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“DIY Leather Cuffs” plus 40 more

“DIY Leather Cuffs” plus 40 more


DIY Leather Cuffs

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 11:35 PM PDT

Leather Cuff Bracelet I like the look of these leather cuff bracelets. Leather cuffs can be worn by either male or females. Sometimes I find it harder to come up with jewelry I can make for male relatives and friends, so I am always glad when I come across a tutorial that inspires me to create jewelry that can be worn by both genders.  …

Prospect Heights Craft Fair – Brooklyn, NY

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 10:59 PM PDT

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Calling all New Yorkers (and people who’ll be in NYC on April 13th)! The 5th annual Prospect Heights Craft Fair is going to be on April 13th, 2013 from 11am to 6pm! The Prospect Heights Craft Fair is a fabulous showcase of indie crafters and designers that supports the local elementary school PS 9. There will be all sorts of …

Tutorial: Embellished Egg

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 08:22 PM PDT

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Patti Kimle has a neat video tutorial on Sculpey.com, just perfect for Easter decorating! The embellished egg is adorable and you could mix it up any way you’d like for your own spin. There are detailed written instructions as well so if video isn’t your thing… no fear.…

Simple Bunny and Chick {Kid Craft}

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:38 PM PDT

bunnies1Everything for this project can be bought at your local craft store and easily done in a crafting afternoon! These little bunnies and chickadees  would make cute decorations around your house or in your child’s bedroom. Head over to The Vintage Umbrella for more information. chicks1

Pastel and Watercolor Egg Art {Book Craft}

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:33 PM PDT

eggart1Here is a great holiday craft to go along with a classic book for children, Rechenka’s Eggs by Patricia Palacco.  The eggs are so beautiful in the book, and this craft will allow your child to feel like they are the artist! Head over to Buggy and Buddy for the tutorial and info!…

Pajanimals Puzzle/Game {Giveaway}

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:21 PM PDT

Pajanimals-art-new-1024x682If you are like me, you may still be having some residual ‘issues’ from Daylight Savings Time.  The folks over at Jim Henson’s Pajanimals want to help make all of our lives a little easier by sharing some helpful tips, as well as giving away one of four great Pajanimals Puzzle and games! Speaking for our family, the best way …

Tutorial: Printed ribbon embellished burp cloths

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 04:41 PM PDT

burp clothsCherie from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to use a wide printed ribbon as an easy embellishment for burp cloths.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar]…

Twelve Crazy Days of Christmas

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 04:20 PM PDT

 Arlene White came up with a brilliant theme for her blocks for Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. She’s stitching the Twelve Days of Christmas! She shows us how the first two blocks came together. Go to her blog to see. And be sure to bookmark so you can enjoy each block as it’s added.…

Tutorial: 20-minute skinny bow belt

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 04:16 PM PDT

20_minutes_diy_skinny_bow_beltDonnatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a skinny bow belt from leather cord.  It’s a quick project.  She made hers in just 20 minutes.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Inspiration & Realisation]…

Make a bunny or a bird

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 04:09 PM PDT

 Your spring decor probably needs a bunny. Or a bluebird. Or both! Elizabeth of Creative Breathing shares her patterns and instructions for these sweet embroidered felt sculptures. Go to her blog post to get the designs.…

Yoga Cookie Cutter Granola Bars

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 04:08 PM PDT

yoga granolaAfter our recent yoga cookie cutter giveaway, I’ve kept up my visits to Yummi Yogi. And given I’ve been experimenting with homemade granola bars of late, naturally this Tree Pose granola caught my eye. Find the recipe HERE at Yummi Yogi.…

Tutorial: Make a colorful woven clutch from a small throw rug

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 03:55 PM PDT

IMG_7138Anna from Plan B shows how to make a colorful woven clutch out of an inexpensive throw rug.  The inside is fully lined, with a pocket to hold smaller items.  You can add loops and metal rings to the ends so you can attach a strap to convert it to a shoulder or cross-body bag.  Go to her blog for

Tutorial: Silk-ribbon fuchsias

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 03:54 PM PDT

 Gerry Krueger‘s technique for creating these silk-ribbon fuchsias approaches stumpwork in that she creates all the parts and then assembles them onto her work. Beautiful results! Find out more about how she does it at her Older Rose blog post.…

How Allie plants a garden

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 03:45 PM PDT

 Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) is stitching a garden into her latest art quilt. Go to her blog post to find out more about how to stitch rows of cauliflower, onions, salad greens, and squash. So much fun!…

Stitching people

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 03:37 PM PDT

 Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares a few thoughts and images of “figure embroidery (pictorial embroidery involving people).” Her brief survey is fascinating, and it looks as if she may have some in-depth technique posts in store for us. *happy dance* See Mary’s post.…

Inspiration: Mother Eagle

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 03:29 PM PDT

 Katie of Mother Eagle interprets Deadly Henbane in stumpwork. Her post isn’t exactly a tutorial, but her photos and narrative give a good sense of her technique. And you’re going to want to see the images in full size and glorious detail. Go to her post.…

Winter Brunch

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 02:32 PM PDT

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Beat the snowy winter blues with this winter brunch. Good food, a few friends, and you are set to go.

