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

DIY: Oatmeal Soap

October 29, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

Oatmeal is a pretty affordable staple and it’s a great ingredient to use when hand-crafting soap. Check out this recipe & instructions for Oatmeal Soap posted on Green Life.

If you are looking for more oatmeal soap recipes check … Read More...

Art Glass Show at Howeeduzzit Gallery this Sunday

October 28, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

A bit of glass and a bit of gourds. And a bit of shameless self promotion…there’s a group show in the Los Angeles area at the Howeeduzzit Gallery this Sunday, October 31 from 11-5. I happen to have some of … Read More...

What’s Happenin’ at Public Glass

October 28, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

They say “What’s hot at Public Glass“, but doesn’t that also mean what’s happenin’? They have their Hot Glass and Cold Beer regular events that can give Bay Area residents a taste of glass. And then they have a … Read More...

Spaghetti Art

October 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m enthralled by this minimalist pasta art created by Stefan Lucut, featured at Lost at E Minor.

Spaghetti Art

October 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m enthralled by this minimalist pasta art created by Stefan Lucut, featured at Lost at E Minor.

Free Pattern: Daniel Trousers vintage style pants for boys

October 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for her little boys’ Daniel Trousers over at BurdaStyle. The Daniel Trousers are made with a slim cut and have elastic at the back of the waistband. The button tab detail … Read More...

Tutorial: Silhouette tea towels

October 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Bumble BayBees shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a silhouette tea towel. These colorful towels would make awesome grandparent gifts for Christmas! Get the how-to.

[photo from Bumble Bay Bees]

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Made by Olga

October 28, 2010 by Stacie Hooder

I love this piece from Olga that is the winner of the October Etsy Beadweavers Challenge! It certainly embodies the theme of Autumn falling of leaves. There were 59 entries and 900 votes cast; see all the remarkable entries … Read More...

Odd Chocolate

October 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

For a twist from the usual, check out the funky chocolate bar flavors at Komforte Chockolate. Tortilla lime and salt, Ramen noodle, French Toast… You can even create personalized bars with your own labels. Also available on amazon.com.

Recycle those baby overalls into a cute attachable tote

October 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Millie sent in this adorable project she posted at her blog Sewing and Growing for turning outgrown but still cute as can be baby overalls into a tote that can be linked onto your purse. What a great idea!

Tutorial: Ruched and studded little girl leggings

October 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Schwin W. from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make these ruched and studded leggings for little girls. They were inspired by a similar pair of (adult-sized) leggings she saw on Project Runway. Love them! Also in the same post, … Read More...

Rock Candy JellO Shots

October 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

We all know my fascination with sweets on sticks. But sweets on sticks that contain liquor? A million times better. Find the how-tos and recipe for making Rock Candy Jello Shots HERE at Bakers Royale.

Tutorial: Simple hooded cape

October 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Imagine Childhood shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a simple hooded cape. A cape like this could go with any number of Halloween costumees, and would keep trick or treaters warm if the weather turns off … Read More...