Craft Gossip

I love the Noah’s Ark baby afghan that appears on the cover of the May, 2008 issue of Crochet!

Reading the pattern got me to wondering. I’ve seen several other crochet interpretations of the Noah’s Ark theme. So, I went … Read More...

As a sewing instructor, one of the requests I get most often from my students is to learn to make dog clothes! And as someone who is an obsessed puppy mom (to the dreamy Carlotta, my Maltese) pet clothing is … Read More...

This weekend 5/3 AND 5/4 is the super fun Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA. Chock full of crafty, DIY goodness, some of this years highlights will be a workshop on how to make your own shoes, the fantastic … Read More...

If you’re planning a wedding, shower or any other party these gel candle favors are bound to be a hit. I found them at Wedding Reception Ideas but they would work for almost any occasion.

The flutes with fall leaves … Read More...

It seems like every time I turn around, someone I know is pregnant and having a baby shower. While my standard kiddie present used to be a baby tee with a gun screen-printed on it (as part of my ode … Read More...

Tortue Rouge is pleased to announce new dates for their very popular Make Your Own Natural Beauty Products course on 10th – 12th June 2008, and 9th – 11th September 2008. Each course is three full days, with arrival the … Read More...

Subscribe to either Make or Craft magazine (both are fantastic) and get an adult day pass, a $25 value, to this weekend’s Maker Faire in San Mateo County (Bay area), California. If you’re new to the Maker Faire concept, take … Read More...

Babyware can fall under the category of eco-chic, too, as mandolyn on Etsy demonstrates with her baby bibs made from fused plastic bags. She describes the product as sturdy, waterproof, reversible, easy to clean and eco-friendly. A cotton bias tape … Read More...

The Big Bead Book Online Directory – Yesterday BeadingDaily.com launched their  new online directory at http://directory.beadingdaily.com! There are more than 2000 entries already on the Beta site but they need their readers and fans to help make it a … Read More...

Plastic crochet hooks are sometimes a harsh reality of our lives! For many years, when we needed any hook larger than a K, we had to find a plastic hook. Plastic hooks are cost effective, as in inexpensive, but they … Read More...

There are a whole slew of books available now on how to transform your wardrobe using the clothing you already own. But, how to discern the good from the ones that aren’t that good? Here are a few of my … Read More...

If you’re looking for something a little more masculine, check out Acadian Candles and their western candle art. They have pillar and gel candles with horses, cowboys, cowgirls, bronco riders and stagecoaches. You can get them scented with sweet grass … Read More...

Thanks to our sister site Craftbits.com you have the chance to win a scrapbooking software package from Scrapbook max.

Worldwide Entry

This competition ends on: 03-May-2008 ” National Scrapbooking Day”

Ah the yearly dilemma- what to get your Mom for Mother’s Day? Nothing says that you love her more than special homemade gifts. But how to find the time with your busy schedule to create something sweet that she’ll adore. … Read More...

Hi Everybody:

An icee slush cusp has never look so good 🙂

I am so amazed by the creativity and generosity of spirit and sharing. Create this great paper dispenser for your desk, home, gifts etcc..

Instructions here 

Have a … Read More...

 

I don’t need an exscuse to scrapbook but this is a pretty darn good one.

Scrapbooking Royality will participate in the ” JAX Crop Out Cancer” to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society along with Team in Training. Crop … Read More...

I decided to pick two winners in the raspberry soy candle giveaway since there were so many comments and I wanted to give everyone better odds. Congrats to the 27th & 50th commenter Stacy and Tami!

I’m working my way … Read More...