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“Sea Glass Tray Tutorial” plus 29 more

“Sea Glass Tray Tutorial” plus 29 more


Sea Glass Tray Tutorial

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:55 PM PDT

Sea Glass Mosaic Tray

I went looking for a tutorial to end the month and I found such a pretty one over at the site Sand & Sisal. Perfect for summer since it’s made with sea glass. And if you don’t happen to have access to sea glass you can always make your own with broken glass and a rock tumbler or etching …


It’s a Kari Minnick Newsletter Update

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:39 PM PDT

This is another of those mailing lists I really enjoy being on and I sometimes wish I was on the east coast so I can take one of her classes. It’s the Kari Minnick newsletter and she’s going to tell you what she’s up to for the next few months. Check out where she’s teaching since she may be heading …


PhotoJewelryMaking.com $60 Giveaway

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:08 PM PDT

 Thanks to PhotoJewelrymaking.com you have the chance to win a $60.00 Gift certificate for their website.

PhotoJewelryMaking.com is the world’s largest photo jewelry supply store. You can make individual pieces or start a business with their

For your chance to win simply comment below and tell us what product     you would buy from their website.

 …


V-Reader Interactive E-Reading System Giveaway

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:55 PM PDT

The Jim Henson Company and Dinosaur Train (PBS)  have teamed up with V-tech to offer you this amazing giveaway. You get a V-Reader and a Dinosaur Train Cartridge to get you started valued at $80.

 

V.READER INTERACTIVE E-READING SYSTEM (Ages 3-7)

The V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System is a digital learning toy that encourages young kids to learn to read and improve …


PVC Pipe Bangle – Onelmon

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:28 PM PDT

Something about the approach of September always gets me in the mood for new clothes and accessories. PVC pipe isn’t usually what I think of when I think of new accessories though. However Onelmon may have changed my mind with the stitched Aztec bangle. Stitching on plastics, bright colors, and power tools make this a fun project that results …


Candy Cottage Party Pack Giveaway

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:09 PM PDT

You might remember some of our previous posts about the Candy Cottage. We wrote about the Original Cottage as well as the party cottages here.

Well we are super duper excited to be giving away 3 party packs which contains 4 little cottages that click together to make the foundation of your house.

These little versions of the Original


Tutorial: Reversible color blocked tote

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:24 PM PDT

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a color blocked tote bag that is all kinds of colorful fun.  It’s plain white on the outside, but bright pink and orange on the inside.  Oh, and did I tell you that it’s reversible, too?  So it’s also have a bag that shows its colors on …


Video tutorial: Turning fabric tubes

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she turns narrow fabric tubes right side out.  Her method works particularly well for a heavier weight fabric.  It’s a video tutorial so you can watch her do it.  Go to her video tutorial.

[photo from Little Kids Grow]…


Freebie: Vintage Vial Stamp

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:35 PM PDT

Free Vintage Digital Stamps has a cool old glass vial digi to download for free, click here.

-Heather…


Free Knitting Pattern: White Caps Cowl

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT

white caps copwl purl beeIt’s amazing what you can do with simple stitches and a well-chosen yarn. Or, in the case of the White Caps Cowl from the Purl Bee, a couple of well-chosen yarns.

This striking cowl is simple stockinette stitch, with a bit of shaping, but it looks like so much more than that thanks to the yarns: a slubby cotton thick …


How to make a recycled placemat clutch

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:20 PM PDT

Sometimes a bit of home decor just screams to be turned into something else. Check out how Marja of the blog Tousled Day took a placemat and turned it into a stylin’ clutch.…


Day 4 Winner

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:30 PM PDT

top down winnerIt was so exciting to me to see all the enthusiasm for top-down knitting yesterday! It is a really great technique, and if you haven’t tried it, there are many wonderful books out there on the subject (in addition to Wendy’s).

For now, the winner of the top-down knitting DVD is commenter 38, Robin, who said she’s never knit a …


Welcome from Agi Project

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:00 PM PDT

This project from Agi is welcome – and it is a Welcome project too. It has a Quaker style to it. You can stitch it in blue as shown or chose your favorite color. Check out the free chart.


