14 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Wednesday, 6th of May

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Face Mask Sewing Patterns Roundup

Given the recent outbreak, many have realized the benefits of using face masks when going out in public. This has even been mandated in many countries already and it seems like it may only be a matter of time before that comes to the US. Unfortunately, many people have now discovered that all the major stores including the likes of …

DIY Steampunk Mixed Media Mirror Makeover

I know mixed media is not something that you find very often given to furniture but I had this idea in my head that this mirror would suit a mixed media makeover. I chose a steampunk theme because I knew I would be able to find bits and bobs in my workshop and home. Mixed media is all about adding …

DIY Face Mask Sewing Patterns 2 Types

Learn how to make a DIY mask in 2 different styles. This comprehensive article includes lots of photos, videos and suggestions for variations. Make the face mask with or without a filter pocket. A fabric DIY mask will not stop a virus. Only viral surgical masks can possibly protect you from COVID-19. Some governments are currently recommending fabric and DIY …

Funny Checking In Chicken Card

Now's the perfect time to let someone know you're thinking about them and want to check in. And a handmade card is the perfect way to do so and still social distance. Nichol Spohr create this adorable chicken card with the funny "chicken in" sentiment and I love the long slim design, it creates lots of areas for scene building. …

Foiled Butterflies Layout

How pretty and shiny is this lovely layout!? Laura used her Minc Foiling Machine to create a bunch of shimmery foiled butterflies. I love how they are fluttering in a wreath around the photo! The splattered background and little snippets of text journaling finish off the page perfectly. Visit the Beads, Buttons and Birds blog to watch her process video. …

Sports Themed Face Mask Making

I am of the belief that masks will be a part of our lives from now on. It just seems like a great idea for keeping our coughs and sneezes to ourselves and keeping others healthy. With that said I decided I was going to make masks that my friends and family would choose to wear like they wear their …

Crochet Pattern - Modern Princess Bundle

4 Doll Patterns and 1 Snowman are included. Create your very own three-dimensional princess dolls! Doll's frame is constructed with pipe cleaners for sturdiness and pose-able limbs. Skill level: Intermediate, knowledge of basic crochet stitches, color changes, working in the round, basic embroidery and sewing. Pattern includes both written and photograph tutorials and can be purchased via Etsy here. Pattern …

Knitting Pattern - Fox and Deer Cushions

These Cushion Knitting patterns are available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the "Digital Pattern" option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern f Nicola Valiji from Knitola has designed these wonderful woodland creatures into cushions using the yarn Deramores Studio Aran. Add some character to your room with this fox and deer cushion, the yarn is …

DIY Leather and Seer Sucker Summer Dress

This stunning modern girls dress is a DIY handmade creation by DeliaCreates This Girls summer dress was inspired by the Rosedale dress from Melly Sew’s new book: Sundressing. Featuring 10 women's dresses and 11 dresses for girls, and ranging from toddler to plus-size, each project starts with instructions for a bodice and a skirt, but from there, it's up to you! From the simple …

Clean and Simple Mother's Day Cards

I'm normally not a "clean and simple" card maker, I love details and embellishments but I wanted to challenge myself to create some clean and simple cards. I thought the Garden Friends stamp set from Crafter's Companion would be perfect for some sweet watercolor cards for Mother's Day. I used Arteza Real Brush Pens to color my images. You can …

DIY Fabric Paper Clips

Lydia used some cute die cuts and small scraps of fabric to create her own custom paper clips. I love how she stitched them together! These adorable embellishments are so much fun on scrapbook and planner pages. She added hers to a coordinating planner layout. Learn more over on the Echo Park Paper Blog. -Heather

Sewing Pattern - Darth Vader Sock Doll

May the 4th is here and some of us have been waiting to find an excuse to make Starwars foods, crafts and of course dolls! This Sock Doll is made using, yep Socks! This Darth Vader is adorably cute and the perfect sewing project for teens wanting to learn how to sew. Great step by step photos and tutorial to …

DIY Dollar Store Marbled Gardening Tools

This DIY tutorial shows you how to convert basic dollar tree garden tools into decorative handmade gifts for loved ones. An easy and unique way to add some color to gardening tools! This tutorial shows you how to add a little flair to boring store-bought tools. Pair these up with some seeds, gloves and snips for a great DIY Gardenings …

72 recycled shoe planter ideas

I think a lot of people are turning to gardening right now...along with baking bread. You may not have a lot of space or you want to get creative with the containers. This idea for using the loved or hated Crocs as a container I think is both fun and practical with all their holes. Pop on over to the …

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