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

Warm Up America – Knitting Patterns

March 23, 2010 by Terrye

from Emma Jones of the Prime Writer News Network brings us this article on Warm Up America. ”

“Volunteer knit or crochet a rectangle (or squares) measuring at least 7” x 9” and contribute the rectangles to their local Warm … Read More...

Knitting Club Gives Teddy Bears To Fire Dept.

March 23, 2010 by Terrye

From the Reno Gazette Journal:

The Golden Heart Knitting Project plans to donate 100 teddy bears with knitted outfits to the Reno Fire Department to be used to comfort children when fire or other disasters strike. Firefighters from the Moana … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruffled flower brooch with button center

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric flower brooch. The bloom is made of gathered fabric, and the center from a button. Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Resizing Digital Photos

March 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Genie Balfour has written an article on E-Zine Articles outlining methods for resizing your digital photos for digital and paper scrapbooking. Click here to go to article.

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s scrunchie belt with detachable pouch

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a downloadable tutorial for making this scrunchie belt for girls. Not only will it help keep her pants where they belong, but the detachable pouch is the perfect place to keep the little treasures she finds all … Read More...

Tutorial: Super simple tablerunner from dishtowels

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Salty Pineapple guest blogs over at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a super simple tablerunner out of dishtowels. This is such an easy way to give your table a quick update! Go to … Read More...

Tutorial: Paper Roses

March 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Suzanne Sergi has a tutorial up on Little Light Studio showing how to make these paper roses. Click here to go to tutorial.

Giveaway: Blog Candy

March 23, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Dawn’s Craft Place blog is celebrating it’s one year anniversary with a blog candy giveaway. Click here then leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win a bunch of stamp sets Close To My Heart, Just Rite and Stamping … Read More...

New All Occasion Stamps by BasicGrey

March 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

If you’re looking for a versatile set of stamps check out the Delta Collection from BasicGrey. A little set of stamps for all occasions – Birthday, Wedding, Christmas, Thanks, Congrats and More!! Click here to see more. Available for purchase … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – Regent’s Park

March 23, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Playing with Blue Chalcedony – Gaffer Glass

March 22, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

When I”m not making dichroic glass beads or cupcakes I find my self enthralled with reactive glass. Double Helix makes me crazy. Iris orange aka Raku glass makes me giggle with joy most of the time. And now Gaffer’s Blue … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a garland of felt Peeps bunnies

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE guest blogs over at V & Co. with a tutorial for making a garland of felt Peep bunnies. Make it in pink or bright yellow for a realistic “Peep” color. SO cute! Go to the free pattern … Read More...

Flower Pop Cupcakes

March 22, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Wilton is always a good go-to site for ideas, especially for holiday and seasonal sweets. Find the how-tos for making these flowery cupcakes HERE. And a thanks to reader Katie for the find!

[tags]spring, cupcakes, flowers, lollipops[/tags]

Tutorial: Make a full apron from a tea towel

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make a full apron from a tea towel and two pieces of fabric. The body of the apron is made from the tea towel, while the two pieces of fabric form a … Read More...