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

Tutorial: Sleeveless blouse with ruffled neck

July 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Joy from How Joyful! shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gathered sleeveless top with ruffled neck. LOVE it! Go to the tutorial.

Tutorial: Retro Ric Rac Apron

July 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Beverly from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this retro-fabulous apron. Ric rac trim loop-dee-loops around the skirt, while ruffles and gathered tulle finish off the bottom. Love it! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Flamingo Toes]

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Project: Greeting Card Holder

July 31, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

(image by Splitcoast)

Looking for a cute way to store your stamped cards until your ready to send them? Visit Splitcoast Stampers and let Jane Matsumoto show you how to make this pretty greeting card holder. Click here for step … Read More...

How to Wrap Soap

July 31, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

If you’ve mastered the art of soapmaking, but lack the skills to present it in an appealing way, check out these tips on How to Wrap Soap from The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe, Inc.

Giveaway Coming

July 30, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

We have an amazing giveaway starting on the 1st of August so make sure you pop back to the stamping blog for all the details.

We will be giving you the chance to win (Shhhh it’s a surprise)…

Pen Pal Project

July 30, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

July is winding down, and that means not only is August just around the corner, but School will soon be starting as well!

This friendly creature holds your pens, and would be a great back-to-school project.

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Tutorial: Girl’s pettiskirt with layers and layers of fluff

July 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabulous pettiskirt for girls. The layers and layers of ruffles and fluffles will be soooo much fun for little girls to twirl … Read More...

Tutorial: DIY tote bag from a tank top

July 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

… love Maegan shows how to make a handy tote bag out of an old knit tank top. You can do this refashion in less than 5 minutes. This would be a great project for a tank that has shrunk … Read More...

Read all about it: Topstitching your seams for a more polished look

July 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs over at Pickup Some Creativity’s Sewing 101 with a post all about topstitching. This quick little bit of stitching can help create crisper seams and a more polished overall look. Read all about … Read More...

Make an Earth Loom

July 30, 2010 by Denise Felton

Terri of Weaving a Life says,

It has been a year since my Earth Loom was set-up. Over that time, many things have been woven into it by many different people.

This idea is so wonderful, it actually made me … Read More...

Freebie: Puppy Digital Stamps

July 30, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

(image by Sliekje)

How cute is this little guy? You can download him here for free from Sliekje’s digi stamps.

-Heather

Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. … Read More...

Stitch Braille greetings

July 30, 2010 by Denise Felton

I love this series of embroidery designs from Kell of Kincavel Krosses. She’s rendering common greetings in Braille for cross-stitch. Or you can substitute French knots. Or you can add the related text with a backstitch alphabet. Or you … Read More...