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

Tutorial: Groundhog iPod Touch cover

January 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial on her blog for making the cutest little cover for an iPod Touch. It’s a little groundhog! Squeal!! Get the how-to.

Tutorial: Sew a booster seat

January 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a booster seat to help little bodies reach a tall table. Use designer fabric to give it a boutique feel. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

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Scrabble Cookies

January 30, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Spell your love message out with cookie versions of Scrabble tiles. Find the how-tos HERE at Bake at 350.

[tags]Valentine’s Day, cookies, Scrabble, games[/tags]

Book Giveaway; Felt Wee Folk: Enchanting Projects USA only

January 30, 2010 by Linda Lanese

When I received this book from the publisher and opened it I was very impressed that the first few pages in this book is autobiographical. most books we read give us little information about the authors and now I feel … Read More...

Beehive Cupcakes

January 30, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Check out the how-tos for making these cute and easy beehive cupcakes HERE at Bright Ideas.

[tags]bees, candy, cupcakes[/tags]

Freebie: Digital Valentine Stamps

January 30, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Visit the Digisparkle blog for a few free digital Valentine stamps, a couple of heart and a champagne glass too.

-Heather

Dear CraftGossip….

January 30, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

Just wanted to say thank you and that I won the $50 gift card to Amazon all from reading Craft Gossip. I am so excited, I ordered 3 new fused glass books. It was a hard time deciding what to … Read More...

Flickr Finds from the Craft Gossip group!

January 30, 2010 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Did you know that there’s a Flickr group for Craft Gossip? These are some of the recent polymer clay treasures featured there.

Click here to go to the group. Join it and share – we love seeing your creations!

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Free pattern: Detour Diaper Bag

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Make Baby Stuff for a free pattern for their “Detour Diaper Bag”. Check out those angled pockets! Any hip mama would be proud to carry one of these. Go to the free pattern.

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Tutorial: Felt Heart Memory Game

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Designs with a tutorial showing how to make this matching game out of felt. Different colored hearts make it fun for Valentine’s Day. Get the how-to.

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New patterns & a giveaway from Melly & Me

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click over to Melly & Me’s blog to see pictures of the two new patterns they’re adding to their line. There’s Dee-Dee Dolphin (shown here) and a Raspberry Ripple bag that features fabulous triangular pleats. Read more at Melly & … Read More...

Sweet Snowy Day Craft

January 29, 2010 by Kristen Stephens

Mom to the 3rd Power really knows how to take advantage of a snow day! This project would be great for Valentine’s Day as well! You could just decorate the buttons with hearts!

Valentine’s Day Pencil Toppers

January 29, 2010 by Kristen Stephens

I love these simple cute pencil toppers from Their Little World. These are quick and easy for you and your child to make for their classmates!

Cute Handprint Frog

January 29, 2010 by Kristen Stephens

This hand frog would be perfect for an book lesson plan on frogs. It is so simple and so cute! Check out Crafts and Art for Children for more ideas.

She even has a Handprint and Footprint Art Blog…I … Read More...

It’s Time to Think About Glass Craft in Las Vegas

January 29, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

Every April the serious glass enthusiast has to venture on over to Las Vegas, NV for Glass Craft And Bead Expo. I personally can’t wait. I’m even going to have a booth to sell beads. But what’s more fun … Read More...