10 new ideas from CraftGossip for Thursday, 28th of May

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How to make pretend play bird wings

I think everyone smiles when they see pretty birds flying around, both real and pretend. These fabric wings made from all different fabrics look like they would be a blast to make with all sorts of fabric and clothing scraps. Pop on over to the blog Plucky Momo for the easy and detailed tutorial on how to make pretend play …

Large Cotton Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

This free crochet pattern creates a unique shape when the pieces are assembled. The pattern uses simple stitches to create simple shapes. Instructions and pictures are included in the PDF of the crochet pattern to help demonstrate any tricky sections and to help with assembly, as well as two options for the bag bottom.

Creative projects to make with pre-loved jeans

Denim jeans - we all wear them, but what to do with them when they wear out or no longer fit. Here are lots of unique and creative ways to upcycle and repurpose those no longer needed jeans. Such a great way to use up supplies you may already have in your closet, reusing existing fabric is really trending at …

No Elastic Face Mask with Filter Pocket (for hospital donations)

Medical workers prefer masks that tie behind the head as opposed to elastic ear loops as they rub the back of the ears and cause terrible irritation. This super easy face mask uses clothesline/shoelace instead of elastic and is super easy to sew, even for beginner sewists. There are two sizes to choose from - adult and kids. The design …

Sweet and Colorful Teddy Bear Knitting Pattern to Use up Your Stash

I love little stash-busting projects that also happen to be really cute, like the Happy Scrappy Teddy Bear pattern from Susan Claudino-Aguilar. You can use any kind of yarn you like, held double, to make bears of different sizes. Mix up a bunch of odd balls for an adorably scrappy look. Even better, the bears are worked all in one …

Kid-Made String Art for Father's Day

Father's Day is coming up soon, and this is a cute bit of art that kids can make with a little help from a grownup. Teach Beside Me has all the details for making Dad string art using a canvas with holes poked into it. This is a much easier method that using nails, and little ones (and older kids, …

16+ Crazy Plant Lady Embroidery Patterns

This roundup is all about Embroidered Crazy Plant Lady Patterns. Are you a crazy plant lady yet? I have accumulated quite a few real ones in the past few months, but I have always had plastic ones in my house (the only ones I can't kill) so maybe I am just ahead of the home decor trends. Most of these …

Father's Day Cross Stitch for a Garden Lover

If the dad on your list is fond of gardening, here's a lovely Father's Day cross stitch pattern to make for him. This Maria Diaz design features lots of little gardening icons worked into the letters, as well as some sweet little birds hanging around. I'm not sure of the details on sizing and colors, but you can grab the …

Spring Critter Cards

Jill Foster has some new card videos created with stamps from Penny Black featuring some of their adorable Spring critter stamps. For each card she used a masking technique to add the cute animals to her scenes for a seamless, one layer design. Visit the Penny Black blog to watch her tutorials. -Heather

Beach Layout

Summer is finally officially here and Laura is ready with a stunning Beach Layout. The bold blues work so well with the sandy browns and cream on this page! The large cluster of shells and ocean animals adds so much depth to this layout and the flowers and netting add a touch of softness. Visit the Creative Embellishments blog for …

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