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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

“Freebie | Mini File Folder Album Template” plus 48 more

“Freebie | Mini File Folder Album Template” plus 48 more


Freebie | Mini File Folder Album Template

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:00 AM PDT

This is on oldie but definitely a goodie! Download this mini file folder pocket template from Memory Makers magazine, and learn how to use it to make a cute mini album. Click here to go to the download.


Freebie | Mini File Folder Album Template

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:00 AM PDT

This is on oldie but definitely a goodie! Download this mini file folder pocket template from Memory Makers magazine, and learn how to use it to make a cute mini album. Click here to go to the download.


Inspiration du Jour | Remember

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 03:00 AM PDT

Bloody, Buggy, JellO Treat

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 02:45 AM PDT

This is so wonderfully creepy. And so simple! Bugs in red JellO. Done and done. Learn to make this (if you dare) HERE at Crissy’s Craft.


Black Bean Soup Under Jack O’ Lanterns

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 02:41 AM PDT

If only my own picky eater could be duped into eating things like soup just by dressing it up for Halloween, sigh. (She would never eat soup, too liquidy.) Make black bean soup topped with Jack O’ Lantern tortillas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.


Stamped Halloween Toppers

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 10:52 PM PDT

If you’re expecting only a handful of kids on your door step on the 31st then this Halloween Craft project on our sister site might be for you.  DIY – Stamped Bag Toppers.   Or try making the waterproof Halloween Bunting.

Need more Halloween ideas? Check out the full category jammed with Free Halloween Ctaft Tutorials.
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No Fuddy in this doll quilt

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 09:37 PM PDT

Kirsten at Gemini Stitches entered this doll quilt in the Fuddy is Not Duddy Challenge over at Naptime Quilters. Click HERE to read Kirsten’s full post.

Click HERE to see all projects entered in this challenge.


Ta Dah!: Maverick Stars quilt

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 09:14 PM PDT

AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts completed this aqua, red and white quilt with the help of the Two’s Company Quilt Bee. Each member of the bee contributed one maverick star block. The way Amanda arranged the blocks is brilliant. Read the full post HERE.


Tutorial: A Jack Skellington Ornament

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:29 PM PDT

Here’s a tutorial perfect for fans of the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Jack Skellington ornament is meant for Christmas but totally creepy cute enough for Halloween.


Getting to know you…5,4,3,2,1 things

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:06 PM PDT

Bloggers, check out the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Things About… series at CRAFT:. They want to know more about you:

One Project You Are Particularly Proud Of
Two Mistakes You’ve Made in the Past
Three Things That Make Your Work Unique
Four Tools You Love to Use
Five Inspirations

Click HERE to see how to participate.


Freebie: Witch pattern for paper piecing

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Bonnie from Quiltville’s Quips and Snips shares this paper-pieced witch pattern one of her friends designed. Visit her blog to get the free pattern.

Image credit: Quiltville’s Quips and Snips


Outfoxed fabric line by Lizzy House

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:26 PM PDT

Foxes, hedgehogs and the occasional rabbit adorn the Outfoxed fabric collection by Lizzy House. She created the collection in three colorways Cleverly Outfoxed, Smartly Outfoxed and Wisely Outfoxed. All so cute. Click HERE to see some up close.

Image credit: Fat Quarter Shop


For the boys: Mechanical Genius fabric

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 05:28 PM PDT

Really great boy fabric is hard to find. Mo from lime gardenias knows this personally with a 12 yr old son of her own. She solicited his advice (subject and colors) before designing her fabric line Mechanical Genius. The circuit boards and robots rock. See more HERE.

Image credit: Lime Gardenias


Scrabble Drink Coasters

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 02:31 PM PDT

Scrabble Drink CoastersThese are totally fun and could easily be made with actual Scrabble tiles or the ones you buy from the craft store. These ones are for sale if you prefer. Great source of inspiration. Make Mine A Double…Word Score! | Incredible Things.


Tutorial: On-The-Go Medicine Kit

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 04:25 PM PDT

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how she made her On-The-Go Medicine Kit.  The fabric pouch opens up to reveal pockets that hold all the bandages, wipes, and other essentials for small emergencies.  Keep it with you in your diaper bag (moms of small kids) or your car and you’ll always be prepared.  Get the how-to.…


Tutorial: Add a Peter Pan collar to a plain tee

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 04:17 PM PDT

Erin from Sutton Grace guest blogs in the Top-toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make a Peter Pan collar for a t-shirt.  The rounded collar adds such a sweet, vintage look to a plain top!  Get the tutorial to see how to do it.

