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

Book Review – Big Girl Knits

March 12, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

Big Girl Knits By Jillian Moreno and Amy R Singer.

25 Big, Bold Projects for real women with real curves.

ISBN: 978-0-307-58637-7 RRP $22.99

Forget about those clingy knitted vest, tank tops that you can only dream about wearing and … Read More...

This is the weekend that quite a few chapters of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers has their quarterly meetings. And it’s the first meeting of the year for some. Have you been to one of these meetings? A … Read More...

Rice Krispie Treat Shamrock

March 12, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Find the how-tos for making Shamrock Rice Krispie treats HERE at Smashed Peas and Carrots. Cute, easy, kid-friendly…gotta love it!

[tags]shamrock, St. Patrick’s Day, rice krispie treats, kids[/tags]

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE

March 12, 2010 by jd wolfe

The 2010 Flamie Awards from the Crochet Liberation Front are being voted on right now!! Be sure to vote. Several of your/my favorite designers, sites, etc are up for awards. Crochet Luminaries like Rita Weiss, Jean Leinhauser, Kim Guzman, Pauline … Read More...

Tutorial: Manual buttonhole with your sewing machine

March 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Even if your machine doesn’t have an automatic or stepped buttonhole feature, you can still use it to create machine-sewn buttonholes. Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to do it. Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Until Wednesday … Read More...

Inspiration: Felt Shapes from Stamps

March 12, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

I came across this totally wonderful card on the Hero Arts stamping blog, it was submitted (and won:)) to one of their monthly contests. It was made by mi kasa (Donna) on Flickr and she used a Hero Arts … Read More...

Freebies: Digi Designs by Ali Edwards

March 12, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Shutterfly has these two digital designs from Ali Edwards available for download on their blog. Click here to download the page template. Click here to download the Winter word art.

Giveaway: Jenni Bowlin Studio

March 12, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Scrapbook trends Magazine is giving away a goodie package of products from Jenni Bowlin Studio. Click here to go to giveaway

Tutorial: Fabric book with crinkly pages

March 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I recently received a couple of sweet baby prints from Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric. It’s part of a tutorial exchange hosted by Totally Tutorials. In return for receiving the supplies, I agreed to write a tutorial for a … Read More...

Sewing Tutorial: Layered twirly skirt for girls

March 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a layered twirly skirt for little girls. The layers add that extra bit of fancy that little girls love so much, and they give you an opportunity to play … Read More...

Sewing Pattern: Pin-up girl shorts from a pair of trousers

March 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lily from The House of Mirth made these flirty pin-up girl style shorts out of a pair of men’s business trousers. Who knew pleated front pants could be made so sexy? I’m lovin’ those scallops cut into the fronts!! If … Read More...

Tutorial: Interchangeable flip-flops

March 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog for making flip-flops with interchangeable ribbon toppers and embellishments. To change the look, simply peel the Velcro backed ribbon off and replace with a new design. Brilliant!! … Read More...

Tutorial: Travel art organizer

March 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this handy organizer for your child’s art supplies. Pockets for markers, crayons, and coloring books (or pads of paper) keep everything all together and portable. Go to the tutorial.