Find an impressive roundup of 40 homemade edible gifts HERE at the kitchn. Shown are peppermint hot fudge, salted pistachio brittle, and cocoa molasses toffee.
Who’s the winner of Fat Quarterly?
The lucky Craft Gossip reader is Emily, commenter # 1, who will get her very own copy of Fat Quarterly Issue 3 – Fussy Cutting.
She said, I’ve never heard of it before today, but now I want to read … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded Paper Border
Here’s a pretty way to add a border to your stamped cards using double sided patterned paper. Click here to visit the Created by You blog for instructions.
-Heather
Gingerbread House Tutorial
Find a lovely, detailed tutorial on making a gingerbread house HERE at Frog Prince Paperie, courtesy of Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras. With step-by-step photos, recipes, and lots of tips, I wish I had seen this yesterday. When I made … Read More...
Digi and Paper Scrappers Share Product
In this article at Get It Scrapped, Tami Taylor shows how four designers used the same digital kit with different results. The kit was used by both digital and paper scrappers. As a bonus you can download the kit for … Read More...
A Little More Counting Down
This is seriously adorable. A polymer clay advent wreath (a little late, I know!) and it’s teeny tiny too! If you’d prefer a secular Countdown to Christmas there’s always Justjk’s slightly twisted one.
Holiday Idea: Christmas Cottage
Check out this adorable house that Melissa Samuels’ husband made from chipboard and candy! Click here for more details.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy.
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Food-Packaged Tees
Not so sure about the meat one, but I’m always a fan of clever packaging. Spotted on Incredible Things, find them HERE.
Inspiration du Jour – Season’s Greetings
9 Santa Crafts for Christmas
Ho ho ho! 🙂 Yeah, ok, so I’m not Santa… anymore. I was for a long time though! This will be the first year that my kids have “outgrown” believing in Santa, or at least believing there’s a person named … Read More...
Advent Calendar Sew-Along
Starting Dec 1 Whipstich is hosting a Sew-Along to make an Advent Calendar for the holidays. She takes you to a photo of what has inspired her to make one (so cute) and provides a list of designs and tutorials … Read More...
Tips for sewing long strips in Bayou quilt
Red Pepper Quilts used a few of these soft solids from Australian company A Day in the Country to make a quilt called Bayou she just finished and placed in her Etsy Shop. But even better than this announcement, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flirty ruffle skirt for mama
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows off the flirty ruffle skirt she made for herself. She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. This would be great to wear to holiday parties!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Flannel slip to wear under winter skirts
Magpie Shinies created this flannel slip to wear under her skirts in the winter. The soft flannel adds a layer of warmth in the cold weather. What a great idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read More...
Who’s the winner of Absolutely A-Line?
We’ve got a winner for the Absolutely A-Line giveaway! The lucky Craft Gossip reader who will receive a copy of Absolutely A-Line by Wendi Gratz for their very own is….
Commenter #49, Sharon, who said:
I love being able to … Read More...
Who’s the winner of the Silhouette SD giveaway?
I’m happy to announce that the winner of the Silhouette SD digital paper cutter is…
Comment #350
Heather, who said:
The very thing I would make is a vinyl train and train tracks for my sons room. He is in … Read More...
Etsy find – KUKLAstudio
I think Tiffany might even be jealous of these faux stained glass creations from KUKLAstudio. The delicate, flowing organic shapes in the silver wire work coupled with the painted resin makes for beautiful pieces reminiscent of art nouveau jewelry. See … Read More...
DIY Cookie Presses (and Pleated Wrapping)
Learn how to make your own cookie stamps from a plastic cutting sheet HERE at Paper Plate and Plane. And bonus… also learn how to package cookies with this unique pleated wrapping.
Spool Magazine – The New Kid On The Block
An eclectic 11″ x 17″ needle arts tabloid published each season, featuring:
- Knit
- Crochet
- Cross Stitch
- Needlepoint
- Embroidery
- Punch Needle
and lots of other good stuff!
Available from your local retailer for $4.95
YOU-TUBE YOUR CHRISTMAS CROCHET
While looking at something else on youtube.com, I ran across some fantastic (and easy) Christmas projects that will please you and those you gift. No pix here, but check these out. They’re easy and quick and might just be right … Read More...