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

New Release: Cosmo Cricket and Unity

August 8, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Cosmo Cricket and Unity Stamps have teamed up and come out with some really adorable new stamp sets, I’m just dying over this Togetherness Families set!! Click here to see all the new sets.

-Heather

And the winner of the Silhouette Digital Cutter is…

August 8, 2010 by Vikram Goyal

We are floored by the number of entries (1500+) for the Silhouette Digital Cutter giveaway. This is one popular tool!

Thank you everyone, but there can be only one winner. Before, we announce the winner, let us remind you … Read More...

Giveaway: Win your Etsy wish list

August 8, 2010 by Vikram Goyal

This giveaway is over. Winners announced here.

Dear CraftGossip readers,

Etsy says that it is a place to buy and sell all things handmade. We think that it is a place to buy all handmade dreams! Who among … Read More...

Little Viking Girl Interview

August 8, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

Madeit.com.au (Like Etsy only Australian) has just featured this wonderful artist on their website.

Little Viking Girl sells simplistic designed pendants, rings even children’s wear. Items range from a very affordable $16 -$34.

Check out the interview as well as … Read More...

Mumma Rocks!!

August 8, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

Amber Teething Rainbow $AUD 27.00

Mumma Rocks is an Australian Home based business run by Jeanette Lemon. Jeanette creates baby safe necklaces from amber and other precious stones.

One of her products is the Amber teething necklace used to naturaly … Read More...

I have to admit that I have yet to master the art of using bronzer. However, if you are “in the know” and would like to whip up your own, Soap Queen has a great tutorial & recipe on her … Read More...

Stained glass art quilt

August 7, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

This awe inspiring art quilt (small section shown) is the work of fiber artist Susan Lenz from Art in Stitches. It’s called Stained Glass XXI. Go here to see the entire piece and learn more about it.

[tags]art … Read More...

Round robin group quilt

August 7, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

Kerri Murphy from Crazy Stitcher just finished this special quilt My Fair Ladies. Go here to find out the story and the ladies behind it.

[tags]Round Robin, group quilt, friendship blocks, crazy quilting, embroidery, hand stiching[/tags]

Free pattern: Mermaiden soft doll

August 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You can get a free pattern for this sweet Mermaiden soft doll over at Martha Stewart Crafts. It’s an excerpt from the new Wee Wonderfuls book of doll projects by Hillary Lang. Go to the free pattern.

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Celebrating Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Knitting Legacy

August 7, 2010 by Terrye

Come Celebrate With Us at Village Knitters (click that link for more info….)

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Legacy Aug 9, 1910 – Nov 30, 1999

100 Year anniversary!

August 9th – 6 to 9 pm! An evening of Demos, sharing EZ … Read More...

New Online Creative Magazine – Spool

August 7, 2010 by Terrye

Coming Fall 2010 (which ironically is like, SOON!!!)

Call for entries for this magazine, are on this page: http://www.spoolmag.com/call4creative

Vinyl Wall Art

August 7, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Ashley from Little Miss Momma Took some canvas, some paint and vinyl decals to make this cool piece of artwork. The beauty of a project like this is that you don’t have to be super crafty to make it.

Ashley … Read More...

Stenciling Your Walls

August 7, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Look at that, isn’t it stunning? Mandy from Sugar Bee shows you how she stenciled her kitchen walls and produced this fabulous look.

Check out her stenciled walls over at Sugar Bee.

Cat in the Hat Dr Seuss Marshmallows

August 7, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make these Cat in the Hat treats HERE at The Paper Pony

Looking for Dr Seuss decorations? Check these out.

Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge

August 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Look at the pair of dollies sent in by Sarah in Missouri! Aren’t they cute?? They’re the latest additions to the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. They’ll be sent to children living in the Hope Village orphanage in Haiti. … Read More...