Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

CUTEST BABY/TODDLER HAT (our July Contest/Giveaway Winner)

August 11, 2010 by jd wolfe

HERE’S THE FREE PATTERN that Emmeline created to win the July CrochetGossip Giveaway Contest! The hook I used was ‘I’ as suggested on the yarn label. It was 4ply Acrylic Worsted weight yarn by Red heart (7 oz skeins). NOTE:… Read More...

Ready For Action by Alexander Henry

August 11, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

After reading The Cranky Quilter’s post about Alexander Henry’s new fabric line The Brady Bunch, I went looking for some. On all things Henry’s page at thefat quarter Shop I did not find any Brady but I did … Read More...

Outdoor S’mores Dessert Buffet

August 11, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I happened upon the site Moore Minutes through the always-finding-cool-sites-site Gordon Gossip, and woulda look what I found? Well, many amazing things, but specifically this amazing S’mores camp dessert buffet. Check out the details HERE.

Looking for more S’smores … Read More...

Studio Tour: Nicole Samuels

August 11, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Go on a tour of the scrap space of Nicole Samuels, a designer on the Pink Paislee Design Team. Click here to go to studio tour.

Bellissimo Fiore Adult Jewelry

August 11, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

Bellissimo Fiore $21.95

When it’s made by The Dirty Diva you can be sure that this necklace is not just a simple flower.I am sure your imagination is running wild so check out her etsy store for a full description.

Inspiration du Jour – Sidelines

August 11, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Get even more inspiration from her gallery

DIY: Farmers Market Brightening Facial

August 11, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

Golden Path Alchemy recently shared a recipe for a Farmers Market Brightening Facial in their NBC Los Angeles Interview. The recipe is listed below & the interview can be viewed here.

Farmers Market Brightening Facial
Pick up these fresh … Read More...

Newest Exhibit at Bullseye Glass – Invisible Cities

August 11, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

There’s a new exhibit at the Bullseye Glass Gallery in Portland called Invisible Cities, based on author Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities and it looks wonderful. The work is so thought provoking. There are 4 artists in this show, Jeffrey … Read More...

Book Review And Giveaway – DIY Art at Home

August 10, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

DIY Art At Home by Lola Gavarry

ISBN: 978-0-8230-3334-8 RRP $21.99

DIY Art at Home shows how easy it is to create modern masterpieces by using a few simple art supplies and the full-size templates that are also included. The … Read More...

Tutorial: Vinyl cell phone case from a dollar store purse

August 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Me Making Do created a cell phone pouch from a cheap-oh dollar store vinyl handbag. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The vinyl won’t fray at the edges, so the pattern is really fairly simple. … Read More...

Tutorial: Pyramid zippered coin purse

August 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katherine from Sew Me Something Good shows how to make a fun little zippered coin purse. It’s got an unusual pyramid shape that’s sure to elicit compliments, especially when you’re able to say that you made it yourself. Go to … Read More...

Tutorial: Drawstring lunch tote, perfect for bento box

August 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pink Penguin shares a tutorial for making a lunch tote perfect with a drawstring closure. It’s perfect for bento box lunches, but you could also use it for non-lunch purposes, a super cute sewing bag perhaps. Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Free pattern: Easy-to-sew clothes for Dolly Donations dolls

August 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Dolly Donations shares a couple of free patterns for some easy-to-sew clothes for the Dolly Donations dolls – a dress and messenger bag for the girl doll, and a little shirt and pants outfit for the boy doll. … Read More...

Cupcake Challenge: Tuesdays at Hoosier Homemade

August 10, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Like making cupcakes? Like a challenge? Like prizes? Check out this August feature from Hoosier Homemade: Cupcake Tuesday. The August theme is summertime fun. Today’s challenge is events and activities inspired by summer and made into a cupcake. … Read More...

National S’Mores Day Roundups

August 10, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

So I’ve a confession. I forgot about National S’Mores Day, and here it is near evening and I’ve only just discovered my error thanks to Amy Atlas. So some roundups from those who were more on the ball: Find … Read More...

Tutorial: Finishing a textile wall panel

August 10, 2010 by Denise Felton

Ruth O’Leary steps us through an elegant finish to embroidered wall panels, including attaching sleeves to facilitate hanging. That’s a mean-looking curved needle, but she says it’s perfect for the job. See the tute.

Milkshakes!

August 10, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Find a dozen inspirations for milkshakes HERE at Chow, like this Drumstick milkshake, amaretto sour vegan shake,or strawberry shortcake milkshake.

[tags]milkshakes, strawberry shortcake, vegan[/tags]

Owl Stool

August 10, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

When I saw this cute little stool that Erin from Lemon Tree Creations posted, I knew I just had to share it. I used to collect owls, so this really struck me. Cute isn’t it?

See how Erin made this … Read More...

Handkerchief Wreath

August 10, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Melissa from Those Northern Skies created this lovely wreath from a bunch of pretty little handkerchiefs.

She’ll give you the how-to so you can make your own handkerchief wreath on her blog.