“Numbered Decorative Orbs” plus 45 more

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• Numbered Decorative Orbs
• Giveaway | My Memories Suite
• Pac-Man Cookie Cutters
• Inspiration du Jour | Great Escape
• Vitrum Studios Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary!!
• Giveaway: Spooky Buddies Blu-Ray and DVD Combo
• Turkey Veggie Platter
• Origami Book Reviews and Giveaway
• Photo Snowglobes
• Gummy Bear Ghosts
• Assemble-Your-Own Jack O’ Lantern Cookies
• The Silhouette Cameo Cutter for Scrapbooking!
• Tutorial: Draft a pencil skirt sew-along
• Tutorial: Add a fishtail hem to the back of a shirt
• Tutorial: Use your machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron
• Ta Dah!: Wordy pillow at Badskirt
• Decoupaged Lace Containers
• Crystal Skull Candle from Lisa Carrier Designs
• Bite Me
• Egg Carton Ornament Storage
• Creativity according to Austin
• Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters Tutorial
• Tutorial: Basic embroidery project
• Make a life size mummy!
• Inspiration: Feed Your Soul Art
• Make Holiday Pillow Covers
• Magnetic Cookie Sheets
• Dear Jane Halloween quilt at stop
• You need The Needle Index
• How to make recycled wine cork drink charms
• Sidewalk Two proves quilting makes the quilt
• [Sponsored Post] JewelMint.com makes buying jewelry easy!
• Susan shoots Winterthur
• Chalkboard Place Card
• Tutorial: Piped floor cushion for the tween types
• Tutorial: Lightweight Infinity Scarf
• Tutorial: No-Sew iPhone Costume
• Tutorial: Quick and easy drapey top for a child
• Tutorial: Diaper Strap to keep diapers and wipes together
• Pattern and tutorial: Mooshy Belly Bunny
• Exclusive Giveaway: Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story Stamps
• Giveaway: $200+ worth of Jewelry from JewelMint.com!
• Achieve smoother shading
• Oreo Truffle Rats
• How to make a Totoro cookie cutter / food shaper | Anna The Red
• Bloody Eyeball Donuts

Numbered Decorative Orbs Posted: 27 Oct 2011 03:45 AM PDT have you tried Magikote yet? It’s really a fun medium and it turns messy, fly-away Styrofoam into a carvable, sandable and paintable surface. I made these decorative numbered orbs from Styrofoam balls and this would really be perfect for upcoming Christmas ornies too! Get the tutorial from my blog — Numbered Decorative Orbs | Crafts by Amanda.

Giveaway | My Memories Suite Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:00 AM PDT Here’s another chance to win a copy of My Memories Suite, as well as a discount code for $10 off the purchase price. Click here to enter over on Sew Kool.

Pac-Man Cookie Cutters Posted: 27 Oct 2011 03:31 AM PDT I’m all about old school video games. (Angry Birds excepted.) Sure, some would say that’s because the high falutin’ crazy new high tech video games scare me, but I think it’s in allegiance to growing up in the ’80s. There’s just something so right about sitting on an orange shag carpet  abusing an Atari joy stick trying to get away…

Inspiration du Jour | Great Escape Posted: 27 Oct 2011 03:20 AM PDT Great Escape by Maiko Otsuji Her Gallery | Her Blog

Vitrum Studios Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary!! Posted: 26 Oct 2011 11:15 PM PDT Congratulations Vitrum Studios!! They’re celebrating their 10th Anniversary! How cool is that? And what do they do? Have a sale on Bullseye Glass. Yea ha!! So if you’re out there on the east coast and you need glass Vitrum would be the place to go. But before you do you should check out their class schedule since they…

Giveaway: Spooky Buddies Blu-Ray and DVD Combo Posted: 26 Oct 2011 10:42 PM PDT In time for Halloween, Disney has released the Spooky Buddies movie on Blu-Ray and DVD. CraftGossip readers have a chance to win a copy. Read on to see how you can win. Embarking on a journey to save the world from Warwick the Warlock and the Halloween Hound, this trick-or-treat adventure celebrates friendship, courage, and teamwork. To get you…

