Here’s a kit club with a twist! Not only do you get a monthly kit of traditional scrapbooking products, but you also get a choice of a handmade title and a handmade embellishment. Click here to see the August kit. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – A Walk on the Beach
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Fruity Decoupage Art
Oh the possibilities! I just love how Kate from the blog “oh write!” put together this adorable fruity art. She used scrapbook paper that looks like a dictionary page, but you could use any pattern that you like, or even … Read More...
Shaped Rubber Bands + Soapmaking
Lately everywhere I go I see Shaped Rubber Bands in various forms…Disney, Philadelphia Phillies, animals, and more. Apparently it’s the hottest back to school trend, which I’m sure teachers just love! Soap Queen posted an idea on her blog that … Read More...
Alphabet Wall
Framed Handkerchiefs
There’s a thrift store by my house that I frequent. They have an old beat up china cabinet full of cloth napkins, placemats, doilies, and handkerchiefs. So many times I have passed by the handkerchiefs never giving them a second … Read More...
VERY QUICK AND VERY CUTE
One of my favorite bloggers had added a very cute new design to her repertoire. If you need to make a quick gift for a girlfriend, you’ll like this idea!
Click here to get to the design directions. You could … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Girl’s skirt with built-in shorts
When my daughter first started school, I couldn’t figure out why she didn’t want to wear any of the pretty skirts that were hanging in her closet. It turns out that the child just wanted to play on the monkey … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender bag shaped like a purse
Nikki from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You Sew, Girl! shows how to make this lavender bag that’s shaped like a purse or luggage piece. What a fun idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from You Sew, Girl!]
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Tutorial: Fun fabric acorns for fall decor
These fun fabric acorns by Zemphira are far prettier than any acorns you’ll find falling from a tree this autumn. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made them using fabric scraps and real acorn caps. Wouldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-away shopping bag
Would you believe that this roomy shopping tote folds up into a small pouch? That way you can keep it in your purse or glove compartment so it’s handy when you need it. Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to … Read More...
The Search for a Lighter Greener Champagne Bottle
Glass Quarterly’s blog is always full of interesting information and I thought one of their latest posts was something to share. They link to a story in the New York Times about the search for a lighter champagne bottle. One … Read More...
Rooster Painting
I love how Lindy borrowed a painting she loved from a neighbor so she could recreate it herself! I’ve painted many things myself based off of pictures in magazines and other sources, but have to say I’ve never thought to … Read More...
How to make big fat recycled cereal box beads
Now I’ve seen a lot of paper beads and some are really cool. But these are FAB-U-LOUS! I love the size and boldness of these. They are made for cardboard cereal boxes and then varnished up so they glisten! Now … Read More...
Cutlery Caddy
How to – Print from iWork documents on your iPad
This is strictly not a craft related post, but in the essence of DIY and hacks, I think it fits perfectly on CraftGossip!
In this post, I will show you how to print from your iPad. iPad is notorious … Read More...
Nichole Byers bead giveaway
One of Nichole’s lucky e-mail readers will get their choice of one of these strands of beads above. Her drawing will be held on Wednesday, September 15. Hurry over to Nichole’s blog and get the details for how to enter. … Read More...
Bubble Sugar
How cool are these funky bubble sugar cupcake toppers? Learn how to use isomalt (derived from beets) to make bubble sugar HERE at The Lone Baker. And if you like these, don’t forget THESE.
[tags]bubble sugar, cupcake … Read More...
cutie-pie tutorial by Betz White
What an adorable pincushion and button holder brought to us by Betz White. What a delightful gift this would make for many occasions and the holidays will be here all too soon. Betz has a complete pictorial tutorial that is … Read More...
Moo! Cow Party
Check out these cute “moo” details from a cow-themed party at Crafty Dog: cow cupcakes, “moo” brownies, and more. Find the post HERE, via Sara’s Party Perfect.
These cow cupcakes are very cute and very easy to … Read More...