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“101+ Things to do with Glitter Giveaway!” plus 26 more

“101+ Things to do with Glitter Giveaway!” plus 26 more


101+ Things to do with Glitter Giveaway!

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 09:41 PM PST

One lucky CraftGossip reader is going to win a copy of the fabulously glittery book 101+ Things to do with Glitter. You can read all about in my review here.

All you need to do to win is post a comment on this post before December 1st 2012, telling me your favorite color of glitter. You must have a …


DIY: Four Facial Cleansers

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:55 PM PST

I love it when someone does the work for me. Jillee, from One Good Thing, had recipes for four facial cleansers sitting around and decided to try them all. Wow. So, she not only shares the recipes but her verdicts! Get it all here.…


Tutorial: Use twill tape to stabilize a V-neckline

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:44 PM PST

Gretchen from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how she stabilizes a V-neckline with twill tape to keep it from gaping. She used the same method on the armholes so they would keep their shape, too.  Go to her tutorial to see how she did it.…


Testing Pam as a Nail Dryer

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:41 PM PST

Ok, we’ve all seen the claims that Pam (the oil spray) dries your nails faster, but does it? That’s what The Cheese Thief wanted to find out. She did a “controlled experiment” and the results may surprise you. Find them here.…


Tutorial: Add a patch pocket without any stitch lines showing

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:21 PM PST

Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how you can add a patch pocket to a garment without any stitch lines showing.  You’ll need to alter the construction of the pocket slightly and bust out the needle and thread for a little bit of handstitching, but the pretty finish is worth the extra effort.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from …


Tutorial: Sparkly fabric gift tags

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:02 PM PST

Amy from Positively Splendid created these sparkly gift tags using fabric and Tulip Shimmer Sheets.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The iron-on sheets give the fabric tags almost instant sparkle. You can cut the shapes by hand, or use a die cutter.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Positively Splendid]…


Ice Candles

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 02:39 PM PST

Winter is just around the corner, and Candle Lit Life recently shared how to use ice in candle making to create unique cutout effects in the finished candle. Tutorial.


Jelly Belly Cupcake Wreath

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 02:39 PM PST

Better stock up on your red, green and white Jelly Bellys. Now this is one of those cupcake cakes I can get behind. (I’m a bit skeptical about most.) Find the how-tos to make these colorful holiday wreath cupcakes HERE at the Jelly Belly site.…


DIY Food Face Plates

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 02:36 PM PST

What a genius gift idea or craft, and at a more affordable price than those for sale. Make your own food face plates HERE at Dollar Store Crafts.…


Christmas and Winter Cookie, Cupcake and Marshmallow Ideas

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 02:24 PM PST

If you need a bunch of cookie and marshmallow and cupcake decorating ideas for winter and Christmas, I didn’t waste much time after digesting Thanksgiving turkey to roundup a bunch of said cookie and marshmallow and cupcake ideas from my archives. Find them all HERE at the decorated cookie.…


Gift Idea: Peppermint Schnapps

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 02:13 PM PST

How to make your own homemade peppermint schnapps...great for the holidays!Thanksgiving is officially over. Are you ready to start thinking about Christmas gifts? I know many a cocktail lover who would appreciate these beautifully packaged bottles of DIY mint Schnapps. Find the how-tos HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.


Chocolate Snowman Spoon

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 02:10 PM PST

The new big thing, spoons! OK, so maybe not so new, but bigger and bigger with the many interpretations of the chocolate party spoon. Make these adorable snowmen chocolate spoons HERE at Cute Food for Kids.…


Project: Paper Block Calendar

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 02:00 PM PST

Using cardstock, dies and stamps Cindy at The Creative Closet will show you how to make this fantastic block calendar.

