“Olympic Giveaway 1: The Sock Knitting Kit” plus 42 more

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• Olympic Giveaway 1: The Sock Knitting Kit
• Swellegant
• Join Me for a Giveaway of Olympic Proportions!
• Beach Theme Candles
• Tutorial: Humbug pyramid softie toys
• Tutorial: Everyday Skirt plus ruffles
• Tutorial: Pillow Jacket changeable sleeve for a decorative pillow
• DIY: Solid Perfume
• Needle Felted Veggies tutorial
• DIY: Shaving Cream (for both of you!)
• Want a Creative Kid? Teach ‘em to Knit!
• Tool How To: Distrezz It All
• Knitter’s Review Announces Retreat Information
• Strawberry Shortcake “Strawberries”
• Lego Man and Superhero Frozen Yogurt Pops
• Olympic Rings Pizza (and More)
• Shark Knives
• Susan Bates Offers Knit and Crochet Prize Packages
• Mini-Gourmand Play Kitchen – Kate’s Creative Space
• Dancing Under the Palms
• A whole bunch of recycled matchbox crafts
• Potato Sack Votive Holder
• Free Pattern: Lily’s Washcloth of the Week
• Celebrating with stitchy style
• Add silk flowers to embroidery
• A traditional bride
• Win ‘Doozie’
• A forever beach
• Students can join The Dream Rocket for free!
• Register for retreat with Tina Close
• Knitting Daily Offers Ebook of Season 900 Patterns
• Tutorial: No-Slip Headbands
• Tutorial: Fat Quarter Wrap Skirt
• Tutorial: Chevron selvage throw pillow
• Tutorial: Fat Quarter Tote with contrast band
• Be*mused reviews ‘technique’ book and conquers fear of tiny
• Free pattern: Pillowcase dress for an 18″ doll
• Freebie: Game Controller Card Digi and Cut Files
• Ta Dah!: Flag quilt for son’s birthday
• Tutorial | Patterned Paper Butterfly
• Tutorial | How to Make a Silhouette Cutting File from a Photoshop Brush
• Tutorial | Making Paper Beads
• Inspiration du Jour | Old Fashioned Girl

Olympic Giveaway 1: The Sock Knitting Kit Posted: 27 Jul 2012 12:00 AM PDT Hello, freebie fans, and welcome to the first giveaway of the Craft Gossip Olympic Giveaway! I thought I’d start things off with something really fun that I know, sadly, I am never going to use, so it needs to get in the hands of someone who will. This is The Sock Knitting Kit from Chronicle Books. (That link …

Swellegant Posted: 26 Jul 2012 09:32 PM PDT Part of my Christi class last week was learning a little about her new line of metal coatings, patinas and dyes. They’re not actual paints though they go on like it. They are metal in paint form and the surface you cover has a thin coat of metal as a result which can then be patina’d or dyed as metal …

Join Me for a Giveaway of Olympic Proportions! Posted: 26 Jul 2012 06:24 PM PDT I’ve been hinting at something special happening in conjunction with the Olympics, and now that the opening ceremonies are just a day away I can share with you what I’m planning. I really wanted to do something special to celebrate joining the Craft Gossip team as well as celebrating the Olympics. The Games are such a fun event, bringing people …

Beach Theme Candles Posted: 26 Jul 2012 06:22 PM PDT Today’s Creative Blog shares how to dress up candles so they’re perfect for summer. See the tutorial.…

Tutorial: Humbug pyramid softie toys Posted: 26 Jul 2012 04:58 PM PDT Elizabeth Hill shares a tutorial on the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog showing how to make Humbugs, soft pyramid-shaped toys.  The project is part of their Teaching Tweens to Sew series and provides good practice for sewing corners.  Get the how-to. [photo from Sewing Secrets]…

