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

Citrus Peel Roses

January 21, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Find tips on making these beautiful roses from citrus peels HERE at Martha Stewart’s Taste of the Test Kitchen.

Tutorial: Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls. The rows of gathered pink tulle are soooo girly!! Get the how-to.

[photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]

Tutorial: Polaroid camera pouch for your bike

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make this cute handlebar bag for your bike. The zippered pouch is embellished to look like a Polaroid camera. Love it! Get the tute.

[photo from Punk Projects]

Freebie: Snowflake Word Art

January 21, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Here’s another snow themed item you can use on your winter pages. Jill Marie Paulson of A Matter of Memories created this word art quote as a free download. Click here to go to the download.

Totoro Cream Puffs

January 21, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Well, my goodness gracious. Look at the cuties I found in my inbox today. Check out Totoro cream puffs HERE at Hello Tuna.

Article: 10 Ideas for Using Snowflakes on Scrapbook Pages

January 21, 2011 by Francine Clouden

With all the wintry weather we’ve been experiencing lately, you probably have lots of snowy photos to scrapbook! Doris Sander shares 10 ways you can incorporate snowflakes in your scrapbook pages. Ideas include using foil, stamping, punches and mists. … Read More...

A NOT SO ROUND RIPPLE – MAYBE BETTER

January 21, 2011 by jd wolfe

I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.

The … Read More...

Lovely Letters “S’Mores”

January 21, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Well, sorta s’mores, but I declare better. Chocolate for graham crackers, Nilla wafers for the chocolate, and mashmallows for the marshmallows. And in the shape of letters? That express hugs and kisses and love? Better. Learn to make these beauts… Read More...

Tutorial: Digital Journaling Strips

January 21, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Jen Gallacher shows how she creates journaling strips for her digital pages. The tutorial was done using Adobe Photoshop CS4, but can be adapted to any photo editing program. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Create blog … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – SAHM

January 21, 2011 by Francine Clouden

SAHM by audreykit. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

9 Valentine Crafts

January 21, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I have really been enjoying the Valentine projects that are popping up everywhere! I’m not sure if it’s the cheery colors, the undertones of love, or just the fact that Valentine’s Day is a foreshadowing to spring, but I’m lovin’ … Read More...

Tutorial: Felt heart locket

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt heart locket. The oversized heart pendant opens to reveal a photo of a loved one. A Velcro closure makes it easy to open … Read More...

Tutorial: Winter cape for a toddler

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the awesome cape that was her entry into Project Run & Play. Sooo cute! Get the tute.

[photo from Shwin & Shwin]

Polymer Clay – Still Snowy

January 20, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Yes, still obsessed with the white stuff over here! And if you have to have it around, it should be sparkly and pretty like this pendant by Liz Smith of MadeinLowell. She also does some of the cutest needle … Read More...

How Ruth built the dragon

January 20, 2011 by Denise Felton

Ruth O’Leary fills us in on the construction of her gorgeous and famous figurehead — her 3D embroidered dragon. The post isn’t exactly a tutorial, but there’s lots of good information. See the post.

Tutorial: Turn under a curved edge

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to turn under a curve while keeping the edge all smooth and pretty. The trick is to ease the curved edge with a bit of basting. Get the tutorial … Read More...