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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

“Walk on these stitches” plus 42 more

“Walk on these stitches” plus 42 more


Walk on these stitches

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:34 PM PDT

What is that–a deliciously worn bit of tapestry? Nope. It’s a brand-new rug designed by Charlotte Lancelot for GAN. What a find! Find out more and see more views at Jenny Hart‘s review post on her Embroidery As Art blog.…


Win this applique book

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:27 PM PDT

Lissa Collins Alexander, known to the needlework world as Moda Lissa, is giving away a boatload of awesome books on quilting, including Applique with Attitude by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins. If you’ve had your eye on this book, dash over to Lissa’s blog now and enter. The winners will be announced on Thursday morning, so best …


The stitcher in stitch

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:18 PM PDT

Manbroiderer Jack. B. Nimble (Nimble & Quick Threadcraft) is known not only for his precise stitching of unconventional subjects but also for his mystique. Though he’s becoming a prominent member of the subversive stitching crowd, his true identity is obscured by a pseudonym and avatar. At left: What we think Jack looks like. At right, a rendering of …


Selling on Etsy – Fabricatedends

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:38 PM PDT


Selling crafts online can be a scary prospect for those looking to break in to the market. The global audience could be the way to sell your crafts to the perfect audience, but what’s the best way to reach them? Luckily, there are people like Fabricatedends to help. Fabricatedends is currently doing a series of posts on various places to …


Linda Billet’s Newest Piece and Blog…

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 07:42 PM PDT

I’ve written about Linda Billet before…her work deserves writing about. I sent you all to her web site. Today I’m sending you to her blog. Blogs are cool (as you all know) since you get to hear what the artist or writer is thinking about. It’s not just pretty pictures, although there are plenty of them here. She has just …


Pearl Wedding Necklace

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 05:44 PM PDT

Pearl Wedding Necklace form Style Me PrettyJune is the month of weddings and this pretty necklace from Style Me Pretty at FaveCrafts is sure to make any bride smile. Get the instructions for making a special, personalized necklace like this one at FaveCrafts.…


Calculating Glass for Casting

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 05:40 PM PDT

As my counter top projects moves forward I want to share some of the glass situations I encounter and my solutions to problems and questions I have. Today I’m sharing calculating the volume/quantity of glass I’ll need to achieve the size and thickness I’m looking for. One of the best sources for this kind of information is fusedglass.org and that’s …


Tutorial: 3-Seam Caftan Dress

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 04:55 PM PDT

You can make this lovely caftan dress with just 3 seams, plus some elastic thread shirring to pull it in at the waist.  Simple Simon & Co. shows how to do it.  They’re quick and easy to make.  Get the tute.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]…


Spontaneity is difficult muses Pippa

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 04:08 PM PDT

Pippa of Pippa Patchwork made this scrappy quilt saying it was her first using a totally improvisational approach. She explains some of the difficulties,

I think we quilters have an instinct to search for the pattern and potential for repetition. I'd find myself wanting to control color placements, trying to create some sense of order and predictability.

Hear, hear. Go …


Tutorial: Carry Your Basics Sling Bag

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 04:01 PM PDT

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her Carry Your Basics Sling Bag.  The square pouch has long straps to carry it cross body, and a zipper stitched across the front to keep everything inside.  She made hers entirely from fabric scraps and put it together in less than an hour.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo …


Tutorial: Shampoo Bars with Tea Tree Oil

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 03:01 PM PDT

Love the idea of shampoo bars, but I’ve never tried to make them. Now, there’s no excuse! The Soap Queen shows us the step-by-step process (and don’t forget to read the comments, lots of good advice there too). Get all the details here.…


Tutorial: Nautical-Themed Nails

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 02:45 PM PDT

Anchors aweigh…indeed! Mixed Mama did a guest post at Lace & Lacquers on how she achieved her oh-so-nifty anchor nails. These would be fun any time in the summer, but particularly July 4th or even Labor Day. Get the ‘tute here.…


Giveaway: The Collage Workbook and an original signed collage by the author Randel Plowman

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 02:40 PM PDT

Yes indeed! The lovely peeps at Lark Crafts and the author Randel Plowman have provided you lucky Craft Gossip Recycling readers the opportunity to win a  copy of the new book The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay Inspired and an original signed collage by the author. To get yourself in the running leave a note here in …


Project: Pop Up Card for Dad

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 02:22 PM PDT

This totally AMAZING pop up card has got everything, stamping, die cutting, dry embossing, crackle paint and more. It was made for the Sizzix blog by our ol’ friend Shelly Hickox, boy, she never disappoints!

