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

Technique: Stamping with Mica Gloss

January 15, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Mica Gloss is a super cool product from JudiKins, it’s a metallic pigment ink in a bottle and it can be used to stamp, make backgrounds, color with and more! Learn lots of fun things you can do with Mica … Read More...

GRANNY VEST QUICKIE

January 15, 2011 by jd wolfe

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/12/a-simple-crocheted-granny-square-vest.html#tpe-action-resize-148

I had to share this little cutie from the hands of Sara – the Creative Jewish Mom. She always has something creatively cooking at her place. This simple vest easily adapts to different sizes and would be perfect for … Read More...

Tutorial: Loopy ribbon hairbow

January 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

M & J Blog shows how to make this loopy ribbon hairbow. They put it together with fabric glue, but you could also use small stitches to keep the layers together. Get the how-to.

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Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers

January 15, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make these pom pom cornflower cupcake toppers for these sparkly cupcakes HERE at Martha Stewart.

Tutorial: Little girl’s minky scarf with pom pom fringe

January 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to make these super soft and super cute minky scarves edged with pom pom fringe. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Just Deanna]

Cool idea: Soft doll with interchangeable hair

January 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Arianne from Still Parenting shows off the cloth doll she made for her daughter. It’s shown here with short red pigtails, but with a quick presto-change-o she can have long orange hair, or looped brown braids. The hair is interchangeable, … Read More...

Tip: Freezer paper to control stretch on knits

January 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I have a love/hate relationship with stretch knits. I love that the stretch gives me more flexibility in fit, but I hate it when they stretch out of shape as they go under the needle of my machine. Melanie from … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a fabric sash

January 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sashes are showing up all over the place as a cool way to dress up an outfit. Sure, you could purchase one from the mall, but why when you can make one yourself for a fraction of the cost? Sky … Read More...

Bunnies!

January 14, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Take a look at this adorable pendant tutorial from Mich L. in L.A. The materials for her project are inexpensive but what a precious pendant they make! I hope I remember this project for Easter.

Chroma!

January 14, 2011 by Terrye

You’ve heard the hype, now check out what it’s all about!

Knit Picks has this awesome yarn! Available in Fingering and Worsted Weights… Click HERE

Elegant Buttons

January 14, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

I’m in the mood for simplicity today. It’s been a rough week with half the household being ill and work taking off like mad (for which I am thankful but exhausted). PhydeauxDesigns makes absolutely beautiful knits… and a whole stack … Read More...

Cool Classes at Vitrum Studio

January 14, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

A couple of great teachers are offering up their expertise over at Vitrum Studio. Catharine Newell and Richard Parrish each have very interesting classes scheduled. This was mentioned over at Bullseye’s forum, which is a great place for good … Read More...