“Book giveaway: Simply Fat Quarters” plus 44 more

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• Book giveaway: Simply Fat Quarters
• Tutorial: Cozy for a cause
• 84 Days Until Christmas
• Flower Print Shoes – I Have A Deer
• Etsy Find: Be Lucky
• PhotoJewelryMaking.com $60 Giveaway
• Easy Button Necklace
• Tutorial: Stabilizing knits for buckle free sewing
• This is Knots!
• Video tutorial: Drape and create a pattern for a basic skirt block
• Ombre Suede Bracelet
• Project: Gingerbread Advent Calander
• “Felt Headband Monster” & “Pin Me Cushion” Tutorials
• Tim Tate’s Glass is SO Awesome!!
• Check out Knitting on Dr. Oz
• Kim Edwards – Glass Chainmaille
• Cute crushed can art
• October is the perfect time for Voodoo Witch
• Inspiration: Cyra L
• Inspiration: Deborah Boschert
• Sparkling koi: Easier than it looks
• Ruth’s white horse
• Studded Faux Bois Candles
• Knit for the Cure
• School Days, School Days
• Tutorial: Spooky Halloween pillow
• Free pattern: Felt chestnut softies
• Tutorial: Shirred baby dress from gauze wrap blankets
• Beatrix Potter’s Gingerbread Recipe
• Challenging Bloggers with Pink
• Halloween Tortillas Using a Pumpkin Carving Kit
• Win Supplies for a Snack Cake Decorating Party
• Tutorial: Nesting dolls Halloween costume
• Tutorial: Refashion a dress (with zipper) into a skirt
• Swirly Lollipop Macarons
• Frankenstein Bento
• Bunting Cookies
• Tutorial: Western blanket shorts to wear with cowgirl boots
• Pumpkin Pies with Egg Roll Wrappers
• Giveaway : SMASH from K and Company
• And the winner is………
• Giveaway | Stamps from Paper Smooches
• Freebie | Printable Vintage Images
• Inspiration du Jour | In Love With Central Park
• Heather Ross Prints Book Review

Book giveaway: Simply Fat Quarters Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:41 PM PDT Lindsay of Craft Buds is hosting a giveaway for the book, Simply Fat Quarters: Quilts with Comfort and Style authored by the team at the Fat Quarter Shop and It’s Sew Emma Patterns. Visit Craft Buds to read more about the project and enter to get a chance to win a copy of the book. Winners will be announced …

Tutorial: Cozy for a cause Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:12 PM PDT Emily of Mommy’s Nap Time designed this coffee mug cozy to raise awareness of childhood cancer and to push for a cure. It’s personal for her as her 6-year-old niece has an incurable form of it. As the wording on the mug implies, she does have hope that new answers and treatments will come along. If you like her cozy …

84 Days Until Christmas Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:10 PM PDT Have you done all your holiday gift crafting yet? Take a look at the tutorial for this fabulous bracelet from Christmases past and get an early start for this year. Bev at Flamingo Toes shares her tutorial at Twelve Crafts Till Christmas.…

Flower Print Shoes – I Have A Deer Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:53 PM PDT Mod Podge and shoes were pretty much made for each other. However, all of my  favorite decorated shoes tend to be feet unfriendly. But no more! I Have A Deer used adorable floral print paper to dress up a pair of Oxford style shoes. Cute and comfy! Get the tutorial here.…

Etsy Find: Be Lucky Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:06 PM PDT Be Lucky artist Olivia draws these whimsical and fantastical illustrations and Tarieli makes some of them into jewelry to share luck through their products. This image called Unlucky at Cards, Lucky in Love is from Be Lucky’s Proverbs series of illustrations. See more of their fabulous creations at Be Lucky.…

PhotoJewelryMaking.com $60 Giveaway Posted: 01 Oct 2012 04:56 PM PDT  Thanks to PhotoJewelrymaking.com you have the chance to win a $60.00 Gift certificate for their website. PhotoJewelryMaking.com is the world’s largest photo jewelry supply store. You can make individual pieces or start a business with their For your chance to win simply comment below and tell us what product     you would buy from their website. Competition Open Worldwide…

