I love making t-shirts, but I’m not so much in love with hemming them. More often than not, they end up a stretched out, lumpy mess. Pam from Off the Cuff Style shows her two favorite methods for creating lump-free … Read More...
New Release: Crafty Stamp Set
Taylored Expressions stamps has just released the perfect stamp set for any crafter. Whether you (or someone you know) knit, paint, stamp, quilt, sew or scrap this set is for you! Perfect for tags and labels to attach to to … Read More...
WORLD’S COOLEST AFGHAN
I teased some of you with a post on CP List regarding an afghan that was given to me by my friend Teresa. First, the gift was unexpected (and unnecessary), generous, and make me joyous!! Teresa ‘resuced’ this afghan from … Read More...
Countdown Clock for Little Ones
Kaboose has a great way for you to squeeze in a little lesson on telling time and counting with your little ones. Why not make a Countdown Clock on New Year’s!
I love this simple idea…who says school doesn’t take … Read More...
Recycled Ornaments from Tissue Paper
Craft Test Dummies is already thinking about New Years!! Check out her great idea for resolving to use more of what she would normally get rid of. This ornament uses tissue paper from your presents under the tree!
Tutorial: Raw-edged headband
Mama Monster from Made By the Mama Monster shows how to make a fabric headband. The edges are left raw, a popular look with the added bonus of an easy seam finish. Add a large fabric flower for a dramatic … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Fabric mail playset
Candace from Sparkle Power made this fabric mail playset as Christmas gifts. Included in the set are fabric postcards with removable “stamps” and a mail carrier sack. Fabulous!! Read more about her project here and here.
New Year’s Time Capsule
Why not spend some time before the New Year and make a time capsule with your children? Kaboose Crafts shows you how!
Merry Christmas!
A Very Merry Christmas to all of our readers!!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Merry Christmas My Glass Friends
It’s almost Christmas here in Los Angeles…there’s glass in the kiln, cookies were baked and I’m going for a long run in the morning with my new ipod. I want to thank the folks at craftgossip.com and all the lovely … Read More...
All the zombies and cryptids were stirring…
Zombie Giraffe
Originally uploaded by Plushroom Soup
The zombie plushies created by Plushroom Soup have a feature that your average zombie plushie does not have. Limbs that attach and detach with magnets! Also, she makes them to order so that … Read More...
Nativity Scene Kids Craft Round-Up
Looking for something to do with your children on Christmas? Here are a few great crafts for you to try with your children.
Stick Nativity Scene from Danielle’s Place
Yarn Nativity from Family Fun
Nativity Scene from Recyclables…from Dollar Store … Read More...
It’s Christmas Eve!
Are your stockings all hung by the chimney with care? If you’re still looking for a few last minute gifts or decorations, how about trying your hand at this polymer clay poinsetta tutorial over at Planet June? Click here to … Read More...
Last-Minute Cookies
Find a great slideshow of last minute, easy no-bake Christmas cookie ideas HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, like this gingerbread man garland or these cookies made from chocolate wafers and marshmallow fluff.
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Tutorial: Moth-repelling closet sachets
Christine from Jane Avion combines form with function with these sachets. She created them to hang in her closet to keep the moths off of her clothes, and they’re sewn in the shape of moths. She tells how to make … Read More...
How to recycle your sewing and knitting supplies into a wreath
This is sew pretty! What a great way to recycle your old tools and supplies into a really cute wreath decoration. I was also thinking this would be a great way to put together a gift for a new crafter. … Read More...
Merry Christmas! New Giveaway!!
If there’s one thing that every knitter can use, it’s an accessible guide filled to the brim with tips, tricks, shortcuts and secrets for unraveling any yarn mystery. Who better to compile it than Lily Chin – author of four … Read More...
Holiday pleasures
I’m wrapping the last of my Christmas gifts today while listening to audio book The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
I wish all of you a wonderful holiday; may you find time for all … Read More...
Color Catcher cloths to combat bleeder
Lisa from the Polka Dot Cottage blog asked her readers for help when her darling donation quilt came out of the dryer with red stains on the front caused by the red backing bleeding through. Alert reader Sarah Jackson over … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s bubble skirt from an adult skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to repurpose a woman’s skirt into this cute bubble skirt for a toddler. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It and Love It]
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