Here is a clever idea and tutorial on how to embroider on felt from Alice of futuregirl.com. She has clear step by step instructions for this procedure. When she started making handbags, she wanted cool labels and looked into ordering…
Little Debbies Duke it Out
Which Little Debbie snack cake reigns supreme? Visit CakeSpy and see what happens when Little Debbies are pitted against one another in challenges that include death by boiling and car smushing.
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Starry Night
from Col's Creations
I simply adore this Starry Night Bottle by Col’s Creations! The cut out window and bead stars hanging down are lovely details. Click here to see more views of this bottle.
And, the title says that this is not a…
Whale of a cutting board.
Sorry for that title. Sometimes I can get cheesy and/or punchy after having spent 47 straight hours entertaining a 2 year old. Yesterday when I showed this to my husband he said, “Why would you cut a whale!”. Having children…
Free pattern: Sew-Along Sampler
Sew, Mama, Sew! blog invites you to download Lauren’s Sew-Along Embroidery Sampler and join in the hand-stitching fun! Get the pattern.
Hello Readers
Hi! I am the new Jewelry Making Editor for CraftGossip. Here is a tiny bit about me, for more please see my bio on the editors page which should be up soon:
I have been beading since I was 5, sitting…
Online color-theory class
Judy Coates Perez of Painted Threads blog is offering her Color Theory class online from September 8 through November 8. The 9-week course is just US $60. Judy says,
In this hands-on experiential class you’ll learn key color concepts with visual examples, mix new paint…
Online color-theory class
Judy Coates Perez of Painted Threads blog is offering her Color Theory class online from September 8 through November 8. The 9-week course is just US $60. Judy says,
… Read More...In this hands-on experiential class you’ll learn key color concepts with
Bubble up guest towel pattern
I came across this tutorial for a lovely guest hand towel. I love the decorative bobble edge!
Find the instructions on 3 Sleeves to the Wind.
Tutorial: Black and White Conversion
Use this tutorial from Jen on the Scrapbook Trends blog to convert a photo to black and white. I used it to easily convert the photo shown above. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Black and White Conversion
Use this tutorial from Jen on the Scrapbook Trends blog to convert a photo to black and white. I used it to easily convert the photo shown above. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Wrap gifts in fabric
Jennifer Playford, author of Wrapagami, shares a video tutorial on CraftStylish for a simple fabric giftwrapping fold. Wrapping gifts with fabric is economical (cheaper than a gift bag!) and eco-friendly (no wrapping paper in the trash!), and is especially appropriate when…
Tutorial: Wrap gifts in fabric
Jennifer Playford, author of Wrapagami, shares a video tutorial on CraftStylish for a simple fabric giftwrapping fold. Wrapping gifts with fabric is economical (cheaper than a gift bag!) and eco-friendly (no wrapping paper in the trash!), and is especially … Read More...
Recycle a mason jar into a pretty soap dispenser
Kelly Georgette posted this cute quick and easy how-to for turning a mason jar into a pretty pump soap dispenser. I never would have thought of this because the opening on a mason jar is so much bigger than the opening…
Recycle a mason jar into a pretty soap dispenser
Kelly Georgette posted this cute quick and easy how-to for turning a mason jar into a pretty pump soap dispenser. I never would have thought of this because the opening on a mason jar is so much bigger than the … Read More...
Free Fonts
Font Squirrel is your source for free, high quality, commercially licensed fonts. The fonts on the site are handpicked by the team, and are available for download either on the site itself or externally. (By way of How About Orange).…
Tips: Keep your sewing machine happy and humming
Even though it may seem at times that your sewing machine hates you, Laura from We Wilsons explains how a little TLC for your sewing machine can keep your sewing machine (and your relationship with it) running smoothly. Read her tips…
Tips: Keep your sewing machine happy and humming
Even though it may seem at times that your sewing machine hates you, Laura from We Wilsons explains how a little TLC for your sewing machine can keep your sewing machine (and your relationship with it) running smoothly. Read her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing with invisible thread
For those times when there’s just no single thread that matches all of the colors in your sewing project, an invisible thread may be the way to go. But because it’s essentially a very fine fishing line, it doesn’t sew the…
Tutorial: Sewing with invisible thread
For those times when there’s just no single thread that matches all of the colors in your sewing project, an invisible thread may be the way to go. But because it’s essentially a very fine fishing line, it doesn’t sew … Read More...