What a clever way to use every bit o’ the orange and spare the box of cupcake liners: baking cupcakes in orange peels. Find the how-tos and idea HERE at Beyond A Garden.
[tags]oranges, green, cupcakes[/tags]
Tutorial: Easy apron from two tea towels
Jen from Lipstick, Fur and Laundry shows how easy it is to make an apron, even if you are still learning to sew. Start with two tea towels for an easy, inexpensive project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Make a superhero headband for your child
All a child needs to become a superhero is a blanket and an imagination, but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t love to have a superhero crown like these. CurlyPops shares a tutorial and template on her blog showing how to … Read More...
Project: Valentine Love Book
Got some great photos of you and your sweetie? Why not make a pretty book for them. Visit the Stampington and Co. website for instructions by Shona Cole on how to make this lovely Valentine Love Book using their collage … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up some fancy bedroom slippers
Fabulous slippers make cold mornings (and floors!) more bearable. Nancy Minksy, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for making these handmade slippers. Velvet, lace, and other … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork zippered wristlet
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making this zippered wristlet. Use scraps from your favorite fabrics to create the patchwork stripes. Get the how-to.
Sewing Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a pleated skirt
LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to draft a pattern for a pleated skirt. It’s part of her Dress for Winter blog series, in which she’ll show how to create some of her favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pair of leggings from your old track pants
Megan from MeganNielson.com shows how you can make a pair of leggings out of an old pair of track pants. This refashion is so deliciously simple! I’ll be digging through the recesses of my pants drawer today so I can … Read More...
Tutorial: Puffy Pouch coin purse with flex frame or Velcro closure
ayumills, AKA Pink Penguin, shares a tutorial on her blog for her Puffy Pouch coin purse. It’s made with a flex frame – just pinch the sides together to open. There are also instructions for making it with a velcro … Read More...
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Stalk CraftGossip.com on Twitter to keep up to date with all the latest craft news.
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Freebie: Cat Hug Digital Stamp
Visit My Grafico to download this totally adorable Cat Hug digital stamp for free.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Weekend Special! 30% off at the Funky Felter Artfire Shop!
Now is the time to pick up that needle felting kit from the Funky Felter. She is offering a 30% off code, so buy, buy, buy! Her brand new ArtFire shop features both her fibers and rubber stamps. To celebrate … Read More...
Upcycled Tween Jewelry- Peace Necklace
Fine Craft Guild shows you how your tween could easily make this necklace with simple sewing techniques. Click here for the how to!
Easy ‘Stained Glass’ Kids Craft
Dreadlock girl shows you a simple art project for your child to make…click here for the how to!
Tutorial: Throw pillow with mod flower motif
The Purl Bee has a free tutorial for making these fabulous throw pillows. The oversized felt flower design is crisp and modern. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Purl Bee]
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Tutorial: Colorblocked sweater dress
The Slapdash Sewist shows how she turned three of last decade’s sweaters into one very “now” colorblocked sweater dress. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Slapdash Sewist]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, colorblocked, sweater, dress, refashion[/tags]
Lookie what she made: Envelope system wallet for money management
Many people use an envelope system as a way to management their budget. They have separate envelopes that hold cash allotted to each budgeting area (groceries, gas, etc.) to keep them from overspending.
Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks got tired … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY sweater boots
Urban Threads has the how-to for turning an old sweater and a pair of flats into these trendy sweater boots. Add your favorite embroidered motif to make them your own. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Convert a regular bra into a nursing bra
Christina from Mamas Worldwide shows how you can convert a regular bra into a nursing bra. This is such a great idea because nursing bras are expensive, and the selection is fairly limited. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sew a fleece baby bonnet
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial (and will soon post a pattern to accompany it) for making a baby bonnet out of fleece. The choice of fleece for this classic style makes this an easy project and it serves … Read More...