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

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...

More notebook favors

January 21, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

DIY Sketchbook Favor

January 21, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Pretty and practical at the same time, a handmade mini sketchbook is a great idea for a wedding favor your guests can really use! Click here for the complete tutorial on the Ruffled blog.

Great idea for recycling bits of emboidery

January 21, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Five Green Acres I spotted this pretty bit of reverse applique made from a bit of recycled embroidery found in a thrift store. Reverse embroidery is a great sewing technique useful when you want to incorporate … Read More...

Marble Heart Cupcake Toppers

January 21, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

And, you can learn to make this swirly, sweet goodness HERE at Sugar Swings!.

Tutorial: Pleated headband

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have … Read More...

Tutorial: Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow. The pillows are easy to make and embellish with circles of pink and red felt stitched to the front. You can cut the circles by hand, but die-cut … Read More...

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...