Easy Button Necklace Posted: 01 Oct 2012 04:33 PM PDT Aukse shares her super-easy tutorial for making a button necklace. This is a great way to showcase your favorite vintage buttons fast! See Aukse’s tutorial at Sheepy Me.…

Tutorial: Stabilizing knits for buckle free sewing Posted: 01 Oct 2012 04:23 PM PDT The soon-to-be-released Tiramisu dress by the brand-new Cake Patterns is made from knit fabrics.  Steph from Three Hours Past and Cake Patterns gives some guidance on how to stabilize knit fabrics so they don’t buckle and stretch as you sew them.  Go to her post to see what to do. pssst…  You can pre-order a copy of the Tiramisu dress …

This is Knots! Posted: 01 Oct 2012 04:21 PM PDT Rachel is sharing her knotted hemp bracelet with silver rose beads at Lines Across along with a round-up of other knotted jewelry ideas from her Pinterest DIY Jewelry board, too. If you love friendship bracelets like Rachel, then you are sure to find inspiration in these stylish interpretations of knotted jewelry.…

Video tutorial: Drape and create a pattern for a basic skirt block Posted: 01 Oct 2012 04:04 PM PDT Emily Tao has added to her growing library of pattern drafting video tutorials, with a pair of tutorials showing how to drape a basic skirt block on a mannequin, and then how to transfer that to a paper pattern.  The skirt has four darts on the front and four darts on the back so it will fit nicely to …

Ombre Suede Bracelet Posted: 01 Oct 2012 03:32 PM PDT This nautical-themed bracelet at Hazel and Agnes is sure to rock the boat! Check out Natalie’s DIY tutorial for how she made this fun bracelet in part one and how she dyed it in part two. I love her coordinating mani to finish the look!…

Project: Gingerbread Advent Calander Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:46 PM PDT It’s not too early to start working on (or at least thinking about working on ) holiday craft projects. Find directions for turning stamps and a box die cut into an adorable gingerbread house advent calender over on the Paper, Scissors, Superheros blog. -Heathet…

“Felt Headband Monster” & “Pin Me Cushion” Tutorials Posted: 01 Oct 2012 12:37 PM PDT Onel hosts "onelmon"a bilingual blog, (English-Indonesian) filled with wonderful ideas about crafting and things she finds fun to share along with cultural events.  Today she is sharing her "Felt Headband Monster Tutorial" & her "Pin Me Cushion" (I don't know how I missed this project because it is so ingenious)!  Her ideas are so clever like her "Felt Tape Marker …

Tim Tate’s Glass is SO Awesome!! Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:31 AM PDT Please check out the work of Tim Tate. I’ve written about him before and know I will write about him again and again. Casting is my favorite way to work with glass and what he does humbles me, but also gives me something to work towards. He posted a picture of a piece called The Silent Ode. Words are …

Check out Knitting on Dr. Oz Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:26 AM PDT I heard a rumor (via the Vogue Knitting Facebook page) thatThe Dr. Oz Show is going to feature knitting this Wednesday. The show, apparently, will have segments on the health benefits of knitting as well as a look at men who knit. Here’s hoping he keeps it civil and doesn’t try to make fun. Male knitters are awesome! (I’m …

Kim Edwards – Glass Chainmaille Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:02 AM PDT This is definitely cool. I have enough trouble wrapping my head around chainmaille but to see it done in glass is amazing. The Beading Daily folks wrote about Kim Edwards and it caused my jaw to drop. So cool! Kim works in borosilicate glass which makes it easier to make the rings and connect them etc…think you can do this? …

Cute crushed can art Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:31 AM PDT The little paintings that Charles makes are just so darn cute! And the fact that his “canvas” is a crushed can just makes them even better! See more of his work at his website Charles Kaufman’s Crushed Can Art and keep up with his latest news and art at his blog.…

