For many of us who surf the web in search of crochet blogs and patterns, we find that many of the most wonderful sites are in languages other than our own (English for me). Even if we know someone who … Read More...
No CHA Today – Today Cynthia Morgan
I have written about her in the past and I’m writing about her again. She’s Cynthia Morgan and she casts glass as well as does pate de verre which is done with crushed glass or frit. Her work is so … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a dog collar from a lanyard
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how she made a new collar for her dog that features the name and colors of her alma mater. She used a repurposed a lanyard (with plastic buckle) and a keyring. If you don’t have … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy t-shirt makeover with fabric and buttons
Emily from The Rubber Punkin guest blogs over at Mama Tortilla with a tutorial showing an easy way to make over a t-shirt or onesie with fabric and buttons. This works well for both kids’ and adults’ shirts. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a Valentine’s Day heart shirt and headband
Click on over to 3 Sweet P’s to find out how to make this sweet Valentine’s Day heart t-shirt and matching headband. I love the woven ribbon detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Create a Valentine’s Day heart shirt and headband
Click on over to 3 Sweet P’s to find out how to make this sweet Valentine’s Day heart t-shirt and matching headband. I love the woven ribbon detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from 3 Sweet … Read More...
Cabin Fever-Springtime Tissue Paper Craft
Creative Jewish Mom always has creative things for you and your child to do for craft time. Click on over to see how your child can make these adorable Spring themed Tissue Paper art.
Conversation Heart Tracing Craft
Blissfully Domestic has an easy tracing heart craft using conversation hearts. This would be a great Preschool lesson for Valentine’s Day!
So why is tracing important for my toddler to learn and does it help with handwriting? Yes, it does, … Read More...
Handmade Valentine Card Ideas
Fine Craft Guild has some unique Valentine’s Day cards that would be a great project for your older children. See how they can make these cards.
Knit Your Valentine A Valentine!
From our friends at Knitting. About.com comes this Valentine card. You could also make it larger and make it a dishcloth. Pretty cool. And free too!
http://knitting.about.com/od/accessories/p/knit-valentine.htm?nl=1
Men embroider: Vincent Valiente
Meri (of Agulhas da Meri) tipped us off to the amazing work of German embroiderer Vincent Valiente, displayed on his blog worksofhands. Vincent’s blog profile explains,
… Read More...1. Why embroidery?
Because I feel I have to do it.
Sale: Treehouse Stamps
Treehouse stamps is having a sale, enter code “newyear” at checkout and save 10% off your order from now until Jan. 31st. Click here for their website.
-Heather
Free valentine embroidery from Follow the White Bunny
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny is sharing this adorable valentine design for hand embroidery. Download your free copy from her blog.
Enjoy “Connected by Threads” events
Some great news from the Alliance for American Quilts:
… Read More...The nonprofit Alliance for American Quilts will host two fundraising events in Washington, DC on Thursday, March 4.
The “Connected by Threads” events will celebrate quilts, quiltmakers and quilt history
Cake Wrecks Contest
Visit Cupcakes Take the Cake before January 31st with your cake wreck for a chance to win a copy of Jen Yates’s NY Times Bestseller, Cake Wrecks. Find details on the contest HERE. And learn more about Cake … Read More...
More News from CHA
Nathalie of Scrapbook-Trends has also posted photos and news from CHA Winter 2010. Click here, here and here to see it all!
Giveaway: Free pattern of your choice from Brassy Apple
Brassy Apple is giving away a free pattern of choice to not one, not two, but THREE lucky Craft Gossip readers. Wowza!
Their Kitschy Corset apron is certainly not your mama’s kitchen apron! If you’re going for a more sophisticated … Read More...
A Peek into CHA
Julie Balzer has posted a huge number of photos on her blog direct from CHA. Get a first look at all the new goodies here!
Tutorial: Toddler fleece jumper from an adult shirt
Heather from Small Fry & Co shares a tutorial for turning an adult fleece shirt into an adorable jumper for a toddler. It’s a quick, easy sewing project that can be completed during nap time. Get the how-to.
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Today’s Special at Two Peas in a Bucket
Today January 26th only, this set of stamps from My Mind’s Eye is on sale for $5.00 instead of the usual $9.99 price. Click here to purchase