“Christmas Present Advent Calendar” plus 49 more

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• Christmas Present Advent Calendar
• Tutorial: Perfect bows
• Fun Scents at The Lit Wick Candle Company
• Chic + Pretty DIY Clutches for Your Bridesmaids
• Lost Quilt Come Home
• Polymer Clay Snowmen in Canes
• DIY Hand-Tied Bridesmaid Bouquet
• Ta Dah!: Split Star Block
• Quilted covers on Mead notebooks
• Creative Ideas for Asking Your Bridesmaids
• Event: Occupy Your Sewing Room
• Tutorial: Love Where You Live Ornament
• Four quilts to remember a loved one
• Other Glass Blogs to Check out…Fused Glass
• Washi Tape Gift Wrap Ideas
• Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining
• Felt Christmas Cookies Tutorial
• Tutorial: Pieced candy cane bunting
• Tutorial: Dolly Diaper Bag
• How to Print on Burlap
• Tip: Make Clear Stamps Cling Again
• Santa Claus Craft: Book Craft
• Buttonware giveaway!
• Juice Top Photo Ornaments
• 25 Days of DIY Food Gifts from Chow
• Tatting tip: If your stitch won’t flip
• Vespa Riders
• Free jewelry making e-book from Interweave
• Giveaways from Beadaholique and Strung Out
• Know your digits
• Enter your homely stitching
• 12 Days of Christmas Download Give-a-way
• Fun and festive jewelry made from recycled gift cards
• Inspiration: LimeRiot
• Painted Burlap Christmas Tree
• Newsy: STITCHED 2012 workshop series
• Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron
• What you need to get started
• Solids-Only Tote Challenge now open for voting
• {DiY Tutorial} Owl Wedding Lanterns
• A Site Devoted to Edible Color Palettes
• Tutorial: Twinkle Toes! sequined Christmas stocking
• Tutorial: Matryoshka ornament and key cover
• Engagement Ring Cookies
• Snowman Cello Bag Treats
• Tutorial: Soft fabric baby shoe with ruffles
• Project: Stamped Clay Ornaments
• What’s new in needlepoint
• Gifts on the Fly: Patchwork scarf by Loralei
• 2012 Wall Calendar from Interweave!

Christmas Present Advent Calendar Posted: 04 Dec 2011 03:54 AM PST I love this advent calendar made from miniature Christmas presents! What a great idea, one of the more unique advents I have seen. Check it out at Creation Corner: Christmas Present Advent Calendar.

Tutorial: Perfect bows Posted: 04 Dec 2011 04:01 AM PST Make beautiful gift bows using an unexpected tool: your embroidery hoop! Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how. See her tute.

Fun Scents at The Lit Wick Candle Company Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:55 PM PST If you can't get enough of spicy or masculine scents, The Lit Wick Candle Company might be worth checking out. According to The Candleman, their newest fragrances include Bacon, Blackberry Fizz, Cinnamon Stick, Mulled Cider and Tusk (cucumber, cilantro and wasabi combo). Other interesting scents include: Campfire, Fried Ice Cream, Ginger Lime, Leather, Grass and Winter Pine. If you'd like…

Chic + Pretty DIY Clutches for Your Bridesmaids Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:43 PM PST If you’re handy with a sewing machine, your bridemaids will thank you for whipping up some adorable felt and lace clutches! You’ll find a tutorial along with a free template at The Knotty Bride. This adorable project was created by Danielle of DSMeeBee. I want one for myself!

Lost Quilt Come Home Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:21 PM PST Jan from The Secret Life of Mrs. Meatloaf is helping spread the word about this lost quilt, Really Wild Flowers! Second Season by Sharon L. Schlotzhauer. It was last seen at the recent Houston quilt market and show. According to Lost Quilt Come Home, Sharon is offering a reward for its return. Click HERE to read more.…

Polymer Clay Snowmen in Canes Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:13 PM PST In the real world, I teach regular polymer clay classes to both kids and grownups. My last adult class, a caning intensive, ended with the whole class doing a group cane to finish it off. I was very impressed with what we got done in one class! There are some other absolutely awesome snowmen cane on Flickr including

DIY Hand-Tied Bridesmaid Bouquet Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:12 PM PST Chelsea Fuss has a way with flowers, and she generously shares her floral design skills with a tutorial at One Lovely Day. Chelsea shows how to create a beautiful hand-tied bouquet and a waterproof travel pack to keep the flowers fresh. Click here for all the details.