Tutorial: Everyday Skirt plus ruffles Posted: 26 Jul 2012 04:21 PM PDT Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a variation of the Everyday Skirt that Jen shared there the other day.  In her variation, she adds tiers of ruffles around the skirt.  Get the how-to. [photo from iCandy Handmade]…

Tutorial: Pillow Jacket changeable sleeve for a decorative pillow Posted: 26 Jul 2012 04:05 PM PDT Sew4Home shows how to make their Pillow Jacket, a changeable sleeve that fits over a  pillow base.  To change your pillow cover, it’s a simple as removing the pillow base from the sleeve and sliding it into a new sleeve.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]…

DIY: Solid Perfume Posted: 26 Jul 2012 04:05 PM PDT Since our cats seem to knock everything over, I love the idea of perfume in a stick. Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create has an easy way to create your own solid perfume using just a handful of ingredients AND re-purposing containers. Get all the details here.…

Needle Felted Veggies tutorial Posted: 26 Jul 2012 03:56 PM PDT It is harvest time here is the USA and if you can't grow them you can needle felt them.   Needle Felted Vegetables: by Debra Quartermain and here is the official scoop! Debra Quartermain, CEO! Creative Eternal Optimist shares her enthusiasm for creativity through books, magazines, print ads, project sheets and manufacturer product development. Teaching, consulting or demonstrating her goal …

DIY: Shaving Cream (for both of you!) Posted: 26 Jul 2012 03:49 PM PDT Manly, yes, but I like it too. (Sorry, just couldn’t resist that, though I’m sure it dates me.) The clever folks at TLC Style’s How Stuff Works have an easy tutorial for making your own shaving cream. And it’s a bath and body DIY you both can enjoy. Get all the details here.…

Want a Creative Kid? Teach ‘em to Knit! Posted: 26 Jul 2012 03:27 PM PDT As the mom of a toddler and a creative person myself, I’m always looking for ways to encourage creativity in my little one. So when I saw a link to a story on Huffington Post about tips for fostering creativity in children, I clicked on it and was happy to find one of the suggestions from author Ken Rabow …

Tool How To: Distrezz It All Posted: 26 Jul 2012 02:28 PM PDT The shabby chic, distress look is still super hot! It goes perfectly with collage and artsy styles as well as vintage looks. If you want to distress the edges of a lot of paper at once, say for a book, it would take a really long time. Donna Salazar shows you how to distress many sheets of cardstock and even the …

Knitter’s Review Announces Retreat Information Posted: 26 Jul 2012 01:16 PM PDT For 10 years now fans of the online knitting review site Knitter’s Review have been gathering in New England for a weekend of knitting, camaraderie and learning about fiber with the fabulous founder of that site, Clara Parkes. The event will celebrate entering its second decade of existence at the Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua, N.Y., November 8-11. Special guests …

Strawberry Shortcake “Strawberries” Posted: 26 Jul 2012 12:08 PM PDT There’s so much self-reflection going on with these, it’s almost confusing. These are Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls turned into strawberry shortcake strawberries. Make sense? Clever. Find the how-tos to make strawberry shortcake strawberries HERE at Pint Sized Baker.  …

Lego Man and Superhero Frozen Yogurt Pops Posted: 26 Jul 2012 11:49 AM PDT Healthy (there’s fruit and yogurt in there), sweet, on a stick, cool for summer and great for kids. Aaaah. Perfect. Make your own Lego and Superhero frozen yogurt pops HERE at Sugar Swings!.…

Olympic Rings Pizza (and More) Posted: 26 Jul 2012 11:45 AM PDT There are tons of games and party ideas in this Olympics feature, but you must scroll down to see the Olympic rings pizza. (Also, as a fan of all things Bugles, the Bugle torches caught my eye.) Find them all HERE at Moore Minutes.…

Shark Knives Posted: 26 Jul 2012 11:41 AM PDT I think what’s cutest about this silly table setting is how easily you can make a knife look like a shark with just a googly eye! But these are also set up to trick your guests. Find shark knives HERE at Partycraft Secrets.…

