Sew Homegrown has a great craft that could be linked up with a book such as Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon by MArgret & H.A. Rey’s. This project turned into a mommy craft in the end, but depending … Read More...
Chick in an Egg Craft
How to Have it All has a cute little craft that uses real eggs. She cleans them with warm soapy water to make sure they are not contaminated before doing that craft. I love her technique for dying the batting … Read More...
Helping Japan Auction- Lot of 4 Books! LAST CHANCE!
If you are new to our Helping Japan Auction, you can read the announcement post here. You can also find all of the Auction Posts here. As lesson plans editor, I have had the opportunity to review some great books. … Read More...
Helping Japan Auction: Cookie Craft Cookbook and a Flower Cookie Decorating Kit
Bid to Help Japan! Read the Craft Gossip announcement to learn more about the auctions from all our editors to help Japan. Click on the link over there to the left, Helping Japan Auction, to see all the fabulous crafts, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced striped cardigan for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she created this awesome pieced striped cardigan for her toddler daughter. She used the knit fabric from an adult-sized striped shirt that she snagged from the clearance rack. I love how she cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Crepe ruffled cardigan
Elizabeth from Dear Lizzy shows how to add an air of romance to a plain cardigan with the simple addition of a couple of ruffled fabric strips. The double-layers of sheer fabric peek out from behind the front edges of … Read More...
Newsy: Winner of Girl’s World book
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered my Craft Gossip Contest for a copy of the book Girl’s World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects to Make for Little Girls. I have a winner.
The prize goes to lucky … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Lotion Dispenser
Click here to find out how Elisabeth Allan turned a plain dollar store lotion dispenser into a fabulous home decor item.
-Heather
Tutorial: Flat-bottomed zippered pouch
Hey there! Are you looking for a fun and easy sewing project? Look no further! Maryanne from Sew Together has got you covered with this cute flat-bottomed zippered pouch tutorial. This pouch is not only adorable, but it’s also super … Read More...
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas: Divers, Bees and Superheros
I’m pretty impressed by this collection of silly and not-so-silly Easter egg decorating ideas at Family Fun. Find the whole collection HERE and click on the pictures to go to those shown.
Easter Treats from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe
Always a source of cleverness…. find Easter treats (with step-by-step how-tos) at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe blog. Find the Easter baskets and bunny pops HERE, sheep, chick and bunny pops HERE, and baby bird cupcakes HERE.… Read More...
Carrot Cupcake Toppers
Such an easy, cute idea: carrot cupcake toppers from gum drops. Learn to make them HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Mini Tiered Cakes
Whatta great use of cake scrapes. Learn to make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.
UFO Sloppy Joes
With grape aliens. So silly. Find them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Apollo Ring Saw – Gemini Saw Co.
The trip was quick. I actually spent more time driving than at the show. But I saw what I needed to and spoke to who I needed too. And I brought back information that you all need to know about. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tie-front fabric belt
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this stylish fabric belt. It’s great for blousing a loose shirt or tunic, and the tie closure means that the size is completely … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY potty training pants
Blue Eyed Freckle shows how you can turn a diaper cover into a pair of potty training pants. The absorbent liner is made from a diaper clot
h (or burp cloth), which you probably already have on hand if you’ve … Read More...
Free pattern: Dolphin aromatherapy neck pillow
Professor Pincushion celebrates the launch of their new online sewing community with a free pattern and video tutorial for making this aromatherapy neck wrap that’s shaped like a dolphin. The curve of the pillow helps it stay put around your … Read More...
Thank you and Congratulations!
National Craft Month is over, but during that month we gave away some pretty cool prizes to quite a few lucky winners! I would like to thank the generous sponsors listed below and congratulate all of the lucky recipients of … Read More...
Free Stuffed Owl Tutorial
Cecilia hosts a blog called “Tei-Tei” a journal of her creative impulses, a space to document and share her projects. It’s a place where she can put together all ideas for sewing, painting, decoration and hand crafts. Today I … Read More...