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

Foodie Gifts for Dad

June 1, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Find a collection of gift ideas for Father’s Day for a food-lovin’ (and drinkin’) man HERE at Family Circle.

New patterns for Sew Cherry fabric

June 1, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Remember that fabric line Sew Cherry I raved about in a previous post? Well, the designer Lori Holt from Bee in my Bonnet shares four new patterns on her blog that showcase it. Go here to see them. I’m … Read More...

How to make a rebus affirmation with a recycled tin can

June 1, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

This project just make me giggle and makes me motivated. Can you figure out what the affirmation is? See how to make this recycled tin can pencil holder over at Craftside and read the evolution of the idea. Maybe it … Read More...

Fishing Cupcakes

June 1, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Not only are these cupcakes the perfect blend of simple, cute, and clever, but they involve one of my daughter’s favorite foods (reward-only), what she dubs “Nemo Candy.” Learn to make them HERE at Tidy Mom, courtesy of guest … Read More...

Food Artist Joel Penkman

June 1, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

As a Wayne Thiebaud fan myself, I can’t help but appreciate this feature on Design*Sponge of the fantastic UK-based artist, Joël Penkman. Find her site HERE.

Lookie what she made: Patchwork dress from upholstery samples

June 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion shows off her pretty new dress. It’s a classic sheath dress made from a patchwork fabric. She made the patchwork from a set of upholstery samples. Because they all came from one set of samples, … Read More...

New winner for our “From Felt to friendship” Book Giveaway

June 1, 2011 by Linda Lanese

I am announcing a new winner for our “From Felt to friendship” by Chrissie Day and Nicola Brown; book giveaway due to the fact that the winner I selected first lives out of the country and this giveaway it was … Read More...

Watch it now: Interview with Chelsea Andersen of Pink Fig Designs

June 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Daria from Boutique Cafe goes on location in Quilt Market SLC and shares a video interview with Chelsea Andersen of Pink Fig Designs. Chelsea shows some of the items from her booth and talks about her upcoming line, I Love … Read More...

Lookie what she made: Granny Chic Tote

June 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar made herself a new bag and she calls it the Granny Chic Tote. I am LOVING the lace layered on the yellow fabric!! If you want to make one for yourself, she … Read More...

Tutorial: Pom pom flowers from scrap knit fabric

June 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make pom pom flowers out of knit fabric. This is just the project to tame the knit fabric scrap bins! Get the tute.

[photo from Pink Lemonade]

Freebie | Father’s Day Printable

June 1, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Amy Proffitt from A Proffittable Life designed this clever printable for Father’s Day (coming up on June 19th this year). The printable is available in a variety of colours. Click here to go to the download. Looking for more Father’s … Read More...

Tutorial: Use pintucks to create the look of gathers

June 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads magazine shows how to use pintucks in the place of gathers to create the look of a ruffle (or pleat) without adding the volume. Cool effect! Get the tutorial.

[photo from Threads magazine]

Easy Paper Bag Lanterns

June 1, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Aren’t these pretty? I love all the different colors and they are a simply centerpiece or would look great hanging in garland fashion too. With the end of school, beginning of summer, graduations and 4th of July on the horizon … Read More...

Tips: Coloring with Copics

June 1, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

One of my favorite stamps from Penny Black are those adorable hedgehogs! Finds some tips on how to get great results coloring them with Copic markers over at the Daily Marker blog.

-Heather