The food is real, the party is small scale, and the whole thing is doable. But still beautiful the way the put all the details together.

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Go check out The Sweetest Occasion so see all the details, and get all …

Project: Paper Nest

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 02:09 PM PDT

Project: Paper Nest

Claudine Hellmuth has a terrific idea for using up shredded scraps of papers, she turned them into wonderful little paper birds nests! I can picture using all kinds of colorful pattern paper shreds to make some really fun nests for spring and Easter. Click here for her “how to”.

-Heather…

Etsy Shop Feature: lesJOLIE

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 12:22 PM PDT

Today’s post features New York Artist Ardita Jani.  Ardita specializes in making custom wedding accessories, paintings, iPhone cases, and handmade jewelry.  She owns a newly opened etsy shop “lesJOLIE” where she sells her handmade jewelry.  Take a look at these beautiful works of art.

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Gold and White “Sunflower” Bracelet.

Isn’t this bracelet lovely?  Like the seller says in her description, you can dress …

Cross Stitch App

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 12:09 PM PDT

Photo-Mar-12-2-02-27-PM-5-169x300Snap Spot blog features photo apps and today they featured an app that turns photos into cross stitch patterns. Non stitchers can use this app to create a cool filter, but those who stitch can import photos or clip art to create usable patterns. The platform uses DMC thread in creating the chart. The app costs 3.99 USD which sounds …

Lisa Solomon author of Knot Thread Stitch class and book signing at Sew L.A.

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 10:34 AM PDT

6a00e55007f5938834017c37b7b229970b-320wi If you are in the Southern California area and like to stitch up personal and cute projects check out this special class followed by a book signing party with Lisa Solomon author of  Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery and Mixed Media at Sew L.A. And if you are looking for a fun no-sew Easter Decoration

Easy Felt Carrot Garland (Easter Craft Idea) Tutorial

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 10:04 AM PDT

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 The Easter Bunny will rush to your house when he sees all these splendid Carrots greeting him.   Amy of "Positively Splendid" has a complete tutorial for her sweet "Easy Felt Carrot Garland" for you to follow.  Amy has three children in stair-step fashion and they have prompted her to develop a true passion for just about all things domestic: cooking, …

Pin of the Week: Ways to Knit Ruffles

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 09:20 AM PDT

knit ruffles tricksy knitterThis week’s favorite from the vaults of my knitting board on Pinterest is a post from Tricksy Knitter on how to knit ruffles. As you can see from the picture there are tons of different ways to add a ruffle to knitting, and these are not even all of the options.

This post offers a roundup of all the …

Candy and Crafts: Easter Bunny Pops

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 09:12 AM PDT

easter bunny marshmallow popsAnd here we have the best combination of kid-friendly crafting and edibles: Candy and crafts bunny pops for Easter. Find the instructions to make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Spring Hop Along PEEPS Party and Giveaway… 22 PEEPtastic Treat Ideas

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 08:31 AM PDT

peeps easter partyWon’t you join me for a Spring hopalong PEEPS party? There’s a PEEPtastic giveaway, too. Michelle of Sugar Swings! Serve Some and Christi of Love From the Oven gathered a whole lotta bloggers together to celebrate PEEPS today. Each blogger created a different sweet PEEPS treat. Visit them all below, and find the link to the giveaway at Michelle or …

Recycled Bottle Party Lanterns

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 08:09 AM PDT

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Are you surprised to learn that these pretty party lanterns were made from empty plastic bottles? I was! I found a fun tutorial for making these thrifty beauties over at Craftbits.comThey were created by Amaauthor of the Ohoh Blog. Love the geometric cutouts!…

Tutorial: Burlap and metallic tote

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 08:00 AM PDT

BurlapTote1Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a spring tote.  The bag is made from a pastel burlap, with a shiny gold foil shape ironed on.  She shows one made with a heart (shown here), as well as a bunny silhouette, but any bold graphic would look cute.  Go

Tutorial: Itty hats for your Easter eggs

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 07:45 AM PDT

sock_egg_hat_tutorialClaire from Craft Schmaft shows how to make the cutest little knit hats for your Easter eggs.  You can make them from baby socks – with just one seam!!  Then, make a little yarn pom pom to stitch to the top.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Craft Schmaft]…

Tutorial: Little girl’s butterfly applique cardigan

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 07:20 AM PDT

untitledThis oversized butterfly applique adds color and personality to a little girl’s plain cardigan.  The button placket splits the applique down the middle.  The split design would also work on a zip-up hoodie.  You can find a tutorial for making it over at the Therm O Web blogGo there to get the how-to.

