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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

“Etsy Shop of the Week – MaryMaryHandmade” plus 37 more

“Etsy Shop of the Week – MaryMaryHandmade” plus 37 more


Etsy Shop of the Week – MaryMaryHandmade

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 11:11 PM PDT

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The featured shop of this week is MaryMaryHandmade. MaryMaryHandmade is the work of artist Mary Walke. Mary’s jewelry brings together two very popular things: basic silver jewelry and adorable things. Her necklaces feature super cute renditions of naturally awkward looking animals, like kiwi birds, anteaters, and platypuses, as well as cupcakes, bunnies, mushrooms, and duckies. Just looking at this …

New Bullseye Glass Available

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 05:48 PM PDT

BE_2537_ampThere are fresh new colors available from Bullseye Glass. This is very exciting stuff! I heard it through D&L Art Glass which is a wholesaler but these colors are also available on the Bullseye web site to the general public. One of the newbies has been a special production color that I first saw at BECon two years ago. It’s …

Tutorial: My Friendly Tote child’s backpack with personality

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 04:22 PM PDT

My-Friendly-Tote-backpack-cuteAngelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a child’s backpack with personality.  She calls them My Friendly Totes, and they’re appliqued with cute faces.  You can make them for boys or for girls, with features that match your child’s or that live only in their imaginations.  Go to JoJo and Eloise for the tutorial.

[photo from JoJo …

Tutorial: Easy A-line knit maxi skirt

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 04:04 PM PDT

alinefinal-001cLiz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make an A-line maxi skirt.  Made from a lightweight knit fabric, the drape is flattering.  And with just a few seams, it’s a quick and easy project.  Go to Cotton & Curls for the tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curls]…

Unique Beer Bottle Candles

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 01:17 PM PDT

Unique Beer Bottle Candles

UReflections on Etsy sells hand-cut candles made from modified beer bottles. They come in a variety of scents too – check them out.…

Stitchers come in all ages

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 01:06 PM PDT

 See this bear? Totally huggable, I know. But look at the workmanship. The straight seams, the gentle sculpting, the beautiful embroidery with moderately advanced stitches. Really lovely. Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations says,

One of our students, Tara, has finished her embroidered bear that she started last year.  Not only did she stitch it herself but she designed her own embroidery,

Girl’s Fairy Party

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 12:58 PM PDT

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Malia hosted her daughter’s 6th Birthday, and pulled out all the stops! It was a Fairy Themed party, and the kids went on a hunt for their fairies, and in the end, they got to take them home in these wonderful jar fairy houses. The whole party is laid out for you on Yesterday On Tuesday, including the print outs, …

Fabric Covered Egg

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 12:49 PM PDT

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Fabric covered Easter Egg. And, get ready, you wanna know a secret? They are NO SEW. These sweet eggs look quilted and padded. While they are soft, they are not piece-work. Cinta shares all the tools and tips on Moppet. This would be such a great Easter favor to send your guests home with.…

Karamba’s travel cat

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 12:40 PM PDT

 Best. Travel pillow. Ever. Karamba! made this funky feline of faux fur and hypoallergenic filling. Imagine napping on a long flight with this kitteh snuggled on your shoulders. Brilliant! Go to her blog for more views and images you can click to enlarge.…

Free bargello pattern: Not-quite diamonds

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 12:19 PM PDT

 Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint says,

This free Bargello Needlepoint pattern uses rectangles as its basis. Squares are far more usual in Bargello, but I love the odd shape of these rectangles, which are crazily turned on their sides. When you do this you get "not-quite diamonds."

Go to Janet’s post to get the free chart.…

Make a flock of spring birds

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 12:11 PM PDT

 Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has guest posted a tutorial over on Sew, Mama, Sew! This sweetheart, Flora, is a soft-sculpture bird sewn from felt and cheerfully embroidered with more spring colors. Go to the tute to learn how to make her. You can do this — only beginner embroidery skills are needed. Maybe you need a whole …

Book Give Away

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 11:53 AM PDT

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Today is the last day to enter for a chance to win Handmade Hostess.
Please visit the original give away announcement post here, to leave a comment, and enter to win. This book is spectacular.…

Felt Toolbox Tutorial with Pattern

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 10:05 AM PDT

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Jeanine and Amy are sisters that live on opposite sides of the country but keep in touch by phone and via their blog “Serving Pink Lemonade”. They love sharing their project how-to’s with each other and us.  What could be cuter or safer toy for a little one than this “Felt Toolbox”.  They have a complete tutorial and wonderful patterns …

