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

Curtain Rods from Old Fence

August 19, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

I love how Rachelle from Adventures in Creating took an old rusty piece of fencing, added some finials, and created her own unique curtain rods.

See how Rachelle made curtain rods from old fencing at Adventures in Creating.

The August issue of Martha Stewart’s magazine showed different ways to dip dye fabrics and other items. If you haven’t seen it, it’s actually quite cool and Paint Me Plaid has posted a couple of Martha’s examples.

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Repurposed Cabinet Door

August 19, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Polly from Learn and Go took an old cabinet door and turned it into a chic piece of functional wall art. She can leave it plain and display as is, or hang something from the hook, hence the function. 😉… Read More...

Tutorial: Using hemostats to turn narrow fabric tubes

August 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When making narrow fabric straps or ties, the cutting and sewing part is super simple. But the turning-it-right-side-out part can reduce even the most able sewist to frustrated tears. Sew4Home explains how to use a pair of hemostats to turn … Read More...

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

August 19, 2010 by Linda Lanese

I wanted you all to see the felted items they are selling at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The prices are up there and I thought these lovely items might give you some felting ideas. I have seen many … Read More...

How to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes

August 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

What a fun idea! See how to make paper dolls and garlands from recycled boxes over at the blog A Fanciful Twist.

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Make A Potion Rainbow

August 19, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to create a colorful array of potions made from flower petals, leaves and berries HERE at Squashed Tomatoes, spotted on The Crafty Crow. (OK, so this one isn’t totally edible, but it is drink-like, no?)

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Read all about it: Purchasing a dress form

August 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve been watching all of those episodes of Project Runway and seeing the designers create garments on a dress form, and you’re thinking, “Oooh, I want one of those for MY studio!” But it turns out there are actually … Read More...

Tutorial: Smartigan old-school cardigan

August 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make her Smartigan, and old-school cardigan for kids. I love the retro vibe!! Part 1 of the tutorial explains how to make the pattern. Part … Read More...

Tutorial: Apron pants for little girls

August 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing Dork guest blogs over at Brown Paper Packages with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of apron pants for little girls. These sweet play pants are made with a little apron across the front. Get the … Read More...

Tutorial: Fondant Candy

August 19, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make fondant candy pieces with a step-by-step tutorial HERE at Make It and Love it, part of the make-a-cake series.

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New Release: Papertrey Ink Stamps

August 19, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

(image by Papertrey and Michelle Wooderson)

Papertrey ink has just released 10 wonderful new clear stamp sets, with themes like fill-able jars, Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, labels and more, some sets even have matching dies! Click here to all that’s … Read More...