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“Driftwood Advent Calendar” plus 48 more

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“Driftwood Advent Calendar” plus 48 more

Driftwood Advent Calendar

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PDT

Driftwood Advent CalendarOh how clever! I love how Mareth used driftwood found on the beach to make this advent calendar for the holidays. Each piece of driftwood is attached to a clothespin on a rack that holds them all. Head over to Lime Riot to see the details — Driftwood Advent Calendar.

Freebie | Printable Tags

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PDT

These nifty tags from My Lucky Lemon are great to use on gifts or on your scrapbooking pages and projects. Click here to go to the download.

Inspiration du Jour | A Day at the Park

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 03:00 AM PDT

‘Twinkle’ art quilt by Malka Dubrawsky

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 09:38 PM PDT

If this quilt created by Malka Dubrawsky from a stitch in dye doesn’t make you want to learn how to dye fabric nothing will. Malka used a bleach resist for the fabric in this art quilt she calls Twinkle. Read more here.

Image credit: a stitch in dye

P.S. She does have a tutorial on her…

Polymer Clay Around the Home

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 09:07 PM PDT

Let’s face it. My polymer clay world revolves around canes and beads. I like that with the CraftGossip gig I have the push to look at what else is out there in the clay world. I’m getting a bit of a jump on the handmade gifts thing right now and there are people on my list who aren’t fans…

I love ‘Lucy’s Escapades’ fabric line

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:47 PM PDT

Over the Halloween weekend I house-sat for my sister who was out-of-town for a retreat. It’s a two-story Victorian and due to its large size, it’s where we have most of our family events. Painted in bright cheery colors, it’s a happy house but when I walked up the steps to enter Friday evening there was nary a light on…

Artist talks about her swoon-worthy quilt

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:06 PM PDT

Deborah from The Blue Hare talks about what went into making her entry in the recent Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. She says she even included a poem in this art quilt. She shows several closeups so you too can swoon over the composition, colors and quilting. Get the full story HERE.

Tutorial: Create photo collages | quick and free

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:08 PM PDT

Becca at Blue Cricket Design shares how she creates a photo collage for her craft tutorials saying,

I love a good clean minimal look that makes following directions simply (sic) and fast!

I would add one thing to her instructions. You have to open the Collage tab before you start uploading your photos.

Go HERE to see how…

Geometric fun with shink plastic

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:34 PM PDT

geometric shrink plastic necklace from livligIsn’t this geometric shrink plastic necklace great? Take a look at livlig to see the tutorial for making one of your own!

Make Holiday Trivets

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:23 PM PDT

Make Holiday TrivetsBetter Homes and Gardens shares several templates for making your own trivets for this holiday season. Use decoupage and festive designs to dress up your table. Get the Exclusive Thanksgiving Trivet Patterns from Better Homes and Gardens.

Veggies and Dip Turkeys

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:57 PM PDT

So simply perfect for a healthy, kid-friendly, Thanksgiving appetizer… Turn veggies and dip into little turkeys HERE at Cute Food for Kids.

Halloween Scissor Fob

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:22 PM PDT

This is a Halloweenie project, but would easily work for a holiday design or any other theme so I wanted to go ahead and share it instead of waiting an entire year!

The kitty is so cute, I’d use her year ’round anyway! Get instructions and the free chart at Happiness is Cross Stitching.

Candlelit Christmas Tree

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:19 PM PDT

I took down my Halloween decorations today and I am so ready to put up my tree today! I think I will wait a few days though. Until then, I will enjoy looking at cute ornaments like this cheery tree. You can get the free chart at il Moni di Ezechiele.

Favorite Things Holiday Collection from Yankee Candles

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:43 PM PDT

 "My Favorite Things" is Yankee Candle Company's newest limited- time holiday candle collection. They come in jars, tumblers and pretty packaged votives.

Does anyone remember “My Favorite Things” from the movie The Sound of Music? "When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don’t feel so bad!"…

Tutorial: Little birdie pincushion

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:41 PM PDT

Sharon Holland Designs shares a free PDF pattern and tutorial for making this super sweet, super cute birdie pincushion.  Get the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Sharon Holland Designs]

[via The Fabric Shopper]

Tutorial: Little girl’s simple knit dress with ruched sleeves

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:27 PM PDT

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Katy dress for little girls.  It’s a simple knit dress with ruched sleeves.  It  can go dressy for church but is still loose and comfortable for playtime.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]

Tutorial: Sewing on faux fur

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:24 PM PDT

I love the texture that faux fur can add to a sewing project, but all that fur can be difficult to work with.  If you cut it wrong, you end up with the pile chopped short at the edges.  If you’re not careful when sewing the pieces together, you end up with the pile tucked into the seam.  But don’t worry.  Sew4Home…

Congratulations to our Giveaway Winners!

