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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

“Tutorial: Making Charms” plus 41 more

“Tutorial: Making Charms” plus 41 more


Tutorial: Making Charms

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 08:05 PM PDT

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Using a mold, some acrylic paint and a little clay make simple but fun charms to wire into necklaces. The photo is courtesy of the author’s photostream which has all sorts of crafty awesomeness.…


{Wedding Details} Antlers!

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:10 PM PDT

Did you just do a doubletake? Yes, antlers can be a chic, sculptural addition to your rustic, autumn wedding! Oh Lovely Day shares a wide variety of ways to incorporate these surprising elements.…


7 Most Inspiring Ceremony Backdrops

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:30 PM PDT

{Photo via Tammy Horton Photography}

This stunning paper roll adorned with handpainted script is just one of 7 amazing ceremony backdrops featured at Emmaline Bride! Click this link to see them all.…


DIY Sparkly Cake Toppers

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:59 PM PDT

Love these glittery cake toppers created by Claire of Fellow Fellow! Get the complete tutorial at Say Yes to Hoboken!…


Tutorial: Greyling tablet cover

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:58 PM PDT

Shannon from luvinthemommyhood made this awesome tablet cover for a friend’s birthday.  I’m loving the curved piecing across the top!  A button closure keeps the tablet from sliding out the side.  She wrote up a tutorial and shares it on her blog.  The name, Greyling Tablet Cover, comes from her friend’s maiden name. Get the how-to.

[photo from luvinthemommyhood]…


Tutorial: Piped crib bumpers

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:36 PM PDT

Elisabeth from Growing Home shows how to make a set of piped crib bumpers.  They are beautiful in their simplicity!  The contrast piping makes the edges pop.  Her method of construction makes it easy to insert the padding, which for me is usually the most frustrating part of .  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Growing Home]…


Tutorial: Take a denim dress from frumpy to cute

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:04 PM PDT

What started out as a frumpy dumpy denim dress became this cute little dress after The Renegade Seamstress did a litle refashioning on it.  She shortened the bodice to hit at her waist, shortened the skirt, and added a flounce to the neck.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the how-to.

[photo from The Renegade Seamstress]…


Repurpose this tool!

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:32 PM PDT

If you spend much time at all cutting fabric, then you need this handy tool from the home-improvement store. The device, used in construction to handle sheets of glass, costs only about US$6.00! See Karen‘s post at Sew Many Ways for a complete review and a demo of the device in use.…


Free pattern: Tatted corsage bracelet

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:27 PM PDT

TotusMel is sharing her pattern for this gorgeous needle-tatted corsage bracelet. Go to her post for the link to the tutorial.…


Tutorial: Covered buttons

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:23 PM PDT

Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio shows how she transforms scraps of fabric and needlework into luxurious covered buttons. See her tutorial.…


Remember a child with a butterfly

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:17 PM PDT

Lady Shuttlemaker reminds us that the deadline for The Butterfly Project has been extended to December 31, 2012. Please take a little time to join in this project commemorating children who perished in the Holocaust. The Holocaust Museum Houston is gathering 1.5 million handmade butterflies–one for each child who died. The project’s site says, “The butterflies will eventually comprise a …


DIY: Mint Hair Rinse

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:11 PM PDT

Mint leaves + carrot juice = a stimulating and good smelling hair rinse, the brain child of the folks at BATH.BODY.DIY. Get this simple tutorial here.…


Inspiration: Catherine Frere-Smith

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:04 PM PDT

The heavily embroidered bird soft sculptures of Catherine Frere-Smith are breathtaking in detail. See photos of her works as they emerge at her blog.

