“Techniques: Faux Turquoise and Bead Making” plus 33 more

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• Techniques: Faux Turquoise and Bead Making
• TLC’S Craft Wars is Top Gossip
• An index to Stitch Play
• Learn about Viana do Castelo
• Nikki, In Stitches at war
• Kids’ project: Stitch your own art
• Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a boxed bottom
• Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a boxed bottom
• Tutorial: Easy no-sew knotted throw pillow cover
• An Invitation from a French Felt Artist
• Tutorial: Appliqued neck tie onesie
• Inspiration: British-Loving Nail Art
• Tutorial: Whiten Your Teeth With…
• Stars and Stripes Pie
• Project: Turn Ugly Paper Cool for a Steampunk Card
• Find: Soy Massage Candle
• how to make a recycled sun glasses strap
• Find: Tapered & Twisted Beeswax Candle Set
• Tute: Sun + Sea patchwork messenger bag
• Tennis Judge Cross Stitch Pattern
• Tutorial: Make a zippered pocket in a bag lining
• Tutorial: Hem a square of fabric with mitered corners
• Tutorial: Turn old pants into an eReader cover
• Tutorial: Lettuce Edge Maxi Dress, designed for full busted women
• Lookie what she made: Baseball jersey pillows
• Red, White and Blue Mustache Pops
• Freebie: Wedding Postage Stamp Image
• Painting a Watercolor Effect with Food Coloring
• BBQ Cupcakes
• Cocktail Ice Cubes
• Summer Bento Blog Hop
• Article | Behind the Scenes at Paper Crafts Magazine
• Tips & Tricks | Special Occasion Card Making
• Inspiration du Jour | Sea Life

Techniques: Faux Turquoise and Bead Making Posted: 21 Jun 2012 09:21 PM PDT As it says in the title the tutorial is a good faux turquoise and bead making and finishing tutorial. Haley of the Zen of Making snapped good pics and wrote all the details.…

TLC’S Craft Wars is Top Gossip Posted: 21 Jun 2012 08:59 PM PDT Craft Wars is the new competition series hosted and executive produced by Tori Spelling  and it is gossiping up a storm in the crafting world. If you haven’t already heard of it then we have put some of the actual press details below so you can catch up on what the rest of us already know. But let me …

An index to Stitch Play Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:34 PM PDT I’ve really been enjoying the Stitch Play series by Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread. She says, “Stitch Play is a series of articles featuring step-by-step photo tutorials that explore different hand embroidery stitches and the different and fun things you can do with them.” Mary has put together an index so you can easily find all of the Stitch …

Learn about Viana do Castelo Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:26 PM PDT Gabi of Feeling Stitchy takes a look at the traditional embroidery of northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo. Enjoy the article.…

Nikki, In Stitches at war Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:21 PM PDT Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches has been chosen as a contestant for the new Craft Wars show, hosted by Tori Spelling and starting this week on TLC. We’ll be watching for her later in the season. Knock ‘em dead, Nikki! In the meantime, get more details from Nikki’s blog post.…

Kids’ project: Stitch your own art Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:13 PM PDT Amy Powers of Inspire Co. has posted a tutorial over on Big Picture Classes for helping your child create needlework from his or her original art. The steps are simple, take advantage of your child’s natural creativity, and are appropriate for a range of ages (including wee ones). Check out the tute.…

Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a boxed bottom Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:57 PM PDT Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pouch with a boxed bottom.  There are so many uses for a handy pouch like this!  Use it to hold toiletries, sewing notions, small toys, etc.  Get the how-to. [photo from Seamingly Smitten]…

Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a boxed bottom Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:57 PM PDT Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pouch with a boxed bottom.  There are so many uses for a handy pouch like this!  Use it to hold toiletries, sewing notions, small toys, etc.  Get the how-to. [photo from Seamingly Smitten]…

Tutorial: Easy no-sew knotted throw pillow cover Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:27 PM PDT Leanneja from Organize and Decorate Everything shows how you can create a knotted throw pillow cover, no sewing required.  I love this so much!!  Not only is it fast and easy (fold, tie, and tuck), but when you change your mind and want a new cover for the pillow, you still have a large uncut square of fabric that you …

An Invitation from a French Felt Artist Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:13 PM PDT Ariane Mariane is a felt artist and wrote to introduce herself and her stunning felting wearable's Via her ETSY shop. She just discovered Craft Gossip Felting and is excited for you to visit her and see her lovely work. Ariane Mariane one of the brightest French-German felt masters. Her work stands out of the crowd. Her joyful line of …

Tutorial: Appliqued neck tie onesie Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:02 PM PDT Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how to applique a neck tie on to a baby’s onesie.  It’s an easy sewing project, good for the beginning sewer.  This would make a great baby shower gift!  Get the tute. [photo from Henry Happened]…

Inspiration: British-Loving Nail Art Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:52 PM PDT Being a raging Anglophile, this has been a good month for me…the Jubilee with all of its ceremony and now the Olympics are coming. Ahhh, England. So in the mode, wanted to share Too Much Glitter‘s British nail art. Enjoy!…

Tutorial: Whiten Your Teeth With… Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:40 PM PDT …strawberries! Stephanie at Henry Happened shares her strawberry tooth-whitening experience and a how to, as well as four fab other strawberry DIYs including a strawberry/tangerine lip scrub that looks to die for. Get it all here.…

Stars and Stripes Pie Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:26 PM PDT Finally, a resolution to the blueberry vs. cherry pie debate. Just put both in there and turn it into a flag. Make a stars and stripes pie HERE at Woman’s Day.…