Turkey Veggie Platter Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:53 PM PDT This is by far the most-intricate but looks-easy-to-do veggie platter “turkey” I’ve ever seen. (Wait, this may be the first “turkey” veggie platter I’ve ever seen. After almost 4,000 posts here (really) I can’t remember anymore. Anyway, learn to make it HERE at Eating with Food Allergies. {spotted on pinterest}

Origami Book Reviews and Giveaway Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:23 PM PDT Stone Bridge Press was so generous to provide me with three origami books to review, and I have one to giveaway! Origami has always intrigued me, but I never thought it could be done easily, let alone with children! These books are intended to encourage those of us who may have been timid or afraid to try, and make…

Photo Snowglobes Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:01 PM PDT Oh what a unique and fun gift for a relative, perfect for grandparents. Excellent for Christmas or any other gift giving occasion. These would just be great conversation pieces in your living room! Get the detailed how to from Design Mom — DIY: Photo Snowglobes.

Gummy Bear Ghosts Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:53 PM PDT Because even Gummy Bears need a costume this time of year. Make li’l chocolate-dipped gummy bear ghosts (and they are on a stick! bonus) HERE at The Cheese Thief.

Assemble-Your-Own Jack O’ Lantern Cookies Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:50 PM PDT Whatta great idea for li’l kids… add your own Jack O’ Lantern faces! The eyes and mouths and noses are made with melted chocolate, the cookies are topped with buttercream, and the toddlers mix and match how they see fit. Find the recipes HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.

The Silhouette Cameo Cutter for Scrapbooking! Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:16 PM PDT Know what this is? What?? You don’t? Well, it’s one of the coolest tools to come around for scrapbooking. Forget about buying any more die cuts. Forget about buying those fancy expensive 3D stickers and decorations for your pages. And, forget about spending hours and hours searching for just the right items to complement your pages! Silhouette Cameo will cut…

Tutorial: Draft a pencil skirt sew-along Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:10 PM PDT Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a 4-part sew-along for drafting a pattern for a pencil skirt.  The fitted skirt is a classic and a wardrobe staple.  Depending on your fabric choice and skirt length, it can be made dressy or casual, conservative or funky. Go to Lesson 1 to find out how to figure your measurements. Go…

Tutorial: Add a fishtail hem to the back of a shirt Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:51 PM PDT Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to insert a panel of fabric into the back of a shirt to create a fishtail hem.  The look was inspired by a $350 designer sweater.  She refashioned a twinset to make hers at a fraction of the cost.  If you don’t want a sweater, this would also work with t-shirt…

Tutorial: Use your machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:35 PM PDT Many sewing machines come loaded with a variety of decorative stitches.  But honestly, how many times have you actually used them?  The folks at Sew4Home show how to use your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron.  Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]

Ta Dah!: Wordy pillow at Badskirt Posted: 26 Oct 2011 03:38 PM PDT Love the addition of words in this scrappy patchwork pillow. Badskirt just finished it for her swap partner. I love it. Click HERE to read more. Image credit: Badskirt

Decoupaged Lace Containers Posted: 26 Oct 2011 01:00 PM PDT I discovered this on Pinterest and was smitten. This beautiful vase was created by using Mod Podge and lace. There are a variety of different designs, so be sure to head over to Urban Comfort to take a look — Decoupaging with Lace.

Crystal Skull Candle from Lisa Carrier Designs Posted: 26 Oct 2011 02:35 PM PDT Here's a gothic sort of candle from Lisa Carrier Designs called Luxe Crystal Skull. . It would look quite magical at a Halloween party, but it would also make a statement as an original conversation piece. Some of the famous celebrities who own Lisa's designs include Tommy Lee, Barbara Streisand, Ozzy Osbourne, Christina Aguilera and Arnold Schwartzenegger. The Luxe Crystal…

Bite Me Posted: 26 Oct 2011 01:14 PM PDT Lady Kell from Kincavel Krosses posted this cute little subversive sampler that somehow seems appropriate for Halloween week too. You can be grumpy or vampy with the free Bite Me sampler.

