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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

“Paint Chips – Are You Stealing?” plus 38 more

“Paint Chips – Are You Stealing?” plus 38 more


Paint Chips – Are You Stealing?

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PST

paint chips for crafts - stealing or noI’ve featured quite a few paint chip projects here on Craft Gossip. Some creative ideas have been to make coasters or wall art, create monograms and colorful garlands, or even fun note pads, and that’s just to name a few. There are hundreds more out there in blogland, including my own paint chip clock. It seems as of…


Turkey S’mores Pops

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 03:57 AM PST

More s’mores pops for ya’, this time turkeys! Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.


Gruesome Knitted Eyeball Pattern

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 03:06 AM PST

 

Only 2 dollars! or free if you email her. This pattern is by Mary Jane Mucklestone and she has quite a few other fun things in her shop here.

 

Gruesome Knitted Eyeball Pattern.


Inspiration du Jour | Walk

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 03:00 AM PST

Walk by Sarah Yoo (created for the November Page Maps Newsletter)

Her Gallery | Her Blog


DIY Paw Paw amp; Clay & Honey Body Mask

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 12:38 AM PST

I often refer to paw paw as Mother Natures Treasure Chest. The enzymes found in papayas are known to help  the healing process with skin disorders such as acne. In addition, the fruit enzymes gently exfoliate the skin, add some clay and some honey and you have what is commonly referred to as the trifecta

You Will Need

3 tbsp Kaolin

3…


Mosaic Monday: The First Snow

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 08:59 PM PST

We’re currently enjoying (that may be a stretch) our first snow fall here in the Canadian prairies. Of course, that means I had to go looking for snow inspired polymer clay work! All of these treats are from Flickr, always an awesome source for inspiration.

1. Wee Snowman on a Spool, 2. Button Set Snowman, 3.


And St. Nicholas Too!

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:19 PM PST

St. Nicholas is a symbol of the spirit of Christmas, of goodwill, and of the goodness of the holiday season.

And, as any child knows, he’s the one who brings the toys on Christmas! This design is nicely sized and will make a great project for the holidays. The free chart is available from Abby Gaelle.


Newsy: Fun with Henry Glass

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:38 PM PST

Barbara from QuiltSoup announces a Jolly Holiday Party given by Henry Glass. There will be prizes aplenty along with special projects and activities. The dates are Nov 13-21. QuiltSoup says they will post details Friday.


Printable Snowman Candy Bar Wrappers

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 04:31 PM PST

Printable Snowman Candy Bar WrappersI really am a sucker for a cute snowman face. And here are several cute snowman faces! Print them off and wrap your candy bars to give as gifts. Perfect for school before winter break! Get the freebie at Laurie Furnell — Snowman Freebie….


Grab a cuppa: Quilts for kids

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:23 PM PST

I spied this darling closeup of a quilt block on the Wrapped in Hope Flickr group. All quilts shown here were sewn by volunteers and given to a child in the program. Go HERE to see more. Wrapped in Hope is sponsored by Margaret’s Hope Chest.


Tutorial: Spiral cowl neck

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:35 PM PST

Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create this beautiful spiral cowl neck.  It’s made in much the same way as a simple cowl or turtleneck, but with a clever twist.  Get thet tute.

[photo from Off the Cuff Sewing Style]


Tutorial: Ruffled messenger bag

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:17 PM PST

Susan from Joyful Mom of Many made this gorgeous ruffled messenger bag.  She shares a tutorial explaining how she adapted the basic messenger bag instrutions on I Make Stuff to create her ruffled version.  Get the ruffled messenger bag tutorial at Joyful Mom of Many.

[photo from Joyful Mom of Many]

[via I Make Stuff]


Good Stinks Flameless Candles

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:13 PM PST

Good Stinks specializes in flameless candles, tarts (melts), tart warmers and candle warmers. If you're worried about flames but love scented candles, this is a nice alternative. Their pillars are actually real wax shells with battery operated tea lights inside.

Many of Good Stinks fragrances are food based and they sure sound yummy (especially if you happen to have a…


Tutorial: How to patch holey knees on kid’s jeans

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:00 PM PST

Active children put some serious wear on their jeans, particularly on the knees.  Often the knees will get worn out long before the rest of their jeans.  Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to patch up those holey knees. Get the tute.

[photo from My Poppet]


Beer Bottle Chandelier

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 01:30 PM PST

Beer Bottle ChandelierHow’s this for a beautiful way to recycle beer and glass soda bottles? Insert some lights and you have instant ambiance. Love it. See it over at Jane Deere — Chandabeer or Beerdalier.


Petit Chien Blanc

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 02:18 PM PST

I myself have a beloved petit chien blanc – or a little white dawg as we say in Georgia.

Isn’t this one just the cutest? (So is mine!) Get this free chart and many more at Un Jour Une Grille.


Felt Turkey Handprints Instructions

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 01:48 PM PST

  

Shannon of "coffey creations for kids" made these precious turkeys from her children's handprints and she is giving us complete instructions for these little darlings.  What a absolutely wonderful idea.  Shannon tells us: "Seem too complicated, or you just aren't the crafty type? Maybe you want to give a precious keepsake gift to a new mom?! Send…


Foods Stuffed with Other Foods

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 12:12 PM PST

I think babble gets the award for “best ideas for food round-ups.” Find a roundup of foods stuffed with other foods HERE at babble, including peanut butter stuffed cake pops, bacon stuffed pancakes, and (wow, carbs) mac n’ cheese stuffed potatoes.


