As I always say, everything is better when made into a pop. Learn how to make frozen banana pops HERE at Jamie Cooks It Up!.
[tags]popsicles, lollipop sticks, frozen banana, chocolate, sprinkles[/tags]
Vegan Twinkies
Learn how to make vegan Twinkies HERE at instructables. {spotted on Cool Craft Sites}
[tags]Twinkies, vegan[/tags]
Free Pattern from Lion Brand – Glitter Shrug
EASY! And pretty too! It’s just one, big rectangle. Knit this up with Vanna’s Glamour yarn (has sparkles in it) by LionBrand.
The pattern and yarn info are here.
A Hold-All for Dad
I love how Donni from The Magic Onions always uses natural materials in her crafts! The clovers in this catch-all bowl for dad are perfect! Check out how they made one…just in time for Father’s Day!
Free design for machine embroidery
This gorgeous hibiscus design for machine embroidery is free from needlework.ru. The download is available in 13 file formats, and a color chart is offered as a PDF file. Get the design.
Many thanks to Elkalin for pointing … Read More...
Great idea: Tats on buttons
Krystle of Krystledawne Tats covered buttons with fabric, attached bitty tatted motifs, and mounted them on bookmarks and ring bases. Brilliant! See more on Krystle’s blog post.
How to make reusable Swiffer Duster Cloths
Looking for a way to make eco-friendly, reusable Swiffer Duster cloths? There’s a fantastic tutorial over at Sew Much Ado that shows you how to make reusable Swiffer cloths from old flannel shirts. This not only saves money but also … Read More...
Free Felted Soap Tutorial
This tutorial is from the Homemade Mamas, Rebecca, Maggie, & Jill – busy women just like you who run after our active kids, try to clean the house once in a while, and manage to throw dinner together (even … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing stand-up figures
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, has posted instructions for finishing stand-up figures, such as this one from the Needlepoint Nativity series. See the tute.
Tutorial: Setting metal snaps in fabric
When you see that a sewing project requires that Sewing snaps
be set into the fabric, do you shake your head and hang it up? Don’t have snap-fear any longer! Sew4Home tells how to add snaps to your sewing projects. … Read More...
Jackie makes cellphone pouches
Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains is making cravable cellphone pouches in canvas, silk dupioni, and tweed — embellished, of course, with her signature embroidered-velvet motifs. You know you want one. See the silk post. And see the tweed and canvas … Read More...
M&J Trimmings Challenge – Part II
The second jewelry entry in the M&J Trimmings DIY Challenge is this great vintage inspired necklace by Alysa Burke.
You will remember Alysa from some earlier posts here on Craft Gossip where we linked to her fun and funky shrink … Read More...
Free pattern: Ultimate Bib Smock
Bri from My Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ultimate Bib/Smock. This is the classic bib/smock with curved straps that wrap around and cross over in the back. You can also use these easy-to-make smocks as … Read More...
Tutorial: Needlelace
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has posted a tutorial for Stäbchen — needlelace based on a type of buttonhole stitch. See the tute. And be sure to scroll through her posts for other lovely needlelace tidbits and tips.
Tutorial: Large folded fabric flower pin cushion
Laupre shows how to make this pin cushion with a large fabric flower sitting atop. The base is a small ceramic flower planter. I love the folded fabric petals!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Laupre]
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Food Ballet
The skills and patience it must take to create stop motion video awes me, skills and patience I wish I had. Check out this video of an assortment of fruits, veggies and candies dance a ballet by Lina Fridman and … Read More...
Project and New Release: Papertrey Ink – Gift Jar
Check out this wonderful gift for a gardener, a matching card and gift jar with seed packets and tools, how pretty! It’s by Nichole Heady using the new “Friendship Jar” stamp set from Papertrey Ink stamps and the coolest part … Read More...
Primer: Basic embroidery stitches
CC of Suestreehouse has posted a scan of a vintage embroidery-stitch primer. If you’re just getting started or if you could use a brush-up on basic stitches, CC has got you covered! See the post.
Article: 6 Blunders Scrapbooking Bloggers Make
This article at Paper Crafter’s Corner points out six common blunders made by blogging scrapbookers, and suggests how you can remedy them. Click here to go to article.
Sewing Pattern : Ruffle capri tights for little girls
Bandy Canyon made these super cute ruffle capri tights for her little girl. The capri-length leggings are still dressy, but are made more comfortable for the hot summer weather. It turns out it’s an easy refashion from a pair of … Read More...