Egg Carton Ornament Storage Posted: 26 Oct 2011 09:59 AM PDT How brilliant. This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. Just imagine how many egg carton you send through the recycling bin each year. enough to store all of your Christmas ornaments I’m sure! Well, at least the small ones Quick Projects – Storage: Fleamarket Storage – Do It Yourself. Spotted on Re-Nest via Pinterest

Creativity according to Austin Posted: 26 Oct 2011 11:07 AM PDT How to Steal Like an Artist, an article by Austin Kleon, should be required reading for every newbie crafter, artisan, and artist. He covers the fundamentals of the creative process in a totally accessible way, giving permission and encouragement to find our joy and express our authentic selves. Take ten minutes to be inspired. Read the article. Many…

Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters Tutorial Posted: 26 Oct 2011 10:21 AM PDT I love these leaf coasters and these would not have to be put away after the fall because they are so lovely.  Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters from "THE PURL BEE" has the most amazing tutorial with stunning follow along pictures for this projects.

Tutorial: Basic embroidery project Posted: 26 Oct 2011 10:06 AM PDT Allison of little lovelies guest posts a tutorial on 30days that a beginner can embrace. She shows how to do the basic backstitch–the only stitch needed for this piece. Then she covers creating a simple pattern and mounting and framing the finished work. My favorite part of the whole thing: the concept of stitching a sweetheart…

Make a life size mummy! Posted: 26 Oct 2011 09:54 AM PDT I think this mummy project is totally awesome and all the kids in my neighborhood would be extremely frightened when they walk up our drive and with the right lighting terrified! Heather McKnight Hamilton put this written tutorial on "Ready Made", so go check it out.  Heather wrote “in the spirit of ReadyMade and (getting ready for)…

Inspiration: Feed Your Soul Art Posted: 26 Oct 2011 09:05 AM PDT Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art created this hoop by transferring an antique photo to fabric and “painting” it with thread. Whoa. Learn a bit more about her process and see more views at her blog post.

Make Holiday Pillow Covers Posted: 26 Oct 2011 07:01 AM PDT Decorative painter Patricia Presto has teamed up with Bloc It Painter’s Tape to show you how to make these beautiful stenciled pillow covers. Don’t buy new pillows, just dress up a cover and you have instant holiday dressings. Watch the video how-to here — Holiday Pillow Covers – Bloc-It Painters Tape by IPG.

Magnetic Cookie Sheets Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:56 AM PDT Is it just the pretty pink or are these just the loveliest cookie sheet magnet boards you’ve ever seen? The high gloss look is stunning and these are just too fun and practical. A perfect solution for those with stainless steel refrigerators! Check out the tute here — June Crate DIY :: Tara Anderson – Crate Paper. Spotted on…

Dear Jane Halloween quilt at stop Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:05 AM PDT Kathleen at Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm documented on her blog Day Two of a group shop hop. She spied this Dear Jane Halloween-themed quilt at Quilter’s Harvest In Higginsville, Missouri. Totally worth a stop to see this spin on the traditional one. Click HERE to read her entire post. Btw, she takes a photo of one shop’s…

You need The Needle Index Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:04 AM PDT Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread tips us off to a fantastic little resource for stitchers: The Needle Index published by the Valley Quail chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America in California. See her post to find out why it’s so great.

How to make recycled wine cork drink charms Posted: 26 Oct 2011 07:41 AM PDT I have a nice little stash of wine corks going, yup I have been drinkin’ some yummy wines lately! So when Nellene sent in a link to her blog Style Baggage where she posted this fun idea and tutorial on how to make recycled drink charms out of wine corks. I think these wine cork drink charms…

Sidewalk Two proves quilting makes the quilt Posted: 26 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT This is Pippa Patchwork‘s second Sidewalk Quilt, see the first one HERE in an earlier post. This time she changed the look of the quilt by quilting an overall pattern instead of focusing her stitches in each block. I have in my craft library a book devoted to this subject, Quilting Makes the Quilt by Lee Cleland.…

[Sponsored Post] JewelMint.com makes buying jewelry easy! Posted: 26 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT Update: Use the coupon code CRAFT50 to get 50% off your first purchase (for new members only)! Gossip alert: CraftGossip is teaming up with JewelMint to bring you designer jewelry at an ultra chic price! Featuring exclusive designs from actress Kate Bosworth and celebrity stylist Cher Coulter, JewelMint is a must-have for any fashionista on…

Susan shoots Winterthur Posted: 26 Oct 2011 07:03 AM PDT See highlights of the With Cunning Needle exhibit at Winterthur Museum through the lens of fabulous Susan Elliott. See her Plimoth Jacket photos. See peeks of the rest of the show.

