I have to admit I have a bit of a bias for amethyst. It’s the birthstone for February and I am a February birthday. Valentine’s Day in fact is my birthday. So I’ve received my share of amethyst themed gifts … Read More...
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jennifer Perkins shares her latest fun, funky, and totally cute Bedazzled Braille Bangle Bracelet. Take a look at her tutorial at Naughty Secretary Club to see how you can make one, too. The photo shows how Jen spelled “I love … Read More...
9 Valentine Project Ideas
Valentine’s Day is almost here. There have been literally hundreds of Valentine’s Day ideas posted in the last few weeks in blogland that it’s sometimes hard to keep up! Here’s a handful of fun projects to inspire you for the … Read More...
Recycle Your Wedding
Did you know you can recycle your wedding items or purchase gently used ones at a significant discount? The Ruffled blog offers a free marketplace where you can list, purchase, or even request a wide variety of bridal supplies including … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Silly Boy
Silly Boy by crystalbella77. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Singed fabric flowers
Nicole fromTradewind Tiarasshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make singed fabric flowers that you can use to make beautiful hair accessories. They’re made from circles of fabric stacked and embellished in the center with crystals, … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Sweet Snowflakes
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for another episode of Etsy Stalking! This week my keyword was “snowflake” and I found a “flurry” of adorable items you can add to your holiday shopping list. I’m loving everything I … Read More...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, OCTOBER, 2010
If you weren’t there, you missed out! We had a fun gathering and lots of show ‘n tell, our favorite thing! Here’s the rundown.
First, the shop owner, Georgia, who is mainly a knitter, showed off several projects:
Baby Surprise … Read More...
Etsy Find – Scarlett Lane
This felted bead necklace called the Heart of Life from Scarlett Lane warms my heart – with its hot, red focal beads and cozy, felted texture. Its simplicity would lend itself to lots of styles both casual and dressy. Maegan … Read More...
Autumn Napkin Rings
Crystal Clear shows you how to make these cute Fall napkin rings out of felt. Enjoy this little project with your children! 
Time Bomb Ice
Remember waaaaay back when I posted on how to make crystal clear ice? Well, more fun with ice from Alcademics. This time, food coloring is trapped by ice to slowly turn your cocktail black. I know this is … Read More...
Happy Halloween!
- Ornamentea shares a tutorial for this batty bracelet. Wear it year round or just in time for Halloween!
- Check out this fabulous beaded piece from Stephanie Haussler at Pixybug Designs that has a special Halloween flavor.
- Polymer Clay Daily featured
Tutorial: Little ladybug minidress costume
Head over to the I Love To Create blog to find out how to make this sparkly ladybug minidress Halloween costume. It’s made from two t-shirts, some felt, and lots of iron-on crystals. Go to the tutorial.
Looking … Read More...
Carry – Along Little Christmas patterns
I just can’t get enough of these cute, mini, carry-along projects. These are perfect to stash in your bag while you’re on the run, so you can use those few odd moments waiting for the kids, ‘watching’ kiddie ballet lessons, … Read More...
Red Hat Lady Felted Pillbox Hats FREE Pattern
I have been looking all over for a pattern for a pillbox knitted hat and here it is and it is FREE. I want my hat shorter but I am sure the adjustments will be simple. Bags & Hats designed, … Read More...
Review – Cowlgirls!
Whether its cowls, gaiters, snoods, bandannas, collars, necklaces or scarves, Cathy Carron’s Cowlgirls
brings you the variations that you love.
Knit them back and forth. Knit them in the round (and a chart showing how to go from one to … Read More...
Cupcakes!
Love cupcakes as much as I do? Now you can make calorie-free cupcakes! Check out this free tutorial from BeadJewelryMaking.com and learn to make crystal beaded cupcakes.
Dolly Donation Challenge update: More dollies!
Crystal from Kansas City, KS sent this pair of dollies in for our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. Aren’t the adorable? I am LOVIN’ the yarn hair pulled into pigtails!!
And check out the little removable outfits they’re wearing. … Read More...
Giveaway: Win a package of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Thanks to Merchants Overseas, we are giving away 1 package (360 pieces) of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS 2028 Xilion cut Flat backs No Hotfix in size SS 16 to 3 lucky CraftGossip readers (US and Canada only).
Flat Backs No … Read More...
Tutorial: Paneled twirly skirt for little girls
Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at Sugar Bee – Craft Edition, showing how to make this twirly skirt for little girls. The body of the skirt is pieced from panels of fabric, making a pretty striped design. … Read More...