I got the cookie cutter candle idea from Martha Stuart’s website. I had some heart and star cookie cutters so proceeded to tape them to a tray I had handy since I didn’t have foil.
I didn’t use enough … Read More...
Sweater Picnic Blanket
Put those old winter sweaters to summer use by upcycling sweaters into a picnic blanket perfect for the Fourth of July or any lazy summer day. Designer Vickie Howell (also one of our own CraftGossip editors) offers a tutorial … Read More...
Helpful Hints
I thought it might be helpful to compile a list of websites that offer Helpful Sewing Tips. Ya never know when you might need the help!
Craft Elf offers some hand sewing techiques alomg with a stitch Glossary.
Inside Out
Rachel Kaufman just started an interesting company called Scrapbooking From The Inside Out. There are many things that intrigue me about her concept. First, it is about emotion, namely YOUR emotion and how YOU feel. The premise is, you … Read More...
Free fireworks pattern
With Independence Day coming up in the U.S. on Friday, patriotic patterns seem to be on everyone’s minds. Here’s a great free cross-stitch pattern with a seasonal flair. Thanks to designer Erica Michaels and Rainbow Gallery web site.… Read More...
Soap Mitt Tutorial
Soggy soap and Gucky soap holders are a thing of the past with a soap mitt? They are also great for kids and the elderly as it makes gripping the soap easy.
You will need:
2 pieces of 5 … Read More...
Cut Out + Keep, The Step By Step Crafty Community
Cut Out + Keep, The Step By Step Crafty Community is the most amazing site where people share their crafts and how to make them. I joined and found Melanie Ann Green who lives in Hull, UK. Melanie has a … Read More...
Knitty Gritty Knitsters!
For all you Knitty Gritty fans out there who’ve been loyally watching re-runs of the show over the past year and a half, finally, there’s something new for you to watch. Tomorrow (July 3rd) at 12:30pmET/11:30amCT/9:30amPT, the one-hour special Knitty … Read More...
Creativity 350 Contests
Creativity 350, a partnership between five craft- and DIY-themed websites, is looking to help creatively spread the word about the important new climate change awareness group called 350.org. And they need YOUR crafting and design talent to help! It’s offering … Read More...
Global Candle Company in Canada
Global Candle Company is a one of a kind custom candle company in Canada. They will hand carve or custom make any design you want onto a candle. Think logos, weddings, custom messages for birthday parties, anniversaries, and weddings.
Shown … Read More...
Great idea: Filigree + embroidery
I’ve just discovered Guyot Brothers, a manufacturer of filigree jewelry findings. The Guyot Brothers site notes a use for these metal bits and baubles that never before occurred to me: They can be used as miniature needlepoint or … Read More...
Whip Me Baby !
Whipped shea butter is one of those things we want to “have a play” with and this video tutorial is a great visual guide on just how to get some whipping action.
You won’t need your leather whip for this … Read More...
A Little Knitty Ditty
Alana Dakos sent me her song, Never Not Knitting–A little ditty that I’m sure we can all relate to. Give it a listen on her blog and if you find yourself humming along, download it to your mp3 player … Read More...
Lauren Ferguson-Nwachukwu
One of the reasons I find Scrapbooking in it’s many forms so fascinating, is the fact that people are just so unique and their views and stories are amazingly diverse and special. I have never formally met Lauren in real … Read More...
Lauren Ferguson-Nwachukwu
One of the reasons I find Scrapbooking in it’s many forms so fascinating, is the fact that people are just so unique and their views and stories are amazingly diverse and special. I have never formally met Lauren in real … Read More...
BOOK REVIEW – CROCHET DESIGNS BY TESS DAWSON
I ran across this project packed book in the new release section of my local public library. It’s subtitled ’25 must-have items to make’. I agree that there are a good number of attractive projects in this book, making it … Read More...
Designer Interview- Lisa Howdin of Fitz Patterns
I am so excited to have had a chance to talk to Lisa Howdin of Fitzpatterns about her work! I LOVE Fitzpatterns and have made a lot of cool things using those groovy patterns.
So, How did you get started … Read More...
Black Market Paper Society
Okay, this company wins huge in the “cool name” category! I was fortunate enough to score some sheets of this paper and well, I am impressed. Apparently, many others are smitten as well because it is flying off the shelves … Read More...
Going forward, there’s more Yarn Forward!
I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10! Since recently it seems as if the internet’s … Read More...
DIY Charging Station
Calling all DIY neat freaks: jannypie offers a delightful decorative charging station tutorial to organize your phone, mp3 player and other chargeable devices. She makes hers from already-prosh Martha Stewart boxes, but you could easily recycle boxes found around the … Read More...