Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

NEEDLE FELTING CONTEST- NEW YEAR CONTEST!! Held by Gourmet Felted

January 2, 2009 by Linda Lanese

The Gourmet felted, designs by Gerry, is holding a needle felting contest and it looks like it will be a fun idea. The rules: Send your entries. Anything can be entered that is needle felted. You can enter … Read More...

Polymer Clay Safety – reassuring words from the Doc!

January 2, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Doc Sarah is the self-described “Guild Cheerleader and Web Tinkerer” for the PAPCG (Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild) and as her username indicates, a medical doctor. Recently, in a discussion about the safety of polymer clay, and concerns over the … Read More...

Polymer Clay Safety – reassuring words from the Doc!

January 2, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Control your car clutter with this seatback organizer!

January 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Get a handle on all the mess in the back of your car with these handy car organizers. Even if you’re not a neat freak at heart, you can look like you are with these babies tied to the backs … Read More...

Wishing You Good Fortune…With Cupcakes

January 2, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Make Good Fortune cupcakes.

Interweave’s Harmony Guides and a Question…..

January 2, 2009 by Terrye

First, the question. I’m a sucker for punishment. Yes, that I am. This year I will endeavor to knit something for all of my grandchildren for their birthdays(currently there are 7).
The first is in March, a boy, will be … Read More...

Social networks – good for buyers, good for sellers

January 2, 2009 by Minnie

What are your favorite online social networking tools for your crafty business or for finding crafts?

I think the craft selling sites themselves count as social networking sites but aside from them twitter is the one that comes to my … Read More...

More Inspiration for Project 365

January 2, 2009 by Francine Clouden

There’s nothing like seeing the end result of a major project like taking a photo every day, to motivate you to take the leap. My amazing friend and Hall of Fame Scrapbooker Paula Gilarde stuck with Project 365 in 2008 … Read More...

Happy New Year!

January 2, 2009 by maggie Lamarre

Morning!

Wishing you and all your luv one’s a Happy New Year!

To start the new year keeping our creativity going after the Holidays..

Cuttlebug Challenge this week is to distress.

Instructions on the blog here

Here’s my take here … Read More...

Limited exclusive edition prints on sale at the Sampler!

January 1, 2009 by Minnie

The Sampler is having a sale on some of the fabulous exclusive prints that artists have done for them.

Liz Wong of Artghost.com did a great print of a mermaid with a baby narwal and that’s for sale (only 4 … Read More...

And The Winner Is…..

January 1, 2009 by Terrye

And the winner is….

Wait, first, I want you to know that I took time out from the Winter Classic game to make this announcement.
The slippers are done! Yes, they are done!
The Mossi Cardi will be finished or … Read More...

NEW YEAR – NEW WAYS??

January 1, 2009 by jd wolfe

I’m not much for making New Year’s Resolutions because it always seems that the shine wears off quickly on any changes I try to make. I have turned over a new leaf in the housekeeping department lately, but we’ll see … Read More...

Peppermint compress recipe

January 1, 2009 by jessica neaves

A peppermint compress on the back of your neck is a great way to reinvigorate yourself after a long day (or night!). Peppermint oil is a wonderfully refreshing stimulant.

1. Take a washcloth and soak it in cold water.

2. … Read More...

Tutorial: Create a “one seam” skirt

January 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish posts instructions for drafting and sewing this one-seam skirt in 30 minutes. Having read through the instructions, though, I have to admit that the term “one seam” is not entirely accurate. In addition to the one seam that you … Read More...