Susan Bates Offers Knit and Crochet Prize Packages Posted: 26 Jul 2012 11:08 AM PDT Do you like Susan Bates needles? If you like them on Facebook you could win a knit or crochet-themed prize package during the Power of Pink giveaway. Two of their fans will be selected to win one of the prize packs — valued at $90 — on August 29 (my birthday, not that anyone cares). The knitting pack includes four …

Mini-Gourmand Play Kitchen – Kate’s Creative Space Posted: 26 Jul 2012 10:34 AM PDT Another fabulous toy oriented tutorial! Check out this incredible tiny play kitchen at Kate’s Creative Space. I love the fact that it’s a recycling project as well as a handmade toy project. I don’t think I’ve met a single kid who wouldn’t have a blast playing in the realistic tiny kitchen. And it’s a project that could spawn other …

Dancing Under the Palms Posted: 26 Jul 2012 10:13 AM PDT Here’s another great freebie from Frimousse. This time the stitched vignette depicts dancers underneath the palm trees. It’s so exotic and I can almost hear the ocean waves crashing on the shore in the background. Get the free chart.…

A whole bunch of recycled matchbox crafts Posted: 26 Jul 2012 10:02 AM PDT Over at the blog The Crafty Yankee there is a great post that features all sorts of things made out of recycled matchboxes like toys, mini alters, artwork, storage and gifts.…

Potato Sack Votive Holder Posted: 26 Jul 2012 09:09 AM PDT Forever Misbehaven gave a votive holder a facelift with a cute old potato sack. See how to do it for yourself.…

Free Pattern: Lily’s Washcloth of the Week Posted: 26 Jul 2012 09:01 AM PDT The summer washcloth extravaganze at Lily continues this week with a fruit theme. The free knitting pattern (opens as a PDF) is a circular watermelon washcloth, worked from the center out in shades of pink and green. What I love most about this design is the use of yarnovers to make the seeds. So cute! If you’re into crochet, …

Celebrating with stitchy style Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:59 AM PDT Hand and Lock shares images of their embroideries created especially for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Among them: this military-style costume for Paul McCartney! See more at the H&L blog post.…

Add silk flowers to embroidery Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:52 AM PDT Allison of Little Lovelies reprises her tutorial for incorporating silk flowers into an embroidered work. Go to her post.…

A traditional bride Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:45 AM PDT Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a close-up look at a Bedouin bridal veil from Dr. Shirazi’s collection that features traditional cross-stitched embroidery. Go to her blog post for more views.…

Win ‘Doozie’ Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:40 AM PDT Janelle Wind is giving away two of these darling Doozie softies by Mardi of Dudley and Grace. Go to Janelle’s blog post for the entry rules. Contest ends August 1.…

A forever beach Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:27 AM PDT This. Is. Brilliant. Susan Lenz created a series of embroideries that mimic the look of beach sand. How to create the impression of waves washing across the beach? She soaked them with epoxy! Now they are permanently “wet”–squares of beach frozen in time. I have a small stash of resin left over from another project. I am so trying it …

Students can join The Dream Rocket for free! Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:15 AM PDT Jennifer Marsh of The Dream Rocket shares this heads-up: Dear Teachers, Your class is invited to participate in The Dream Rocket Project for free at the next NAEA 2013 Conference from March 7-10. Location of exhibit: Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. If your school or group pledges to submit 15 artworks by February 15, 2013 then we …

Register for retreat with Tina Close Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:04 AM PDT Imagine spending a weekend in the Connecticut countryside, learning needlepoint techniques from artist Tina Close. A dream come true? It can happen to you. The Art Needlepoint Company is presenting the Close Creativity and Needlepoint retreat in Kent, Connecticut, October 12-13. Spots are filling fast, so hurry to the blog to find out more. Or go directly to …

