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

Tutorial: Beaded heart pins

February 7, 2011 by Denise Felton

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood has posted a rockin tutorial on Craft Sanity for making beaded heart brooches. She says, “While many of my bead projects take considerable time, these little heart pins are small enough to whip up in one sitting.” See … Read More...

The amazing illusions of Fraser Smith

February 7, 2011 by Denise Felton

Rachel Biel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus profiles the work of Fraser Smith, who replicates textile art as wood carvings. She says, “Is he a carver? A painter? A textile artist? How about all three?” I buy her argument. Read … Read More...

How to make a recycled Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Fake Firecracker Wall Hanging

February 7, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

With treats inside! I love this recycle project for so many reasons. First its Chinese New Year of the Rabbit theme and that it’s made from recycled toilet and paper towel tubes! Pop on over to the post Stephanie sent … Read More...

Rice Krispie Treat “Candy”

February 7, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Don’t you love how Rice Krsipie treats can morph into anything? Like Valentine’s Day chocolates? Learn to make these HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville.

From my studio last week: February 7, 2011

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m all the time posting links out to tutorials and other people’s projects, but I rarely show a peak at the things that I create. So here’s my experiment with a new feature: a weekly recap of some of the … Read More...

Rice Krispie Treat Grotto

February 7, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

A Rice Krispie Treat grotto for the Catholic celebration of the Our Lady of Lourdes feast on February 11 with Mary from a Little Peoples Nativity Set. So very perfectly Edible Crafts. Learn to make a Rice Krispie treat grotto … Read More...

Tutorial: Heart Envelopes

February 7, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Mamma G from Forty Weeks shows how you can fold an envelope from a piece of heart shaped paper.

Click here to go to the tutorial.

Tutorial: Valentine’s treat bags with fabric toppers

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to use charm squares to create fabric toppers for your Valentine’s treat bags. Cute! See the project at Sew4Home.

[photo from Sew4Home]

Tutorial: Make a vintage-inspired lace collar from a doily

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to turn a doily into a vintage-inspired lace collar. This would be so cute worn with a plain crewneck sweater, or even a fitted crewneck tee. Get the tutorial… Read More...

Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and wipes clutch

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberry shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper changing set. Part 1 shows how to make a changing pad. A layer of clear vinyl creates a wipe-clean surface. Part 2 shows how to make … Read More...

Tutorial: Baseball style tee from two plain t-shirts

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boys’ baseball style tee from two plain t-shirts. A bit of applique adds a strong graphic image. (You could also use freezer … Read More...

Tutorial: Blowing Bubbles fleece scarf for boys and girls

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Blowing Bubbles fleece scarf. The raw-edge circle appliques and hand stitching create a fun design suitable for both boys and girls. Get … Read More...

Freebie: Printable Valentine Card

February 7, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Ana Degenaar of Live and Enliven is offering this printable Valentine’s Day card. The file comes in PDF format, just print, cut and fold. Click here to go to the download.