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“Giveaway: Silhouette Portrait! And a hint about some Black Friday discount deals!” plus 25 more

“Giveaway: Silhouette Portrait! And a hint about some Black Friday discount deals!” plus 25 more


Giveaway: Silhouette Portrait! And a hint about some Black Friday discount deals!

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 09:11 PM PST

SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT Giveaway

Black Friday is nearly here. And to celebrate, we are giving away a brand new Silhouette Portrait to one lucky CraftGossip reader thanks to Silhouette America!

BTW, you should go check their blog and their Pinterest account for great ideas, in case you win this beauty!

Also, come back on Friday 23rd to get exclusive Black Friday deals from Silhouette!

As you …


Rose Apple Tarts

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:32 PM PST

I think we’re moving beyond crafting here into fine arts (oh wait, we can now debate for hours the differences, or lack of difference, between crafting and art, so I won’t digress). But we must admit the beauty in these rose apple tarts. Find the recipe HERE at tikkido.…


Mustache Macaron Pops

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:30 PM PST

Moustache Macaron Pops 3What do you get when you combine three awesome trends with one cute kid? Mustache (that’s one trend) Macaron (trend number two) Pops (stuff on sticks is the last one). The kid comes in the pics. Make mustache macaron pops HERE at Craftstorming.…


Spiked Apple Cider Dip

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:27 PM PST

spiked cider, spiked apple cider, spiked cider recipe, spiked apple cider recipe, dip, apple dip, fruit dip, chip dip, apple cider dip, hard apple cider, hard apple cider recipe, hard apple cider dip, hard apple cider dip recipe, dip recipes, thanksgiving recipe, thanksgiving dip, ideas, recipe idea, dessert, Halloween, fall, autumn, alcohol, infused, liquor, cream cheese, cinnamon,Phew, I’m glad we know from the title that there’s liquor in this spiked apple cider dip, or I’d have stopped reading. Ah, me and my liquor (that I can’t even drink yet until this baby is born.) This one looks amazing. Find the recipe HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.…


Turkey Cookie Tutorial

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:25 PM PST

See these gorgeously decorated turkey cookies? You can make them, too. Honest. Because every single step is shown in this turkey cookie how-to HERE at Lizy B.…


The Story of the Pilgrim Cookies

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:22 PM PST

Not only do you get the how-tos to make these Pilgrim cookies from store-bought goodies atop a little cup, but you also get the how-tos to make these Pilgrim cookies from store-bought goodies atop a little cup adorably told through story. Click to see what I mean. Find the how-tos HERE at Hoopla Palooza.…


Tutorial: Pom pom fringe flowers

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 03:55 PM PST

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows what she does with leftover pom pom trim.  She turns them into flowers!  I LOVE this idea!!  I often end up with scraps of pom pom fringe too small for any significant project, but also too long to just toss in the trash.  Go to her blog, Tea Rose Home, for the tute.…


Blowing a Lampwork Vessel…a Video

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 03:41 PM PST

I’ve been making more and more lampwork glass vessels and I do teach a cool little class on the subject. I thought it might be cool to share a tutorial with you. I found this one by asking Mr. Google. This is from Avenue Beads Blog. It’s always good to see how others create…it’s a video. Enjoy!…


Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 03:14 PM PST

Brit + Co. made these lovely hanging mason jar lanterns with twine. See how she did it.…


Free pattern: Neckerchief scarf from an old sweater

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 03:01 PM PST

Head over to Grosgrain for a free pattern for making a neckerchief scarf.  It’s a short scarf, but there’s a loop on one of the ends that you can pull the other end through, so it’ll stay nice and snug around your neck.  You can make them from old sweaters, so you can have a knit scarf without actually having to …


Christmas, 4 Part Advent Calendar Tutorials

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 01:24 PM PST

Amy the host of "While Wearing Heels" created this larger than life Advent Calendar that I am sure all kids will love.  You will find patterns for all the darling pocket embellishments. She has presented this project in four separate tutorials listed and linked below:

Advent Calendar Tutorial: Part 1
Advent Calendar Tutorial: Part 2
Advent Calendar Tutorial: Part 3


November Birdhouse Chart

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 12:23 PM PST

The November Birdhouse is sitting in a sky that is a bit cloudy – not surprising for a month that can be a bit gloomy, at least where I live. Add the latest free birdhouse from Atmosfera di Casa to your collection or stitch it as a stand alone piece. Get the free chart.