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:00 PM PDT

Our book, Knitting Socks From Around The World goes to Viretta

and the book, Knit Local, Celebrating America’s Homegrown Yarn goes to Enid

I’ve sent you an email. Get back to me asap and I’ll getyour book sent out.

Sea glass giveaway

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 03:50 PM PDT

sea glass pendant from GateArteHead over to GateArte for a chance to win 20 gorgeous pieces of sea glass that you can craft into a beautiful piece of jewelry! The winner will be announced in December. After you enter the giveaway, take a look at some of the lovely sea glass already made into pendants and earrings.

Well Read Beads

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 03:31 PM PDT

necklace from Well Read BeadsThese beads have a story to tell. Made from discarded books, each bead is cut by hand then rolled and finished using a special compression process. After glazing and curing these beads are ready to begin their new life as wearable art. Take a look at Well Read Beads and see how some of these unwanted pages are upcycled.

Framed Bird in a Wreath

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 01:22 PM PDT

Framed Bird in a WreathWhat a pretty way to use some empty frames! These birds were cut out using a cutting machine and framed inside wreaths, and then enclosed in frames. Love the blue and how it contrasts with the birds. See them at House of Noise… I mean boys. — A bird in the hand… or rather, in a frame.

Christmas Cookie Roundup

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 02:56 PM PDT

It’s not too early for Christmas cookies yet, is it? As far as I’m concerned, June isn’t even too early. Find a roundup of over 30 ideas for Christmas cookies HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.

Whit’s Knits: Felted Thanksgiving Oven Mitts

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 02:36 PM PDT

From the Purl Bee's the Whit’s Knits are sharing their awesome and useful felt Oven Mitts.  The mitts look so cozy while keeping your hands from being burned while busy in the kitchen Thanksgiving Day.  There is a pattern and yarn suggestions so you too can knit these up for yourself or you hostess this coming holidays.

 

Repurposed Shutter Magazine Rack

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 10:20 AM PDT

Repurposed Shutter Magazine RackIf you haven’t heard of Gail from My Repurposed Life, you are in for a treat. Gail has an uncanny knack for seeing new life in old things. She turns old, used furniture into new and remarkable pieces. This old shutter is no exception. I absolutely love this repurposed magazine rack! See it at My Repurposed Life — Repurposed…

{DIY} Vintage Table Numbers

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 12:05 PM PDT

Create table numbers with a vintage vibe using this quick and easy tutorial from Bayside Bride. Love the large scale and the distressed paint finish!

Robot Cakes & Wedding Cake Toppers

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 11:48 AM PDT

If you or your groom are a fan of robots, please don’t miss this fun post at Poptastic Bride featuring adorable robotic-themed wedding cakes and toppers! So unique!

Make a Santa Owl ornament

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 11:07 AM PDT

Jenni of Vintage Umbrella has started a series of tutorials for 24 handmade ornaments. Yea! First up is this precious Santa Owl. Go to her blog post for the free pattern and tutorial. And be sure to bookmark the site so you can gather the whole collection.

Dala Horse Christmas Ornament tutorial

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 10:21 AM PDT

This cute little Christmas felt horse ornament comes from "Better Homes and Gardens".   This has so many uses for the holidays such as on top of a gift or hang on the tree.  Go over to Better Homes and Gardens for the instructions.

 

Get JMD’s free November calendar

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 10:06 AM PDT

Janet M. Davies‘ desktop calendar design for November features a quilt composed of whitework blocks. Divine! Download the free image.

Applique a scottie

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern and tutorial for Best in Show, this adorable applique and embroidery scottie dog. Get the free PDF file.

Chalkboard Spice Jars

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:46 AM PDT

Chalkboard Spice JarsHere’s a fun idea using recycled baby food jars and chalkboard paint. File all those organized jars into a drawer and they’ll be at your fingertips whenever you need them. See them at Frugal Decor Mom — Kitchen Organization….

How to make recycled baby scribble paper gift bows

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:23 AM PDT

One of the things kids do in abundance is scribble so why not use some of their “work” in a new and fun way! Rachel of the blog Lines Across My Face shared her super easy and fun tutorial on how to make paper gift bows with her kid’s scribbles along with newspaper.

