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Saturday, December 15, 2012

“Frosted Twig Bouquet – Grow Creative” plus 31 more

“Frosted Twig Bouquet – Grow Creative” plus 31 more


Frosted Twig Bouquet – Grow Creative

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 10:36 PM PST

I love the look of all things glittery and frosted. This fun frosted twig bouquet by Grow Creative? Fabulous! And the “frost” here is something you probably have around the house–epsom salt. I’d love to see someone do this and mix other kinds of salt for multi-size crystals, maybe with rock salt or kosher salt.…

Gilded Animal Bookends

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 05:50 PM PST

Gilded Animal Bookends

Here’s a clever idea to dress up a child’s room with some style flair by recycling toys into sharp looking bookends. Get the full instructions over at Nellie Bellie –>> diy gilded animal bookend.…

Painter’s Palette Wedding

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 06:11 PM PST

This gorgeous floral wall is just one of the stunning details to amaze you in a Painter’s Palette Wedding featured at Green Wedding Shoes! Be sure to scroll through the entire post to see the hand-painted cake and other painterly details.…

Art into Business – Anne Nye for D&L Art Glass

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 04:24 PM PST

Business doesn’t come up much in my postings but D&L Art Glass has started this series with Anne Nye and it seems like a good thing to share with all of you. I personally make art for a living…for some of you it may be a hobby, a passion, a means for extra income or your main source of income. …

Tutorial: Jewel and tulle neckline

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 03:54 PM PST

Kristina J shows how to add some sparkle to the neckline of a top.  It’s as easy as stitching down an inexpensive necklace.  Brilliant!  You can’t see it in this photo, but a strip of tulle is layered underneath the jewels and tied into a pretty bow. Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Kristina J]…

Tutorial: Mini clutch pouch to hold your necessities

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 03:24 PM PST

Sew4Home shows how to make a mini clutch pouch, just big enough to hold your ID, your bank cards, and perhaps a bit of cash.  It has a simple button and elastic loop closure.  Inside, a couple of dividers will help keep your cards organized.  A fabric loop and metal ring make it easy to connect to to your keychain.  …

Burlap & Vintage Jewelry Luminaries

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 03:02 PM PST

Add some sparkle and rustic charm to your wedding with burlap wrapped luminaries adorned with vintage jewelry pieces! Our own Home & Garden editor, Amanda Formaro, shares the quick and easy tutorial on her blog Crafts by Amanda.…

Tutorial: Seam finishes, four ways

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 03:02 PM PST

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a post over at Keeping It Simple showing four ways to finish your seams.  She shows an overlock stitch (made on a serger), a faux overlock stitch that you can make on your sewing machine, French seams, and flat felled seams.  Go to Keeping It Simple for the how-t0s.

[photo from Melly Sews on …

Woodworking Projects with Ana White

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 01:48 PM PST

Woodworking Projects with Ana White

Hey all you Ana White fans out there, here’s a great post over at Craft Foxes interviews Ana. They talk about easy woodworking projects you can make for yourself. Check it out at Craft Foxes – Handmade Conversations — Easy Woodworking Projects with Ana White – Craftfoxes.…

Freebie: Snowman Digital Stamp

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 01:42 PM PST

Crafty Sentiments Designs has a fun and frosty free snowman digi stamp to download, click here.

-Heather…

Quick Gift for Kids: Spool Gnomes with Knit Hats

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 12:53 PM PST

spool gnomesI love cute little handmade gifts and have been wanting to make my daughter some peg people for a while now. I was just going to paint them, but Jenni’s project from the Vintage Umbrella is a lot cuter.

Her little gnomes are made with little round wooden heads and wooden thread spools glued together. She wrapped a little bit …

Peace Candle Set

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 12:39 PM PST

Jade at Jaderbomb made an awesome set of blinged out candles for the holidays. I love this modern take on holiday decor! Visit the tutorial.

via Make

Christmas tutorial for a Santa bag and a felt embellished burlap wreath

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 12:24 PM PST

Jen Marrs of "Four Marrs an One Venus" create this simple reusable “Santa” bags customized with felt initials. Lay them out under the tree every year and Santa will fill it up Christmas Eve night!  We can guess at her blogs name. She has four boys and married her High School sweetheart.  Jen has the Santa bag and her felt

Awesomest Ever Virtual Rainbow Surprise Baby Shower, for Moi!

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 11:59 AM PST

I must, must, must share the rainbowy sweet goodness that the most amazing group of bloggers surprised me with today to celebrate the birth of my second daughter. You must travel along all the links for incredible rainbow ideas and to see the cleverness. Thank you to you all!!! I love you and wish I could hug you in person.…

Sugar Cookie Gift Tags

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 10:32 AM PST

NellieBellie: Sugar cookie gift tagsNeed a little extra oomph for that gift? Attach a personalized sugar cookie gift tag. Always a good idea to add a little extra sugar to anything. At least, that’s my motto. Find sugar cookie gift tags HERE at Nellie Bellie.…

Sweet Holiday Sandwiches

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 10:22 AM PST

What a sweet surprise for a kid to open their lunch box and find a festive dose of sprinkles. And this would work with Hanukkah, other holidays and any shape throughout the year. A sort of holiday fairy bread surprise. Find the how-tos HERE at Bubble and Sweet.…

