So you’ve finished making that new coat (or shirt, or dress, or skirt) using a store-bought pattern, and it’s time to put away all your materials. The scraps into the scrap bin, the scissors into the sewing box. But what … Read More...
Felted Sweater Flowers with Betz White – CRAFT Video Podcast
Betz White, the author of Warm Fuzzies, Has two tutorials for us on making felt flowers which are so popular on Valentine’s Day. One is CRAFT Video Podcast on Crafzine and the other is a pictorial tutorial is on Betz’s … Read More...
Steve Farrington Glass Bottle Art
Today is a double dose of glassy goodness. Not only are these old bottles spectacular, but some of the art above them is made of great beveled and leaded glass. I came upon these bottles and art pieces by Steve … Read More...
Wood Vessel
Wood Vessel (Inside)
Originally uploaded by peaceofpi studio
from the flickr description: This is a tiny wooden bowl reclaimed, painted & collaged.
love it!
Tutorial: Baby shoes from a fat quarter
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2008. Since then, the blog we linked to has gone away, and the pattern is no longer available on the original site. But we have a PDF version available to download below, … Read More...
Make Fried Wontons
Free vintage embroidery patterns: Kittens and teddy
In case you missed it in the holiday hubbub, doe-c-doe shared two adorable vintage patterns this week. You’ll want to add them to your collection. Get the patterns.
New year daily planner at Etsy How-Tuesday
I like the cute daily planner on Etsy How-Tuesday last week.
Julie Schneider aka yoursecretadmiral shows us step by step how to use her cute template to make a daily planner booklet for the new … Read More...
Don’t forget the Craft Gossip Flickr group!
Hey, did y’all know about the Craft Gossip Flickr group? It’s a great way to show off your latest creations.
I just added a few of the things I handmade friends and family for gifts this year. I would love … Read More...
Cool idea: Onesie to a dress!
Dana at Made shows off a really cool way to “dress up” a baby’s onesie. A snip here, some elastic there, add a gathered skirt, and your onesie is now a dress with coordinating diaper cover. Tres cute! See the … Read More...
Color Works! Finally A Color Guide For The Rest Of Us!
Color Works, The Crafter’s Guide to Color by Deb Menz, Available from Amazon
Hardcover and spiral bound, built to take with you and take the abuse.
Stumped about which colors to use in a craft project? Ths book give you … Read More...
Design Team Call
Hi Everyone:
Cuttlebug Challenge blogspot has a call for Artist below.
Read more about it there
We are growing and Wants to bring you more Challenges and more fun on the blog.
We are searching for talented Artist to help … Read More...
GAUGE – is not just a suggestion. Make it a RESOLUTION!
Here’s a really cute and useful Lantern Moon Peppermint Candy tape measure I received as an early Christmas gift:
Gauge counts!
What is gauge? It’s the size of the stitches made relative to the yarn and hook used. Sound simple? … Read More...
Make a sewing kit in a candy tin
CraftStylish shows how to make a handy sewing kit to carry along in your purse. It’s made from an old candy tin and other bits and bobs you probably already have laying around the house. Get the tute here, and … Read More...
Lip balm tutorial
I love this lip balm tutorial from Cathie and Steve. These are great favors for parties, baby showers and bridal showers.
I would suggest using a lip balm filler tray to make things easiest and to ensure you don’t move … Read More...
Free patterns: Plastic canvas ornaments
Did you get your Christmas gift from Janet Perry? You missed it? Well, scoot over to Nuts About Needlepoint and download her free charts for two beautiful plastic-canvas ornaments and get started on next year’s gift list! Get the … Read More...
Free tatting pattern: Chatelaine
Sherry Pence (aka Lady Shuttlemaker) has a lovely gift for all of us this season: a gorgeous, original pattern for a tatted chatelaine. Thank you, Lady! Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Free Classes at Big Picture Scrapbooking
Have you evere tried out Big Picture Scrapbooking? They have a few free classes you can take to get the Big Picture experience before committing to their paid classes. Get more info here
Free quilt pattern: Imperial Collection
You can get this beautiful Imperial Collection pattern free from the Robert Kaufman web site. Get the pattern.
Aslan Trends Announces It’s First Annual Knitting Challenge – 2009!
Brand new! For 2009, Aslan Trends introduces it’s First Annual Knitting Challenge for 2009, to benefit the International Myeloma Foundation.
Aslan Trends, author of the popular Season’s Change Books, Volume 1 and 2 (both available through Yarn Market) … Read More...