Chocolate Easter Egg Mini Cakes

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 09:32 AM PDT

easteregg.minicakeOh, I love these so. And all you have to do is take a cookie cutter to a cake to make mini cakes. Plus, these are chocolate. All chocolate. And they look just like chocolate Easter eggs that line the shelves this time of year. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make Chocolate Easter Egg mini cakes HERE at Bird on

Tutorial: Embroider a vintage handkerchief

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:59 AM PDT

 Whitney of Whit B. Nimble says,

Vintage hankies are gorgeous, inexpensive, and easy to find at antique malls and markets. Personalizing one with a simple design makes for a sweet gift for a friend (how cute would it be in a get-well-soon gift basket?!), or framed art for your home.

Whitney goes on to share step-by-step instructions for adding a …

13 Kitchen Crafts You Will Love

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:59 AM PDT

13 Kitchen Crafts You Will Love @craftgossip

Kitchen crafts are really popular. I alone have made over 15 projects just for my kitchen! It’s probably because the kitchen is the heart of the home, so those of us that like to make our own home decor really want to dress it up with our own personalities. Well, here are 13 ways you can express your creativity by …

Free pattern: Hen and chicks

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:51 AM PDT

 I love the dimensional stitching on this sweet farm scene by Jules of Adventures in Thread. She says,

I used Ghiordes Knot or Turkey work as I always call it, (I always imagine a huge turkey scratching around!) to create various bits of fluff on the chicks, and then Trapunto quilted mummy hen and her nest – but it would

How to make a scrap fabric and button mini tote

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:20 AM PDT

6a0120a64e32be970c017ee8ffcad5970d-320wiOK I know this doesn’t look like a mini tote but I loved this close up shot. To see the super cute totes and all the great details of the tutorial on how to make a recycled mini tote over at Mel Designs.…

Tutorial: Birdie or bunny felt Easter baskets

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 07:49 AM PDT

basketsTricia from Made by Me, Shared with You shows how to make a cute felt Easter baskets in the form of a bunny or a birdie.  The bunny’s floppy ears are sooo cute!  And the birdie has sweet little wings stitched to his sides. Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photos from Made by Me, Shared with You]…

Tutorial: Edgy asymmetrical zip vest from a man’s suit jacket

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 07:29 AM PDT

IMG_7129Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a man’s suit jacket into a woman’s zip-up vest.  The asymmetrical zipper brings to mind a motorycle jacket.  Exposed zippers also give it an edge.  Go to Plan B to find out how to make one.

[photo from Plan B]…

Tutorial: Dip-dyed circle skirt for spring

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 07:18 AM PDT

springskirt2 copyStef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a dip-dyed circle skirt for spring.  Her tutorial shows how to cut the fabric to give it either a high-low hem or a plain hem.  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Girl. Inspired.]…

Tutorial: Dyed denim jacket

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 07:07 AM PDT

dyeddenimjacketpurpleAlida from Alida Makes guest blogs at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to create a dyed denim jacket.  It’s an easy and inexpensive way to update a jean jacket.  Go to Love Stitched for her how-to.

[photo from Love Stitched]…

Lookie what she made: Toddler jumper from daddy’s jeans

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PDT

jeansjumperVera Luna shows the jumper she made for her little girl using a pair of daddy’s jeans.  She split the legs at the side and used them as front and back panels of the jumper.  My favorite part has to be the pocket stitched to the back.  It gives a sense of scale, showing how small her little girl is …

Tutorial: Jeni Reversible Apron

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:52 AM PDT

jeniShannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her Jeni Reversible Apron.  Go to her tutorial at Art Gallery Fabrics.

[photo from luvinthemommyhood on Art Gallery Fabrics]…

Peeps Kebabs

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:43 AM PDT

peeps.kebabsThese Peeps sure are angry. Wouldn’t you be, stuck on a stick? Add character to a Peeps easily with a food coloring marker. Find these at my other blog, the decorated cookie.…

Stained Glass Window Cookie

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:38 AM PDT

stainedglasswindow.cookieWow, this stained glass cookie of Jesus praying in the garden at Gethsemane makes me want to find religion again. How stunning! By The Enchanted Oven.…

Butterfly Cake Pops, and Make Sure to Visit all Ten for Spring!

