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Thursday, November 24, 2011

“Sheer joy” plus 49 more

“Sheer joy” plus 49 more


Sheer joy

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST

This handmade ornament featured on Hearty Craft blog just takes my breath away. The sheer ground fabric, the delicate embroidery, the tulle overlay filled with pearly beads. I wish I’d made this! I can’t give you details–the blog is in a language that stumps my translator. But there are lots more photos to enjoy. Go to the post.


Fab feather earrings

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 12:26 AM PST

stylish feather earringsJess at Vintaj  is sharing a step-by-step tutorial for making lovely feather earrings. Take a look and see how easy it is.


Earthenwood Studio holiday sale

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 10:25 PM PST

ceramic beads from Earthenwood StudioMelanie at Earthenwood Studio is offering 25% off all the handcrafted ceramic beads and components you buy this holiday weekend.  Check out Melanie’s red-hot sale and then take a look at the other Art Bead Scene blogs for more great savings, too.


Ancient Minerals 50% Off One Day Only

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:35 PM PST

 Don’t miss Ancient Minerals one day only #BlackFriday special!!

Receive 50% off of ALL Ancient Minerals products ordered on Friday, November 25th! Enter Coupon Code: BLACKFRIDAY

I am 2 days into the nascent iodine…………………3 little drops has my house sparkling, dinner and 2 loads of washing done to do list all ticked  plus 5 craftgossip posts and it’s only midday………………Nascent


DIY Psychedelic Nails – Easy Peasy

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:09 PM PST

Originally pinned by Alexandra Dati onto Craft Ideas via Pinterest these nails are awesome and really easy to do yourself simply………….get a bowl of water, pour little bits of all the different shades you want, it should float on the top, swirl with a toothpick or something similar and when it looks like you want on top of the water  dip your nails into the…


Want details about Silhoutte’s Black Friday sale? Here they are! And there is a secret…

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:07 PM PST

Silhoutte black friday sale

Actually, there are two secrets. But first, the basic details.

Go to http://silhouetteamerica.com/shop.aspx on midnight 25th Nov 12:01 MST, and use the promo code BLACK to get 30% off any purchase (excluding CAMEO, download and gift cards).

You can also get the shapes for only 50 cents each! There are over 19000 designs to choose from!

The sale starts 12:01 MST…


Turkey’s… Not Just For Eating You Know

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:52 PM PST

Turkey Red Oil is used in making bath oils and other skin care products, because it has been sulphonated you can use it as an emulsifying agent. Commonly used to scent shampoos and bath oils as it helps emulsify essential oils. It also allows essential oils to mix with water based products . No turkeys are harmed during the extraction…


Giveaway: 14 rolls of Designer Duct Tape – Just in time for Christmas!

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:42 PM PST

platypus designer duct tape

We have 14 rolls of these tapes to giveaway to one lucky CraftGossip reader. Read on to see how you can win!

Platypus Designer Duct Tape are a line of affordable, durable specialty designs for the do-it-yourself consumers.

Check out these videos which show the endless possibilities of this tape!

AND

They have fourteen speciality designs which provide endless possibilities…


Leaf Turkey

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:30 PM PST

Bonne Nouvelle has a cute little craft that your kids can make with some leaves and paper…simple as that! Most of us have little google eyes at home as well. In the words of Hannah from Bonne Nouvelle,‘Doing this craft with your child is the perfect opportunity to teach them about the history of Thanksgiving, but also about…


Thanksgiving Crept Up On Me This Year……….

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:16 PM PST

As you may or may not know I am an Aussie and a bit forgetful at times. I have been burning it at both ends lately and somehow let Thanksgiving creep up on me.  Here are a few oldies but goodies from previous years to tie you over until I find some new things to post about. I would love…


Thanksgiving Turkey Hat

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:09 PM PST

bottle cap thanksgiving turkey kid's craft hat

This turkey hat is made out of a peanut butter jar top! I love all of the different types of scrapbook paper that they used to make some of the turkey’s ‘girlie’ and some of them ‘tom’ turkeys. Head on over to Silly Eagle Books where she also includes a list of her favorite Thanksgiving books.


Did Somebody Just Say 40% Off…………………

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:06 PM PST

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Eco Tan Giveaway

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:56 PM PST

 No matter the time of year we could all use a lil colour. Have you heard of  Eco Tan ?  Eco Tan is Australia's only organic self tanner certified by the OFC.  And it delivers on its promises, just look at my arm. One is with and the other without. To be in the draw to win a tube of Eco


Turkey Marionettes

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:48 PM PST

This adorable Turkey Marionette that I found on NoBiggie was created from a tutorial from FamilyFun. I don’t know any child who wouldn’t love to make one of these on Thanksgiving and then play with it after their tummies are full. So fun!


Thanksgiving Placecards

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:26 PM PST

This craft has a two-fold use! You can get rid of your Halloween Candy, AND have a cute little place card at each setting!  Saving Towards a Better Life shows you how to make this frugal Thanksgiving Craft.


