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

Are You Ready For Some….

February 1, 2010 by Terrye

No, it’s not football season, but we do have another giveaway. Not sure how that all ties in, hang in there with me, I can usually make it all work. How about an alternative to that football game? This one’s … Read More...

Wonderful Watercolor Beads

February 1, 2010 by Katrina

watercolor beads

Originally uploaded by gingerblue

Gingerblue posted this bowl of beads on the CraftGossip Flickr Pool. When I saw them I immediately thought of Easter eggs and yummy candies.

I think that the technique sounds really interesting. They are … Read More...

Video: Jenni Bowlin Booth at CHA

February 1, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Jenni Bowlin gives Amy Coon of the Paper Life a personal tour of her booth at this past CHA Winter. Click here to go to video. Also, check out all the other videos on the site that Amy has posted … Read More...

Today’s Steal: American Crafts Slick Writers

February 1, 2010 by Francine Clouden

This 18 piece set of Slick Writer markers from American Crafts is today’s deal at Scrapbook Steals.com. $19.99 instead of the MSRP of $41.22 Click here to purchase

Sewing Pattern: Sweetheart pincushion with reverse applique

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togethershows how to use simple patchwork and reverse applique to make this Sweetheart Pin Cushion. A visit to your scrap bin will yield all the bits you need to make the patchwork heart. Go to the … Read More...

Tutorial: Boy’s button-down shirt from adult-sized shirt

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

As part of Celebrate the Boy month, Rae from Made by Rae shows how to turn an adult-sized button down shirt into a little boy’s version. By refashioning an existing shirt, you can avoid the more time-consuming steps of … Read More...

Tutorial: 90-minute t-shirt for little boys

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial for making the 90-minute shirt for little boys. You can create one of these shirts using the knit fabric from an adult-sized shirt. This is part of her Celebrate the Boy month, but there’s … Read More...

Sneak Peek: Tim Holtz- Stamps, Die Cut Machine and more!

February 1, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Are you kidding me?? This has got to be the coolest die cutting machine ever! It’s not out until July but it’s too fun not to share now, it’s the machine by Tim Holtz in cooperation with Sizzix, can’t … Read More...

Calla Lily Craft

February 1, 2010 by Kristen Stephens

These Paper Calla Lilies are so cute and simple to make. Check out The Mother Huddle for the how to.

Kids Craft – Lacing Valentine’s

February 1, 2010 by Kristen Stephens

The Mother Huddle has a really cute lacing card idea. She includes the free printables for you as well!

Fingerprint Cards

February 1, 2010 by Kristen Stephens

This is a cute an simple project for you to do with your children for any holiday or birthday. Check out Smashed Peas and Carrots to see how and for ideas.

Tutorial: How to make a pettiskirt

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bronwyn from Made by Bronwyn created this lovely pettiskirt and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. In addition to her helpful hints for cutting and sewing this skirt, she shares a diagram that shows how all of the … Read More...

Free pattern: Swan softie

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this swan softie. I love the textured white vintage fabric she used in her example! Go to the tutorial.

Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these … Read More...

Tutorial: Slipcover the backs of your dining room chairs

January 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. shares a tutorial for making a slipcover for the back of your dining chair. Because you’re only covering the back, and not the seat itself, it’s a fairly easy sewing project. Get the how-to.