[photo from Therm O Web]…

Winner of Handmade Wedding Crafts!

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 07:15 AM PDT

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I love reviewing and giving away books here at DIY Weddings! I wish I had a copy for each person who entered, but I’m thrilled to be able to share Handmade Wedding Crafts by Betty Bee with at least one reader. The winner of the book is

Cathy  

{Comment #5 }    This would be perfect for my wedding

Lookie what she made: Chibi Easter dresses

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 07:06 AM PDT

DSC_0427Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the very special Easter dresses she made for her daughters.  She made both of them using patterns from a Japanese sewing book, but added her signature style and kid-inspired details.  For her older daughter, she made a color blocked dress with a removable apron.  The apron is decked out with a rainbow …

Tutorial: Angled ruffle curtains

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:50 AM PDT

angled-ruffled-curtainsCheck out these ruffled curtains that Heidi from Honeybear Lane made for her daughter’s room!  She’s the first to admit they’re a lot of work, but oh my goodness, they’re pretty.  The ruffles fall at an angle.  A blackout lining keeps the light out.  She shares a tutorial showing how to make them.  Go to her blog for the tute

Rainbow Spaghetti

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:29 AM PDT

rainbow.spaghettiDoes anybody out there remember this post from 2011 on Henry Hargreaves’s “Food of the Rainbow” photography collection? I remember it well, a year and a half later, because I was struck by the astounding similarity of this rainbow spaghetti to that photographed in the collection. Find the how-tos to make vibrant, rainbow pasta HERE at Quick Dish.…

Chick Cake Balls

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:23 AM PDT

chick.cakeballChicks are cute in real life. Chicks are cute as food. It’s just a law of nature. Make little chick cake balls HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.…

Peeps Pops with Free Printable Tags

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:19 AM PDT

peeps printablesYou can’t possibly ask for an easier Easter treat and favor than Peeps on a stick, and the printable is free for ya’! For the free Easter Peeps pops printables, visit Make Life Lovely.…

Easter Bundt Cake

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:16 AM PDT

easter.bundtcakePerhaps the perfect dessert for Easter Sunday? You have rebirth and Spring covered with the nest and eggs, you have the chocolate delicious part and the PEEPS bunnies. Make a chocolate Bundt cake for Easter HERE at Honeybear Lane.…

Giveaway: Savvy Stamps and Dies

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:09 AM PDT

Giveaway: Savvy Stamps and Dies

Savvy Stamps is excited to announce their new Spring release of rubber stamps and dies! And I am really excited because they’ve offered to giveaway some of their wonderful new products to one lucky Craft Gossip reader! The winner will receive 8 brand new dies and 2 brand new stamps,  to make the samples shown in the photo.

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Tutorial | How to Carve Your Own Stamps at Craft Tuts

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Tutorial - How to Carve Your Own Stamps

This detailed tutorial by Lisa Tilse at Craft Tuts+ shows how you can carve your very own rubber stamps. Lisa takes you through the steps for choosing the design, cutting it out, testing the stamp, and gives ideas on how you can use your new custom stamps. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

A Sweet Egg Nest

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 05:57 AM PDT

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Caitlin over at Walker Whimsy has created this charming little bag that would be a perfect, last minute bit of Easter decor.  It’s so sweet – and quick to make.

You can find her pattern here.  As with other such small bags, they do double and triple duty nicely.  After Easter, it can be a treasure bag for a …

Freebie | Floral Digital Papers from Craft a Doodle Doo

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Free Garden Mists Floral papers from Craft a Doodle Doo

Download this free set of Garden Mists papers and get 9 different red or floral patterns as well as two surprise elements. Click here to go to the download.…

Video Tutorial | Make Your Own Afikoman Bag for Passover

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Video Tutorial - DIY Afikoman Bag for PassoverAbbey Wolin shows how you can use scrapbooking and other paper crafting supplies to make a customized Afikoman bag for your Passover Seder. This is a great craft you can do with your kids. Click here to see the video tutorial.…

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