I am still a sucker for a great book craft, and this Eric Carle
‘s, “The Tiny Seed” sensory craft found over at GummyLump is no exception! I’m headed to the cabinet to get my lentils and dried peas now! … Read More...
Simple Bird Feeder Craft
Itching to see the return of the birds at your house? Why not make a simple bird feeder that will entice your feathered friends to return? Savvy Southern Sisters has a great idea using simple paper plates, peanut butter and … Read More...
The Ten Plagues- Passover Kids Craft
Creative Jewish Mom has a two part series in making The Ten Plagues Placards for your children to learn more about Passover and the Sedar meal! . You can get part one here, and part-two here.
Looking for kids … Read More...
Book review – Vintage Jewelry Design
I am really excited to share this book with you! I have been anxiously awaiting this one since the mention back in October by Marthe Le Van at Lark Jewelry and Beading. Vintage Jewelry Design Classics to Collect and Wear… Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater knit baseball cap
Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create this awesome sweater knit baseball cap. No actual knitting is required. Instead, she cuts into an old sweater and remakes it into a cap. Cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled fabric bunny or chick for Easter
Christina from2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an adorable ruffled bunny or chickie for Easter. They’re made from long gathered strips of fabric like the ones you’d use to make fabric flowers. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric coasters from a fat quarter
Fabi from Fabi’s Crafty Place shows how to a create a set of fabric coasters. The simple square coasters are good for a beginning sewer, but they’re also quick, fun project for more experienced sewers. You can get 8 coasters … Read More...
Free pattern: Jack Rabbit Softie
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shares a free pattern for making this super cute Jack Rabbit Softie. I’m LOVIN his long bunny ears!! Get the free pattern from The Polka-Dot Umbrella.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pillowcase dress
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a pretty pillowcase dress out of pieced fabric strips. She cut her fabric strips from a fat quarter bundle. The small cuts of fabric come in a coordinated set, so you … Read More...
New Company: Wilson Design Stamps
There’s a fun new stamp company on the block! Wilson Design is a new company that carries clear stamp sets and their first releases are so adorable, my personal faves are the owl and gnome sets! Click here to check … Read More...
Design jewelry without any jewelry making skills
Do you love to design jewelry but have no idea how to open a jump ring? Maybe you like to sketch designs but can’t get your wire bends even and symmetrical? Sheyna designs (SHAE-nah – which means beautiful) might be … Read More...
Auction winners
A sincere thank you to all who helped with the auctions Craft Gossip posted to help the people of Japan. I especially want to thank Ray Hemachandra at Lark Books for donating all the fabulous titles to our auction and … Read More...
Make My Easter Goodies Miniature
The people who can make those perfect faux Easter treats out of polymer clay are impressive. The ones who can make them 1/12th skill are geniuses I tell you! At 1/12th scale, the little clay bits melt on your finger … Read More...
Tutorial: Fifty-cent pattern weights
I love to use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting out a pattern! Instead of inserting a jillion pins into pattern and fabric, you can just lay a handful of weights down to keep the pattern in place while … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Pleated shorts for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of pleated shorts for little girls. She calls them the Veckade Shorts, named after the Swedish word for “pleated”. The horizontal pleats across the front of the shorts are … Read More...
Project: Wedding Confetti Packs
Planning a wedding? Here’s a quick and easy project to make to hand out to guest, stamped confetti packs. Click here and Vanessa Spencer will show you how to make them.
-Heather
Looking for more Wedding themed papers and … Read More...
Winner of the Mary’s Fancy Sash Dress online class
It’s time to announce the winner of the Mary’s Fancy Sash Dress online class from Rick Rack: Thread Therapy for Sewers.
The online class will show how to make the “Mary’s Fancy Sash Dress” from Jennifer Paganelli’s new book, … Read More...
Easy Under The Sea -Turtle Cupcakes
Awww, right? Learn to make Squirt (you know, from Finding Nemo) turtle cupcakes HERE at Disney Family.com.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: The App
So Martha Stewart has an App for egg decorating. Now I have an archaic phone that does nothing but make calls, but perhaps you are more modern. Find more information HERE.
Anne’s Garden – Free Pattern – Felt Flowers
Melissa of “Love Affair with my Brother” Melissa is having a candy free Easter in their house. For a couple of reasons: 1. her 17 month old does not need tons of sugar, and 2. Anne isn’t allowed to have … Read More...