Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read More...
March madness sale at The Quilt Shoppe
All inventory is 50% off at The Quilt Shoppe. Go check it out.
Tutorial: Luxe faux fur coverlet
Need a little luxe in your life? Wise Craft shows how to make a beautiful faux fur coverlet. It’s lined with flannel to be extra warm and extra snuggly. Who wouldn’t feel completely spoiled cuddled up under one of these?!? … Read More...
Giveaway from Rosie Geissler
Innovative machine embroiderer Rosie Geissler is starting a monthly giveaway! The first prize up for grabs: this awesome embroidered quote. Go to Rosie’s blog post for entry details. Deadline: March 31, 2011.
Jewelry Arts Institute
If you live in New York City, then you may already know about the Jewelry Arts Institute. I was lucky enough to hear about JAI through Jeanette Caines who says, “we at Jewelry Arts Institute have been teaching students to … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn inexpensive jewelry and felt scraps into hair accessories
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned inexpensive costume jewelry into pretty hair accessories. Felt scraps provide a base to attach the embellishments to, and keep them from poking or scratching your head. Get the tutorial.
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Sea Shell Stained Glass Votive Candle Holder
I found this unusual sea shell votive candle holder at Artyecological’s Etsy shop. The turquoise, amber and seashell combo is quite striking. Of course it’s sold now, but there are many more unique stained glass candle holders to choose from.… Read More...
Carrot Curl Flowers
Check out these beautiful carrot curl flowers HERE at Little Food Junction. I think I might actually be able to make these.
Freebie: Heraldry Images
Download some fun heraldry images for free from Scrap N Fonts, perfect for royal prince or princess birthday invites! Hurry they are only available for a free for a limited time!
-Heather
Cat in the Hat Dr Seuss Marshmallow Pops
Here I thought I’d have to go hunting for posts for Dr. Seuss’s birthday tomorrow, and you all just keep sending me great treats. As a children’s literature buff, I’m pretty dang pleased that his birthday is such a popular … Read More...
Japanese Wedding Gowns
Poptastic Bride shared a fabulous collection of Japanese themed wedding gowns that will beguile you with their sweet, feminine details! To view the entire collection visit the blog here.
A month of prizes for National Craft Month!
We are pretty excited here at Craft Gossip. All the CG editors are working hard behind the scenes to gather up lots of fun giveaways for you in honor of National Craft Month! Look for a all the fabulous giveaways, … Read More...
Easter Checkerboard Cake
Too soon for Easter? I hope not, because this is perfect for the occasion: Amanda’s checkerboard cake. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’.
Giveaway: Springy appliqued quilt panel
Margaret from Quilts and Thoughts is giving away this quilt top that measures roughly 16″ x 25″. You can either add to it or bind it and be done. Go to Giveaway for March for entry details.
Dr. Seuss Week School Lunch Ideas
Pack a lunch worthy of Dr. Seuss to celebrate his birthday tomorrow with these fantastic ideas from How Does She?: green eggs and ham, blue goo, Cat in the Hat strawberries and dip, and more. Love it. Find the details… Read More...
Auction for Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative Auction begins today March 1 and runs through March 10. Go to AAQI to see what the initiative was all about, then jump to the Auction scroll down and look at some awesome art quilts.… Read More...
How to make wall art from an old rug
Over at the blog Girl in Air there is a a cute and easy tutorial on how to turn an old rug into a bit of cute wall art. It is amazing what a bit of paint can do … Read More...
Pop Tart Pops
I know I’ve already posted on homemade Pop-Tarts on a stick (here), but I can’t resist these gems again. Learn to make mini (mini!) Pop-Tarts on a stick with step-by-step photos HERE at Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless t-shirt refashion
Kat from KaydeeBunz shows how to turn a t-shirt into a strapless version of itself. It’s a quick and easy t-shirt refashion and looks sooo retro! Get the tute.
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Ella E-book Giveaway Winner!!!
Congratulations Emily! Check your e-mail for instructions on how to collect your e-book. If you haven’t received an e-mail from me then please contact me at scrapbooking “at” craftgossip.com.
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