Knitting Daily Offers Ebook of Season 900 Patterns Posted: 26 Jul 2012 07:55 AM PDT I completely forgot to mention — probably because my PBS station doesn’t run it! — that the latest season of Knitting Daily TV recently started airing. The good people at Knitting Daily have made it easier for all of us to follow along with the projects mentioned in the series by producing a free ebook containing 13 patterns (knit and …

Tutorial: No-Slip Headbands Posted: 26 Jul 2012 07:50 AM PDT Hate it when your headband slips back on your head?  Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her No-Slip Headbands.   Great idea!!  Get the tute. [photo from Positively Splendid]…

Tutorial: Fat Quarter Wrap Skirt Posted: 26 Jul 2012 07:29 AM PDT Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial in the Skirting The Issue series at Project Run and Play, showing how to make her Fat Quarter Wrap Skirt.  It’s fully lined, the outer layer pieced from four fat quarters.  (You’ll also need a yard of fabric for the lining.)  The dimensions she gives will make a skirt for …

Tutorial: Chevron selvage throw pillow Posted: 26 Jul 2012 07:20 AM PDT Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her chevron selvage throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from West Elm.  The scrappy chevron design is made from appliqued strips cut from the selvages of fabric prints.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Sew Homegrown]…

Tutorial: Fat Quarter Tote with contrast band Posted: 26 Jul 2012 07:13 AM PDT Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make this cute tote bag with a contrast band across the top.  It’s a medium sized tote and is fully lined.  The tutorial says it takes 6 fat quarters to make one, but some of the pieces won’t take the full fat quarter so you …

Be*mused reviews ‘technique’ book and conquers fear of tiny Posted: 26 Jul 2012 07:13 AM PDT When asked to review the book, Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts by Mary Elizabeth Kinch, Be*mused decided the best thing to do was to try a technique from said book. She said she went for the one that scared her the most, piecing tiny diamonds. She found success! She used some dormant knitting skills to tame the block before adding the …

Free pattern: Pillowcase dress for an 18″ doll Posted: 26 Jul 2012 07:02 AM PDT You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making a pillowcase dress for an 18″ doll over at Skip To My Lou.  The doll version of a pillowcase dress is just as easy to sew as a child-size version.  It takes just two 8 1/2″ x 11″ pieces of fabric (plus a length of ribbon), so youc an …

Freebie: Game Controller Card Digi and Cut Files Posted: 26 Jul 2012 06:38 AM PDT Download a digital stamp and cut file for this cool video game controller card over at Bird Cards. I so have to make one of these for my hubby! -Heather…

Ta Dah!: Flag quilt for son’s birthday Posted: 26 Jul 2012 06:11 AM PDT You go Mom! Molly of Molly’s Meanderings finally finished this gift quilt for her *son’s sixteenth birthday after the project stalled out over needing to replace one of the flags. I’ve never looked closely at an Australian flag, but as Molly is Australian, I entered “Australia flag” in Google. According to Wiki: The Australian flag uses three prominent symbols: the …

Tutorial | Patterned Paper Butterfly Posted: 26 Jul 2012 06:00 AM PDT Tash from The Quirky Crafting Shmoogle Bean shares the steps for making this butterfly from patterned scrapbook paper. She made hers for hanging, but this could also be a page embellishment. Click here to see more.…

Tutorial | How to Make a Silhouette Cutting File from a Photoshop Brush Posted: 26 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT If you have Photoshop and a Silhouette cutting machine you will love this tutorial. Kate Vickers shows how you can convert a Photoshop brush file into a cutting file for the Silhouette. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Tutorial | Making Paper Beads Posted: 26 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT This gorgeous necklace was made with paper beads! Lowri McNabb from PaperVine shows you how. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Inspiration du Jour | Old Fashioned Girl Posted: 26 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT Old Fashioned Girl by YaYeahAja SCRAPBOOK GALLERY| BLOG  …

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