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“Festive Thanksgiving Printable” plus 44 more

“Festive Thanksgiving Printable” plus 44 more


Festive Thanksgiving Printable

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PST

Festive Thanksgiving PrintableUsing rustic brown paper and this gorgeous printable, you can decorate your home this Thanksgiving and wow your guests. Get the free printable from Silverbox Creative Studio — I am thankful for…printables.


Scrapbook Store Locator for Continental US

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PST

The folks at Paper Crafts Corner have put together this Scrapbook and Paper Crafts store locator for the continental US. The map shows US brick & mortar paper crafting retail locations, including Independent scrapbook stores, independent stamping stores, Archivers locations, PaperSource locations, Craft Warehouse (pacific NW)  and a few "mom & pop" general craft…


Inspiration du Jour | Vamos a la Playa

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:30 AM PST

Guest Post: Why Etsy Sellers & Mompreneurs Should Forget Trademarks & Focus on Copyrights?

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 02:30 AM PST

Etsy Copyright

Editors Note: We would like to welcome Matt Lowe who has kindly written this guest post about the differences between trademark and copyright and why one is more important than the other.

Matt is an in house counsel in Colorado and is the author of the An Etsy Seller's Guide to Copyright Protection (for sale). Matt is a Graduate of Pepperdine


Disney Princess Recipes

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 02:16 AM PST

For anyone else like me, who has a Disney Princess-obsessed kid who gained her obsession before ever seeing a Disney Princess movie (seriously, she gained her knowledge by just absorbing it from the air, I think, I never even had to say a word or buy a wand), I just realized the Disney Family Fun site has a whole bunch…


Sculpey and Syndee

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 08:09 PM PST

Years ago, on PolymerClayCentral’s forum, Syndee Holt used to run a semi-regular chat. She was always a lot of fun as well as super talented. I was delighted to see she has a new blog right on Sculpey’s site at: http://www.sculpey.com/blog

It looks like Sculpey plans on having other artists participate in that blog but there’s already a little…


Mr. Potato Head Decorated Cookies (and Play-able)

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:22 PM PST

Slap on the head/of course moment… Mr. Potato Head decorated cookies with all the mix and match decorated cookie parts. Too perfect. Find him HERE at Oh Sugar! Events.


Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:05 PM PST

Here’s a tutorial that doesn’t require a kiln or a torch or any of the usual tools and equipment we need for our various glass adventures. This is a faux mercury glass tutorial that I found over at Take the Side Street, a blog about design and other fun stuff. Anna, the owner of this blog is using…


Giveaway: Martha Stewart Crafts Craft Station: 2 to be won

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:41 PM PST

Martha Stewart Craft Station

Be as Crafty as Martha Stewart for the Holidays

Martha Stewart has done it again as she introduces one of the most sought-after holiday gifts sure to spur creativity. It's tough economic times for everyone, so what better way to show your love and save dollars than creating beautiful gift at home using Martha Stewart's innovative Craft Station. The…


Candle Making Program in Prison

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 05:47 PM PST

St. Peter's Parish in Cavite City, Philippines started a money making venture for prisoners by teaching them how to make candles. Father Dominador Medina came up with idea and his friend Marian Navarrete volunteered to instruct the prisoners.

The money that they make candle making is then sent on to help their families. When they are finally released, they'll have…


Shutter Side Table

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:22 PM PST

Shutter Side TableGood Housekeeping has the how to on making the funky side table from old shutters. What a great way to repurpose something old into something new. Check it out at Good Housekeeping — DIY Side Table – How to Build a Shutter Side Table.


Ritzy Cracker pillow, quilt and how-to

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:57 PM PST

Ritzy Cracker patchwork pillow, made by Debi from Quilting With Debi. Read more about it here.

Ritzy Cracker lap quilt, made by Di from Country Life. Read more about it here.

Wanna make it? Go to tutorial for A Ritzy Cracker Quilt at Moda Bake Shop.