Breaking: F+W Media to Acquire Interweave Parent Company

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:08 AM PDT

fw mediaI just saw on Twitter news first reported by Publishers Weekly and confirmed via a press release from F+W Media that the company, which publishes craft titles under imprints such as North Light Books, Krause Books and Memory Makers Books, has acquired craft publisher Interweave Press’ parent company, Aspire Media LLC.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though F+W …


Felted Darling Fish free pattern “I’m kind of a big deal”

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:05 AM PDT

Amanda of "Delicious Stitches" lives in Pennsylvania and has this sweet felted fish downloadable pattern and tutorial for us to make.  Amanda also sells her patterns on Ravelry, so check out her work.  Amanda is a knitter, crocheter, and occasional sewer. She loves to document her crafting on her blog.…


Vogue Knititng Live Registration Open for Charlotte

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:57 AM PDT

vogue knitting liveRemember when I told you that Vogue Knitting Live was going to do a pop-up show in Charlotte in September? Well, registration is now open for the vent, and it sounds like it will be a lot of fun.

Knitters in attendance at the event — part of the Southern Women’s Show Sept. 20-23 — will have access to classes …


Tutorial: Tie-dyed layered skirt with handkerchief hem

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:17 AM PDT

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this little girl’s tie-dyed skirt.  I think this turned out really cute! Her tutorial shows how to tie dye the fabric and then sew it into a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Aesthetic Nest]…


Tutorial: Add or take in an elastic waistband

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:25 AM PDT

My little girl is built thin, and was particularly skinny when she was a preschooler.  Rarely did we find any clothing from the store that fit her in the waist straight off the rack.  Sound familiar?  If you’ve got a thin framed child, Amy from Peek-a-B00 Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how you can take in an elastic …


Tutorial: Stitched notebook paper gift tags

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:08 AM PDT

With back to school time just around the corner, Trish from Uncommon shows how to make a stitched notebook paper gift tag.  The tag itself is cut from paper so it’s easy to write on with a marker, but the notebook paper lines are actually stitched on a machine.  This would be so cute on a welcome back gift for …


Tutorial: Add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:30 AM PDT

Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery shows how to add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket.  She used a shape that is similar to the logo for her favorite motorcycle brand, but you could do this with any shape.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Salty Peanut Stitchery]…


Tutorial: Sew a pencil sleeve

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:22 AM PDT

Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how to sew a pencil sleeve.  The fabric pouch will hold 6 pencils.  It would be a cute way to hold your colored pencils for art, or regular lead pencils for school.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Samelia's Mum]…


On-line Stamp Club: Jellypark

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:07 AM PDT

 

Jellypark stamps has a new FREE on-line club, here’s what they had to say:

“We have just launched the Jellypark Club! Free to join with lots of member benefits, Jellypark club will have a member only area on the website with regular free stamps, member discounts and a range of member exclusive digi stamps to buy.
Jellypark has been growing steadily since …


If Only…..

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:43 AM PDT

If only I lived closer to this place.  If only there were more days in the week.  If only I had a gazillion dollars to follow all my yarn and beading dreams.

This shop is a wondrous place!  I think I’ve written about it before, but I wanted to share more since I just had the opportunity to revisit the …


Don’t Miss this Giveaway!

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:28 AM PDT

cover art of Stitch Workshop Herringbone Stitch This review and giveaway got buried in some of my earlier posts so I want to make sure you don’t miss your chance to win. Go to the original post and leave a comment to enter!…


Wimpy Kid Cakes

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:19 AM PDT

Yet another example of the clever art you can craft from store-bought snack cakes. It’s amazing how perfectly a Sno-Ball lends itself to this kid. The resemblance is just uncanny. Find the how-tos to make Wimpy Kid Cakes HERE at Project Denneler, to celebrate the release of the third movie version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.…


Rice Krispies Treats School Desks

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:14 AM PDT

I know, we’re still hanging on to July by a thread, and yet the Back to School talk is already starting. I, for one, can’t wait for school to start. To have those glorious few hours a day where I can work unimpeded by a 5-year old pulling on my arm. Sigh. What a wonderful time of year, September. Anyhoo, …


Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:06 AM PDT

These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy to recreate. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Created by Diane.…


Tip: Get patchwork seams to match perfectly

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 04:41 AM PDT

All that time piecing a block and you notice your seams are off, so vexing. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares a technique on her blog so pesky patchwork seams will she says, match up perfectly every time. Get the know-how.

Image credit: The Crafty Mummy


Inspiration du Jour | Pretty

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Daring Adventures in Paint – Book Review & Giveaway

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:54 AM PDT

 Daring Adventures in paint by Mati Rose Mcdonough RRP$22.99

Mati is an artist extraordinaire with a unique flair for paint. Her book shows you how to create wonderful projects using spray paints, paper collage and sketches. She takes a crafty element and turns them into art.

This book is a great addition to any craft shelf.

We are giving 1 lucky CraftGossip.com …


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