How beautiful is this bag made from an alpaca wool sweater? I have to give credit to Elizabeth of “to be charmed” for introducing us to Kim and her blog, The Inadvertent Farmer. Kim is offering a magnificent pictorial … Read More...
10 Fab DIY Photo Displays
My husband asked me the last time we moved why I no longer hang up all the family photos in the hallway. You know the display. It looks like your Aunt Gertrude’s house with all the 8×10 frames filled … Read More...
Star Wars Birthday
Check out the spectacular dessert table for this Star Wars party created by parties by shindig (as seen featured on kara’s party ideas). Treats included yoda soda, Death Star donuts, light saber treats and out of this world cupcakes.… Read More...
60 Summer Decorating Ideas
Martha has some great ideas for summertime decorating. I’ve already featured some, like this welcoming seashell mood lighting and this pretty sea glass tiled tray. She has plenty of pretty projects to spruce up your home with a summery … Read More...
Polymer Clay Covered Pen with Pen Holder, by CAG
Polymer Clay Covered Pen with Pen Holder, by CAG
Originally uploaded by cag_crafts
Can you tell that I’ve got back-to-school on my mind this week?
I love this polymer clay covered pen and holder by CAG crafts. What an elegant … Read More...
How to recycle a pretty box into a frame
Varada sent in this post at the blog Naari-The Woman that has a tutorial for recycling a box into a frame. I also like that she framed an image that had been painted on a dried Banyan leaf. So I … Read More...
Giveaway: Courage Scrapbooking Kit
The folks at Ella Publishing are giving away this kit from Scrapping from the Inside Out. In the same post Rachel Kaufman explains how to create a layout with depth. Click here to go to giveaway. Entries close noon … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Song Sun Dress
Melissa Stramel from Lilac Lane guest blogs over at Cutting Corners with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Song Sun Dress. This easy gathered dress can be made for girls or women. Optional pockets and belt allow you … Read More...
DIY Ice Straws
Find tips on making ice straws HERE at Cupcakes and Cutlery,with links to this ice straw tray
at amazon, or these DIY ice straws at Apartment Therapy.
Tutorial: DIY naptime roll with built-in pillow
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making this DIY naptime roll. This kid-sized nap mat is soft and snuggly, and includes a pillow at the end for your child to lay her head on. When naptime is over, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric carnation
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a fabric carnation. It’s made from lightweight jersey, which has the double-bonus of not fraying AND of curling on the edges when pulled slightly. This would make a pretty brooch or purse … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a cute notebook cover
Click over to Craft Passion to find out how to create a cute fabric cover for a notebook or journal. A loop of fabric provides a place to hold a pen and a magnetic snap closure makes it easy to … Read More...
Technique: Flocked Stamps
(image by Nicol Magouirk)
Want to add some fun and fuzz to your cards? Visit Nicol Magouirk’s blog for a wonderful video on adding flocking to yur stamped images. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
American Crafts Goes Digital
American Crafts have taken some of their best-selling paper products and converted them to digital designs! The kits, ranging in price from$3.49 to $4.99 are available at Daisy Trail, an online digital retailer. Click here to go to store.
FUN HATS FOR BACK TO (PRE)SCHOOL
I don’t believe I know a single person who’s not a fan of Elmo, Grover, and Oscar. Do you?
This designer has created a collection of hats to honor our toddler’s favorite characters. Check here to make these cute caps.
Tutorial: Painting with Embossing Powder
In this video tutorial from Stampendous, learn how you can “paint” in your stamped images, using embossing powders. Click here to go to tutorial.
Book Review And Giveaway : Embroidery Companion
Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living
Embroidery Companion
Classic Designs for Modern Living
// Written by Alicia Paulson
On Sale: August 2010
Price: $22.99
ISBN: 978-0-307-46235-0
Alicia from the popular blog Posie gets cozy is sharing 30 of her … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Accordian Book
This tutorial from Linda Tieu shows how to make this accordion book from scratch. This would be nice to use as a brag book! Click here to go to tutorial.
Giveaway: Adobe Photoshop and Premiere 8 Bundle
Entries for this giveaway are now closed. Winner announced here.
Exclusive to CraftGossip! You can win a copy of the award winning Adobe Photoshop and Premiere 8 Bundle. Read till the end of the post to … Read More...
Giveaway: Design Your Own Soccer Ball Kit
This giveaway is over. The winners are:
Tori Whiting, Laurel Rieger and Tiffany Morrison. Congratulations! An email has been sent to you to request your details.
Thanks to Janlynn, we are giving 3 of our readers the chance to … Read More...