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.
[photo from KaydeeBunz]
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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Tutorial: Make a thread catcher from fabric strips
Leanne from The Stitching Room shows how to make this cute pieced fabric basket. It’s just the right size to use as a thread catcher. It’s made from 8 strips of fabric, making this a great “scrap bag” project. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Boys’ monogram t-shirts with handstitched “sprinkles”
As part of Celebrate the Boy 2011, Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these monogrammed “sprinkle shirts” for little boys. The confetti stripes of color on the appliqued letters come courtesy of … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing tight curves
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to sew curves. Loose are fairly easy, but getting an accurate stitch line on a tight curve can be tricky. Her tutorial shows some tricks for making it … Read More...
Tutorial: Build-your-own monster face pillow
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make a monster pillow that’s as much a toy as a bed accessory. It’s made from flannel and the eyes, nose, mouth, and other facial … Read More...
Newsy: National Craft Month is here
March is National Craft Month and we editors at Craft Gossip are celebrating all month-long. Just so you know, the Craft Gossip Quilting Editor is hosting a giveaway for a one year (6 issues) subscription to a popular quilting magazine. … Read More...
Tutorial: Chipboard Mini Album
Melissa Thiesse shows how she used a child’s board book from the dollar store to make this mini album. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products … Read More...
Project: Stamped Necklace Tee
How adorable is this t-shirt?! Visit the My Own Road blog and learn how to stamp lots of circles on a shirt to form a super cool necklace, add a few bows and you’re a rock star!
-Heather
A Week of Mardi Gras Goodies
Find a weeklong tribute to Mardi Gras recipes at From Glitter to Gumdrops. Coming up: mask cookies, fried pickles, mini beignets and more. First up is a cupcake version of the King’s cake. Find the recipe HERE.
Freebie: Owl SVG File
This owl SVG file can be used with SCAL and Make the Cut software for Cricut machines. Click here to go to the download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Tutorial: Perpetual Calendar
Sandy from Sandy’s Space shows how you can use your scrapbooking supplies to make a perpetual calendar. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Obscure Animal Alphabet: Axolotl to Zebu | Uglorable!
This Obscure Animal Alphabet isn’t a craft product… but it should be.
Easy Crockpot Brownies
Who knew you could make brownies in a crockpot
? Maggie, of Smashed Peas and Carrots, apparently. Find the how-tos with step-by-step photos to make your own HERE at Smashed Peas and Carrots.
Inspiration du Jour – True Blue
True Blue by cayla73 | Her gallery | Her blog
DIY Beer Shampoo St Patricks Day Idea.
Beer shampoo adds body and shine to your hair. You can make your own beer shampoo at home. This shampoo, does not need to be refrigerated. After you’ve tried it, you’ll use it again!
I think this would make a … Read More...
{Tutorial} Watercolor Wedding Invitations
The aliens have landed fabric postcard
Chris from Trading Fabric Postcards has collected 1000 of these tiny works of art. Many she has received in swaps from participants from all over the world. She says this about the monthly swaps, We are a very good group … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created her Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains. They’re gorgeous!! The smocked look is achieved by making individual tucks in the fabric in a grid pattern. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric block with ribbon tags
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a soft fabric baby block. Little ribbon tags are stitched in to the edges for baby’s fingers to grab a hold of. This would make a great gift for … Read More...