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

Finding the right fabric for your sewing project

April 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Using the right fabric can make all the difference in a sewing project. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs gives us the low-down on the different types of fabrics she sews with – what they’re like, when to use them, and … Read More...

Ice Cream Baseball

April 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Know a baseball and ice cream fanatic? This ice cream scoop baseball would be the perfect treat. Found via Gordon Gossip from AZ Central.

[tags]ice cream, baseball[/tags]

Are you hosting a Baseball themed party? Check out these Baseball Party … Read More...

Homemade Pop Tarts

April 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I’ve posted on homemade Pop Tarts before (this recipe from the fabulous Culinary Concoctions by Peabody), but how can I not post again on this version by Smitten Kitchen? Can one ever have too many homemade Pop Tart … Read More...

Tutorial: Lens Necklace

April 28, 2010 by Katrina

If you liked last weeks eye glass lens tutorial, check out this one from In My Own Style. The discussion in this tutorial is excellent from the graphic design part to the choice of glue.

Win an iTop for identifying recycled elements

April 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at Julie McGuffee’s blog Life in the Craft Lane she is having a contest to see who can identify all the recycled elements she used to make thes great little pieces. The winner will get an iTop!

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Tutorial: Zipper Cuff

April 28, 2010 by Katrina

This zipper cuff tutorial comes from Heather at Wax Eloquent and is made with a cardboard roll and a bag of zippers sent to her from Heather at Dollar Store Crafts as a stash busting projects.

Tutorial: Dresden Plate patchwork skirt

April 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this adorable Dresdent Plate patchwork skirt for little girls. I love that scalloped hem!! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Crafterhours]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, dresden plate, patchwork, skirt, girls[/tags]

Mother’s Day Contest from Log Your Memory

April 28, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Log Your Memory is holding a contests to find A Very Special Mommy! Nominate a friend with a baby under one year old, or one who is about to become a mommy, for this grand prize that includes the Baby’s … Read More...

Beautiful Tartlettes for Fall

April 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Sigh. These tarts make me wish for Fall, even as the bright, Spring sun streams through my windows. Alas, those in the Southern Hemisphere can enjoy these frangipane with cocoa and hazelnut tartelettes with chocolate leaves, fudge pearls and apple … Read More...

Video Tutorials: Cutting Gum Paste with a Cricut

April 28, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I had never heard of the Cricut machines until recently, and now it seems they are everywhere (even my mom mentioned them to me, and she has no clue what gum paste is. right, mom?) I’m so curious about these … Read More...

Celebration: Crafty Secrets National Scrapbook Day

April 28, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Be sure to visit the Crafty Secrets blog all this week as they celebrate National Scrapbooking Day. They’ll be having $500 in giveaways, free downloads, samples and ideas starting April 26th through May 1st.

-Heather