While at CHA the other day I did my best job to get ahold of some books about glass to review. Here’s a great book on mosaic from North Light books called Mosaic Renaissance
by Laurel Skye.
The author uses … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired potholders from recycled materials
Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders. You can make them from all recycled materials. Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Removing sleeves from a raglan-sleeved shirt
Suzannah from adventures in dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she took a raglan-sleeved shirt and turned it into a stylish sleeveless shirt. Removing the sleeves lets the pretty gathered yoke stand out. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ann Taylor-inspired ruffle tank
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this ruffle tank inspired by a similar shirt at Ann Taylor Loft. The addition of the ruffled bib takes a plain tank and makes it fabulous. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Cool idea: Serged fabric ribbon
If you’re gifting one of your sewing projects, why not use the scraps to create some coordinating ribbon? Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life serged some printed cotton to create this pretty fabric ribbon. Read more at her blog.… Read More...
Tutorial: Groundhog iPod Touch cover
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
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]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, … Read More...
Scrabble Cookies
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
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
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
Visit the Digisparkle blog for a few free digital Valentine stamps, a couple of heart and a champagne glass too.
-Heather
Dear CraftGossip….
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!
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!
1. … Read More...
Free pattern: Detour Diaper Bag
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.
[photo from Make … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Heart Memory Game
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.
[photo from … Read More...
New patterns & a giveaway from Melly & Me
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
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
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
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
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...