Matryoshkas are very much the rage in the crafting world right now. maya*made takes the matroyshka to a new level with her family of Peartroshkas. Yes, PEARtroyshkas. Half pear, half human, 100% adorable. I love this so much! Read her … Read More...
Holy Rusted Metal, Batman…
That’s the caption on this Batman lamp that was submitted to the craftgossip suggest a link. I’m not sure what the rusted metal reference is as I believe this lamp is stained glass. Maybe the creator will come here … Read More...
Felted Stones and Wet Felted Beads, Free Pictorial Tutorial
I’m sure you’ve seen the felted rocks or stones around the Internet if you’re into felting. I have tried them on different occasions using a wool batting and then needle felting over the batting. This Liz’s tutorial shows you how … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered bag
This boxy zippered bag by Patchy Apple reminds me of the old-school shaving kit that my grandfather used to have, except girly and modern instead of brown and vinyl. Make your own with kicky fabrics using her Boxy Bag Tutorial… Read More...
Knitwhits Felting Pattern and kits
Knit Whits, operated by, Tina Whitmore has many different felting artist’s designer patterns and you can purchase the patterns email via PDF printable files, mail or order the entire kit for some projects. They carry patterns for: Wool Hats, Knitter’s … Read More...
BLUE RIBBON CROCHET
Have you seen this book? I can’t believe I’ve overlooked it for years thinking it was the similarly titled “Blue Ribbon Afghans”. This book contains afghans – but also fashions, baby stuff, dolls and toys, home dec, and ‘heirloom masterpieces’ … Read More...
Stained Glass Night Lights
On a whim I recently bought a handcrafted fused night light at an art show. We have kids and we have to have night lights so why not let it be a piece of art in your home right?
I … Read More...
Create a scrapbook while hiking
The Sierra Club will be leading a hike along the John Muir Trail, Yosemite National Park, California from September 21-25, 2009 that includes a scrapbooking component. Part of the trip involves journaling along the way and creating a scrapbook of … Read More...
Easy DIY Nutter Butter Snowmen
Make snowmen from store-bought cookies.
Sew a buttonhole without an automatic feature
Most sewing machines come equipped with an automatic buttonhole feature. But if you want to try a buttonhole on your own, without the automatic feature, Bari J shows you how. Get the tutorial.
Mini Jewelry Artist Interviews – Katie Hacker
In 2009, I thought it would be fun to do “mini interviews” so we can learn a little about alot of different people!
Our first artist to grant a mini interview is Katie Hacker. Katie presents Beading Lessons … Read More...
CHA Sneak Peeks – Karen Foster Design
Follow the blogs of the Karen Foster Design team to see projects using the new lines. Alice Golden and Tania Willis have already posted peeks of the Baby Girl and Equestrian lines respectively. Francophones can check out Josée Rouleau’s blog … Read More...
Studio Tour: Fire and Friends Z, Arizona
I recently hosted an open studio event at the Fire and Friends Z art studio in Peoria, Arizona. It’s a wonderful space that is building its classes as well as being available for teachers to come in and teach their … Read More...
How to replace the lining of your purse
Is the lining on your purse looking a little worse for wear? Maybe a few ink pens have leaked, or perhaps a forgotten candy bar melted a little? Don’t trash the bag. Do a little lining switcheroo instead with this … Read More...
Cross-stitch giveaway
deRomilly of Stitching with a Shimmy blog is giving away a copy of The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch by Barbara Hammet. To be in the running, post a comment in answer to her marketing question. The … Read More...
CHA Sneak Peek – Jillibean Soup
The new Ministrone collection from Jillibean Soup.
See some other Jillibean Soup projects by Kimber McGray here
Simple Scrapbooks to Cease Publication
It’s not an exaggeration to say that it is a sad day for scrapbookers everywhere. Yesterday CK Media announced that Simple Scrapbooks will cease publication after its May/June 2009 publication. Citing the economic downturn Lin Sorensen, VP and Editorial Manager … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a taggie football
Boys are so often left out of the crafting world. We make purses, and dresses, and litttle frilly things for our little girls, but it’s a bit more difficult when it comes to the little boys. That’s why this taggie … Read More...
Charming giveaway
Bee Square Blog is giving away a charm pack of adorable Japanese fabrics. See the rules. A winner will be chosen at random on January 19.
Submit products for review to craftgossip.com.
Did you know that you can submit your products for review by Craft Gossip editors? Just send us a sample, let us try it out and we’ll blog it here for you. Here is the link for the details on … Read More...