Chalkboard Place Card Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:56 AM PDT Looking for something different for your Thanksgiving table? Why not try these fun place cards, complete with chalkboards! Might want to keep an eye on the kids though, especially those tweens. They’ll be erasing names and playing pranks when you aren’t looking! Get the tutorial from Mod Podge Rocks! Chalkboard place card.

Tutorial: Piped floor cushion for the tween types Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:51 AM PDT Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this super cute floor cushion trimmed in oversized contrast-y piping.  They’re large enough for a tween-aged body to sit  comfortably, and they stack nicely when not in use.  Get the how-to. [photo from Living with Punks]

Tutorial: Lightweight Infinity Scarf Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:39 AM PDT Sarah from Simply Dove shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf.  The simple scarf is sewn into a tube and can be worn in a number of ways.  It would make a nice accessory for yourself, or to give as a gift.  Get the tute. [photo from Simply Dove]

Tutorial: No-Sew iPhone Costume Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:30 AM PDT Jen from My Own Road shows how she made an iPhone costume for her young child, no sewing required.  It’s made from craft felt, which is easy to work with and doesn’t fray.  Though she used glue to attach the felt shapes, there’s no reason why you couldn’t sew it instead.  Get the tutorial. [photo from My Own Road]

Tutorial: Quick and easy drapey top for a child Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:20 AM PDT Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make her Angel Top, a drapey top for a child out of a man’s v-neckt-shirt.  It takes just a couple of seams, making this a super quick, super easy sewing project.  Get the tutorial. [photo from The Stuff of Success]

Tutorial: Diaper Strap to keep diapers and wipes together Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:14 AM PDT Cally from Calico shows how to make a Diaper Strap to hold diapers and wipes together when you’re on the go.  This is such a great idea!  This would make an awesome baby gift – make one of these  and gift it with a pack of wipes and some diapers.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Calico]  [via Pinterest]

Pattern and tutorial: Mooshy Belly Bunny Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:02 AM PDT Chez Beeper Bebe shares the pattern and tutorial for creating Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled materials. Perfect in every way. And she says this little softie can be made in just an hour–a quick gift for a wee one on your list. Go to her blog post for the link to the download. And many thanks to Wendi…

Exclusive Giveaway: Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story Stamps Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:52 AM PDT Well, sadly this is our last giveaway from Inkadinkado. I hope you’ve had as much fun this month as I have checking out all the brand new and not yet released stamps from Inkadinkado! In case you missed it please check out my post on Monday with samples of Inkdinkado’s Stamp-a-Story stamps. This last amazing prize…

Giveaway: $200+ worth of Jewelry from JewelMint.com! Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:45 AM PDT With Kate Bosworth and her style team as your personal Jewelry stylist, you will be spoiled for choice at JewelMint.com! Take a few moments to answer some questions about your personal style choices and sit back. Each month, the style team at JewelMint.com will send you your own item. With an easy return policy, free shipping and only…

Achieve smoother shading Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:01 AM PDT Needlepainting expert Trish Burr shares ten tips for smoother shading. See her blog post.

Oreo Truffle Rats Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:22 AM PDT And one more from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe… how about some rats? Oreo truffle rats, that is. Make them HERE.

How to make a Totoro cookie cutter / food shaper | Anna The Red Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:21 AM PDT Now I know another Christmas present my husband is getting this year… Check out this pretty newbie friendly tutorial from Ana the Red on how to make your own Totoro cookie cutter. You can easily adapt this to making any shape cutter your heart desires! How to make a cookie cutter / food shaper | Anna The…

Bloody Eyeball Donuts Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:18 AM PDT Ew, so so gross. Anything with the eyes totally grosses me out. And yet, they are donuts. Yum. Learn to make bloody eyeball donuts HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.

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