Learn how to make these adorable stamped mini bags by visiting Crafts N Things.
-Heather
Sparkly Red Cake from Kate Spade
Check out this cake video by Kate Spade created for their new Red Collection. Specifically, check out the sparkly sparkleness of the red cake. {spotted on Sweet Tooth: Dessert Meets Design}
Tutorial: Child’s apron from a washcloth
Pati from A Crafty Escape shows how to make a child’s apron out of a washcloth. Flower embellishments, ric rac, and ribbon make it pretty. Get the tute.
[photo from A Crafty Escape]
Tutorial felt woven heart: felt weaving
Angeline host of “Moi-Kapelka Handmade” Has created this sweet woven Valentine’s Day Heart for us to re-create. Angeline tells us more about her woven heart than I can. “I can’t wait to share this idea with you. I was just … Read More...
Mosaic Madness? This is not madness!
The LA Times did a story on the “mosaic madness”, good madness we all agree, in the home of artists Jolino Bessera and his partner David Edward Byrd. Jolino has created the most wonderful mosaics throughout their house in Silverlake, … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear toy bags to organize small toys
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these small toy bags. She made them to replace the sandwich bags that she had been using to keep her children’s small toys together. They’re made from clear vinyl … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage bowler hat for ladies
The Ring in the Vintage New Year series concludes at Bramcost Publications with a free vintage pattern for a ladies’ bowler hat. Get the pattern and instructions.
[photo from Bramcost Publications]
Tutorial: Lettuce edge ruffle shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lettuce edged ruffle shirt for her young daughter. The ruffles are the same color as the base shirt, with pops of color provided by … Read More...
Star Wars Cookie Jar
Did you know there was a shop dedicated to all things Star Wars? I mean, yeah, my brother probably did, but the rest of you? You can buy things like this Death Star cookie jar
or this Darth Vader toaster… Read More...
Ice Ornaments
I love these fruit-filled ice ornaments from Everyday Art (I know, I’m stretching the Edible Crafts definition, but i did say “fruit-filled”). Learn to make them HERE. (spotted on Gooseberry Patch)
Stamping Technique: Masking with Stamps
Hero Arts has a new technique video about masking with your stamps. Learn how to add depth and dimension with out adding bulk by “masking” one stamped image on top of another. Click here to go to the video.
-Heather
Golden Books Baby Shower (with Free Printables!)
In my other life (ie pre-kid, pre-blog) I studied Children’s Literature. In my other life (the pretend one), I’m earning a phD in Children’s Literature. This is necessary background only to illustrate how much I adore this Golden Books baby … Read More...
Free necklace project
Take a look at Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading blog for free project instructions for this fabulous necklace from Joanna Gollberg. This is one of the 60 fabulous necklaces included in 30-minute necklaces
by Marthe Le Van. Joanna is the … Read More...
The winner of the Janome Memory Craft 6300P is …
Wow! What a response. It looks like the JJanome Memory Craft6300P is one popular machine. Never before has a giveaway on CraftGossip generated this much excitement. We are truly overwhelmed!
I am of course, talking about the Janome … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Cake
Stunning is the only word to describe this gorgeous paper cake created by Tracey Mason! Although it looks good enough to eat, it’s meant to hold cards for the bride and groom. Tracey created an equally gorgeous gift card to … Read More...
Raku Glass…also known as Iris Orange or R108 by Reichenbach
I’m about to get back on my torch and make more “raku” glass beads. They are one of my best sellers and the color range that comes from this rod of glass is awesome. So I went looking around the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sculpted fabric flowers
How About Orange has the how-to for making these cute cute cute fabric flower – no sewing required. You can make them from small pieces of fabric, so pull out the scrap bin for this one. Get the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Child’s Tea Table Topper
Wendy from Ivory Spring designed and created this sweet quilt to feature fabric line A is for Annabelle. Called Tea for Me, it uses a simple rail fence block (perfect for beginning quilters). The appliqued tea cup in the center … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated fleece scarf
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this pleated fleece scarf. It buttons together into a long circle, so you can loop it around your neck several times like a cowl. Love it! (And check out her idea … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible child’s apron from a kitchen towel
Brenda from Hall or Nothing and Deck the Halls of Home with Joy shows how to make this reversible child’s apron. The top layer is made from a decorative kitchen towel, which is both cute and practical. Get the tutorial… Read More...