-Heather…


Embellished Candle Sticks

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 09:07 AM PST

Morena’s Corner created these sweetly gothic looking candle holders with spray paint and tulle. Visit her blog to see some other variations on this idea.…


Stitched Gift Tag

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 07:54 AM PST

Follow this tutorial to learn how to hand stitch a simple gift tag on paper. It will be a great complement for a gift basket. Check out the tutorial.


Free Pattern: Convertible Cowl/Scarf

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 06:54 AM PST

convertible shrugI’m a big fan of scarves, shrugs and cowls, especially at this time of year. They’re a great way to add a layer of warmth and some extra color and texture to an outfit, and they also make great gifts because they don’t have to be a particular size to “fit” a person.

This pattern from Lion Brand yarn for …


Tutorial: Scalloped tree skirt from felt circles

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 06:13 AM PST

Kate from Centsational Girl shows how she made this cute scalloped tree skirt out of circles cut from craft felt.  It has a retro, almost woodland feel, don’t you think?  If you didn’t want to use felt, you could fleece, too.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Centsational Girl]…


Technique: Stamped and Embossing Faux Metal Accents

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 06:03 AM PST

This lovely tree embellishment looks like metal but it’s actually made using ultra thick embossing powder and a stamp. Find a” how to” tutorial on Tracy Evan’s blog.

-Heather…


Tutorial: Fabric gift sacks in three sizes

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:56 AM PST

For those among us who have already tackled their Christmas gift list and are now into the wrapping phase, Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make reusable fabric gift bags.  Their instructions include the dimensions to make them in three sizes.  They’re made from two coordinating fabrics, and are interfaced so the sides stand up on their own.  (Sew4Home originally published …


Tips for writing sewing (or craft) tutorials

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:41 AM PST

If you’ve ever written instructions for a sewing (or other craft) project, you know it’s not as easy as it looks.  Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of The Artful Bird, gives some tips for writing sewing patterns and tutorials.  Then, read through the comments on her posts for more suggestions from her readers.  Go to her


Tutorial: Make a little girl’s playdress from two thrifted t-shirts

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:11 AM PST

The Renegade Seamstress shows how she combined two thrifted t-shirts (adult size) to make a new dress for her daughter. One shirt becomes the bodice, and the other becomes the sleeves and the skirt. Go to her blog post for the how-to.

[photo from The Renegade Seamstress]…


Transformers Prime DVD {Giveaway}

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:03 AM PST

Just in time for the holidays, I’m happy to give away one copy of the newest Transformers Prime DVD-  ‘One Shall Stand’  from Shout Factory. This DVD contains a feature-length presentation along with Bonus features including new interviews!

Here’s how to enter:

1) Leave a comment telling me who you would give this dvd to!

2)For another entry,  …


Cyber Monday Warehouse Sale at Webster’s Pages

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST

Webster’s Pages is having a 72 hour Warehouse Sale starting on Cyber Monday – Monday November 26th at noon EST. Get $150 worth of product for only $25, plus 10% off the Best Friends collection. Click here for all the details.…


Tutorial: Lace trim tote bag

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST

Kate from See Kate Sew got a whole bag of lace trim from her mother, who scored it for her at a thrift store.  (Yay for awesome moms!!!)  She used the jumble of lace trims to make this pretty bag, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  I’m loving the mix of shapes and shades of the …


10 Kid-Made Ornaments

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:49 AM PST

Christmas crafts for kids Allison shares that her first craft was a Christmas ornament when she was 5 or 6 years old. She goes on to describe that exact ornament in detail. This just shows that crafts made as a child can have lasting memories. Allison, from No Time For Flashcards has a wonderful list of 10 easy to make Christmas ornaments for kids. …


Online Black Friday Sales Round-up

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST

Photo by Dauvit Alexander

If you’re looking for online sales this Black Friday, here is a list of some I have found.

Cricut Cartridges for $14.95 at Cartridges and More

Basic Grey has some of their kits and pads on sale today.

Addicted to Rubber Stamps has an entire section on sale at up to 50% off today until Monday …


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Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:00 AM PST

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