Many thanks to Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations for pointing out Catherine’s work.…


This week: ‘Needle Work Needle Play’

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 02:57 PM PDT

Needle Work Needle Play, a group show by nine Australian embroidery artists, opens Friday, August 10, at the Brunswick Street Gallery in Fitzroy. If you can’t make it to Australia to see the exhibit (or if you can, but you’d like to wind yourself up with a foretaste), check out the group’s blog.…


Inspiration: Julia Lines Wilson

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 02:48 PM PDT

Lenora of the Textile Arts Center shares photos of some of the fiber-art sculptures of Julia Lines Wilson. Enjoy the exhibit.…


Technique: Post It Note Card

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 02:25 PM PDT

Wow, this idea is so easy but so darn clever! Marie over at the Legojenta blog used neon post it notes, adhered them in layers onto cardstock and then die cut them for a cool and colorful bird. This would work great with so many different punches and dies!

-Heather…


Moroccan Candle Holder

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Creme de la Craft created a wonderful tutorial for turning a simple glass votive holder into a beautiful Moroccan creation with henna-inspired details. Check it out!


Egg Carton Cactus

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:53 PM PDT

Egg Carton Cactus

I never would have thought that I would be posting about an egg carton cactus craft today… but I am.  I love that her son’s teacher came up with this one! You can find the tutorial at Creative Jewish Mom and make one of these prickly little fellows too!…


Cotton Ball Art

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:45 PM PDT

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Some of my most favorite crafts are those that can take simple items and turn them into something beautiful…isn’t this rainbow of cotton balls just that? You can find out how they made it over at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.


Double Decker Bus {Mini}

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:42 PM PDT

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjF27UZR2WHBmtTOekMNwiH5FnHoAWXnyDSAK_K9m6vLzBDuMaXD7cDihXUThPiXDrwyCVMr646Zc7zpUhWuTNL0t0UkwU0_X_wjIP2eSIJl7BrOmUc_sduyxdJ6tQIApfOoQgOWumWz_R/s1600/london+bus+kid+craft+2.jpgThis craft is so cute…literally because it is made out of a tic tac container! How much fun is that?!?  You and your child can make one too by following the fun tutorial over at Zakka Life!


Help the elf looking for his shoes by making him a pair; tutorial

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:08 PM PDT

These are the cutest little felt elfin clogs I have ever seen.  "Allsorts" is the cheery little blog of Jenny B Harris who is an illustrator, designer, and generally artsy crafty person.  Jenny tells us:  "Bitsy Elf clogs! What could be cuter? And you can make your own with this freebie pattern. And here’s another elf clog pic, this one …


Day 11 Winner

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 12:37 PM PDT

dvd winnerOh, I love when this happens! I actually just won a giveaway at a friend’s site for being the first commenter, which I always kind of hate to be because what are the odds the random number generator is going to pick one? (I know, same as the odds it will pick any other number; that’s why it’s random.)…


Join Bernat and Vickie Howell for a Chat About Baby Crafting

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 11:00 AM PDT

bernat baby monthThis month is Baby Month at Bernat, and they’re celebrating with a lot of events on their website and Facebook page. They’re also planning a Twitter party tomorrow (that’s Wednesday, Aug. 8) from 2-4 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time that will include Vickie Howell.

Participants can ask knitting and crochet questions, meet other crafters, learn more about crafting for little …


ParaNorman DIY Decorating Kits Giveaway!!!

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 09:57 AM PDT

To celebrate the release of the 3D stop motion family flick, ParaNorman, on August 17, Focus Features asked me to help spread the word with a giveaway! With my kit, I made cookie pops and blood-oozing neon green cupcakes. The cute n’ creepy kit includes ParaNorman cupcake liners and character picks, edible frosting toppers, and a custom-made cookie cutter. …


Rice Krispies Treats Olympic Torches

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 09:52 AM PDT

Believe it or not, I still make Rice Krispies Treats rarely enough that I always check the recipe before making them, usually at the insistence of my daughter who also insists I make them. So when searching the site for the basics, I stumbled upon these Olympic Torch treats. Find the recipe for Rice Krispies Treats Olympic Torches HERE.…


Candy Melt Ice Cream Cones

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 09:48 AM PDT

This is one of those super simple, very smart ideas that finds the cute in the details. Dress up ice cream cones with melted candy melts HERE at Sugar and Charm.…


