15 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Friday, 31st of January

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Valentine's Day Pop Culture Superhero Lollipop Holders

These free superhero printables are the perfect place to put your lollipops or suckers this Valentine's Day! They include designs from Pokémon, The Incredibles, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, and more. See the free printables here.

A Simple Cardigan to Get You Through the Year

Because I'm pretty much always cold, I often end up wearing multiple layers, including a couple of sweaters at a time (usually a handknit and a storebought sweater, with a long-sleeved shirt for good measure). The Spring Birch cardigan from Mother of Purl is a great layering option when you plan to wear a heavier sweater, too. It's a simple …

Distress Crayon Techniques

Distress Crayons are a versatile coloring medium that you can use to add a colorful artistic flair to your cards. Simon Hurley has a terrific tutorial showing how to use them for several different techniques. He'll teach you how to use them with stencils and stamps for cool backgrounds, how to color your stamped images with them and more. Visit …

Free pattern: Felt Valentine's bear

This cute little bear is the perfect Valentine's gift! Alicia at Felt With Love Designs has a free pattern you can use to stitch one up! He comes with a felt heart and has a little pocket in front to stuff a few treats or a gift card. Get the free pattern from Felt With Love Designs.

Die Cut Gift Packaging

Bibi created 5 stunning paper craft projects using the new 3D Vignette Mini Album Collection. Instead of using these beautiful dies to create an album she used them for gift card holders, gift boxes and cards. You create an entire suite of matching gift packaging for someone really special. Visit the Spellbinders blog for her tutorials. -Heather

How to make a recycled tape measure slap bracelet

I've always kind of wondered about the metal that is used in slap bracelets. Now I know maybe a bit more. Broken tape measures can be frustrating but now they can be upcycled into a fun craft with endless possibilities. Pop on over to the Kids Activity blog for the tutorial on how to make recycled tape measure slap bracelets.

Stitch a Spring Wreath

The sweet little flowers on this spring wreath are a great reminder that spring is coming soon. The pastel colors are super cute but you can stitch them in any colors you like to suit your decor or mood. This would be pretty hanging on the wall (it could even be a wedding designs with names or a wedding date …

Valentines gnome - Cross stitch pattern

Instant Download: Pdf pattern with black and white symbols Pdf pattern with color symbols Information about strands and symbols. Pattern info: Fabric: Aida 14, Ice Blue Stitches: 35w X 60h Size of ready work: 2.50 x 4.29 inches or 6.35 x 10.89 cm Colors: DMC x 3 Please note this is a cross stitch pattern only. No fabric, floss, or …

20+ Bob Ross Fandom Gift Items

I am of the age when I remember Bob Ross being on T.V so I find it quite amusing that now he is so popular. I just had to goggle if he was still alive? Poor Bob has gone to the great heavens to paint the sky... Do you know who I am talking about? If not, here are some …

Book Review - Make Your First Knit Baby Afghans - 10 Afghan Projects for True Beginners

Make Your First Knit Baby Afghans - 10 Afghan Projects for True Beginners Price From: $9.99 SKU# 7354C DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT If you’re into both babies and learning to knit, then why not combine your interests with this Make Your 1st Knit Baby Afghans book?! Thanks to yarn (and baby) enthusiast Marly Bird, you’ll be a knitting pro before you know it …

Unicorn Utopia - crochet pattern

This magical blanket is baby size but I am tempted to make 4 of these and join them together to make a super-duper magical crochet unicorn floor rug for my daughter's room. She isn't into Unicorns anymore but I won't let that stop me. Finished blanket measures 32" X 32", but you can make it any size you like. Materials …

Top Excuses For Not Being Organized, Are You Guilty?

We all know becoming better organised remains a key to victory in terms of organising our personal life combined with our possessions. However common excuses offer a simple way of negating the effort required to create a sense of effective organisation. The top excuses encountered range from modified mental as well as emotional excuses. Combine the inability to visualise goals …

Large Floral Die Cut Card

Wow, take a look at this stunning card from Tania. She used layering dies from Altenew to create this large 6" x 6" design, adding a trendy gold sentiment over the florals. These layering dies are great way to use up pretty scraps of colored cardstocks! Visit the Altenew blog to check out her tutorial. -Heather

Mandala Layout

Monique created this Mandala layout with a trendy Boho vibe using a cut file from Just Nick. I love how she used different colors of pattern paper inside each section of the Mandala and clustered funky embellishments and phrases around the photo. Visit the Just Nick blog for more info. -Heather

Sewing tutorial: How to sew a sleeve placket

If you've ever wondered how to sew a placket like the ones you see on tailored shirt sleeves, wonder no more. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how to make this shirt feature, and she's also got a pattern you can use. Go to So Sew Easy for the pattern and tutorial.

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