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

Technique: Embossed Layered Resist Stamping

February 15, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Visit the Hero Arts video section on Youtube and let Jennifer McGuire show you how to do this very cool embossed layered resist technique using Distress Ink , click here to see the video.

-Heather

Science Cookie Roundup

February 15, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Geek alert (I’m including myself in thie APB, by the way)! Not So Humble Pie has another fabulous roundup of science-themed cookies HERE. The amazing Darwin cake shown can be found HERE at Kitchen Fallout.

[tags]science, cookies[/tags]

One of My Favorite Designers….

February 15, 2010 by Terrye

Is Mari. Mari Dembrow began Mari Sweaters 30 years ago, in 1977, in Eugene Oregon.

I’ve always liked the styling and appeal of these sweaters, they just seem as though they’re made just for me.

Carodan Farm has a whole … Read More...

Tutorial: Owl oven mitt

February 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Jane Avion shares a tutorial on Dollar Store Crafts showing how to make an oven mitt shaped like an owl. She uses a dollar store oven mitt and a kitchen towel. Get the how-to.

[photo from Dollar … Read More...

Stamp Storage Solutions

February 15, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Jen has shared various ideas on the Scrapbook Trends blog for organising different kinds of stamps. Click here to go to article.

Tutorial: Make a card table tent

February 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways participates in Tent Week with Care from Obsessively Stitching (her daughter) with this tutorial for making a basic card table tent. Once you’ve got the basic shape, you can customize it in any … Read More...

Tutorial: Baby bib shaped like a hanging sloth

February 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mairuru showed us the sloth bibs she made last week, and now she shares the tutorial so we can make our own. The arms of the sloth are the bits of the bib that wrap around baby’s neck. These are … Read More...

Sewing Pattern: Soda can cozy

February 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

An ice cold soda is a treat to your mouth, but the metal can may be cold to the hands. Jessica from Happy Together posts on her blog with a tutorial for making a cozy for your soda can. She … Read More...

Article: Opening Pages in Albums

February 15, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Lori Fairbanks, Product Editor of Creating Keepsakes Magazine, has posted an article on the CK Blog, all about the opening pages of theme albums. Click here to go to article.

Romanoff 12×12 Vertical File

February 15, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Romanoff has come up with plastic vertical file holder for 12×12 papers and cardstock. These are now on sale at Two Peas for 50% off! Click here to purchase

Designer Challenge Monday at SCT

February 15, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Scrapbook and Cards Today designer Summer Fullerton, challenges you to go green on your next scrapbook page. Click here for more information.

Tutorial Special from Tonja’s Treasures

February 14, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

If you hurry, you can still take advantage of this Facebook Storefront Valentine’s/ President’s Weekend special from Tonja’s Treasures – Three of her tutorials for $14.97!

Click here to check it out!

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Tutorial: Happy rainbow plushie toy

February 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this super sweet rainbow plushie toy. The rainbow of tags around this happy face are perfect for little hands to grab a hold of. Go … Read More...

Make Your Own Professional Strip Cutter from fusedglass.org

February 14, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

Today I received an email newsletter from fusedglass.org that has a great offer for plans to make your own professional glass strip cutter. This looks like a really nifty item to build. They have a video on their site showing … Read More...