17 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Tuesday, 21st of January

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Make Your Own Loaded Dried Flower and Crystal Candles

This candle making roundup is all about what I like to call "loaded" candles. Remember the loaded milkshakes where everything was thrown on top of the glass to create an ascetically appealing top to your milkshake? Well, this is exactly the same thing but with candles in mind and use Candle wax. For each of these candles, you need some …

Free Valentine's Day Fairy Chocolate Wrappers

These easy-to-make Valentine’s Day chocolate bar wrappers feature an adorable fairy who is here to wish everyone lots of love for Valentine's Day. The wrappers make inexpensive gifts that don't look that way, so they're lovely for anyone you want to give some sweetness. The design comes in three popular candy bar sizes. The page also has a link …

Easy Paper Valentine's Fortune Cookies

This is a quick and easy craft to do with your kiddos or as a classroom party idea!! I also think these paper fortune cookies would be perfect for Valentine's day ;lunchbox ideas. Slip one of these into your child's lunch box for a fun little gift. These cookies are made with paper and you can see the full tutorial …

Another way to use cling wrap to image transfer

In a previous post I shared a link that explains you to use cling wrap to add an image to fabric. Here is one that shows how to use it to carve an image into a soft surface. I have used cling wrap to soften an impression using a cookie cutter but tracing an image and then using the cling …

Winter Rose Card

Winter Rose Card

Wow, the bold red and shiny gold on this card are really stunning! Kelly used a no-line coloring technique for a beautiful red rose on red cardstock colored with alcohol markers and added touches of gold using gilded flakes. She sharing a tutorial video over on the Tonic Studio blog. Click here to watch. -Heather

Sewing tutorial: Mitered corners

Sewing tutorial: Mitered corners

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make your corners neat and pretty when finishing the edges of napkins, tablecloths, table runners, and more. A mitered corner reduces the bulk at the corner and creates a crisp, clean corner. Go to Easy Peasy Creative for the tutorial.

Bullet Journal Tips

Bullet Journal Tips

A bullet journal is a great way to stay organized, keep track of appointments, jot down notes, lists, goals or anything you'd like to stay on top of. And you can lay it out however it works for you. Catherine Pooler is sharing some of her great tips and tricks for setting up a Bullet Journal. As a stamper I …

Textured Details Make this Simple Sweater Shine

I love plain Stockinette sweaters with little details that make them more interesting to knit and to wear. Tif Neilan's latest sweater pattern, Zoetic, is definitely one of those. It's a top down circular yoke sweater with herringbone stitch details at the collar and cuffs. It comes in nine sizes and is made to be knit with multiple strands of …

Easter Jar Lids Cross Stitch ePattern

Number of Designs: 6 Jar Lids Approximate Design Size: 2-1/2"w x 2-1/2"h (when stitched on 14 count fabric) Designer: Linda Gillum for Kooler Design Studio Original Publication: For The Love Of Cross Stitch magazine, May 1992 issueSkill Level: Easy Description: A jar of treats toped with one of our Easter motifs is a sweet way to say "Happy Easter." Stitched in spring colors, the fun …

Ebook - A Year of Plastic Canvas Door Hangers

Special designs to highlight holidays and every day! Joan E. Ray presents 12 designs -- one for each month: January redbird; February silhouette; March flower basket; April Easter Bunny; May bluebird; June rose; July flag; August sailboat; September flowers; October jack-o'-lantern and black cat, November Fall leaves; and December snowman. All designs use 7-mesh plastic canvas and worsted weight yarn. …

10 DIY Natural Wooden Bead Necklaces

This Jewelry making roundup is all about wooden beads. Wood beads are natural and give your handmade jewelry a neutral and natural effect. Perfect for boho outfits and styling. These quick necklaces pair with any outfit and would even make a great gift for a loved one. The materials are easy to source, and you can also put your own …

Polymer Clay Guide - How To Clean Your Pasta Machine

It is very tempting to not clean your pasta machine, but eventually, you cave in and begin the tedious task. It usually occurs when colors start intermixing when that was not your intention. Especially if you use white clay or light clay a lot. I have three five words for you - Baby Wipes and Rubbing alcohol Wipes. both of …

Folded Book Art Tutorials

Folded books have always been one of the most frequently searched topics on my All Things Paper blog, and now paper artist Heather Eddy has released four free tutorials that feature a myriad of possibilities for creating folded book sculptures, including several types of hearts, upper and lower case letters, etc. You can see the full article here.

Winter Dog Birthday Cards

Winter Dog Birthday Cards

If you have some supplies from Holiday cards sitting around you can still use those for winter themed birthday cards. Like these cute dog themed creations from Ellen. I love the frosty backgrounds she created with stencils and glitter gel, so pretty! Visit the Therm O Web blog for more. -Heather

Free pattern: Fleece lined beanie hat for a toddler

Sew a fleece beanie to keep your little ones' ears warm when they're out in the cold! Violet from I Can Sew This has a free pattern you can use to sew this cute fleece beanie. It's lined so there's two layers of fleece, and it comes down long enough to cover the ears. It's easy enough that a beginner …

Floral Valentine Layout

Floral Valentine Layout

Jasmina used flower dies to create beautiful bunches of hand made 3D flowers for her Valentine's Day layout. By using a shaping tool she was able to create lots of depth, dimension and a realistic look to her botanicals. She surrounded her photo with the flowers on a background of pretty pattern paper. Visit the Dress My Craft blog for …

Free Crochet Pattern Sherbet Shrug

Snuggle up in this easy to make shrug design. It’s a simple repeat of stitches that comes together to make a very cozy shrug that can be adapted to any size. Try it in a larger weight and increase the coziness!

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