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

Challenge Blog: Lawn Fawn Stamps

January 22, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Since I love Lawn Fawn stamps so much I was really excited to come across a fun new challenge blog! It’s called Lawnscaping (what a cute name!). Follow along with the challenge rules using Lawn Fawn stamps and you could … Read More...

Purple and Fushcia Inspiration

January 21, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Purple and fuschia take a turn for the sophisticated with the additon of cool gray accents in this colorful inspiration board featured at Things Festive!

Knit Happy Sticky Note Organizer.

January 21, 2011 by Terrye

Are you kidding me? This is a dream come true for someone who’s as addicted to Post-It’s as I am. I use Post-It’s 24/7. Use them for everything! Would forget to breathe if I didn’t have them to remind me. … Read More...

Tutorial: Stunning Avalanche bustle skirt for girls

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for her stunning Avalanche bustle skirt for girls. One look at this fabulous skirt and you’ll understand why it was the winner of the Winter Wonderland challenge… Read More...

Tutorial – Continental Knitting: Norwegian Purl….

January 21, 2011 by Terrye

Kate Atherley, AKA Wise Hilda shows us this amazing purl method. Forget fiddling around trying to wrap the yarn in the Continental method of purling, this purl stitch is much easier!

Give it a try…. Click HERE for Wise Hilda’s … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Inset heart motif with a finished edge

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an inset heart motif with a finished edge. Her trick makes it easier than you’d think, and you can use this same method with almost … Read More...

Free Pattern – Knitted Hat

January 21, 2011 by Terrye

One ball/skein of yarn and this Paper Bag Hat could be yours. Mix it up with variagated colors, hand paints, left overs….

From Noble Knits.

Click HERE for the FREE Knitted Hat Pattern from Noble Knits!

Tutorial: Little Swan Rosette fabric flower embellishment

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Pretty Posy shares a tutorial for her Little Swan Rosette. The pretty fabric flower is made from layers of gathered fabric and lace, and is attached to a hairclip to make a pretty hair accessory for her daughter. … Read More...

Technique: Water Coloring with Markers

January 21, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Pop on over to The Daily Marker blog and learn how to use markers and water on your rubber stamps for a stunning watercolor effect.

-Heather

Cinnamon Trolls

January 21, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Freakin’. Awe. Some. Forgive the dated lingo, but it can’t be helped. Just look at these cinnamon roll trolls and tell me the first words in your head aren’t “freakin'” and “awesome”. Learn to make them HERE (with video!) at … Read More...

DIY Felt Valentine Button Covers

January 21, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Martha Stewart we love you for sharing all your amazing crafts for every holiday. These button covers are adorable and I think that it would be fun for mommy to wear them on Valentine’s Day too. The secret to capturing … Read More...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with contrast box pleats

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these striking throw pillows with contrast fabric peeking out from the box pleats. Get the tute.

[photo from Sew4Home]

More notebook favors

January 21, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Here’s another great tutorial for notebook favors created by Sarah Neilson. The possibilities for these are endless! Coordinate them with your wedding colors and/or theme, include a bundle of crayons with them at the childrent’s table, and be sure … Read More...