Nathalie of Scrapbook-Trends has also posted photos and news from CHA Winter 2010. Click here, here and here to see it all!
Giveaway: Free pattern of your choice from Brassy Apple
Brassy Apple is giving away a free pattern of choice to not one, not two, but THREE lucky Craft Gossip readers. Wowza!
Their Kitschy Corset apron is certainly not your mama’s kitchen apron! If you’re going for a more sophisticated … Read More...
A Peek into CHA
Julie Balzer has posted a huge number of photos on her blog direct from CHA. Get a first look at all the new goodies here!
Tutorial: Toddler fleece jumper from an adult shirt
Heather from Small Fry & Co shares a tutorial for turning an adult fleece shirt into an adorable jumper for a toddler. It’s a quick, easy sewing project that can be completed during nap time. Get the how-to.
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Today’s Special at Two Peas in a Bucket
Today January 26th only, this set of stamps from My Mind’s Eye is on sale for $5.00 instead of the usual $9.99 price. Click here to purchase
Freebie: Digital Snail Mail Stamp
Download this cute snail mail digital stamp for free from Digital Palace, hurry it’s only up for a limited time!
-Heather
Tutorial: Sew a gift envelope from oilcloth
Kelly from Oilcloth Addictt shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a simple gift envelope out of oilcloth. Use this as fun packaging for a Valentine’s or “Happy Day” gift for a favorite friend. Go to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Jana Eubank
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Day 2 – CHA…I want a Cricut! To Etch Glass
So as I wandered around Day 2 at CHA, The Craft and Hobby Association Show…I kept passing the Provo booth where it was cake madness. I know this section is supposed to be about glass but I’ll get there. … Read More...
Sassafras Creation turns Knitting needles into beautiful jewelry
This jewelry is so pretty! I collect anodized aluminum and that includes knitting needles. Anne of Sassafras Creations over at Etsy give old knitting needles a new life cutting them up and linking them in fun and unique ways to … Read More...
Pre-Order Now
This looks like an excellent resource book for all jewelers out there.
The Workbench Guide to Jewelry techniques
will be out on the 1st of April, but is available for pre-order from Interweave now.
Tutorial: Girl’s skirt with fabric flowers from an adult t-shirt
Sarah from Crafty Wanna Bee shows how you can transform an old adult-sized t-shirt into a super cute little girl’s skirt with fabric flower embellishments. By keeping the original hem and side seams of the t-shirt, this is essentially a … Read More...
Tutorial: Love on a Limb patchwork table topper
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making this Love On a Limb patchwork table topper. It features a pretty applique of two birds sitting on a tree limb. She also includes cutting … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of mittens from fleece
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sew a pair of mittens from fleece. The fleece is soft and warm, but also an easy fabric to sew with. A … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt “Lovey Bundles” Valentine’s treat bags
Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making these Valentine’s “Lovey Bundles”, felt bags that they use in their family for giving Valentine’s treats. The bags are simple to make and start with precut rectangles … Read More...
Candy Cane Lollipops- Valentine Treat
Wondering what to do with those leftover candy canes? Head on over to The Idea Room to see how to make these!
Rainbow Bracelets
This craft would be great for teaching the order of the colors, or just helping with dexterity for children. Check out Charlotte’s Fancy to see how. You could even do pink and red for Valentine’s Day!
3 Needle Bind Off – Knitting Technique
Two needle bind offs are a technique used to bind off stitches when finishing a knitting project. There are two types of two needle bind offs: the three needle bind off and Elizabeth Zimmermann’s easy bind off.
Three needle bind … Read More...
A House Of Yarn? Wait! What??
No picture of this one yet, because it’s still in process.
From Katie Bond….Knitters in Hilmarton (UK) have set themselves an unusual task – creating a house out of wool to raise money for their church. More than 30 knitting … Read More...
Potato Skins for Every NFL Team
I don’t even watch football and I find this idea to be utterly fantastic. The Food Network has concocted potato skins recipes for each football team in the AFC and NFC (and no, I have no idea what the difference … Read More...