I love this simple, clever idea for serving cheese and crackers. Spotted on Design Mom, find the idea and how-tos HERE at Twig & Thistle.
[tags]cheese, crackers, favors, parties[/tags]
Twitter Competition: Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 8 Bundle
You know that we are running a giveaway for the Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 8 Bundle?
For the CraftGossip reader’s who want another chance to win a copy of the Photoshop Elements 8 & Premiere Elements 8 … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift for Teacher Appreciation Week
Amy Bender is guest posting on unKit with a tutorial to make this project as a gift for a teacher. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – A Lovely Day
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Guest Post and Giveaway: Kaffe Fassett’s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. Thank you for entering. Link to winner.
Editors Note: We at CraftGossip are honored to have Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy present their list of top quilting blogs for inspiration. In celebration of … Read More...
DIY: Makeup Brush Holder
Freshly Picked shares step-by-step instructions on how to create your own handy makeup brush holder. While this may be primarily sewing-related, I think this project also fits into the bath & body category. This is great for organizing your … Read More...
Guest Post and Giveaway – Knits Men Want
This giveaway is over. Winner Announced Here.
Editors Note: We at CraftGossip are honored to have Bruce Weinstein present his list of top ten knitting blogs for inspiration. In celebration of this post, we have a copy of … Read More...
Inspiration: contemporary chunky crochet jewels
contemporary chunky crochet jewels
Originally uploaded by Fibreromance
This necklace posted by Fibreromance on Flickr is really striking. The bold geometric shapes are actually crocheted. I love the monochromatic look of the shapes too.
Twelve by Twelve quilt mosaics
If you get a chance to see the art quilts in the Twelve by Twelve collaborative in person you should. What you’ll get is a look at the mosaic quilts formed when twelve artists all work on a single theme. … Read More...
Tutorial: Strippy Table Runner
Anina from The Twiddletails Blog graciously shares how she makes her scrappy table runners. Get the tute.
[tags]table runner, quilted, fabric strips, tutorial[/tags]
Tutorial: Make a skirt from a pair of jeans
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to turn a pair of jeans into a skirt. You can use a solid piece of fabric for the inset area, or you can have fun with patchwork scraps as she did. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Mohito summer frock from a skirt and a tank
Kathleen from The TumTum Tree and Grosgrain Fabulous shows how to turn a tank top and a thrift store skirt into an easy summer stylin’ Mohito frock. Dresses like this are my favorite way to dress for the summer. They’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Royal Icing Butterflies
Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of boys’ shorts from an upcycled man’s dress shirt
Emily fromSaltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of boys’ shorts out of a man’s dress shirt. The shirting fabric looks so cool when turned into shorts. And I’m lovin’ the to-the-knee length … Read More...
TUTORIAL: Felt Food
I love this tutorial for felted food. I would have loved to play with these goodies when I was little and adored playing house. I fold this on “MADE Celebrating Moms”. Making Felt Food is easy and quite fun. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple tube top for easy layering
Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar made this simple tube top to layer underneath a shirt when she doesn’t feel like adding a full layer of a tank top. This is great for hot summer days when … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew a Sunshine Dress for toddler girls
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make her awesome Sunshine Dress for toddler girls. It features a round yoke neck and a split overskirt with a ruffled edge. The waist is embellished with … Read More...
Freebie: Bad Girls Mother’s Day Tags
How totally wonderful are these Doom Girl Gift Tags from, Bad Bird?? I personally love the girl with the black eye, probably because when I was a little girl a mean neighborhood boy punched me in the eye and gave … Read More...
Free Pattern – Watermelon Hat
What do watermelons and hats have in common? Well, up here, watermelon is a summer thing, and hats can be too as we frequently dip down into the freezing zones even in July and August.
This free pattern, from Spud … Read More...
Basket Woven Asparagus
For a more interesting presentation of asparagus, try weaving! Seen on the kitchn, this idea is found HERE at Food Mayhem.
[tags]asparagus, weaving[/tags]