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

More Pac-Man for the Foodie

May 19, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I know, I know, I just posted a roundup of video game eye candy HERE. But then I found another Pac-Man inspired foodie slideshow HERE at Food2.

[tags]Pac-Man, video games, wedding cake[/tags]

Tutorial: Wearable Light

May 19, 2010 by Katrina

Here is a great tech/jewelry project, the wearable light bracelet from Sparklab. It is an LED illuminated bracelet and not only is that just a cool idea, but the look it totally modern and sleek.

It is made with normal … Read More...

Giveaway: Three Craft Books from Penguin

May 19, 2010 by Vikram Goyal

Thanks to Penguin US, we have a prize pack of three books to giveaway.
The Dirt Diva’s Down-to-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening by Annie Spiegelman

More Softies Only a Mother Could Love by Jess Redman and Meg Leder

and… Read More...

Wedding Cake Pops

May 19, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make these all-white wedding cake pops HERE at weddingbells.

Canning How-Tos

May 19, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Find a great, straight-forward tutorial for the basics of canning HERE at Sugarcrafter.

[tags]fruits, canning[/tags]

Join Joanne Basile on the Splitcoast Stampers site for her step by step tutorial and video on how to make these fun rolled paper flowers. They make a perfect accent to any card or scrapbook layout! Click here for the … Read More...

Win a copy of Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things from Old Sweaters

May 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

You get to benefit from a tiny bit of self promotion! Yup, this is my book. And my publisher, the wonderful Quayside Publishing Group has offered a copy to you my loving Recycled Crafts at Craft Gossip readers. All you … Read More...

Great Find

May 19, 2010 by Katrina

If you are looking for some interesting elements for your jewelry, check out RJBeads on Etsy. They have an excellent selection of fun and funky beads and the prices are pretty reasonable too.

Worldwide Knit In Public Day

May 19, 2010 by Terrye

Go to the Worldwide Knit In Public Day website to find the nearest event, or if you want to host your own, you’ll find info there, as well as a database that you can add your event to.

It’s held … Read More...

Tutorial: Frayed rosettes

May 19, 2010 by Denise Felton

Jennifer Paganellli of Sis Boom Day Dreams says,

They are so adorable, so sweet, so special, and SO easy to make! Heck, why not cover everything with these romantic rosettes?!

I couldn’t agree more. Enjoy the tutorial by Jennifer and … Read More...

Free pattern: Bargello cell-phone case

May 19, 2010 by Denise Felton

VIVA ZIVA! newsletter published the pattern and instructions for creating this colorful belt-mounted bargello phone case. Get the pattern.

Many thanks to Bargello Needlepoint blog for pointing out this freebie.

Reminder: Pretty Little Pillows book review & giveaway

May 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Just a quick reminder of the Pretty Little Pillows book review & giveaway. Go to this post to read the review and enter the giveaway. Deadline is May 21st, 2010.

[tags]sewing, book, review, giveaway, Pretty Little Pillows[/tags]

Inspiration: Jane Waggoner Deschner

May 19, 2010 by Denise Felton

Don’t miss Joetta Maue‘s interview of needleartist Jane Waggoner Deschner over on MrXStitch. Stitching on antique and vintage photos figures largely in my personal art life; but Deschner’s innovations have opened my eyes to whole new avenues of … Read More...

Free patterns: Tatted dangles

May 19, 2010 by Denise Felton

Jane Eborall is sharing her tatting patterns for three cabone-ring dangles. (I think the little plastic doo-dahs at the center usually are called cafe-curtain rings in the US.) At least one of these patterns is perfect for earrings. Go to … Read More...