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:26 AM PDT

butterfly.cakepopsSo I just posted on the roundup of 10 Spring-themed cake pops, and somehow I missed that this was an actual collaboration. Read more closely, Meaghan, read more closely. These pretty butterfly cake pops are by Bubble and Sweet. Each site included has links to all of the tutorials:

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Birds Nest Cereal Treats

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:20 AM PDT

Bird-Nest-Treats-PlateAlright, my next mission is to find these adorable candy birds. And to start making cereal treats with all kinds of different cereals. Make Apple Cinnamon Cereal Birds Nest treats HERE at Cute as a Fox.…

5 Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:16 AM PDT

modpodge.eastereggsTake your Easter egg decorating up a notch with these 5 ideas for gorgeous, sophisticated (seems a weird word, but that’s what I thought when I saw these) ideas, including painting, onion skins, stickers and Mod Podge HERE at The Pretty Life Anonymous.…

Review and Discount: Silhouette Sketch Pens

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:15 AM PDT

Review and Discount: Silhouette Sketch Pens

Did you know that not only does the Silhouette Cameo and Portrait machines cut out items like cardstock, vinyl and fabric but it can also sketch too?! By inserting the pens into the blade holder you can draw out beautiful images. Silhouette has many images made specifically for sketching but if you also have the Designer Edition of the …

A Bunch of Cake Pops for Spring

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:11 AM PDT

chickcakepopJust in case you’re in a Spring kind of mood or a cake pop making kind of mood, find a slew (that is, 10) links to Spring-themed cake pop tutorials HERE at Sugarkissed.net, as well as the tutorial for these chick cake pops. No, chick cake pops with bonnets. Even better. And more Spring-y.…

Giveaway: Silhouette Portrait Die Cutting Machine

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Giveaway: Silhouette Portrait Die Cutting Machine

Wow!! We are giving away another Silhouette Portrait electronic die cutting machine to one lucky Craft Gossip reader!! How amazing is that?! This machine will die cut shapes from paper, cardstock, fabric, vinyl and more, it’s a must have tool for any paper crafter. I personally LOVE mine! You can find out more details about the Portrait from my review back …

Tutorial | Perforated Card Set with Gift Envelope from Damask Love

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Tutorial - Perforated Note Cards and Envelope Set from Damask Love

This tutorial from Amber at Damask Love, shows you not just how to make a set of perforated note cards, but also how to make a gift envelope for them, from one sheet of 12×12 cardstock. You’ll need your sewing machine, stamps and ink and a scoring tool for this one ! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

80′s Flashback

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 05:38 AM PDT

cassetteSara Jessica from Cross Me Not posted this iconic 80′s item as a free chart. If you are a child of the 80′s like Sara Jessica and me, you are super familiar with it. Many a mix tape was made during that time. It was the modern technology! Get the free chart.

This Tunisian Is For You!

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 05:26 AM PDT

tunisian crochet stitch guide by kim guzman

 

I recently got my hands on Kim Guzman’s latest book, “Tunisian Crochet Stitch Guide.”  You’re gonna like this book!  For a fairly small soft cover book, this stitch guide is packed with useful information, excellent photographs, and a large number of interesting stitches patterns.  The cover alone will entice you to pick up the book, even, if like me, …

Get Organized | 5 Ways With Digital Supplies at Little Bird Designs

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT

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In this article at Little Bird Designs, Kayla Lamoureux outlines five ways that you can get your digital scrapbooking supplies organized. I need to take her up on some of these! Click here to get all her tips.…

Tutorial | Five Ways to Make Paper Flowers by Lisa Storms

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Five Flower Tutorials from Lisa StormsSpring may not have sprung exactly but you can craft yourself up bunches of Spring flowers using these five tutorials from Lisa Storms. From daffodils to peonies, with cardstock or tissue paper, you’re sure to find one you love. Click here to go to the tutorials.…

DIY Handwritten Plates

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 03:46 AM PDT

Handwritten Plates ruffledblog.com

Some DIY ideas are so simple yet so amazing, like these handwritten charger plates I discovered at Ruffled! What a lovely idea to use your wedding vows, song lyrics, or other meaningful words to decorate plain white plates. You can find the tutorial here

Anne of Green Gables Wedding Inspiration ruffledblog.com

and the Anne of Green Gables-inspired shoot that they were taken from here. …

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