Potpourri Christmas Trees

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:25 PM PST

Potpourri Christmas TreesThese pretty Christmas Trees are made from potpourri pods. Clever! I love the natural look of these holiday decorations. Get the how to over at Homework — potpourri christmas trees.


Thanksgiving Nature Banner

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:19 PM PST

Little Birdie Secrets is a wonderful blog that has amazing crafts for kids among many other things. Why not go on a nature walk tomorrow and create this wonderful banner! As long as the weather holds out wherever you are, this is a great family activity! This post also has some other great little crafts like Pumpkin rocks and…


Quick Simple Thanksgiving Craft

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:12 PM PST

I have done Marble Rolling before to make the phases of the moon with my children. I love the idea of covering up words, and then doing marble rolling around it to make the words stand out. Here, Scarlet Lily shows you how to make this adorable little ‘thanks’ painting with your child.


Turkey Crayon Holder

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:02 PM PST

I was trying to think of fun ideas for setting up my kids table for Thanksgiving. This turkey crayon holder is perfect to make one for each place setting, and then cover the table with butcher paper. The project is simple and inexpensive… there’s still time!! Head on over to Embellish for the tutorial.


Kids Craft Supply Storage Idea

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:58 PM PST

Organise a crafts cupboard with glass jars | 10 best kids' playroom storage ideas | childrens room ideas | design inspiration | housetohome How wonderful is this idea to brighten up your child’s play room or school area? You can find the idea, along with 10 other Playroom Storage Ideas over to House to Home.


Tutorial: Thimble or change pouch with squeeze opening

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:44 PM PST

Idle Hands Empty Brain shows how to make an itty bitty pouch to hold thimbles or perhaps a bit of small change.  The top opens when you squeeze the sides together.  The pouch gets its stiff sides from a recycled plastic container.  Brilliant!!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Idle Hands Empty Brain]

[via Freebies for Crafters]


Tutorial: The Little Prince appliqued zippered pouch

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:20 PM PST

Cindy from Cation Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with an appliqued design inspired by the classic The Little Prince.   Love!!  Get the tutorial at Caton Designs.

[photo from Cation Designs]


Tutorial: Monogrammed hankies from an old button-down shirt

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:10 PM PST

Alicia from La Famille guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a monogrammed hankie.  She gets the fabric from an old button-down shirt.  This is such a great idea!!  It recycles an unwanted (or perhaps damaged or stained) shirt, it’s an inexpensive source of fabric, and you can know you’re using…


Star Wars Inspired ABC’s by thedesignersnursery

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:32 PM PST

The Designer Nursery has some very cute ABC posters. The Star Wars one comes in a variety of colorways.

Star Wars Inspired Print 3 Colour Charcoal by thedesignersnursery.


New Release: The Stamps of Life

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:29 PM PST

The Stamps of Life has just released three cute new stamp sets, froggies, penguins and party words. I adore the penguin set, perfect for winter cards!

-Heather


Postcardly

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:20 PM PST

This site is still in beta but it looks pretty cool. You can basically send an email and it gets turned into a postcard and sent to who ever you want it sent to. This would be super awesome to use in conjunction with Postcrossing!

Postcardly.


Cross Stitch Sonic Screwdriver

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 12:04 PM PST

Here’s another great Dr. Who-themed project from Hancock’s House of Happy. I will let Hancock describe it.

“Check it out! A totally retro Dr. Who sonic screwdriver in cross stitch. From waaay back when time lords were time lords and all they needed was something to screw and unscrew things sonically. Is sonically a word? It is now!…


Corn Cookie Pops

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 12:02 PM PST

And look, coincidentally a similar submission for corn cookie pops… one that uses store-bought cookies for the corn and crepe paper for the husk. Oh all you people out there are so crafty. Find the how-tos HERE at pharMa.


Decorate Corn Cookies with Gum

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 11:56 AM PST

All along I thought myself so clever for using sprinkles and candy to decorate cookies and marshmallows and things, and I never thought of gum. Gum. Wrigley’s, to be precise. Find the how-tos to make corn husk cookies from candy and gum HERE at Sweet Designs: A Blog by Amy Atlas.


Brown Paper Flowers

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 10:08 AM PST

Brown Paper FlowersGuests are coming but you haven’t pulled the Christmas decorations out of the attic yet. What to do? Make these lovely brown paper flowers to decorate the center of the table or hang on the wall. Lovely! Get the step by step tutorial at A Place for Us — Brown Paper Flowers Tutorial.


How To: Needle felt Heart Garland

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 09:36 AM PST

This is such a clever idea for needle felting shapes.  I think they sell something like these cookie cutters just for needle felting.  I would think that you could pick up a bag of cookie cutters for a small price, like at your dollar store.  Cintia is sharing her sweet "Needle felt Heart Garland" tutorial with us…


Recycle your UFOs

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 09:25 AM PST

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some great ideas for getting rid of needlepoint UFOs or unused kits and canvases that you no longer want. I especially like her suggestions for charitable recycling. See her post.