And The Winner Is

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:50 PM PST

Thankyou to all who entered CraftGossips “Ancient Minerals”  Giveaway Competition is now closed and a lucky winner has been picked  Congrats Debbie C I have emailed you to inform you of your win which is a pack from Ancient Minerals containing the following

1 x magnesium oil

1x magnesium lotion

1 x magnesium gel    

Enjoy :)

 

 

 

 


DIY Sugar Scrub Cubes – Perfect Gift Idea

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:30 PM PST

Sugar scrub is a great way to slough away dead skin. It has it’s pros & cons I hate it when your in the shower and as your scooping it out you get water into the container contaminating it or drop some of it which is an awful waste. I keep seeing single use Sugar Scrub Cubes on Etsy and thought…


Fabulous Stop-Motion Video of a Fall Cake Tree How-to

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:06 PM PST

Please, please check out this stop-motion video of this Fall cupcake tree from Tiger in a Jar. Not only is it beautifully made, but you actually learn how to craft your own. {spotted on the kitchn}


Tutorial: Ruffled wrap skirt

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:46 PM PST

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to create this fabulous little skirt.  The wrap and gathers at the waist create interesting lines of ruffles.  And because the fabric is already covered with ruffles, it’s quick project.  Get the tute.

[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]


Tutorial: DIY eye patch for “lazy eye”

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:30 PM PST

Children with a “lazy eye” (also known as Amblyopia) need to wear an eye patch for a period of time to help correct their vision.  But wearing an eye patch isn’t necessarily all that much fun, and the little fabric patches are easily lost.  Amanda Kitschy Coo solves both problems for you with a tutorial on her blog


Giveaway- ENZOSKIN – Coffee & Cream Moisturiser – Open Worldwide

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:26 PM PST

Let's face it nobody knows your skin like you do. If you have not heard of Enzoskin before click here . It’s giveaway time for a chance to be in the running to win your own custom made Coffee & Cream Facial Moisturiser simply “like” Enzoskin on FB  and pop over to their wall to tell them “CraftGossip” sent you. Once…


Tutorial: Minky baby blanket with satin ruffle

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:15 PM PST

Is there anything softer to wrap a baby up in than a minky blanket?  Sew4Home shows how to make one.  And if the soft minky wasn’t luxurious enough, it’s edged with a satin ruffle.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]


Recycled Ribbon Holder

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 12:56 PM PST

Recycled Ribbon HolderTake an empty oatmeal container and turn it into ribbon storage! Yay! i am totally doing this :) Check it out on Scrapbooks Etc. — Pretty Scrap Storage: Recycled Ribbon Holder.


Baby Carriage

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 11:00 AM PST

Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage, Next Come Strolling with a Baby Carriage.

This little motif is so cute and you could use it for so many things – decorations, invitations, birth announcements. What can you think of?

Free Chart


Photo Christmas Ornament

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 09:55 AM PST

Photo Christmas OrnamentOoooooo. Now I really like this, what a fabulous gift idea. I’d probably be selfish though and keep it for myself. Get the tutorial for this awesome ornament at Scrapper Girl — A photo Christmas ornament!.


Cool idea for making furniture out of reclaimed cabinetry

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 10:41 AM PST

Tristan has come up with a cool way of making recycled furniture that he describes as looking like layers in the ground. Check out more photos and ideas at his blog Tristan Titeux’s Eco Furniture Choices.


Stitchable pendants!

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 10:07 AM PST

Amy of LucyKate Crafts shares a fab find: stitchable wood pendants!! I’m dying to get my hands on some of these! Amy notes that they’re intended for cross-stitch, but any kind of stitching would be lovely. Maybe a beaded monogram. Or silk-ribbon spiderweb roses. Go to Amy’s post for links to a source and gallery of


Shimmering Star

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 10:00 AM PST

This shining star would be awesome if stitched up as an ornament or added to a card or gift tag. Add some sparkly flosses to make the star shimmer even more. Get the free chart.


A beautiful mystery

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 09:06 AM PST

Check out a fascinating scarf and beret on rRradionica blog. How was this done? Circular weaving + crochet? Whatever the technique, the results are amazing. See lots more views at the post.


Joyful Pillows felt appliqué instructions

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 08:22 AM PST

Pickup some inexpensive pillows for the holidays or update ones you already own and make some felt appliqué letters to spell out the word 'JOY" or any word that you would like.  You can use colors you like and just make the letter smaller and spell out an entire word on one pillow. For the simple instructions


Wrap your words in wool

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PST

Astrid of Red Red Completely Red borrowed an awesome idea from bloesom kids to create a yarn-wrapped nameplate for her daughter’s room. Beautiful! And, oh, the possibilities. Go to the bloesom post or Astrid’s post to find out how it’s done.