Ta Dah!: Split Star Block Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:58 PM PST This awe-worthy quilt block was created by Cathy at Cabbage Quilts. Click HERE to go to full post. Stephanie from Loft Creations came up with the Split Star Block design. Click HERE to see how she made it. Image credit: Cabbage Quilts

Quilted covers on Mead notebooks Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:32 PM PST MJ from All My Quilts loves those Mead composition notebooks we’ve all used. She decided to quilt some covers for hers. Click HERE to read more. Ed. note: It’s worth a trip to her blog to read her sidebar under About Me. It’s the story of how her mother learned to sew, knit and embroider when she was…

Creative Ideas for Asking Your Bridesmaids Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:19 PM PST Make your wedding attendants feel extra special with a creative invitation to join the wedding party! You’ll find 9 unique ideas at Bow Ties and Bliss. I was especially taken with the adorable spools pictured here! They’re available in a variety of colors and materials at Choosing You.

Event: Occupy Your Sewing Room Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:10 PM PST Barbara from Cat Patches is hosting a sewing event called Occupy Your Sewing Room. Finish up Christmas gifts, blog about it, then join the Linky party. Prizes to follow. Get details here. Via Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm who is occupying her sewing room to make a plaid string quilt.

Tutorial: Love Where You Live Ornament Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:36 PM PST Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares how she made these adorable ornaments as part of Gwenny Penny’s Haul Out the Holly event. What a perfect gift for someone far from home this holiday season. Go HERE or HERE to get the tutorial. Image credit: Pickup Some Creativity

Four quilts to remember a loved one Posted: 03 Dec 2011 05:24 PM PST Alix from Mamaka Mills shares with us on her blog four memory quilts she just finished for a family in Ohio. A widow had kept her late husband’s clothing and from it she asked Alix to make a quilt for each of their three children. Plus one for her, shown. It’s a lovely thing to do to honor a…

Other Glass Blogs to Check out…Fused Glass Posted: 03 Dec 2011 05:06 PM PST I was looking for some other blogs…by other glass artists. I thought I’d share some of them here once a week or so. Let’s see what other glass artists out there are up to. Today we’re checking out a fuser…fusedglass.blogspot.com. Chris, fusedglass’ glass enthusiast has worked in every type of glass technique you can. Check out her work…

Washi Tape Gift Wrap Ideas Posted: 03 Dec 2011 03:53 PM PST Here are some inspirational ideas to turn wahi tape into gift wrap embellishments! Dress up plain paper packages using this pretty tape. Thanks to Meaghan, our edible crafts editor, for passing this on to me! Washi Tape Gift Wrap Ideas + Printable Gift Tags | The Sweetest Occasion.

Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining Posted: 03 Dec 2011 03:44 PM PST Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf.  It’s made with a fleece lining, and a buttonhole at the bottom creates a pull-through closure.  Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Small Dream Factory]

Felt Christmas Cookies Tutorial Posted: 03 Dec 2011 03:31 PM PST Dannyelle of "Life is a party" is a stay-at-home mom of two girls and they live in Toronto in Ontario.  One day she wants to return to teaching but for now she enjoys being home with her girls.  Her little girl loves tea parties so Dannyelle made some felt Christmas cookies for her tea party.  These are so cute…

Tutorial: Pieced candy cane bunting Posted: 03 Dec 2011 03:25 PM PST Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fun candy cane bunting.  The candy canes are pieced from red and white cotton prints, and hang from a length of jumbo ric rac.  Cuteness!!  Get the tutorial. [photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots]

Tutorial: Dolly Diaper Bag Posted: 03 Dec 2011 03:16 PM PST Ashley from Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night shows how to make her Dolly Diaper Bag.  The Minkee-lined diaper bag is sized just right for a little girl to carry.  What little mother wouldn’t love this?  It’s inspired by the Bitty Baby diaper bags in the American Girl catalog.   Get the tutorial. [photo from Mommy by Day,…

How to Print on Burlap Posted: 03 Dec 2011 12:53 PM PST Here’s a cool tutorial showing how to use your ink jet printer to print designs directly on burlap. Jamie of Sew Rockin’ was kind enough to send this link my way. Check it out — HOW TO PRINT ON BURLAP » Sew Rockin.