Enter High Fiber Diet exhibition

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:04 AM PDT

The Bellevue Arts Museum of Bellevue, Washington, USA, has released a call for entries in BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet. The announcement says,

Artists are encouraged to take a creative approach to the fiber medium, considering both traditional expressions of fiber art and the fringes of the medium, where concepts of art and craft merge. The exhibition is intended to

…

Read CQ Mag Online

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:03 AM PDT

The latest issue of CQ Magazine Online is available now. Included are articles by Lynn Schoeffler, Sharon Boggon (who created the gorgeous block of the month shown above), Allison Aller, and Lisette Root. Go to the free ezine.

Recent stitch tutorials

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:03 AM PDT

Tutorial: Super Easy Snack Bag

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:53 AM PDT

Jen from New Green Mama shows how to make her Super Easy Snack Bag.  The small fabric pouch is made from a single rectangle of cotton fabric and has an easy Velcro closure.  It’s a quick and easy project, suitable for a beginner sewer – or an advanced sewer who wants an almost-instant gratification project.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from…

Tutorial: Fix a plunging back so your bra strap won’t show

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:44 AM PDT

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she fixed the plunging back of a top so her bra strap wouldn’t show.  (What’s up with clothing designers not taking our bra strap into account, anyway?  I mean, do they think we’re all walking around braless everyday?  Come on!)  Dana’s fix hides her strap but does it in a…

Tutorial: Make a pair of legwarmers

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:36 AM PDT

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of legwarmers.  They’re a trendy look this year, and add an extra layer of warmth over a pair of leggings or jeans.  You can make them out of an old sweater or a pair of colorful knee socks.  I’m loving the bright stripe that Debbie used to make a pair for her…

Tutorial: Add long sleeves and and a child’s short-sleeved tee

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:27 AM PDT

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add long sleeves to a child’s short-sleeved t-shirt.  She also shows how to add some coordinating stripes across the front of the shirt to pull it all together.   It looks cute, and it squeezes one more season out of a summer shirt. 


Tutorial: Little girl’s scrappy fabric tutu

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:17 AM PDT

Jessica from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s tutu out of fabric scraps, no sewing required.  The bright colors and raw edges of the fabric strips give a carefree, scrappy look.  Get the tute.

[photo from Sweetie Pie Bakery]

Freebie: Diva Doodle Font

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:11 AM PDT

This month Outside the Line shares a pretty free doodlebat font called Diva Doodles, click here to download. Hurry it’s only free for a limited time!

-Heather

Stitch a rich mini stocking

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:02 AM PDT

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares stitching suggestions and thread choices for making this gorgeous mini stocking. Go to her blog post for the details.

Giveaways | 7 Gypsies & Gift Certificate

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Melissa Samuels and Denise Phillips have teamed up to host a couple of giveaways on their blogs. You can enter to win either a grab bag of products from 7 Gypsies, or a $50 gift certificate to Melissa’s online store. Entries close November 13th. Click here to go to the giveaway.

How to tension a full frame

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:01 AM PDT

When a work fills a slate frame, how do you tension the piece further if you need to? There’s no room. Thanks to one of her readers, Mary Corbet has an awesome tip for coping with this situation. Check out her Needles ‘n’ Thread post.

November “Be Inspired” Creativity Prompts

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Get inspired for scrapping in November with the creativity prompts from A Matter of Memories. The PDF document includes several pages of scrapbooking ideas including prompts taken from the calendar, design, color schemes, sketches and more. As always these prompts are free! Click here to go to the download.

Homemade Pixy Stix in Cool Flavors

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:55 AM PDT

Turning a bit old school now… old school tinged with new school… Make your own Pixy Stix, I mean, Trixy Stix, HERE at Chow, in cool flavors. I mean, really cool flavors, like beet-rose, chili-tamarind and black sesame.

More Ideas for Halloween Leftovers

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:51 AM PDT

See? I told ya’ CakeSpy always delivers “what to do with leftover Halloween candy” ideas. She has ten more ideas HERE.

Personalizing Store-Bought Fortune Cookies

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:42 AM PDT

Not only are these store-bought fortune cookies prettified by being dipped in chocolate and topped with a gum paste flower, but the old fortunes (“A pleasant surprise is in your future”) have been replaced by new ones (“You will trip over the sneakers you just left in the middle of the hallway.”) Hmm, not very good examples. Anyway, learn how…

lovely textiles: janet morton (knit)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:31 AM PDT

These lace yarn bombs from 2003 are just gorgeous. saw this on lovely textiles blog. You can find more of Janet Morton’s work here.

lovely textiles: janet morton (knit).

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