Project: Turn Ugly Paper Cool for a Steampunk Card Posted: 21 Jun 2012 02:13 PM PDT Using some paint and embossing Debi Wind transformed some ugly grey/brown cardstock into a stunning background for a neat Steampunk themed card. Find her complete card directions over on the Rubber Road Adventures site. -Heather…

Find: Soy Massage Candle Posted: 21 Jun 2012 12:42 PM PDT How cool is this? Etsy seller KK’s Candles sells these soy candles designed to for use in massage. To use these, you simply light the wick and wait for a layer of liquid wax to form at the top. You then blow out the candle and pour the warm wax onto the skin (it won’t burn the skin according to …

how to make a recycled sun glasses strap Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:09 AM PDT Looking to keep your sunglasses close? Try this quick and easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sunglasses strap featured at the blog Awesome Sauce and Asshattery…

Find: Tapered & Twisted Beeswax Candle Set Posted: 21 Jun 2012 09:38 AM PDT I have had SUCH an obsession with bees recently. Beeswax, bees themselves, bee keeping, pollination, honeycombs, honey stirrers, honey itself. These tapered and twisted beeswax candles immediately appealed to me with their noodle-like texture and sweet yellow color. They’re shown in this photo with a custom wedding label – I have to admit I’d be ecstatic if I got these …

Tute: Sun + Sea patchwork messenger bag Posted: 21 Jun 2012 08:28 AM PDT Rachael of Imagine Gnats guest posts at Sew Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Sun + Sea Patchwork Messenger Bag. It’s a perfect summertime accessory. Rachael even provides two options for the patchwork part of the bag – the first is a round appliqued sun and the second is a geometric pieced sun. Impressive. No wonder Kristin keeps asking her …

Tennis Judge Cross Stitch Pattern Posted: 21 Jun 2012 07:23 AM PDT Yet another in the series of tennis stitcheries from Brigitte Dadaux. Here’s the Judge watching the line waiting to call out the score and make pronouncements as needed. Check out the free chart.…

Tutorial: Make a zippered pocket in a bag lining Posted: 21 Jun 2012 07:21 AM PDT One of the advantages of making your own purses and bags is the ability to customize the placement, size, and types of pockets.  Jodie from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a zippered pocket to the lining.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Haby Goddess]…

Tutorial: Hem a square of fabric with mitered corners Posted: 21 Jun 2012 07:02 AM PDT When you’re hemming a square of fabric, the corners look crisper and cleaner when you miter them.  Sew4Home shows how to do this.  Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]…

Tutorial: Turn old pants into an eReader cover Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:58 AM PDT Heidi from Honeybear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an eReader case out of an old pair of pants.  This is such a great idea!!  She uses the top portion of the pants, which gives her a finished top edge (waistband) as well as two pockets to hold pencils, a phone, or other essentials.  Get …

Tutorial: Lettuce Edge Maxi Dress, designed for full busted women Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:54 AM PDT Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Lettuce Edge Maxi Dress.  The post is an intersection of two awesome series – the (30) Days of Sundresses at Melly Sews, and the Sewing for the “Girls” series at Googiemomma (all about sewing to accommodate a large bust). Her Lettuce Edge Maxi Dress …

Lookie what she made: Baseball jersey pillows Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:44 AM PDT Bethany from Sweet Bee Creations posts on her blog, Sweet Bee Buzzings, showing the throw pillows she made out of baseball jerseys.  They were a special request project for a friend’s man cave.  At first she was apprehensive cutting into the jerseys, but she made it work – and then some.  Go to her blog to see more photos and read …

Red, White and Blue Mustache Pops Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:24 AM PDT This falls in the “simple yet so clever” category. Make red, white and blue Uncle Sam mustache pops HERE at no. 2 Pencil.…

Freebie: Wedding Postage Stamp Image Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:11 AM PDT These pretty wedding themed postage stamps designed by Cathe Holden are free to print out over at World Label. They are already grouped so you can print them on sticky label sheets for quick and easy use. ( but not for use as actual postage ) -Heather…

Painting a Watercolor Effect with Food Coloring Posted: 21 Jun 2012 05:50 AM PDT Have you ever tried painting on cookies, cupcakes or cake? This is me experimenting with food coloring and fondant. Find the results HERE at the decorated cookie. …

BBQ Cupcakes Posted: 21 Jun 2012 05:32 AM PDT I love the kebabs most on these BBQ cupcakes. Toothpicks and gummy bear bits. How oh so clever. Find the step-by-step tutorial to make grill cupcakes HERE at Two Blonde Bloggers.…

Cocktail Ice Cubes Posted: 21 Jun 2012 05:21 AM PDT Maybe because the temperature is climbing to 100 degrees today, I have ice cubes on my mind. Despite the early hour, I so very much want a cocktail with a these ice cubes. Make cocktail ice cubes HERE at Rock UR Party.…

Summer Bento Blog Hop Posted: 21 Jun 2012 05:11 AM PDT For a little, I mean, a lot of bento box Summer inspiration, follow the blog hop. Shown: Crab sandwich by Creative Food, then click the links to move along the blog hop. Also shown: Surfer bento by Bentoriffic. …

Article | Behind the Scenes at Paper Crafts Magazine Posted: 21 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT Susan R. Opel, the Creative Director at Paper Crafts Magazine takes you behind the scenes of the editorial process and explains how the team goes through submissions to select those that make publication. Click here to read the article on Design Team Calls…

Tips & Tricks | Special Occasion Card Making Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT Tya Babington from Craft Swag illustrates how you can set up your beginning card making supplies to ensure that you can make cards to cover the three most popuplar card giving occasions A baby shower or celebration, A bridal shower/bachelorette party and/or A birthday. She also shows how you can use the same patterned paper to make a different card …

Inspiration du Jour | Sea Life Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT Sea Life by nary {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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