Craft Gossip

I’m not a subscriber to Adorn magazine — a hip (fairly) new publication that features crafty ways to create and embellish clothing and home decor — but the cover of its fall issue has me running to the bookstore to … Read More...

CROQ is a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the USA. Articles range from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism. This zine is only on … Read More...

Ruby Re-Usable, a.k.a. artist Diane Kurzyna, is the diva of the Olympia Dumpster Divers in Olympia, Wash. She dedicates her life to art and craft made from recycled materials, which she also blogs about. Her website includes a portfolio of … Read More...

First time stitcher or experienced, it doesn’t matter. I found during my long years of embroidery nothing beats a good quality fabric. It makes embroidering so much easier and so much more fun. Good fabric can be a little more … Read More...

Tedsieland has a great tutorial on making polymer clay Fortune Cookie Charms on her Deviant Art account. This is an easy project that any skill level can do, and they make cute charms for bracelets, earrings, cellphones, dog collars or … Read More...

 

Who knew that Glad Press’n Seal was good for so many things besides food? Their site is full of testimonials for different Press’n Seal uses, including quite a few scrapbooking ideas in their arts & crafts section.

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How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th!

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Snowbear Pattern

This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2… Read More...

I love Marilyn Patrizio! Her charming illustrations are made into sweet accessories and fun stationary! Her Etsy Store is stocked full of goodies such as the Smiling Pear Charm. This charm was handmade by Oscar Nieto and is in … Read More...

 

Yes, Christmas is already on my mind and I love this layout from Oriental Trading Co. The 3-D effect is my favorite part.

Just What I Wanted Layout @ Oriental Trading

Lata Tokhi shared this fun project on Crafters Community

She used chopped crayon bits for nuts and decorations and has tricked people into thinking they were real.

Materials needed:

• Candle Making Supplies (Wax, Dyes, Boiler, Wicks etc.)
• Paper Muffin Cups

This weekend isn’t yet over, but it’s not too early to start planning for the next, which should be a good one for anyone in the Boston area: It’s the first-ever Recraft Fair, which features an afternoon of recycled craft … Read More...

Continuing with the theme of back to school, here’s a frugal — and green — idea for dorm room design: cardboard furniture. While you may not be able to craft Frank Gehry’s award-winning, high-design Wiggle Chair (retail $875, shown), I … Read More...

How do you organize your scrapbooking ideas?

 I personally don’t have a good system yet, but I think this idea from Craftster is a great idea for storing layout ideas.

 There’s no need to spend hours slaving to get an impressive looking layout. These layouts at Scrapbooks Etc. were created in just 15 minutes!

15-Minute Pages @ Scrapbooks Etc.

On Friday’s it’s my intention to highlight a blog. Not really to speak to that blogger but to direct you folks to all that cross stitch bloggy talent out there. I won’t say that every blogger stays on topic all … Read More...

Here’s a cool looking glow in the dark novelty candle from Happy Candles. The glow lasts quite awhile but needs to be recharged with light eventually. It burns for 72 hours and you can order it in any scent … Read More...

Here’s a great offer from Sew News to inspire you! No excuse now!

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For a limited time, Sew News readers may order McCall�s 5480 FREE… Read More...