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

Free pattern: Multi-use butterfly

July 1, 2010 by Denise Felton

Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) is sharing this sweet butterfly pattern for your personal use. She says,

I have used it as hand turned applique. But the line drawing could be used bigger or smaller in so many styles of

Flip Flop Appetizers

July 1, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make flip flop crackers n’ cheese HERE at snackpicks. {found via Flourishes, via Gordon Gossip}

[tags]cheese, crackers, summer, flip flops[/tags]

Now online: The Needlewoman

July 1, 2010 by Denise Felton

We got this sweet note from Kris Carr of The Needlewoman Hobart:

We would love to share our site with the people in your community as this is the first time we have ventured online, and no one knows

How to upcycle a plain solar light into a stylish one

July 1, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love outdoor lighting and with solar powered fixtures it is really easy to do. The clever crafter of the blog Keen Inspirations has a great way to take inexpensive solar lights and dress them up to look like expensive … Read More...

In Stitches is available online

July 1, 2010 by Denise Felton

If you’re into art quilting, you’ll love this heads-up from Susan Brubaker Knapp (Blue Moon River):

The staff of Quilting Arts magazine has just launched their latest creation, In Stitches, a one-of-a-kind special issue that “celebrates hand

Tutorial: Easy Colorful Chain Maille Earrings

July 1, 2010 by Katrina

This tutorial for easy colorful chain maille earrings from Easy Wire, were recently shared in the Jewelry Making Daily email.

It is a nice easy project with excellent instructions and the best part is, they should only take you about … Read More...

Get SharonB’s July calendar

July 1, 2010 by Denise Felton

A July desktop calendar featuring SharonB‘s gorgeous stitchery is available free from Pin Tangle blog. Go get it.

Tutorial: Punto Rodi

July 1, 2010 by Denise Felton

Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework blog) shows us how to do Punto Rodi or Rodi Stitch. She says,

[It] is a Pulled Thread Stitch used for filling spaces of a design and creating a light, open area. It

Tutorial: Round floor cushions from repurposed denim

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition made these super cute floor cushions for her kids’ playroom. She paired denim repurposed from an old pair of overalls with a fun cotton print. The carrying handle on the side is actually the … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a tote bag from two fat quarters

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Diary of a Quilter guest blogs over at Make and Takes with a tutorial showing how to make a fun little tote bag out of a couple of fat quarters. There is an endless array of cute fabric … Read More...

Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read More...

Tutorial: 4th of July flag t-shirts

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these 4th of July themed t-shirts. There is a ruffled version for the girls, and a plainer version for the boys. So cute! Go to the tutorial.

[photo … Read More...

Techniques: Using Texture Stamps

July 1, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Join Nancy Doren on the Scrapbooking from the Inside Out blog for some really cool and interesting ways to use texture stamps on your cards and scrapbook pages. Click here for her tutorial.

-Heather

Dipping Rice Krispie Treats

July 1, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

There seems to be an infinite number of clever uses for Rice Krispie Treats, such as these chocolate-dipping-worthy popsicles at Twig and Thistle. Already, I’m envisioning adding these to a chocolate fondue dessert table. {The original idea for these … Read More...

Two adorable no-sew kids capes

July 1, 2010 by Minnie

Ruffles and Stuff posted this tutorial for a no-sew flutter cape for kids. It looks easy and super cute, all it requires is some fleece, scissors and a length of ribbon!