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

Project and Freebie: Pop Up Deer Card

September 28, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Visit Chantal Vincents blog for instructions on how to make this sweet pop up deer card, she even shares free blank tree and deer shapes for those of us who can’t draw 🙂

-Heather

Tutorial: On-The-Go Napkin Bib Clip

September 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amberlee from Giver’s Log shows how to make this On-The-Go Napkin Bib Clip. The clips at either end of the ribbon attach to a paper napkin to make an instant bib. This is such a great idea!! Go to the … Read More...

Recipe Tuesday: Savory Cupcakes

September 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I usually try to assemble whole meals, from appetizers to drinks, for Recipe Tuesday. But today’s is a little different. These are all savories (ie not sweets) baked in cupcake tins. It’s little surprise that other meals like breakfast and … Read More...

2011 Wall Calendar from Memory Log

September 28, 2010 by Francine Clouden

The 2011 Wall Calendar supplement to the Memory Logbook system comes with weekly challenges and full-color sample layouts. The calendar is now available for $24.95. Click here for more information.

Meet a vegan vampire

September 28, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

onja, a pattern maker with a blog called Artisania has a talented husband who originally drew up this nifty Halloween block on a Denny’s napkin. The idea behind it was a comment one of their children made. From this … Read More...

Upcycled jean bracelet

September 28, 2010 by Stacie Hooder

Take a look at Mich L. in L.A. to learn a new way to repurpose your old jeans into this stylish, casual bracelet. Made from the inseam of jeans, Michelle says its “sooo simple. And I am pretty sure your … Read More...

Decorating Stuff: Arabic surfboards

September 28, 2010 by Minnie

The surfboards decorated with Arabic inspired designs are very beautiful. The artist is Phillip George and these surfboards were created in response to his trips to the Middle East and commenting on the Arabic racism in Australia. It’s an interesting … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – Simply Me

September 28, 2010 by Francine Clouden

See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

DIY: Pumpkin Sugar Scrub

September 28, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

Continuing with my Autumn theme as of late, I’d like to direct you to instructions for creating a Pumpkin Sugar Scrub found on the Beauty Secrets Revealed site.

So Cute Catagory: Sew a tiny duffel bag

September 27, 2010 by Minnie

Totally cute tiny doll project – sew a tiny duffel bag! This tutorial and free pattern for sewing a doll duffel bag from Obsessively Stitching has good detailed instructions. I need like 20 of these.

2011 Knitting Calendar… From Interweave!

September 27, 2010 by Terrye

It’s that time again! Time to round up a totally cool new calendar. And why not turn to Interweave’s 2011 KNITS calendar?

Display your love of knitting with the first-ever Interweave Knits 12-month wall calendar! Explore inspiring techniques with the … Read More...

Third Degree Glass Factory – Upcoming Classes

September 27, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

Across the country there are glass classes and I like to share them with you guys. Today I’m heading over to Third Degree Glass Factory where they have an interesting array of classes. I like their combo classes, which … Read More...

Cobweb Halloween Wreath Project

September 27, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

Our sister site CraftBits.com is celebrating Halloween with lots of Free Halloween Projects.

Today we are featuring this Halloween Cobweb Wreath.

Tutorial: Bed pockets for books and other bedtime essentials

September 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make bed pockets. These large pockets hang from between the mattress and the boxspring and give a place to keep a favorite book or toy right by the bed. Get … Read More...

Tutorial: Easy bat mask from felt

September 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make an easy felt bat mask. It’s a quick project and one that the kids will love. Go to the tutorial.