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

DIY Polka Dot Fruit Roll Ups

August 18, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

OK, now I’ve seen homemade fruit leather recipes, and have even posted on them (here and here). But polka dot fruit roll ups? Homemade? Brilliance at its best. Learn how to make them HERE at Fix Me a … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – Summer Boys 2010

August 18, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Page done as guest designer for Sketchy Thursdays

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Cereal Bar Party

August 18, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I need to credit the celebration shoppe for this awesome find: the kid friendly cereal buffet from The Purple Pug blog. Check out the details HERE.

[tags]cereal, breakfast, parties, kids, buffet[/tags]

DIY: Bath Teas

August 18, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

Destri from The Mother Huddle wrote a guest post on Make & Takes showing how to make Bath Teas. These make great gifts for Mother’s Day, a bridal shower, or even party favors.

DIY Cat Earring Shrinkies.

August 17, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

The trendy fashionista is sharing this tutorial inspired by Mui Mius cat designs.

Check out her blog for all the step by step photo images and a full tutorial.

Contemporary Mosaic Artists Meet in So Cal

August 17, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

I was fortunate enough to meet with a group of mosaic artists today for lunch. The meet up was organized by the founder of the web site for mosaic artists, CMA, Contemporary Mosaic Artists. I’ve mentioned the site on … Read More...

Launch of Project Modern

August 17, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

The Modern Quilt Guild wants you to know about a new challenge they are hosting called Project Modern starting in September 2010. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Oh my, you gotta check out one of the prizes (sigh, … Read More...

Tutorial: Zippered crayon pouch from recycled clear vinyl

August 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she created this super cute clear vinyl crayon pouch from recycled materials. The clear vinyl came from a bedding bag. Inside the zippered pouch, perfectly-sized pockets hold the crayons at the ready for your … Read More...

Tutorial: Drafting a child’s back sloper

August 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares the next of her pattern drafting installments with a tutorial explaining how to create a child’s back sloper. I am so excited about her series on drafting patterns for kids! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Tutorial: Easy elastic waist skirt with pockets

August 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an elastic waist skirt with pockets. The wide elastic waistband makes this a quick project. Ric rac and tulle make a pretty detail around the hem. Get the … Read More...

Recycle Swag Contest-two chances to win the book-1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse

August 17, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at this post at Condo-Blues there is a challenge contest to remake something with swag or promotional material. I had to get in on the action by participating(decorated USB drive) and offering 2 copies of the fabulous book … Read More...

Got Flamingo? Spud and Chloe Do!

August 17, 2010 by Terrye

And you can too! This way cute flamingo is a free knitting pattern from Spud And Chloe.

Get the pattern by clicking on this link

Cupcake Ants and Bees

August 17, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I just adore these buggy ideas for decorating cupcakes featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog. The ideas are originally from the often-talked-about-on-this-blog book, What’s New, Cupcake?.

[tags]bees, bugs, ants, cupcakes, books, picnic, summer[/tags]

Madeover Coffee Table

August 17, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

I love this and wish it was in my house! I may just follow Pam’s lead from Frippery and make one of these myself. She took some planks of wood and the base from an old coffee table and made … Read More...

Design Your Own Crock

August 17, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Holly from 504 Main took a plain crock for her kitchen and made it her own. If you need a little inspiration to get your kitchen accents off the ground, take a look at this.

See how Holly designed her … Read More...

DIY Video: Decoupage Craft Paper Floor

August 17, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

You might remember from last week when I showcased a project from FamilyCorner.com explaining how to refinish a floor using paper bags. Talk about a recycling project! Well this week, Jami from An Oregon Cottage shares a video tutorial … Read More...