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...
Free jewelry making project from Margot Potter
With Margot’s new book Bead Chic, you can master making your own findings for your jewelry designs. Margot has shared her instructions for making this earring design she calls “Effortless Elegance.” Head over to Margot’s blog and see how … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Key West Flip Flop makeover
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make over a pair of plain, cheap-o flip flops into these fun Key West Flip Flops with fabric straps. The big fabric flower is soo summer! Go to the … Read More...
Freebie: Autumn Quick Page
This autumn themed quick page is available for download from Free Scrapbooking Supplies. The page comes in a PNG format. Click here to go to download.
Tutorial: Easy baby blanket for beginner sewists
Prudent Baby shows how to make this easy baby blanket, perfect for beginner sewists. The front and the back are each made from a large square of fabric, and the edges are finished with bias binding. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy snake softie
Michelle from Fun on a Dime guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial for making this scrappy stuffed snake. This is such a fun project for your scrap bin, and the kiddoes will love them! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea staining to add vintage charm to a garment
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she used tea to dye her sweater. The staining that occurs gives the garment vintage charm, making it appear much older than it actually is. Tea staining … Read More...
Tips & Tricks: No Glue Vacation Scrapbook
Here’s an interesting idea from the Martha Stewart Site: a no glue vacation scrapbook using baseball card holder pages. Click here to go site.
New Release: De Nami Halloween Card Kit
Looking for a quick way to make lots of cards? De Nami stamps has just released a Halloween card kit. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“We have just released our very first card kit! Each kit … Read More...
Spotlight on Gayle Thorsen
James Michael Lawrence has written about one of my favorite jewelry designers – Gayle Thorsen. See Gayle in the spotlight at mnartists.org.
You may know Gayle as The Violet Hoarder or from her Etsy shop gemnorde. The delectable … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...