Franklin music festival | Meeting the Wuests

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 09:18 AM PDT

Anywhere quilters go, we have our eyes tuned in to see quilts, right? As I roamed around Franklin Square enjoying the sounds of the Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree, I spied the back of a pretty quilt top blowing in the breeze. It looked like stained glass the way the light hit it. Naturally, I wanted a closer …


Recycle a zipper tote into a bicycle handle bar bag

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 09:00 AM PDT

Emma of the blog Crafty Couple shared a great way to make a recycled vinyl zipper tote into a bicycled handle bar bag.…


S’mores Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 08:58 AM PDT

And these truly are s’mores cupcakes: Graham cracker crust on the bottom, chocolate in the middle, and (broiled) marshmallows on top. And to top it all off, the most perfect burlap flag. See how they are made HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers.…


Perfect Pigeon Project

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 08:01 AM PDT

I have always been a fan of Bert on Sesame Street and he was a fan of pigeons, which may seem to be a little odd, but why not? If you like pigeons too, then this project is perfect for you. Check out the perfectly pigeony project.


Tutorial: Dress with a sexy cut out neck

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:53 AM PDT

Jenny from I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how you can make a dress with a cut out above the chest.  It’s a small cut out that doesn’t reveal too much at all, but packs some sex appeal just the same.  She shows it as a dress, but this would make a cute t-shirt as well.  Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Fabric and felt luggage tag

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:39 AM PDT

Ever noticed how all the luggage on the baggage  claim carousel tends to look the same?  ” Oh, your suitcase is the black one with wheels and handles?”  Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a cute fabric and felt luggage tag that will make it easier to identify your bags when you’re traveling.   Get the tute.…


Natasha, winner Dinosaur Train giveaway!

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Congratulations goes to Natasha who had the winning comment, #27.

I hear you, it’s a big step when your little one starts preschool. Her comment highlighted in yellow. I notified Natasha by email so she can claim her prize. I enjoyed reading everyone’s comments, thank you for taking the time to enter!

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Freebie: Ballerina Mouse Digi

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 06:12 AM PDT

Put on your toe shoes! Cruzines has the most adorable ballerina mouse digital stamp for free on their blog! Click here to download. btw anyone else loving the Bun Heads TV show?

-Heather

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Citronella Sand Candles

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:53 AM PDT

Learn how to make sand-covered citronella candles with an awesome video tutorial from Mahar Craft.…


Tutorial: Braided fabric cording straps

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:39 AM PDT

Caitlin at Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make braided fabric straps.  Hers are made from cording so there are no raw edges peeking out.  Use them in place of traditional straps on a dress or tank.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Coletterie]…


Free template: Birdie shaped pockets

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:14 AM PDT

These little birdie shaped pockets are the cutest! Country Living shares a template and a quick how-to.   Get the tute.

[photo from Country Living]

[via Craft]…


Tutorial | Woven Ribbon Patchwork

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Learn how to make these woven patchwork ribbons over on the Bowdabra Blog. They make great page and card embellishments, plus I think you might be able to do this with paper strips too. Click here to go to the tutorial.…


Tutorial: Fabric file folio

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:52 AM PDT

Bari J. finishes up her 14 Days of LillyBelle series with a project inspired by back-to-school paperwork.  She shows how to  make fabric file folio that’s a much more attractive way to store papers than a plain manila envelope.  The sides are sewn together to create a pocket, and fabric ties keep the papers from slipping out the top.  Get the how-to.

[photo from …


Make a Photo Book with Your Instagram Photos

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:00 AM PDT

This new website Prinstabooks allows you to make photo books using your Instagram photos. Simply log in with your Instagram user name, and select the photos you want to print. Click here for more information.…


Going to Better Homes and Gardens Live in Sept in Sydney? Get your free passes here!

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:38 AM PDT

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We have 50 (yes 50) double passes to giveaway for you to attend this show. What are you waiting for? Signup to our newsletter, then email us at admin@craftgossip.com and we will send you the instructions to download your double pass.

Discover all you need for your ideal home at Better Homes and Gardens LIVE!

14th to 16th September


Inspiration du Jour | Summer Vacation

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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