freebie: Easter Chick Printables
Download some adorable Easter chick party printables for free from Autumn Leah over at Catch my Party.
-Heather
April Fool’s Day Neapolitan Party
As created by Nicole of Tradewind Tiaras and featured HERE on The TomKat Studio. Clever, darling, brilliant… all my go-to words apply here. “Ostensibly… Fudgsicles?” “Presumably…Ice Cream Cones?” “Maybe… Milkshakes?” Check out the details and what each of these … Read More...
Mashed Potato Sundaes
And more foodie ideas for April Fools Day HERE at Bake at 350. Hee hee.
How to make a vintage flower pin topiary
This is the perfect solution to having a collection of something! Why, using it to make it into something else like a fabulous decoration. See how the naughty secretary herself, Jen took her pretty stash of vintage pins and made … Read More...
Connect with me on Stumble Upon
Are you a stumbler? I love using Stumble Upon to find ideas, projects to feature, cute animal videos, beautiful photography, and recipes. I’m connected with lots of foodies, but would love to connect with more crafters on Stumble! To find … Read More...
Disguise Cookies
No one will ever know it’s you with these cookies. Imagine the capers possible. Learn to decorate disguise cookies for April Fool’s Day HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Easter Cupcake Tree
Yep, an Easter tree with edible cupcake ornaments. So clever. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweetology.
Sampler Patch Afghan Pattern from Lion Brand
Ya know, when I first started to knit I experimented with different stitch patterns and made lots and lots of these kinds of squares. I swatched also, although at that time I had no idea why I should keep them … Read More...
How to recycle a boring mat and frame into a fabulous one
Mats and frames can be a tad on the dull side so why not use some of those cool distressing and altering techniques to make them just as fabulous as the art that’s in them. That’s just what Valery of … Read More...
Tutorial: Business card wallet
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this handy little business card wallet. Whether you tend to collect business from others, or hand out a lot of your own business cards. this little wallet will keep them all … Read More...