Tip: Make Clear Stamps Cling Again Posted: 03 Dec 2011 01:06 PM PST Have your clear stamps lost their cling? Here’s a few great tips from PSA essentials for getting that stickiness back. -Heather

Santa Claus Craft: Book Craft Posted: 03 Dec 2011 01:01 PM PST I just read Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Chris Plehal, and this craft is a perfect ‘book craft’ match! The Christmas Season is such a great time to make memories with your children. Don’t get too busy that you forget to carve out special time with you and your little ones! Head on over to

Buttonware giveaway! Posted: 03 Dec 2011 11:05 AM PST Amy at A Thimbleful of Thoughts is giving away not only a copy of her book Buttonware, but two Buttonware kits that include everything you need to make two of the projects highlighted in the book! Head over to A Thimbleful of Thoughts to find out how you can enter her giveaway. Entries are due before midnight on…

Juice Top Photo Ornaments Posted: 03 Dec 2011 09:52 AM PST Here’s a beautiful twist on the age old juice can lid ornament. These are elegant and “today” and make a great keepsake gift. Get the how to over at The Crafting Chicks — {Sassy Juice Top Photo Ornaments}.

25 Days of DIY Food Gifts from Chow Posted: 03 Dec 2011 10:36 AM PST If you’ve been obsessively hunting down edible gift ideas, Chow has their very own teaser. It’s an Advent Calendar of DIY holiday food gifts. Click on each day to see the how-tos. It really is a teaser, too, you can’t peek ahead. December 1 was homemade Amaretto.

Tatting tip: If your stitch won’t flip Posted: 03 Dec 2011 10:07 AM PST If your stitch won’t flip, Heather of Tatted Treasures has the solution. See her tip.

Vespa Riders Posted: 03 Dec 2011 10:00 AM PST Vroom Vroom! Stitch up a pair of Vespa riders out on an adventure. This cute couple will make a great project for a scrapbook page or a travel tote embellishment. Or, how might you decide to use this chart? Free chart available here.

Free jewelry making e-book from Interweave Posted: 03 Dec 2011 09:45 AM PST Jewelry Making Daily is sharing 5 free handcrafted jewelry projects with you! Sign up now for the free newsletter from Jewelry Making Daily and get your free e-book including these projects!

Giveaways from Beadaholique and Strung Out Posted: 03 Dec 2011 09:24 AM PST Julie from Beadaholique and Strung Out a beaders blog is hosting a series of giveaways – “The 12 Giveaways of Christmas. ” See Julie’s post about the giveaways to find out more about the contest, how to win, and the schedule for the giveaways! Julie says each prize is worth at least $50 and no purchase is necessary to…

Know your digits Posted: 03 Dec 2011 09:13 AM PST If you have little ones who haven’t mastered memorizing your phone number, this is a fabulous idea! This idea comes from Pinterest. My apologies to the creative soul who thought of this idea. I wasn’t able to trace the repins back to the originator.

Enter your homely stitching Posted: 03 Dec 2011 09:06 AM PST Schinders of Schindermania is curating an exhibition of stitched art for Pop tART, an experimental arts venue in Los Angeles. She says, Home – a place of safety or danger? A haven, a place full of shame,  where you want to be, a room full of old routines and identities… anywhere you hang your hat? How does the …

12 Days of Christmas Download Give-a-way Posted: 03 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST Basha from Kooler Design Studio has graciously offered this Twelve Days of Christmas pdf download free to a Craft Gossip reader. You can stitch the design as a sampler or as ornaments. To be entered to win this giveaway, all you need to do is post in the comments whether you’d choose to stitch it as a sampler…

Fun and festive jewelry made from recycled gift cards Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:28 AM PST Today I want to share a link that Kim sent in to her Etsy store Life Accessories Restoration at the Heart where she sells her designs for jewelry made from recycled gift cards.

Inspiration: LimeRiot Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:05 AM PST Panta!!! LimeRiot posted the cutest holiday stitchery so far this season over on Craftster. Just check out that candy-cane bamboo! Go to her Craftster post. And many thanks to Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! for sharing this find.