Carol makes mini quilts and pecan pie, Oh My!

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 09:36 AM PST

Lucky for us, Carol of MamaCjt chose to sew and bake this week. She has two mug rugs and a beautiful pecan pie to show for her efforts. This is “Rudy”, who makes me want to break out my Christmas music and have a cup of cocoa. Visit her blog post to see “Rudy” and “Let’s Decorate” (it involves crayons),


Thanksgiving drink charms tutorial

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 09:13 AM PST

Kristen hosts "Make the best of everything" out of Ottumwa, Iowa and as the name suggests, she try to make the best of everything; which is a pretty good attitude to have.  She is having Thanksgiving this year for 20 people and wanted to make something special and came up with a fun drink charm that is too cute.  It looks …


Amy’s four quilts for Sandy effort

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 09:09 AM PST

Amy of Diary of a Quilter said after experiencing her first winter weather, decided to do something for Hurricane Sandy victims who lost their homes. She made up four quilts in one week, selecting warm flannel fabrics from her stash for two and finishing two small flannel tops. If you quilt, you understand quilts can take a long time to …


Inspiration: Mother Eagle

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 09:01 AM PST

I am enthralled by the needlework of Katie of Mother Eagle. Exquisite! Her site profile says,

I design and create my own patterns by hand, and my embroideries are painstakingly stitched in miniature, taking many, many hours of meticulous work. I use magnifying lamps to help me make the tiny stitches, most no more than a millimetre long. I use


Free patterns and tutes: Felt ornaments

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 08:45 AM PST

The American Felt and Craft blog has gathered together a whole series of adorable DIY Christmas ornaments by Stephanie of Imagine Our Life. Go to the blog post for links to each of the free patterns and tutorials.…


Inspiration: Richard Saja

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 08:40 AM PST

Richard Saja‘s irreverent altered toiles never fail to make me squeal with delight. This work is called Behold: ELECTRICITY! Go to his blog post to see more and larger views.…


Inspiration: Shirlee Fassell

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 08:35 AM PST

Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook is inventing her own version of a wall hanging inspired by a Level 7 project at Ecole Lesage. (Shirlee’s skipping right to the good stuff!) Go to her blog post to feast your eyes.…


A tree straight from the book

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 08:29 AM PST

I adore the Pocketful of Posies tree that Salley Mavor has put together for the Concord Museum. While I may not be able to create tiny fiber-sculpture ornaments like Salley, I definitely can adapt her spool garland–a perfect tree embellishment for anyone who works with a needle. See more images at Salley’s blog post.…


Tutorial: Practical mesh bags in two sizes

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 06:13 AM PST

Jo from Jo’s Country Junction shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a mesh bag.  She made one for her son to hold his jumper cables and league softball stuff, and another for her daughter to hold her lunch and cheer gear.  Her tutorial includes directions for making a square bag and a long bag.  Get the how-to at Moda Bake


Tutorial: Make this cool graphic print on fabric

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:41 AM PST

P.S. – I Made This tells how you can create this cool graphic print using fabric paint and a paint marker.  They show the print on fabric napkins, but it would also be cute on the front of a t-shirt.  It might also be neat print to use on when making a wallet or gadget cover.  Get the tute.…


Free pattern: Removable Peter Pan collar

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:15 AM PST

Danielle from My Sparkle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a removable Peter Pan collar. It would be pretty in a solid color, or take a cue from her example and make one out of a fun print.  Go to the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from My Sparkle]…


Tutorial: Designer-inspired pleated and pocketed dress for little girls

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 05:03 AM PST

Sally from Daisy Chain Creations guest blogs in the Knock It Off series over at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this pleated and pocketed dress for little girls.  The dress was inspired by a designer dress she saw, though her version gives it longer sleeves and is made from a red velvet instead of a …


Mollie Makes Christmas – A Giveaway

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 04:34 AM PST

This sweet book is one I reviewed recently.  You can see that review here.

If you’d like to win a copy of this book, you can enter the Giveaway here and receive the book in time to work up a few of the goodies inside for your own holiday.

To enter, just post a link in the section below …


Freebie: Ornament Cone Die Cut

Posted: 18 Nov 2012 03:58 AM PST

Download a free SVG file die cut from SVG Cuts to make this pretty ornament cone.

-Heather…


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