Not sure how to make that very first scrapbook page? Debbie Hodge shows you how with instructions using basic supplies and a sketch by Paula Gilarde. Click here to go to tutorial
Freebie: Vintage Valentine Image
Tammy Tutterow is offering this free vintage image for download. Just perfect for scrapping all those Valentine’s Day memories! Click here to go to download
February CraftGossip Giveaways
February is filled with giveaways on Craftgossip and here they are.
Linda from our Felting Blog is offering 2 bags of felt shamrocks for your craft projects. (ends Feb 28th)
Anne from our Sewing Blog is giving away a Wallet … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Pure Joy
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Gaffergirls…Check out their blog!
I’m friends with Gaffergirls on Facebook, me and 2538 other people, and I always notice they have a lot to say about glass. That’s a good thing. Glass is good! There I said it. So I think the gaffergirls blog… Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Easiest apron you will ever make
Laura from Laura’s Birdnest shares a tutorial on her blog for making what she calls, “the easiest apron you will ever make.” Judging from the tutorial, I think she’s right. But don’t let the title fool you – it may … Read More...
Free pattern: Robot applique for a t-shirt
Christina from 3 Sweet Pea’s shares a free pattern for this robot applique. She created the applique to cover up a stain on a t-shirt. Now the stain is covered and the shirt is cutified! (Is that a word? No? … Read More...
Interview with Lizzy House at Project: Project
Lemon Cadet from Project: Project kicks off her new interview series with a series of questions for Lizzy House. Check out what Ms. House has to say about where she finds inspiration for her fabric lines, her electronic book How … Read More...
Giveaway: Winner of the Sew Liberated book giveaway
The winner of the Sew Liberated book giveaway is….
That’s you, Liz B!
I’ll send you an email so I can get your mailing address. I promise I’ll wipe my drool off the book before … Read More...
The 2010 Washington Post Peeps Show Contest
Some of you may remember my raving over the impressive Washington Post Peeps Show contest last year (HERE). Well, it’s that time again! The 4th Annual Washington Post 2010 Peeps Contest. Contestants create a diorama of a … Read More...
New Release: Flower Soft Stamps
Flower Soft, the cool sprinkles for your cards, has just released some lovely new stamp images called Moments in Time, they work so well with the Flower Soft product. They have also released Ultra Fine Flower Soft with even smaller … Read More...
My Favorite Gift Item
I didn’t mention it in my Giveaway post, because I hadn’t taken pictures yet, but my absolute favorite, last minute, quick to knit item is wrist warmers.
Here is a picture of my latest pair, I picked up the yarn … Read More...
GIVEAWAY! Feltplanet’s Felt Shamrocks in 5mm Virgin Merino Wool Felt
I am very pleased to announce that Feltplanet has offered my reader’s 2-10 piece bags of their amazing 5 mm thick wool felt Shamrocks to 2 lucky winners. I ordered a bag of Shamrocks yesterday along with samples of this … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy method for a faced waistband
Becky Joiner shows her favorited method for making a faced waistband. It’s an easy way to create a high and tight waistband perfect for a short-waisted figure. Her tip for perfect stitching in the ditch is particularly helpful. See how … Read More...
Tutorial: Stray sock kitty softie
The Inadvertant Farmer shows how to turn a stray sock into a sweet kitty softie. Awww… isn’t he cute?? Look for a sock that has a different colored heel to highlight the shape of the kitty face. Go to the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern,Tutorial: Snap belt for a little boy
Elsie Marley celebrates the boy with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a belt for a little boy. Snaps
give it an all-boy look. Go to the tutorial.
Article: Scrapbook Page Design Using Alignments
Debbie Hodge discusses how to use the principle of alignments when designing a scrapbook page. In it she discusses how you can organise, group and create connections between elements on the page. Click here to go to article.
Inspiration: Beautiful Stamped Collage
One of our readers recently posted this stunning stamped collage on our Craft Gossip flickr group and I wanted to share it with you all. Visit her blog Matz Monkey Farm for more information on her creative process and to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tissue Paper Flowers
Learn two methods for making tissue paper flowers, a current trend in paper crafting. Jen shows you how on the Scrapbook Trends Magazine blog. Click here to go to tutorial
Nathalie Kalbach Releases Sultane Collection
Nathalie Kalbach of Scrapbook-Trends has released her first ever collection of papers, transparencies and stamps with the French manufacturer Sultane. The collection is comprised of six double sided 12×12 papers (12 designs in total) 15 transparencies and embellishment bands, and … Read More...