Painted Burlap Christmas Tree Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:51 AM PST When I first saw this I thought it was a fun idea. When I took a closer look I fell in love with it. Why? Take a look for yourself. See who did the painting. I just love it. Painted Burlap Christmas Tree {Cherished Bliss}.

Newsy: STITCHED 2012 workshop series Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:48 AM PST What a cool concept. Blogger, Alma Stoller, gives us STITCHED 2012, a series of online video workshops showcasing the talents of 20 different designers. If you took workshops at local craft or quilt stores from each teacher, you would be spending so much more than they are charging. Besides, going local is not an option for many of us;…

Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:15 AM PST Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making the Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron.  This project is an excerpt from the eBook Pretty In Patchwork: Holidays.  Get the tutorial. They’re also giving away a bundle of sewing books filled with holiday and gift-giving projects.  Included in the bundle are: 100 Pretty Little Projects, Stash Happy Felt…

What you need to get started Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:04 AM PST Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has come out with a new product just in time for stuffing Christmas stockings. Her Super Stitch Kit includes everything a beginner needs to start embroidering. Go to her blog to find out what’s in the kit and how to order. Ed. note: Wendi didn’t ask me or compensate me…

Solids-Only Tote Challenge now open for voting Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:03 AM PST The voting phase has begun in the Solids-Only Tote Challenge.  Go to Sew La Vie to check out all of the entries (and perhaps get inspired to make a tote of your own) and vote for your favorite tote!  [photo from Sew La Vie!]

{DiY Tutorial} Owl Wedding Lanterns Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:59 AM PST An owl motif is a bit unusual for wedding lanterns, but I think you’ll agree that these are so fun! You’ll find a step by step tutorial for making your own at Rock and Roll Bride.

A Site Devoted to Edible Color Palettes Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:53 AM PST If one could run across a meadow of wild flowers in the golden sun, arms outstretched to a web site, for me, I think it might be Design Seeds. Filled with page after page of palettes for edible color. What inspiration for a cake or cookie or cake pop or candy or any food decorator. Find…

Tutorial: Twinkle Toes! sequined Christmas stocking Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:53 AM PST Bridgit from Wag Doll shares a tutorial for making her Twinkle Toes! Christmas stocking that’s all sparkle and fabulousness.  The stocking is made from sequined fabric, with a shiny satin lining.  Love!  Get the tute. [photo from Wag Doll]

Tutorial: Matryoshka ornament and key cover Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:38 AM PST Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a matryoshka ornament and key cover.  This is so cute!!    It looks like a simple fabric ornament, but holes at the top and bottom allow it to slip over a key ring.  When you need to access your keys, just slide the ornament up on the strap.  Get the…

Engagement Ring Cookies Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:35 AM PST A little break from the holidays, but still a celebration… Find step-by-step instructions to decorate these lovely engagement ring cookies, including the silver luster dust to make them shine, HERE at Bake at 350.

Snowman Cello Bag Treats Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:31 AM PST All you need is some Sharpies, cello bags and donuts. How so very clever to decorate the packaging instead of the treats themselves. Learn to make snowman cello bag treats HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.

Tutorial: Soft fabric baby shoe with ruffles Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:24 AM PST Fleeting Thing shares a free pattern on their blog for making a pair of soft fabric shoes for a baby.  The ruffles around the front are such a pretty detail!  The pattern is for a size 3 months – perfect to give as a baby gift!!  Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Fleeting Thing] [via Honeybear Lane]

Project: Stamped Clay Ornaments Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:06 AM PST These stamped clay ornaments are really lovely. Find complete how to directions over at the Pine is Here blog. -Heather

What’s new in needlepoint Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:03 AM PST Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint gives a rundown of new needlepoint products in the offing. See her post.

Gifts on the Fly: Patchwork scarf by Loralei Posted: 03 Dec 2011 05:47 AM PST Wow, this scarf is gorgeous. Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how she made it as part of her Gifts on the Fly series. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial. Image credit: Whimsical Mermaid

2012 Wall Calendar from Interweave! Posted: 03 Dec 2011 05:33 AM PST SQUEEEEE! I’m so excited. I got my copy of the 2012 Interweave Wall Calendar. The one I had from last year is almost used up! What I love about the calendar… It’s a standard 12×12 size, and the squares are HUGE to write stuff in. But that’s just calendar stuff. This one is cool.…

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