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Thursday, January 3, 2013

“Leather Cover for Tablet or Book – Things We Do” plus 30 more

“Leather Cover for Tablet or Book – Things We Do” plus 30 more


Leather Cover for Tablet or Book – Things We Do

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 11:36 PM PST

If you unwrapped a fun new tablet recently and are looking for a cover to craft up, Things We Do has a great tutorial on how to make a sturdy, leather one. This is a great project for showcasing a beautiful piece of fabric or a favorite color in a clean, understated presentation. I especially appreciate like how the …

Quilt along yields Trip Around the World

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 10:51 PM PST

Katy of Monkey Do (formerly I'm a Ginger Monkey) made this quilt top in only four days after joining an informal quilt along she found on Instagram (#scrappytripalong). She wonders if this more laid back approach to group sewing will be a trend for 2013. If so, easy-going seems right by me. Visit her blog post to learn more.…

Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered calendar

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 09:56 PM PST

Kelly of Craft Your Style tipped me off to the first installment of a year-long craft project on her blog. She says,

This detailed step-by-step DIY shows how to make the first month of a stitched calendar! Beginners will learn embroidering techniques such as the running stitch, french knot, and backstitch while creating a unique piece of art. By using

Get Bustle & Sew for $1

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 09:22 PM PST

Don’t miss this fantastic offer! If you subscribe to Bustle & Sew e-zine before January 31, the site says

…you'll receive the current issue of the Bustle & Sew Magazine immediately for just $1. Then after 28 days you will be charged only $5.50 per month and there is no minimum period, you can cancel at any time without penalty.

Get free pearle cotton!

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:22 PM PST

Jump on this generous offer from The Art Needlepoint Co. The company’s blog says,

Let us know three reasons why you love needlepoint or three things you would like to learn about needlepoint and we will send you three skeins of pearle cotton for free! Please make sure we have your mailing address. Offer valid through January 22, 2013

Tutorial: Sculpt a Yellow Lab

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:55 PM PST

I’m not much of a sculptor (yet!) and mostly I’m a cat person but I have a soft spot for labs and especially polymer clay ones. This tutorial makes a cute lab face just begging me to give it a shot…

Picture by PurpleLuggage

Tutorial: Sewing undies in the flat

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:58 PM PST

Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows her method for sewing up a pair of undies.  She sews them in the flat, meaning that all of the bands are attached before the side seams are sewn.  She uses the panty pattern in her Bare Essentials pattern pack, but this method will work with any basic panty pattern.  Go to her tutorial

The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook – Book Review

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:54 PM PST

We have a new reference book out there for those of you interested in learning more about glass and setting up your studio. The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook by Cecilia Cohen, published by Quarry, covers stained glass, fused glass and lampworking and is very comprehensive. You get quite a bit of solid information about setting up your studio, what tools …

Tutorial: Side Split Top

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:33 PM PST

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Side Split Top.  It has a loose fit and a rounded bottom, and it’s split at both side seams. Don’t worry, the sides overlap so it’s totally modest.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curls]…

DIY: Seaside Bath Salt Soak

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:22 PM PST

Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra goodies, like spirulina powder and grapefruit peel. Get all the details here and enjoy a seaside soak!…

Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:03 PM PST

Barbie from Our Crazy Crafty Life shows how to make a sundress for an 18″ doll.  She made hers from a mix of prints, so she was able to find just about all the fabric she needed in her scrap bin.  Get the tute.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from Our Crazy Crafty Life]…

Pretty Felt Butterfly Pillow Tutorial

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 01:57 PM PST

Better Homes & Gardens has this adorable pillow for us to make and maybe we can temp spring to come early.   Make these up for redoing your room for the spring and summer.  The colors are up to you and your décor.  Create the pretty accent pillow with felt butterfly embellishments using their easy instructions.…

How to Instagram Your Wedding

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 12:52 PM PST

Ah Instagram…the perfect way to capture dreamy images of your wedding celebrations and all those little details you don’t want to forget. Intimate Weddings shares an informative post about making the most of this fun app here.…

Happy New Year Project

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST

This project is a great example of an alternative use for cross-stitch charts. For this Happy New Year project they used 5544 hama beads and Kincavel Krosses cross stitch pattern that is found at this link. You can find the original blog post about this project at this location.