October is the perfect time for Voodoo Witch Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:23 AM PDT Junker Jane‘s monster dolls are amazing and awesome every day of the year, but they really come into their own during the Halloween season. This precious Voodoo Witch, for example, deserves to spend the entire month of October ruling someone’s seasonal decorations. Go to Jane’s blog post for clickable views.…

Inspiration: Cyra L Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:08 AM PDT First impression of this block by Cyra L of New Zealand for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project: sweet simplicity, great color combination. But the design is so intrinsically interesting and dynamic, a first impression is not enough. It cleverly propels our eyes from one lovely element to the next and invites deeper and deeper study. Brilliant. Go to the CQJP …

Inspiration: Deborah Boschert Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:00 AM PDT You’ll enjoy the images of this fabric collage by Deborah Boschert at Twelve by Twelve. And you’ll enjoy the backstory just as much. See her post.…

Sparkling koi: Easier than it looks Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:54 AM PDT The secret to this breathtaking stumpwork koi is the fiber Kelly Clark used to create him. Go to her blog post to find out how he’s made.…

Ruth’s white horse Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:47 AM PDT Embroidery artist Ruth O’Leary just completed this gorgeous Celtic horse, a commissioned piece. You can scroll through her blog to see the project develop and get lots of insight into her design and technique choices. Go to the last post in the series.…

Studded Faux Bois Candles Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:42 AM PDT Madigan Made combines the natural (faux bois, a.k.a. fake wood) and the hardcore in their tutorial for a modern candle centerpiece. via Dollar Store Crafts…

Knit for the Cure Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:25 AM PDT Welcome, October! As you probably know this month is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all sorts of companies have special sales or pink-themed items on offer this time of year. In the knitting world, all purchases made in the Interweave Store between now and Oct. 5 will have 30 percent of the proceeds donated to the National Breast …

School Days, School Days Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:13 AM PDT School’s been back in session for a while for most of you moms out there, but I bet some of you are still celebrating. Here’s another back-to-school chart from Frimousse that will be great for a teacher or even a child’s bookbag. Get the free chart.…

Tutorial: Spooky Halloween pillow Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:54 AM PDT Joann from Craft Passion created this spooky Halloween throw pillow using a black dishtowel, bleach, and freezer paper stencil.  Go to her tutorial for the how-to. [photo from Craft Passion]…

Free pattern: Felt chestnut softies Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:19 AM PDT Susi from Lilla Luise shares a free pattern and tutorial for sttitching up these sweet little felt chestnut softies.  You can make them out of small pieces of felt and fabric.  I love those happy little hand stitched faces!  Get the pattern and how-to. [photo from Lilla Luise]…

Tutorial: Shirred baby dress from gauze wrap blankets Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:51 AM PDT Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how she put some gauze baby blankets to new use as a shirred summer sundress.  The gauze is perfect for a summer dress – it’s soft, it’s lightweight, and it dries quickly.  One 40″ x 40″ blanket is enough fabric to make two dresses for a 9 month baby.  Go to her blog for the tutorial.…

Beatrix Potter’s Gingerbread Recipe Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:50 AM PDT Some things about me that you may already know: I adore children’s literature and studied the stuff for both of my masters degrees. I, my mom, and my grandmother have always adored Beatrix Potter. I adore food history. I adore Christmas and all the kitchen aromas it brings.  I’m bookmarking with a jillion stars this Beatrix Potter recipe for Gingerbread …

Challenging Bloggers with Pink Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:44 AM PDT Like pink? Blog about food? Want to help make a difference? Beantown Baker is hosting her 5th Annual Power of Pink Challenge. Bloggers come up with any idea for pink food, post about it in October, and enter to win a chance to have $100 donated to the charity of their choice. And you needn’t even be a blogger to …

