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

Polymer Clay – Faux Amethyst

February 17, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

I have to admit I have a bit of a bias for amethyst. It’s the birthstone for February and I am a February birthday. Valentine’s Day in fact is my birthday. So I’ve received my share of amethyst themed gifts … Read More...

New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps

February 17, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

My Favorite Things has 15 new clear stamp sets just released, bears, bunnies and babies, oh my! Plus new dies as well! Click here to see all that’s new from MFT.

-Heather

Wedding Topiary Centerpiece

February 17, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Want to create a chic and elegant centerpiece for your wedding? Try a topiary! It’s surprisingly easy to make your own using ribbons in various sizes and colors, and a few other simple elements. Charlene Driggs created a gorgeous topiary … Read More...

“Tapirs of The World” Cross Stitch | Flickr – Photo Sharing!

February 17, 2011 by Minnie

More Tapir craftiness. Now I’m feeling obsessed with tapirs. I need pajamas that have the San-X character on them.
“Tapirs of The World” Cross Stitch | Flickr – Photo Sharing!.

Tapirs! Eat! Bad! Dreams!

February 17, 2011 by Minnie

Last night my 3 yr old told me that ‘tapirs eat bad dreams’. It took me a while to even figure out what he was saying and so I had to look it up this morning. It’s true! Tapirs or … Read More...

Practical quick and easy recycling idea

February 17, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

over at the blog The Uncouture Gardener Annelise posted her idea for recycling laundry soap bottles into scoops. These are great for all sorts of uses but off the top of my head I think my next laundry soap … Read More...

BOM: Butterfly Garden starting soon

February 17, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Isn’t’ this fresh? One of my favorite quilt shops The Rabbit’s Lair is hosting a new BOM program starting March 1, 2011. Shown is one of the 18″ blocks that make up the finished 64″ x 64″ quilt aptly named … Read More...

Tutorial: Embellished burp cloths

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mama Crafts shares a tutorial for making embellished burp cloths from prefolded fabric diapers. You can buy the diapers at any discount store, and then use fabric and ribbon to dress them up. This would make a great gift for … Read More...

Cool idea: Birdie wreath baby mobile

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Clare from Naptime Novels shows off the lovely baby mobile she made. She used the free pattern from Spool (link to the pattern is in the sidebar of their blog) to make a bunch of birdie softies, and hung them … Read More...

Cookie Stuffed Cookies

February 17, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Cookies stuffed with cookies. HERE at Serious Eats

Video tutorial: Little girl’s classic sleeveless dress with gathered skirt

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Eva from Couturier Mommy shares a video tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s sleeveless dress with a full gathered skirt. Depending on fabric choice and embellishment, this classic dress style can be made dressy for an Easter dress … Read More...

Child’s Artwork Candle from Come Together Kids

February 17, 2011 by SandraW

Laura came up with this great candle artwork project to do with your kids. What a fun way to spend time with your children and encourage their creativity!

It’s also a unique way to treasure your child’s artwork and would … Read More...

Tutorial: Bolster pillow from soft minky fabric

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a bolster pillow out of minky fabric. The super soft fabric on the roll pillow makes reading in bed the ultimate indulgence. Get the how-to.