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

Candy Cane Beets

January 26, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Kudos to the kitchn for seeking out beauty in food. They compiled six recipes that use candy cane beets that are gorgeously presented. Find the roundup HERE. Shown is Chioggia Beet Carpaccio by Megg from Pop Artichoke!.

Tutorial: Make Your Own Art Journal

January 26, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Katie at Punk Projects shows you how you can make your own art journal from scratch using printer paper and art mediums like acrylics, water colours and glitter. You will also need a sewing machine. Click here to go … Read More...

Free Printable: Valentine’s Day Treat Bag Toppers

January 26, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Find a free printable for these cute Valentine’s Day treat bag toppers HERE at Glorious Treats.

Local crafters unite!

January 26, 2011 by Minnie

Do you buy items in local stores that are from local crafters? I like to. My local pet store had some cute hand sewn catnip mice. They are very cute, can be made from pretty tiny scraps and cats love … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – Precious

January 26, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Precious by *Stephanie*. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Free Printables: Table Numbers

January 26, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

These simple but chic table numbers are the perfect detail for your wedding reception. You can download them for free over at the Knotty Bride. Don’t forget to download the matching set of mini flags!

Tutorial: Wedding Planner

January 26, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

A wedding planner is the perfect place to corral all the ideas, photos, magazine pages, brochures, etc. that a bride to be gathers for inspiration. Mrs. Cummings Rx sent in this tutorial for the planner she created for an engaged … Read More...

Tutorial: Lined Envelopes

January 26, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

A reader from Tradewind Tiaras, Inc. sent in this quick and easy tutorial for creating your own custom lined envelopes. A great way to personalize your invitations without breaking the bank! Thanks for the suggestion! Go here to read the … Read More...

9 Valentine Wreath Ideas you can make at home

January 26, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Love is in the air! I can’t believe I haven’t made a wreath to hang on my door for Valentine’s Day. With Covid and lockdowns all around the world, I feel that dressing up and decorating our front porch really … Read More...

Newsy: Issue 4 Fat Quarterly

January 26, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

It’s almost here. The Fat Quarterly Issue 4 – Solids eZine is out Thursday Jan 27th. Woo hoo! You can preview some sample pages before committing to buy. It’s $8.00 for a single issue and $28.00 for a one year … Read More...

Victorine Scarf/Shawlette Pattern

January 25, 2011 by Terrye

This is really pretty. Now if you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you know that I’m not a lacy shawl sort of person. If I’m going to wear a shawl it’s going to be something to keep … Read More...

That’ll do HearthSong: Portable light box

January 25, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Carolyn the Crafter bought this portable light table from HearthSong, not as an accessory for the Fashion Design Studio Kit, but for her quilting projects. She had this to say about the Light Tracer.

I was looking for

Jewels for Jen

January 25, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Jewelry designer Heidi Stabler has set up a fundraising site on Etsy called Jewels for Jen. Jennifer Salandy, a 37-year-old mom of three young children, died on Christmas day following an accident. You can help her children by purchasing … Read More...

DIY Conversation Hearts

January 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Not happy with “LUV U” and “4 Ever”? Find an idea to make your own conversation heart messages HERE at Real Simple.

Unempolyment Blanket

January 25, 2011 by Terrye

Learn how one gal used her time when she was unemployed!

http://theruncible.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/the-unemployment-blanket/

Tutorial: Make a batwing sweater from a pleated wool skirt

January 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

km17 shows off the fabulous batwing sweater that she refashioned from a pleated wool skirt she found at a thrift store. She turned it upside down, making the bottom of the skirt the top of the sweater. And, she gives … Read More...

Tutorial: Daylily Zipper Flower

January 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a tutorial for making her Daylily Zipper Flower. You can make one from 18″ of zipper trim, or from an actual zipper that you’ve separated. Get the how-to.