Thanks Frame

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:00 AM PST

Thanks FrameHere’s a fun way to create a lasting memory and display something personal for Thanksgiving. You can see this at — Burton Avenue: A Creative Thank You.


Lookie what she made: Jelly Roll Floor Cushion with adaptations

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:07 AM PST

Susan from Living with Punks shows the Jelly Roll Floor Cushion that she made.  She followed the tutorial by Pink Please over at Moda Bake Shop, but with some adaptations along the way.  Among the changes are the bottom made from a solid piece of fabric and a medallion in the center of the pieced top. …


Doodle while you stitch

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:04 AM PST

Alice of BeStitched advises needlepointers to keep a doodle canvas handy. What’s a doodle canvas? Go to her post to find out.


Tutorial: Wearable blanket or sleep sack for baby

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:53 AM PST

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wearable blanket or sleep sack for a baby.  Made from fleece, it keeps baby snug and warm while she sleeps.  And unlike a blanket, she won’t kick it off or get herself tangled up in it.  Get the


Tutorial: “Vest of Friends” little boy’s vest

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:40 AM PST

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial for making the little boy version of her ”Vest of Friends” vest.  She added an argyle applique down one side of the pinstriped vest.   Cute!!  Get the tute.

[photo from Shwin & Shwin]


A wit in wool

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:35 AM PST

Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.


Video tutorial: Tie a quick, neat knot at the end of your thread

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:15 AM PST

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her trick for creating quick, neat knots at the end of your thread.  Her method is so much faster than mine, and looks so much cooler.  It’s a video tutorial so you can watch her fancy knot-tying action.  Get the video tutorial.

[photo from Shiny Happy World]


Free pattern: Graceful Kelly Bag

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:05 AM PST

Lisa from U Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Graceful Kelly bag.  It’s made to go with the Grace Kelly purse frame available from her shop.  Inside the bag is a row of pockets with elastic across the top to keep everything in place.  Get the free pattern and instructions.

[photo from U Handag]


Tutorial: Button wreaths

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:03 AM PST

Raid your button stash to create simple, colorful wreath ornaments. Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shows us how. See her tute.


Tutorial: Wired-ribbon roses

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 05:35 AM PST

Kathy Shaw of Shawkl shows us how to make these delicious wired-ribbon roses. Go to her tute.


Project: Four-Sided Stamped Ornaments

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 05:14 AM PST

Learn how to diecut and stamp some cute 4- sided holiday ornaments for your tree. Instructions and tips are on the Blockheads Blog.

-Heather


Vary your thread to create contrast

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 05:02 AM PST

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates how you can create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.


Paint Stick Scarecrow

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PST

Paint Stick ScarecrowThis is actually one of my projects. I made this several years ago, but unfortunately left him out in the elements last winter and he was done for in the spring. Time to make another one! Here’s the tutorial if you’d like to give it a go! –
via Paint Stick Scarecrow.


Hankies go subversive

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:35 AM PST

A new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram in the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke in your pocket at your next business meeting. Go to the blog post to find out more. Some images on the schindermania blog are NSFW.

Ed. note: Schindermania


Tutorial: Hand-stitched card

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST

Jules of Adventures in Thread shows us how to make this gorgeous hand-colored and embroidered greeting card. See her tute.


Free Pattern – Ruffled Scarf

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:57 AM PST

I’m not a fan of scarves, as you know, but as I know, you are! When I found this ripply, kinky, curly, ruffly creation this morning in my inbox, well, here you have it!

It’s touted as a skill building scarf, a great way to practice your increases and what you have in the end is, well, this!

Free pattern


Did Someone Say “Free Yarn?”

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:47 AM PST

6 Ways to win! Go over to t he Nobleknits Blog to find out how to score some free yarn. Please read, this isn’t a CraftGossip giveaway, you have to click on the link below to have a chance at the yarn!

What are ya waiting for? Get To Clickin’!

http://blog.nobleknits.com/2011/11/6-ways-to-win-giveaway-featuring.html


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