Find her step by step directions here and blow your Pop away this Father’s Day with a stunning pop up creation.

-Heather

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SMASH Journal Giveaway!

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:24 PM PDT

For any diligent regular readers, I hinted yesterday in my review there’d be a way to win a free SMASH journal of your own and it’s here!

Five lucky CraftGossip readers will win their own SMASH Journal, plus a few accessories to get them started! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment telling us what you’d …


{Free Printables} Wedding Postage Stamps

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT


How to make a faux antiqued message in a bottle

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:55 AM PDT

Making new things look old can be so much fun. Check out the tutorial Mariana sent in to her blog Essences in Motion on how to make a faux vintage looking message in a bottle.…


{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Modern Summer Wedding

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:38 AM PDT

Love the pretty colors and ideas for custom touches in this summery inspiration board featured at Oh Lovely Day!…


Make a bag of love – easy gift – DIY tutorial

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:29 AM PDT

Raphaele of "La Creature and you" lives in Dublin, Ireland with her husband and kids.  Six years ago they lived in Paris where most of their families still live.  Raphaele has is darling "Make a bag of love" tutorial and she is sharing it with us.  Make and give a bag of love for anyone you care about, say …


Rice Krispies Treats Castle

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:27 AM PDT

A true masterpiece is this sand castle. I mean, Rice Krispies Treats castle. Oh, the possibilities for decorating beyond the beach… Make a caramel Rice Krispies Treats castle using sand molds HERE at Hungry Happenings.

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Tutorial: Feathered Star Block, Part 1 and 2

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:15 AM PDT

Melissa at Sew Bitter Sweet rocks these Feathered Star quilt blocks. You can too when you check out her tutorials to see how she made ‘em. Go to Part One: Cutting or Part Two: Assembling.

Image credit: Sew Bitter Sweet


Bugle “Ice Cream Cone” Snack Mix

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:14 AM PDT

Didn’t I just mention yesterday how much I’m a sucker for all Bugles-related crafts? This one is uber-cute, too. These Bugles-turned-ice cream cones are so utterly perfect. And then to throw in the snack mix? Really, now. Make sweet and salty “ice cream” snack HERE at Munchkin Munchies.…


Neck Tie Appetizers

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:09 AM PDT

I’m on a Dad roll now… And speaking of bread (you know, because I said “roll”? No?), there are so many sweets for Father’s Day, that it’s nice to take a break with some appetizers. Make neck tie appetizers HERE at Cute as a Fox.…


Dad’s ‘Stache Root Beer Sampler Gift with Free Printables

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:05 AM PDT

I love the effort poured into finding and assembling this root beer sampler gift for Dad. (Though for my husband, I’d have to substitute actual beers, sigh.) Find the how-tos and a free printable for “Dad’s Root Beer Sampler ‘Stache,” complete with mustache straws to save Dad the root beer kind, HERE at Family Ever After.

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The Very Busy Spider Lunch

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 08:54 AM PDT

I’m crazy afraid of all spiders, even pictures of spiders, and even cute ones. This is about as close as I can get to one. And it’s pretty darn cute. Make a Very Busy Spider lunch HERE at Creative Food.…


Winner of the Stash Happy books from Lark Crafts

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 07:58 AM PDT

I know, I know… This giveaway ended last week and I’m JUST NOW getting around to announcing the winner.  I’m so sorry!!  Blame it on the summer cold that’s had me sniffling and wheezing the last four days.

The winner of the set of three Stash Happy books is….

 

commenter # 21, MelodyJ, who said:

“My fabric is still …


A Woman’s Heart Sampler

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 07:56 AM PDT

From Feathers in the Nest, this sweet sampler is inspired by the movie Titanic. The saying is from the scene where the older Rose tosses the locket back in the ocean. What a romantic movie and such a romantic sampler to stitch. Get the free chart.


Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front skirt with elastic back

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 07:35 AM PDT

Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a little girl’s skirt that is straight on the front and gathered on the back.  The flat front creates an A-line shape.  The elastic gathers on the back make it easy to pull on and off.  Get the tute.

[photo from Until Wednesday Calls]…


Tutorial: Denim baskets from jeans legs

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 07:20 AM PDT

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these cute (and practical!) denim baskets.  The denim comes from the legs of a pair of jeans, with contrasting fabric sewn in as a liner.  She gives the dimensions to make a small, medium, and large basket.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Threading My Way]…


Tutorial: Rosette embellished t-shirt

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 07:07 AM PDT

Carolyn from Carolyn’s Homework shows how she embellished a plain t-shirt with a meandering vine of dimensional rosettes.  She made the rosette trim out of recycled t-shirt yarn.  The navy and white is a cute color combo for summer, but this would be pretty in other colors as well – even in a tone-on-tone palette.  Get the how-to.

[photo …


Tutorial | Re-using Failed Polaroids

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Gemma from Submarines and Sewing Machines shows a neat way you can reuse failed Polaroid photos. I knew there was a reason I hung on to mine! Click here for all the details.…


Tutorial: Little boy’s yoke tee

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:55 AM PDT

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast yoke to a little boy’s t-shirt.  It gives the look of a Western style shirt, but with the ease and comfort of a t-shirt.  She used a t-shirt shirt that had a hole in on the back, which the yoke just happens to …


Tutorial: Little girl’s wavy pleats sun top

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Breezes top for little girls.  It’s a simple linen sun top with wavy pleats stitched down the front.  Gorgeous!!  Get the how-to.

[photo from You and Mie on Project Run and Play]…


The Littlest Toolbox {Father’s Day Craft}

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:47 AM PDT

Altoids Mini Tool Box for Father's Day

This tool box is the perfect amount of charm, humor and practicality..just like dads, right? Head on over to  Alphamom for the tutorial. Pick up a box of Altoids first! {Found via A Bird in the Hand Father’s Day Craft round-up}


Free pattern: Stand-alone shirt collar

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:44 AM PDT

Kylie from 3 Sheets shares a pattern and tutorial for making a stand-alone collar.  It looks just like a collar you’d see on a typical button-down shirt, but there’s no shirt attached.   Just button it around your neck.  This would be so cute paired with a plain t-shirt!  Get the pattern and tute.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from 3 Sheets]…


Quick and Simple Father’s Day Basket

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:29 AM PDT

This simple basket is the perfect gift for a dad who just wants to relax! And you can relax too since the project is so simple, you have plenty of time before Sunday to get it done! Head on over to We Made That for the tutorial!…


Printing With Kids

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:21 AM PDT

I love the fact that this post has so many different types of medium that you can choose to show your children about printing. There is something so simply beautiful about printing, and the fact that children can really be creative in what they print is an added bonus! Head on over to The Long Thread to find out all …


Tutorial | Brag Books Perfect for Father’s Day

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Randi from Swoon shares this DIY for making brag books that would make great gifts for Father’s Day. You are sure to have all the supplies already in your stash! Click here to go to the tutorial on dotcomformoms.…


Book Review: Practical Origami

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 05:48 AM PDT

I recently got a chance to play around with the new book Practical Origami“. Sometimes with origami you find that you’ve made something really pretty but then what do you do with it? Well, this book is filled with nearly 70 different projects and ideas (with extra variations) for making origami that is actually useful, functional and as …


Tutorial | How to make your own alcohol inks, shimmer mists and more

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Birgit from Birgit’s Daily Bytes shares her recipes for making your own version of alcohol inks, shimmer mists and other common crafting supplies. Click here to see more.…


Warehouse Sale at Webster’s Pages

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Webster’s Pages is holding an online warehouse sale! Get $129 worth for product for only $25 plus shipping. This 72 hour sale ends Wednesday, June 13th, midnight EST. Click here for more information


Inspiration du Jour | vitam’parc

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Make It and Wear It

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:09 AM PDT

Theresa over at Salty Peanut Stitchery has created this cute bracelet to wear for July 4.  Of course, one could make it in any color or color combination, adding just the right button for effect.  She has a nice tutorial that’s easy to follow to make one for yourself.  I think this would be popular in school colors as a …


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