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

Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt from outgrown pants and vintage sheet

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Explanation Required guest blogs at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how she used some strips of vintage sheets to turn an outgrown pair of pants into a cute little skirt for her daughter. So cute!! Go to the … Read More...

Sewing Pattern: Reversible pants or shorts

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of reversible pants or shorts with an elastic casing at the waist. The pants/shorts are sewn together in such a way that there are no rough edges on the inside. The … Read More...

Tutorial: Black and White with Copic Markers

July 23, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

(image by Rachel Schneider)

Visit The Paper Crafting Place blog to learn a fun technique using copic markers for a vintage black and white look for your stamped images.

-Heather

Giveaway: Crazy Daisy July Kit

July 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Heidi Swapp is giving away the July kit from Crazy Daisy on her blog. Entries close July 31st, 2010. Click here to go to giveaway.

Tutorial: Castle Peeps Travel Play Set

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whipstitch Fabrics takes part in Lizzy House’s Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to use this fabric line to creae a travel castle play set. Get the tutorial from Whipstitch Fabrics.

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1930’s fabric line Nellie’s Garden

July 23, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

Just out, Nellie’s Garden fabric line by Nancy Mahoney for P & B Textiles is so pretty. It’s like taking a cool drink of water in the summer heat.

Via Chitter Chatter

LAVISH CROCHET – EYECANDY FOR THE CREATIVE

July 23, 2010 by jd wolfe

http://www.lavishjewelry.us/index.php?option=com_lavish&view=product&pid=363

This necklace, like all the jewelry on the linked site, is created with crocheted components. The artist uses precious metals, gorgeous glass beads and crystals, and elegant findings to present these beautiful works of art.

I’m trying to figure … Read More...

Sweet Treats Roundup

July 23, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Find a roundup of inspiring sweets and treats (and I’m not just saying that because my, ahem, “x” and “o” cookie bites are included in there) collected by Bird of Dog n’ Bird Artful Wedding in a guest post for … Read More...

Free Online Class: Digital Layout

July 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

This free video class by Kristina Werner on the BasicGrey website teaches you how to make the layout shown above. Click here to go to free class.

Video Tutorial: Paper Napkin Transfer

July 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Learn how to convert a decorative napkin into a sturdy patterned paper for scrapbooking and other crafts. Click here to go to tutorial.

Write a Bakery Business Plan

July 23, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Thinking of opening your own bakery? Check out Inc. for an article featuring tips on How to Write a Bakery Business Plan. {Found via Cupcakes Take the Cake.}

[tags]bakery, business[/tags]

Inspiration du Jour – Boy Toys

July 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Chalkboard Globe

July 23, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Chalkboard paint rocks. I just loved this the moment it popped up on the page. I mean really, who thinks of painting a globe with chalkboard paint! Genius!

See the transformation from tattered sphere to awesome chalkboard globe on Under … Read More...

DIY: Soothing Oat Fizzies

July 23, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

BathBodySupply.com posted a recipe for Soothing Oat Fizzies on their blog. These are the perfect treat for dry, irritated skin. There is also a recently posted recipe for a Java Luv Exfoliating Wash.

Skateboard Shelving

July 23, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Skateboarding is all the rage among boys, and even some girls! As the kids outgrow their old skateboards, or they just start looking a little worse for wear, you can turn them into cool shelving for your kids’ rooms.