Karen from Sew many Ways is hosting anther fabric swap. This time around her focus is on red and white. You’ll trade 5-inch squares of your chosen fabric with however many people sign up to swap. You have until May … Read More...
Tissue Paper Pom Pom Flowers
Christina of Intimate Weddings sent in a link to her latest creation: tissue paper pom pom flowers! So elegant yet easy to make and very inexpensive. These would be perfect accents for your bridal shower or wedding decor. Click here… Read More...
Classic Baseball Concession Stand Party
I’m once again wowwed by another themed food table created by Spaceships and Laserbeams, masters of printable for “parties with boyish charm.” This time: A healthy(ish) concession stand with their Classic Baseball Collection. The food includes popcorn, apples, grapes, pretzels … Read More...
Stenciled Oreos
So these Stenciled Oreos have all kinds of edible crafty techniques I’ve not yet tried. Learn to coat Oreos with vanilla almond bark, make your own stencils and paint with Wilton Color Mist
Rose Garden Cupcakes
Ah Spring. Find the how-tos to make chocolate flower pot cupcakes with fondant roses HERE at Miss Anthropist’s Kitchen.
Tutorial: Patchwork Pillow 101
Blair from Wise Craft provides simple step-by-step instructions for making this patchwork pillow. Along with gorgeous photos, she shares a technique she swears changed her life. Go to the tute.
Shark Week Fun Lunch
Chomp chomp! Eat your lunch! Make a shark attacks pb and j lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
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Big Hole Beads in Clay
This sunny Monday I went searching for fresh polymer clay beads and happened across this cute Westie pandora style clay bead by Nanjodogz. Nanjodogz makes an assortment of beads including other breeds of dogs.
Painted Owl Candle
I bought an old candle making kit because it included some funky plastic candle molds like an owl and a mushroom. It looks like it’s from the 70s as the box is intact and the family depicted resembles the Brady … Read More...
Project: Tissue Tape Flower
Visit Tim Holtz’s blog and learn some cool techniques to do with his Tissue Tape, including inking and a video on how to make this pretty flower embellishment.
-Heather
From my studio last week: May 9, 2011
So I never wrote a studio recap for last week. Whoops! Actually, I didn’t have that much to report so there’s really nothing lost. In addition to my blogging gig here at Craft Gossip, I also teach an online writing … Read More...
How to make a soap box canvas
Over at Alma Stoller’s blog there is a super tutorial on how to turn ordinary soap boxes into little canvases that are perfect to make your art on. See her soap box canvas tutorial and let the artist inside you … Read More...
Girl’s Dress Up Station
When my daughter was little, I went to a thrift store and bought a bunch of dresses, hats, boas, necklaces, bangles and hair accessories. I packed them all into a big trunk and gave it to her for her 6th … Read More...
Candyland Birthday Party
Find a collection of ideas for favors, decor and food for a Candyland themed birthday party HERE at Parents. My favorite is this cake. (You must register at Parents.com to view recipes, but registration is free.)
Tutorial: Sewing case with removable pouches
Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shows how she made this pretty and practical roll-up travel case to hold quilting supplies on the go. The pouches are detachable, so you only take out what you need right then. Brilliant! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted beach tote
Jen Eskridge from Reanna Lily Designs shares a downloadable PDF tutorial on her blog for making this quilted beach tote. The large bag is big enough to hold the towels, sunscreen, and other beach or pool-going gear. (Check out her … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled sunglass case
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a handy sunglasses case. Ruffled strips of brightly colored fabrics make it pretty for summer. Get the tute.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
Free Baby Shoe Sewing Pattern – Make Adorable Pleated Mary Jane Shoes at Home
If you’re looking for the perfect baby shoe sewing project, this free pattern for pleated Mary Jane baby shoes is a must-try. Whether you’re new to sewing baby shoes or just love creating handmade baby gifts, this adorable … Read More...
Technique: Colored Pencils
Shari Carroll shares a great video over on the Hero Arts site, learn how to get gorgeous shading results by colored your stamped images with colored pencils . Click here for her video tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: Maternity Tiered Dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making a tiered maternity dress. This is such a cute look for maternity wear! I can see this being sooo comfortable for the summer. Get the tute.
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