Names drawn for Sew Sassy buttons

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 10:29 AM PST

Before my latest Sew Sassy Buttons contest ended, Sam of Hunter's Design Studio contacted me to say she wanted to give a second winner four buttons. Wow. Thank you Sam! So, today, I’m announcing the two winners I picked via Random.org. They are commenter 14 and 37, Linda and Joyce. Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest and …

Learn to sew a softie and baby quilt

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:29 AM PST

Are you dreaming of learning to sew or quilt this year? Vanessa of Crafty Gemini can help with her online video workshop for this owl softie and baby quilt. So sweet! Red and aqua…so fresh, but you can choose any color palette you like. She’s running a sale through January 6, 2013 for this video workshop. Visit her blog post

Free “Scrap” Pattern

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:27 AM PST

cecelia scarf wrapWhen you hear the word “scrap” in relation to knitting, you might think you’re dealing with a project that will help you use up little bits of your stash. Not so in the case of Cecelia’s Scrap Pattern, featured over at RosMadeMe. Here, scrap is a conflation of scarf and wrap and it’s a term for a cute little …

{Wedding Themes} Hot Chocolate

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:24 AM PST

{photo via california closets}

Snow-covered trees and chilly winter temps are making me long for a rich cup of hot chocolate! What better theme is there for a cozy, winter wedding? With that delicious cuppa in mind, here’s some hot chocolate inspiration to warm you up while you dream of that special day.

How about a gorgeous color palette of …

Freebie: Mini Calendar Printable

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:53 AM PST

A Muse Studio has a cute free mini calendar for 2013 (gotta get used to typing that :) ) Click here to visit their blog to download.

-Heather…

Tutorial: Ruching and ric rac throw pillow

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:52 AM PST

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make this pretty throw pillow.  The front is embellished with ruching and ric trac trim.   The back has an easy envelope style opening.  The cover she makes will fit a 22″ x 15″ pillow.  If you need another size, it would be easy enough to alter her dimensions.  Get the tute

Tutorial: Gold vinyl pyramid wristlet

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:00 AM PST

This gold pyramid wristlet is all kinds of awesome!  Dina from A Splendid Assemblage shows how to make one.  I’ve got to get my hands on some gold vinyl!  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from A Splendid Assemblage]…

Tutorial: Patricia Infinity Cowl

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:53 AM PST

Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her patchwork Patricia Infinity Cowl.  It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics – 3 per side - so there’s plenty of opportunity to play with color and pattern. Go to Art Gallery Fabrics for the how-to.

[photo from luvinthemommyhood]…

Tutorial: Padded gadget cover

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:52 AM PST

Did Santa bring you a tablet or reader for Christmas?  If so, check out this tutorial that Char from Crap I’ve Made shares on the  Riley Blake Designs blog.  She shows how to make a padded sleeve to protect your reader or tablet.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Crap I've Made]…

Tutorial: Sweater stockings

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:33 AM PST

Christmas has come and gone, but there’s no reason you can’t get a leg up on next year’s Christmas sewing.  Delia from Delia Creates shows how she made fun stockings for her family out of some sweaters.  If you make them before you pack away your Christmas decorations, you can slip your  finished stockings in the boxes to be ready …

What was popular on CraftGossip in 2012?

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:14 AM PST

CraftGossip Top 10 Posts

We did this last year, and we are doing it again this year. What were the most read articles on CraftGossip in 2012? Have you read them all? Who got the most popular post?

Read on to find out..

Here are the top 10 posts on CraftGossip for 2012… (note that some of these were published in 2011 and 2010 …

Rice Krispies Treats Pancakes

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:49 AM PST

What a genius idea to justify Rice Krispies Treats for breakfast! Just turn them into pancakes. And with marshmallow butter no less. Find the recipe  HERE at Oh, Bite it!.…

Scrapbooking News Flash | New Digital Scrapbooking Site Pixels & Co

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST

 

There’s a new digital scrapbooking site in town! Pixels & Co is the new shop on the block featuring designers and creatives that you know and love. Sign up for their newsletter to receive the free kit shown above, then peruse the site for other freebies, as well as their semi-annual sale to grab kits for $1. Click here

Scrapbooking News Flash | Two Peas Announces New Team and Free Classes

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST

Two Peas in a Bucket has just announced the new Garden Girl team for 2013. The online scrapbooking site is also rolling out a series of free weekly classes: a different class every day Monday to Saturday. Click here to see more.…

“Cupcake” Candy Jar

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:49 AM PST

You know my love o’ things in miniature, and my love o’ things in mason jars, and my love o’ sweet things. Hence my love o’ this candy jar “cupcake” crafted from a mini mason jar. Hard to believe that’s caulk on there! Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Club Chica Circle.…

Snow Globe Cookie Tutorial

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:34 AM PST

sugar cookies, roll out cookie dough, snow globe cookies, star wars cookies, cu out cookies, woodland forest, Scandinavian, cookies, Norwegian, swedish, owl, squirrel, red, white, christmas, holiday, royal icing, how to decorate, piping icing,In lieu of an actual winter wonderland outside my window, I’ll have to stare at these beauts instead. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these ever-so-pretty snow globe cookies HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.

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Scrapbooking Online Event | Creative Jumpstart 2013

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:00 AM PST

After the success in 2012, Nathalie Kalbach of n*studio is back with Creative Jumpstart Summit 2013! Sign up to receive a daily e-mail throughout January, with links to an inspiring video that will get your creative juices flowing. There will also be sponsor giveaways some days!  Click here for more information.…

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