Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that is celebrated all around the world to show love and affection to those who are close to our hearts. Cross stitch is a wonderful way to express your love and appreciation for someone … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Free charts from un jour, une grille
(1) Gateau d’anniversaire
(2) Vélo
(3) Maison à oiseau (ou boite au lettre je sais pas)
(4) Amplificateur
(5) Carrosse
(6) Scooter
(7) Orange
(8) Bonhomme de neige
(9) Ballon de Basket
(10) Voiture
(11) Chaine hifi
(12) Chaton roux… Read More...
Clay Community: Looking Around
And out in the clay-world online:
- Don’t forget to vote in this month’s challenge on PCC. They run this contest every month and you should enter!
- Along the same lines, if you’re into making polymer clay jewellery the Art Bead
Free charts: Cross-stitch
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Tiered ruffle dress for girls
Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making a tiered ruffle dress that’s both pretty and practical. The sleeveless dress can be worn over a long-sleeved tee and leggings in the winter, but can also be worn in … Read More...
Cool idea: Money pouch with dividers
Craft Apple shares a cool sewing idea on her blog. She retrofit a purchased zipper pouch with fabric dividers to keep track of the money that her kids invariably ask her to keep up with on their shopping trips. … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat-felled seams
April Henry shares a tutorial on the Oliver + S blog showing how to make flat-felled seams. In a flat-felled seam, the raw edges are encased and stitched down on the right side of the fabric, leaving no raw edges … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew princess crown headband
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet princess crown headband. It’s quick to make from felt and hot glue – no sewing required. Get the tute.
[photo from Lu … Read More...
Free pattern: Compact scripture bags for the kiddoes
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making mini scripture bags for the kiddoes. They’re sized for a compact sized LDS standard scripture set. You can make one up out of a pretty fabric … Read More...
Tip: Add Stamping to Patterned Paper
Add something extra to patterned papers with a little stamping. Visit Scrappin’ the Details for info on how Suzanne Sergi added stamping to her patterned paper card for just the right extra detail.
-Heather
A TRULY VINTAGE SHAWL
If you’re a fan of the vintage patterns I’ve featured over the months, you’ll enjoy this one that would be perfect in worsted weight for our cold winters or made in a lighter yarn for a nice Spring wrap. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Photobooth Strip
Paula Gilarde outlines step by step how to create a photobooth type strip of photos for a scrapbook page. She includes instructions for both Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements. Click here to go to the tutorial on Get It Scrapped.
9 Cool Number Projects
I love number projects. In fact, now that we are settled in here, I’d like to incorporate some number ideas into my home. More specifically in my living room and hallway and probably in my bedroom as well. I love … Read More...
Checkered Trunk
I have a really cool old trunk at the foot of my bed. I’ve been trying to decide what to do with it. When I saw this beautiful transformation it really inspired me. I haven’t done anything with mine yet, … Read More...
Cats
So while I look for awesome clay stuff – even before CraftGossip it was a serious hazard to my productivity – I often marvel at just how different the interpretations artists have of subjects. For example, all of these came … Read More...
Felted High Top Baby Shoes
These are so cute! Your baby will be styling in these high top boots.
While these boots were not made for walking, the 100% merino wool on these high top booties would make anyone want to sit back and enjoy … Read More...
2011 Dichroic Art Contest by Coatings by Sandberg
It’s time for another contest by CBS, Coatings by Sandberg, the best dichroic glass in the art glass world. Here’s what they have to say about the contest:
Coatings By Sandberg, Inc. is sponsoring our 5th annual contest using … Read More...
Musical and Modern Valentine Crafts
I think in the next few days, I am going to do a roundup of Valentine Mailboxes. There are a lot of great ideas out there. ObSEUSSed has a great mailbox that incorporates music as well. Another craft in the … Read More...
Book Craft- Invisible String Bracelets
I just love when I come across a craft that goes so seamlessly with a book. These invisible string bracelets are the perfect companion to the book The Invisible String
by Patrice Karst. This Fabulous Army Life is the creator … Read More...