[photo from Sutton Grace on Leafy Treetop Spot]


Tutorial: Size a larger duvet down to fit a toddler bed

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 04:10 PM PDT

Miss Cinti from My Poppet wanted a duvet for toddler daughter’s bed, but couldn’t find one with a natural filling in a size that small.  She took a larger sized duvet and sized it down to the smaller bed, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it.  Get the tute.

[photo from My Poppet]


Holiday Crochet Candle Cozy

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 03:30 PM PDT

Today I discovered some leftover sparkly Christmas yarn and decided to create a candle cozy for my container candle.

Patterns for such things aren't easy to find, so I based it on a crocheted beverage can holder courtesy of Sugar'n Cream.

I added 4 extra single crochet stitches to the first round to widen it so it would fit the…


Project: Recycled Chip Can

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 01:36 PM PDT

Inky Antics shares instructions for recycling a small Pringle’s can into a cute Halloween cookie can.

-Heather


And the Winner is……

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 12:05 PM PDT

The winner of the fabulous Inkiadinkado Cling Background Stamps prize package is… Karey!

She said:

“I make a lot of tags and cards with my stamps. But I would really love to try making some holiday decorations with stamps!”

Congrats Karey! Please respond to my e-mail within 5 days to claim your prize.

There’s still one more big Inkadinkado giveaway this month,…


Christmas Berry Candle Jars

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 09:30 AM PDT

Christmas Berry Candle JarsThese are absolutely stunning! Simply add greenery, cranberries, water and a floating candle. Absolutely beautiful. Spotted on Pinterest – Found on Better Homes and Gardens — Christmas Decorating with Kitchen Items.


Caramel Apple Cauldrons

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 11:10 AM PDT

Here I was all impressed by these (still pretty awesome) black cat caramel apples, and Hungry Happenings has to go and make these and really blow me away. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these (really, really awesome) chocolate caramel apple cauldrons HERE.


New firescreens from Janet

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 11:07 AM PDT

Janet Granger has added two new designs to her line of kits for miniature needlepoint firescreens. So beautiful. So tiny. Go to her blog post for all the details.

Ed. note: Janet Granger neither requested nor compensated this post. I just dream about filling my doll house with teeny needlepoint.


Topsy Turvy Bat-Topped Mummy Cake

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 10:52 AM PDT

Two mummy ideas in a row… now how about something a bit bigger. And with more sugar. Check out this amazing topsy-turvy mummy cake from These Peas are Hollow. Find helpful links and tips on making the cake HERE.


Mummy Pears

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 10:46 AM PDT

Any time I a fruit or vegetable gets near a Halloween idea, it’s a good thing. Make (easy!) mummy pears HERE at Pocket Full of Pink from guest blogger literally inspired.


Win a copy of Sleepy Fox

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 10:06 AM PDT

Amy Bindel of Early Bird Special is offering her adorable Sleepy Fox design as an embroidery pattern! And to celebrate its launch, she’s giving away a copy. Go to her blog post to enter the draw before October 28. But don’t fret if you don’t win. You can still buy the pattern for just…


Sharpie giveaway winner

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 09:49 AM PDT

stained by sharpie fabric markersCongratulations to Helen Lamb! Thanks to everyone for playing and special thanks to Sharpie for sharing their great products with us here at Craft Gossip.

I’ve got more goodies for giveaway soon!


Susan’s Famous Last Words

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Our beloved Susan Lenz is one of the artists headlining a new show at Vision Gallery in Chandler, Arizona. The exhibition, which has a Dia de Los Muertos theme, features Susan’s grave-rubbing quilts and epitaph banners under the title Famous Last Words. If you’re in the area, you can see the work in person through November 5. Or if you…


Easy felt jar topper tutorial

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:59 AM PDT

When I ran across this project and with the holidays nearing I decided it was a very timely project. If you love to giveaway your homemade jams as holiday gifts then this tutorial is for you.  Even if you go out and buy a jar of jam to give along with some homemade bread, top the store bought jar…


Giveaway winner of “The Knitter’s Life List”

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:28 AM PDT

 

 Miriam, lucky #80 is the winner of this book giveaway.  I will be emailing her for her full name and address.  Congratulations Miriam.


DIY Inspiration {Paint Chips & Swatches}

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:20 AM PDT

Paint chips or swatches can add a splash of color to your wedding in a variety of fun ways! Capitol Romance featured a sampler of great ideas using these budget-friendly {FREE!} resources. Click here for all the details. The paint swatch chandelier pictured here is from the Hey Gorgeous blog. Fabulous!


Felt Christmas cookie bakery giveaway!

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:10 AM PDT

Kristen of "Make the best of everything" is holding her very first giveaway.  To enter go to "Christmas cookie bakery giveaway'!  Do not enter here!!!!!!!

