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

Contest: Rings & Things

October 30, 2009 by Katrina

Feeling inspired? Why not submit your latest designs to the “Your Designs Rock” Contest at Rings & Things. You could win in a number of catagories and receive great gift certificates and the possiblity of having your creation … Read More...

So Gross.

October 30, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Yet I can’t keep looking at these clever “treats.” Yes. They are edible. Find the how-tos HERE at flickr from Saucy Dragonfly. (Found via not martha.)

[tags]Halloween, candy, marshmallows[/tags]

Tutorial: Appliqued partridge ornament

October 30, 2009 by Denise Felton

Kim of Retro Mama blog shares her pattern and tutorial for this cheerful partridge Christmas ornament. Beautiful fabrics + simple applique techniques make a keepsake-worthy decoration. See the tute.

Many thanks to craftapalooza of whip up for pointing out … Read More...

Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes

October 30, 2009 by Denise Felton

Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is crafting up some Christmas ornaments that are beautifully simple and effective, relying on bright colors and the texture of appliqued felt to invoke the seasonal spirit. I especially love these Christmas puddings. … Read More...

Giveaway: Crate Paper Kit

October 30, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Céline Navarro is giving away the kit shown above on her blog. Leave a comment before Sunday to enter. Click here to go to giveaway.

Recycle cooking oil into a candle

October 30, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

So maybe converting your car to run on cooking oil is a bit out of your recycling league, this is a bit on a smaller scale but still eco-cool. Watch this video by emanpbas on how to use used cooking … Read More...

Halloween Roundup from The Kitchn

October 30, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Just a couple more under the wire…. Visit the kitchn for a great Halloween idea roundup of roundups HERE, like Chow’s Sexy Vampire Halloween Party or this inspiring Halloween sweets table from the always-inspiring Amy Atlas.

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Tutorial: Wreath from vintage spools of thread

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Old spools of thread are like candy. Pretty colors and oh, so tempting… but also bad for your machine. What to do? Amy from Peptogirl shares a tutorial on her blog, handmade & homebaked, showing how to turn the spools … Read More...

Tutorial: Lovable, furry old Grover hand puppet

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make this lovable, furry old Grover hand puppet. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Make and Takes]

Tutorial: Christmas present outfit for little girls

October 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Little Polka Dot guest blogs on U Create with a tutorial for making this Christmas ensemble for little girls. The skirt features stripes of ribbons, and the shirt is appliqued with a big pretty present. Go to the … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – A-MandaB

October 30, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Get more inspiration from her gallery.

Shop: Move the Needle

October 30, 2009 by Heather Holbrook

Are you a list maker? Do you make sketches of your cards before you make them? Do you enjoy having lovely little notebooks sitting around to jot down all your ideas? I know I sure do, I’m a notebook junkie:) … Read More...

TEMPTING ADS – THIRD INSTALLATION

October 30, 2009 by jd wolfe

Still on the look-out for the great websites found via the ads in our favorite crochet magazines, here are some more.

Kaleidoscope Yarns has a wide array of very pettable yarns. They have only a few crochet offerings compared to … Read More...

Handprint Spider

October 29, 2009 by beth

I Love small personalized decor that children can easily make. This handprint spider from the Mother Huddle fits the bill! With just your child’s hands, black ink, and googly eyes make this adorable decoration!

Quick!! Halloween is almost here!

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Tutorial: Sweatshirt for a toddler

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how she made this adorable sweatshirt for her toddler. I could eat up all those big pink buttons down the front! Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Add an argyle design to t-shirt

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how you can add instant style to a plain tee with a simple argyle design. A little applique and some hand stitching is all it takes! Go to the tutorial.