It takes a village…

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 09:14 AM PST

If you think this needlepoint stand-up is cute, just wait till you see: Maelyse Webb of Memphis, TN, USA, stitched the entire Thanksgiving Village from Rebecca Woods Designs and had each element mounted with an easel back. What a brilliant keepsake for her family to enjoy year after year! Find out more and see lots more photos at


Tutorial: Lavender sachet ornament

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PST

Fiona of Mother’s Cupboard has guest-posted a tutorial on Shabby Art Boutique for creating this monogrammed lavender sachet. It would make a beautiful, fragrant Christmas ornament or a sweet giftie for any time of year. See her tute.


Racaire visits Amsterdam

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 08:59 AM PST

Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework gives us a look at some of the epic historical embroidery at the Joods Historisch Museum in Amsterdam. Racaire’s travels always include study of her artform–medieval embroidery–and I’m so glad she shares what she sees with us. Enjoy Racaire’s photos.


Tutorial: Stumpwork beetle

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 08:31 AM PST

Elizabeth of Sew in Love shows us how to create a classic stumpwork beetle. Beautiful! See her tute.


A big little carpet

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 08:21 AM PST

Janet Granger‘s e-newsletter announces:

I’ve just launched a new miniature needlepoint carpet kit, called ‘Saskia’ – it would make a great Christmas present. The design is an Oriental one, in shades of mid-blue with deep red and cream highlights, and measures 9 x 6 1/4 inches. It would look great in a study or drawing room in your doll’s house.


Rice Krispies Treats Winter Scene

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 08:14 AM PST

It’s a winter wonderland of Rice Krispies Treats. Isn’t this just the most perfect combination of sweet and cute? Found HERE at Cute as a Fox, find the how-tos to make those swirly pops in the background HERE, with more how-tos coming next week!


Lego Marshmallow Pops and a Lego Party

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 08:12 AM PST

Legos, Legos, Legos! So much personality on a marshmallow. Find ideas for a Lego party, including these easy-to-make Lego marshmallow pops and these lazy candy Lego men lounging on frosting HERE at Flexible Dreams.


DIY Christmas ornaments

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 08:12 AM PST

Packaging for Serving Pie

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 08:07 AM PST

How about a new idea to serve pie in paper (hmmm, this would be great for a picnic or outdoor party, too… or maybe the “winter” weather here in DC is just too mild now so outdoor parties are in my mind again)… find the how-tos HERE at Prunille fait son show.


Framed Recipe Kitchen Art

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:07 AM PST

Framed Recipe Kitchen ArtHere’s a fabulous way to preserve those hand written family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. These make a wonderful keepsake and perfect art for the kitchen. See the tutorial at Tattered Style — Framed Recipes ~ DIY Tutorial.


Tutorial: Folded Star ornaments

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:28 AM PST

Trish from All Things Crafty shares how she makes Folded Star ornaments. She says,

They make great Christmas gifts. It brings crafting and quilting together for a great keepsake! The possibilities are endless for color combinations.

Go to tutorial.

Image credit: All Things Crafty


Leah’s wool bound throw | modern loveliness

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:06 AM PST

The talent in the craft blogging community never disappoints. Leah from Montana Modern Quilt Guild blog shows off a modern throw she made by sewing strips of wool around the perimeter of a rectangle of organic fleece . Talk about a great gift idea that is quick to make; just use wool in colors you know your recipients will…


How to make pinecone turkey Thanksgiving place cards

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:03 AM PST

I think just about everywhere there are trees that you can find pinecones littering the ground underneath but if not you can score them in the store. Why not whip up some of these cute turkey place card holders to decorate your Thanksgiving table. See the tutorial Angela sent in where she shows how to make these


Lookie what she made: Dressy Christmas outfit from casualwear patterns

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:53 AM PST

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she used patterns intended for casualwear to make a dressy Christmas outfit.  The blouse was made from a pattern intended for knits, but she used it with a non-stretchy polyester. Her post explains the modifications she made to make it work.  Read more at Squiggly Twigs Designs.

While you’re…


Rikka’s entry in Solids-Only Tote Challenge

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:51 AM PST

Rikka from Ricochet and Away entered this full of the awesome tote in the Solids-Only Tote Challenge she and Keren from sew la vie are hosting. Of her tote she explains,

I tried some wonky patchwork and machine quilting, added some leather studs, and a little needlework.

It worked for her. I love her creation. Other tote fans, you…


Tutorial: Adjustable fleece hat

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:34 AM PST

Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make an adjustable fleece hat.  It comes down far enough to cover the ears, and a bit of elastic at the back allows you to cinch it in for a snug fit.  I’m loving the patchwork stripe around the bottom of the hat!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Gwenny Penny]


Freebie: “Saddle Up” Digi

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:29 AM PST

The Catered Crop is sharing a cute free “Saddle Up” digital stamp quote, click here to download.

-Heather


Tutorial: Christmas Stocking Pocket Banner

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:26 AM PST

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Stocking Pocket Banner.  Each flag in the banner has an appliqued pocket shaped like a stocking so you can fill them with Christmas-y treats.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Two Peas in a Pod]


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