Tip: Coloring with Distress Inks

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 12:10 PM PST

Elizabeth Allan shares some great tips about coloring your stamped images with Ranger’s Distress Inks on glossy paper. The big pow of color she got is really beautiful!

-Heather


DIY Carnival Marquee Letters

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 12:00 PM PST

Light up your wedding day with carnival-inspired letters! Creative bride Karen made these lighted intials for her own wedding and shares all the how-tos over at Ruffled. What a fun and festive project!


Lighted Outdoor Christmas Baskets

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 10:28 AM PST

Lighted Outdoor Christmas BasketsWhat a pretty way to dress up your porch or driveway. Doesn’t the snow make for a magical back drop? Head over to Better Homes and Gardens to get the details — Magical Outdoor Christmas Lights.


“Pumpkin Pie” Cookies

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 10:45 AM PST

These may not taste anything like actual pumpkin pie, but they are handheld, easier to make and stackable. So they have their pros. Made by yours truly, find the full tutorial HERE at Celebrations.


The wonderful world of wool

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 09:46 AM PST

A picture is worth thousands of words and years.  Check out this enlightening article on the history of wool on "Knitting Daily" by Kathleen Cubley.  Taken from the article, Kathleen relates to us: "I’ve just returned from a trip to Egypt, so the article about recreating ancient Egyptian socks was of particular interest to me. The Petrie Museum of…


Artoo Tutu | Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 09:45 AM PST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This R2D2 tutu costume is a thing of beauty. I want one!!!!! Love

Artoo Tutu | Flickr – Photo Sharing!.


Book Page Rosette Wreath

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 07:00 AM PST

Book Page Rosette Wreath394 book pages. That’s what it took for Megan of Brassy Apple to make this beautiful rosette wreath. Head over to Brassy Apple to see this beauty — Brassy Apple: 394 pages.


White Chocolate Pumpkins

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 07:55 AM PST

I gotta vote “yea” to breaking out of orange… Find the step-by-steps to make white chocolate marshmallow pumpkins HERE at Pizzazzerie.


Free pattern: Felt angel ornaments for your Christmas tree

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:56 AM PST

Lazy Basset shares a free pattern and tutorial for making sweet little angel ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree.  Made from felt, you can easily give each one her own personality with changes to hair color, face, and gown.  Get the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Lazy Basset]


Tutorial: Ruffled Ribbon Dust Ruffle

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:45 AM PST

Amy Felin guest blogs at Burlap & Denim with a tutorial showing how she created this fabulous bed skirt trimmed with rows and rows of ruffles.  Rather than cutting and hemming all of that fabric to make the ruffled strips, she used inexpensive ribbon from the craft store.  Brilliant!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Burlap & Denim]

[via Someday Crafts]


How to make a recycled woven paper purse

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:43 AM PST

I used to make those little folded gum wrapper bracelets when I was a kid and I have tried it recently only to experience the fun all over again! That’s what this fun folded and woven recycled magazine purse reminded me of. Pop on over to Rikka’s blog Ricochet and Away to see her detailed tutorial on


It’s new: Husqvarna Viking H Classs 100Q

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:37 AM PST

HUSQVARNA VIKING® announces their newest sewing machine - the H|CLASS™ 100Q.  This lightweight, smaller machine was made to be carried with you to quilting classes or sewing get-togethers.  MSRP is $499.  You can get more information at your local HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer or on their website.


Tutorial: Tall dress-up boots for little girls

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:30 AM PST

LiEr from ikat bag created these awesome shiny musketeer boots for her daughters’ Halloween and dress-up costumes.  With foam soles and a zipper up the back, they’re made for kids to put and take off by themselves.  She shares a tutorial on her blog explaining how she did it, and gives a pattern for the three sizes…


Tutorial: Hooded duck towel

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:15 AM PST

Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a hooded duckie towel.  A special towel can make bathtime fun for a small child.  This would make a great Christmas gift! Get the tutorial.

[photo from Naptime Crafters]


Vegetable Cake

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:06 AM PST

Disappointing kids everywhere… the veggie cake! Sorry kids, but this is pretty cool. And healthy. You can have real cake after. Learn to make the veggie cake HERE at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, spotted on Living Locurto.


Tutorial: Convert a crewneck sweater into a cardigan

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:04 AM PST

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to remake a crewneck sweater into a cardigan.  You can make it button all the way down, or do what she does and put just a couple of buttons at the top. 


Rainbow Buffet

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:27 AM PST

I’ll never ever tire of rainbows, as long as my daughter keeps the passion alive. Find this idea for serving up a rainbow buffet (with fruit! and veggies!)  HERE at Elsie Marley. {spotted on Ohdeedoh}


Project: Snowman Dress Up Tin

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:12 AM PST

Erin Lincoln shares an adorable project on her blog, it’s a magnetic snowman tin. It’s like paper dolls but with a snowman, how clever is that? This would be a fun car trip toy for the kids on that long drive to grandma’s house. Find out more at Procrastination Station.

-Heather


Tutorial | Using Gilding Paste

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:00 AM PST

This tutorial from Retro Cafe shows how you can use Gilders Paste to age and enhance metal embellishments. Click here to go to the tutorial.


Austentatious

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 04:46 AM PST

Jane Austen wrote novels of the Regency Era in England, that period in history that was just pre-Victorian, when women’s fashions were a bit elongated and very feminine without being as fussy as the full blown Victorian Era.  The designs in this book pay homage to the sketches and writings of Jane Austen as she described her characters and…


Gift Idea: Jam-Making Kit

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 04:26 AM PST

Loving this gift idea from Donna Hay (especially for those in parts of the world where fresh fruit is now in season): a jam making kit. Find it HERE.


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