Halloween Tortillas Using a Pumpkin Carving Kit Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:38 AM PDT Add this to the list of most stunning tortillas ever, I think, and you don’t need to be an artistic genius to make these. I’m loving this idea for using a pumpkin carving kit to make designs in tortillas. Find the how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Win Supplies for a Snack Cake Decorating Party Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:33 AM PDT Not only to the Halloween and shortcut-snack-cake-decorating ideas flow freely over at Hungry Happenings, but check out this snack cake decorating party for kids (such clever creations!) AND enter to win a bunch of Halloween decorating supplies from Wilton to host your own party. Find it all HERE at Hungry Happenings. This giveaway is hosted by Hungry Happenings, …

Tutorial: Nesting dolls Halloween costume Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a set of nesting dolls costumes.  This would be so cute for a matched family costume!!  Get the tute. [photo from Me Sew Crazy on The Train To Crazy]…

Tutorial: Refashion a dress (with zipper) into a skirt Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:27 AM PDT Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to turn a dress into a skirt.  The dress she uses has a long zipper down the back, and her tutorial shows how to cut through it so the zipper still functions.  Get the how-to. [photo from Bored & Crafty]…

Swirly Lollipop Macarons Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:26 AM PDT Swirly, sprinkle-y, pretty pink and purple, little bows, macarons and lollipop sticks? I love everything about these. Make lollipop macarons HERE at Bubble and Sweet.…

Frankenstein Bento Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:24 AM PDT Send your kids to school with Frankenstein! Make a Frankenbento HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And by the way, find the how-tos for shortcut monster fingers treats HERE.…

Bunting Cookies Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:19 AM PDT What’s cute with cute on top? Cookie bunting. Specifically, decorated bunting cookies created by Sue of Munchkin Munchies for Craftstorming. Find them HERE.…

Tutorial: Western blanket shorts to wear with cowgirl boots Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:19 AM PDT Shorts with cowgirl boots?  You betcha!  Especially when they’re made out of a western blanket.  Oh, By Golly! shows how to make some.  She traced around a favorite pair of shorts to get her pattern, but you could use a printed pattern if you want.  Get the tutorial on her blog. [photo from Oh, By Golly!]…

Pumpkin Pies with Egg Roll Wrappers Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:14 AM PDT There’s a slap on the forehead moment with this one… use egg roll wrappers instead of pie crusts for pumpkin hand pies. Of course! At least a few calories are saved. Find the how-tos for egg roll wrapper pumpkin pies HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.…

Giveaway : SMASH from K and Company Posted: 01 Oct 2012 05:57 AM PDT Did you see my recent review of the fun SMASH folios and products from K and Company? These books are perfect for journals, scrapbooking, writing down ideas and dreams and storing small ephemera and keepsakes. And now is your chance to SMASH, we’re giving one lucky Craft Gossip reader a whole bunch of SMASH products! You’ll get a …

And the winner is……… Posted: 01 Oct 2012 05:54 AM PDT Kathleen Carper, you’ve won the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear giveaway!! Please respond to my e-mail and I’ll get your winnings in the mail to you! Thanks to everyone who entered! -Heather…

Giveaway | Stamps from Paper Smooches Posted: 01 Oct 2012 05:00 AM PDT Enter to win this set of stamps from Paper Smooches over at Scrapbook Modern. The prize includes the stamp set as well as the cards shown. Entries close October 11th 2012. Click here to go to the giveaway…

Freebie | Printable Vintage Images Posted: 01 Oct 2012 04:00 AM PDT Lexy Levin is offering up three printable vintage images as free downloads. The glob pictured above is included. Click here to go to the downloads.…

Inspiration du Jour | In Love With Central Park Posted: 01 Oct 2012 03:00 AM PDT In Love With Central Park by Camilasav {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

Heather Ross Prints Book Review Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:01 AM PDT Heather Ross Prints 50+ Designs and 20 projects to get you started  RRP$24.95 These wonderful designs are sure to get you inspired and with the CD of images on hand you can create your very own unique projects from cards, wrapping paper and printing on so much more. From unicorns & gnomes to  mermaids these prints/designs are sure delight anyone.…

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