 


Muffin Tin Halloween Lunch

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:08 AM PDT

Isn’t this just the coolest li’l Halloween lunch ever? The little snack and treat-filled cauldron just pushes it over the edge. See what it all is HERE at Another Lunch.


Inspiration: Elsa Mora

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:04 AM PDT

Elsa Mora keeps trying new things and creating wonderful new surprises. Like this stunning bead-embroidered necklace. I hope we’ll see many more of these. Visit Elsita’s blog.


How to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat for Halloween

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 07:44 AM PDT

I love, love, love mini hats! And this one is too cool! Check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat perfect for Halloween (or really anytime as far as I’m concerned!)


Tute: Vinyl lined zakka-style lunch bag

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 07:31 AM PDT

Built around a Sawtooth Star quilt block, this lovely lunch bag is Crafty Fox’s entry in the 12 Gifts of Christmas Tutorials at Ellison Lane Quilts. She admitted to being a bit intimidated by all the other blogger’s projects, what with hers slated for the next-to-last day of the blog hop. Well, no need to be, her lunch bag…


Tutorial: Curtain panels with oversized grommets

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 07:13 AM PDT

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make curtain panels with oversized grommets to thread the curtain through.   They’re lined to help block the light coming through the window.  I’m loving the fabric she used in her example! Get the tutorial.

[photo from Sew Homegrown]


Tutorial: Floral cardigan

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 07:03 AM PDT

Sachiko of Tea Rose Home takes a purchased cardigan from plain to fabulous by adding a variety of embellishments, including fabric and felt flowers and yoyos. Follow her step-by-step instructions to make one of your own. See the tute.

Many thanks to Craft Stew for pointing out this find.


Free pattern: Toddler’s hooded winter jacket

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:46 AM PDT

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s winter jacket.  The jacket has a hood to keep small ears warm in the cold weather, and a couple of pockets on the outside.  The pattern is sized for toddlers 12-18 months.  Go to the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Small Dream Factory]


Tutorial: Fabric memory game

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:36 AM PDT

Stash of Pixels shows how you can make a child’s memory game out of fabric.  This is such a fun idea!  She used fabric with images printed in squares, but you could use any print and just fussy cut around the motifs you want.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Stash of Pixels]


Freebie: Halloween Tags

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:35 AM PDT

 Allsorts shares some cute free printable tags for Halloween, click here to download.

-Heather


DIY: Chevron rag quilt for big brother

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:33 AM PDT

It’s all boy! That’s right, Rikka from Ricochet and Away made her second quilt ever (the first was for her little girl age 4) with a mandate from the recipient (her 7 yr old son). It could not be babyish, he is after all the big brother. She says this quilt hit the mark. And what’s not to love,…


Tutorial: Lace fabric flower embellishment

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:27 AM PDT

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she folded and stitched circles of beaded lace to make this gorgeous fabric flower.  She’ll be using it as an embellishment for her daughter’s Christmas dress.  Get the tute.

[photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs]


Tutorial: Lazy-Mom Superhero Cape

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:17 AM PDT

Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shows how to make a quick and diry superhero cape.  Made from fleece fabric, there’s no hemming and just one seam. One yard of fabric yields two capes.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Diary of a Quilter]

[via Pinterest]


Win a copy of Stitch Craft Create

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:02 AM PDT

Laura of Bugs and Fishes is giving away two copies of the brand-new Stitch Craft Create magazine. She says,

The launch issue is totally gorgeous: 130 pages jam-packed with crafty projects for the festive season including wreaths, gift-wrapping ideas, ornaments, stockings, jewellery and cookies.

Go to her blog post to enter before October 30.


Giveaway | My Memories Suite

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:00 AM PDT

 

Jill at A Matter of Memories is giving away a copy of the My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking software. Entries close on Thursday October 27th, 2011 at 5 pm. Click here to go to the giveaway.


Tutorial: Stemmed fabric roses

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 05:01 AM PDT

In the latest tutorial from The DIY Dish, Kim and Kris show us how to make stemmed fabric roses. All you need are fabric scraps, twigs, a glue gun, and a few simple stitches. See the tute.


Owl S’mores and Oreo Spiders

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 05:01 AM PDT

Here are two quick and easy ideas for Halloween treats made from store-bought goodies… Find step-by-steps to make owl S’mores HERE and Oreo spiders HERE at Craft Buds.


Why Doesn’t Every Designer Do This???

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 05:00 AM PDT

 

Why doesn’t every crochet designer do this?  Do what?  Check out the pictures and notecards that accompany this pattern.  The pattern sets itself up to be difficult.  The write up about it states that you have to know a lot of different stitches before you attempt to crochet the hat.  Okay.  I know a lot of stitches.  But, for…


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