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

Tutorial: Finished unfinished hem for knits

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a finished unfinished hem for knits. It keeps the raw edge which is very fashionable right now, but it also has a finished edge further … Read More...

Tutorial: Good looking kid-sized pants

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial showing how to make good looking pants for your child. I love all of the buttons down the front of the pockets! It gives them a classic, almost nautical look. … Read More...

Crescent Roll Carrot

April 13, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I challenge you to find a more perfect Easter brunch dish than this carrot crescent roll filled with egg salad from Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos HERE.

Roasted Peeps

April 13, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

The endless versatility of the Peep: Roast them HERE at A Gluten Free Guide.

Tip: Adding Ruffled Ribbon

April 13, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

I love all the different ways to use ribbons on cards! I think of all embellishments I use ribbon most of all. Here’s a fun and easy way to add a ruffled ribbon look to your cards from As the … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fancy rubber gloves

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a pair of fancy work gloves. I doubt the pretty gloves will make washing dishes (or any other kind of housework) actually enjoyable, but … Read More...

Tutorial: Bendy fabric strips

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maya from maya*made shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these aweseome little bendy fabric strips. The idea is so simple, and yet so brilliant! The strips of fabric have wires in them so they can be … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired flower brooch

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this lovely flower brooch, inspired by a similar piece from Anthropologie. Their version is made from strips of jersey knit and sequins. You can clip … Read More...

Freebie: Instagram Photoshop Action

April 13, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Kelly at Willette Photography has created a free action for Photoshop to help you get those Instagram photos printed.The action makes an Instagram photo ready for printing on a 4×6 sheet. Click here to go to the download.

HERE’S MY RETIREMENT PLAN

April 13, 2011 by jd wolfe

No, I’m not planning to retire any time soon. But, maybe someday………..

So, how will I live out my days in retirement with no alarm clock to rattle me awake, no days spent dealing with crabby medical insurance clerks, and … Read More...

Speckled Easter Egg Cookies

April 13, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

An opportunity to make a big, sweet mess, I love it. These chocolate splattered Easter cookies are perfect for gifting as an edible handmade gift. Make these cookies to create baskets … Read More...

Freebie: Sun SVG File

April 13, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Download here from BeaOriginal. Compatible with SCAL and MTC

Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles

Freebie: Digital Paper Sampler

April 13, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Jennifer Conlon is offering this free download of a sampler of three 12×12 papers from her new collection. Click here to go to the download.

Wedding Etiquette {Addressing Invitations}

April 13, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Addressing your wedding invitations can be a bit confusing! For some basic rules of etiquette regarding this topic check out this great article at Truly Engaging.