Cookie Decorating Gifts for Kids

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 10:19 AM PST

Cookie Coloring Kits - sugarkissed.netThese look waaaaay more appetizing than those pre-packaged cookies you find at the store, and giving kids cookies flooded with white icing and a set of markers is one of my favorite go-to activities for kids. I love these cookie kits as a gift idea found HERE from Sugarkissed.net.…

Video tutorial: Draft a pattern for a button placket

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 09:53 AM PST

Emily Tao has added a couple of new pattern drafting how-tos to her YouTube series.  The latest show how to draft a button placket for a shirt, either made from the same fabric as the shirt front or, for when you want a contrast placket, made from a separate piece of fabric and stitched to the shirt front.  Go to the

Tutorial: Felt checkers take along game

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 09:36 AM PST

Dana from MADE shows how to sew up a felt  checkers game that you can take along with you.  She shows how to make a felt checkerboard and checkers.  She links out to a previous tutorial to make the drawstring bag to store it in.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from MADE]…

Giveaway: Singer 160 sewing machine

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 09:22 AM PST

Last year I had the opportunity to review and give away a Singer 160 sewing machine.  There were tons of entries because, seriously, is it not one pretty machine?  Now Spoonflower has one to giveaway, as part of there 12 Days of Giveaways.  Go to their blog to enter.  (But do it quickly; their giveaway ends tomorrow – Saturday, …

Tutorial: Stacked cone Christmas tree ornaments

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 08:53 AM PST

Rachel from Handmade Charlotte shows how to make these Christmas tree ornaments out of stacked felt cones.  They’re super cute made out of felt, but you could also fuse two layers of cotton together to make the trees in fabric prints.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Handmade Charlotte]…

Tutorial: Fleece winter hat

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 08:47 AM PST

LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make a fleece winter hat.  It’s a versatile shape.  You can make it with or without the pom pom, or add an optional lining to the band to make  it a foldover cuff.  Her tutorial shows how to make the pattern and then how to sew it up.   Go to her tutorial.

[photo …

Free Knitting Pattern: Twisted Cable Headband

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 07:21 AM PST

reversible cable headbandIf you’re still looking for a quick holiday knitting project, or just something to keep your own ears warm (and I know I’ve been craving a nice wide headband worked in some Blue-faced Leicester I bought over the weekend!), look no further than this quick and easy project from Inspiration and Realisation. She calls it a “double sided twisted …

Tutorial | Paper Christmas Trees from Cupcake Liners

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 07:00 AM PST

Lisa and Sarah from A Spoonful of Sugar are sharing this tutorial for making paper Christmas Trees using foam bases and cupcake liners. They are adorable! Click here to get all the details.…

Make Your Own Cork Coasters

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 05:46 AM PST

Make Your Own Cork Coasters

I think these coasters are just too fun! I love the simple designs that totally make a statement, and I think these would make wonderful gifts as well. You can get the tutorial over at Lana Red: Cork Coaster DIY.…

Guest Post: Holiday Favorites from Lizy B.!!

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 06:43 AM PST

As you read this, I’m in the hospital with a new baby, whom I’m sure is already sleeping through the night and saying her ABCs. I’m thrilled to bring you a super talented cookie decorating in my stead. Thank you, Lizy B., for sharing your awesomeness today!! Be sure to visit her blog HERE.

Hi!  I’m Elizabeth and I …

Giveaway: Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Inkjet Printer

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

 

 

Earlier in the week I reviewed the Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Inkjet Printer, you can click here to read that review, and today I’m back with one more super cool project and a GIVEAWAY! Yes, that’s right we are giving away one of these beauties to one lucky Craft Gossip reader!! Amazing, right??!

But first I …

Freebie | Printable Pillow Gift Boxes

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

These printable pillow gift boxes from Picklebums are just perfect for wrapping oddly shaped presents. I love the colors too! Click here to go to the download.…

Secrets to a Perfect Snowflake Display

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 05:21 AM PST

snowflakes1One thing is for sure, living in Florida…you don’t see snow. One way we can celebrate and learn about snow is by making paper snowflakes! Modern Parents Messy Kids shows you how to successfully display your family snowflakes!…

14 Free Christmas Fonts

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST

Hannah from Happily Ever After shares links to 14 of her favorite Christmas themed fonts. Best of all they are free for personal use! Click here to find all the links.…

Zpaghetti Crochet?

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 04:37 AM PST

 

Zpaghetti – not Spaghetti!  This is an intriguing new fiber available on cones.  It’s made with parts of what looks like tee shirt fabric that is leftover from the manufacturing process.  So, what to make with it?  Try these cute baskets Cintia has created.  Follow her nice tutorial and you’ll have a set of baskets in no time!  …

Freebie | Printable Fill-in-the-Blank Letter to Santa

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

This is a great one for the scrapbooks! Have your child fill out this letter from Louise at Feelin’ Crafty to take or send to Santa. I love how there is a spot to record the nicest thing they have done this year. Louise also shares the story of how her son used his letter. Click here to …

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