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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

“Fresh Glow in the Dark for COE 90” plus 47 more

“Fresh Glow in the Dark for COE 90” plus 47 more


Fresh Glow in the Dark for COE 90

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 10:38 PM PDT

90_fritHave you tried Glow Glass? Glow in the dark glass is so cool and now there are fresh colors available in COE 90 glass. It can be used for fusing or bead making and the effects are worth it. They also have glow powders available that they say are compatible with all glasses. That could prove to be very …

Ode to Aquariums

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 09:58 PM PDT

mosaic-fish

Today I got lucky and went to the Vancouver Aquarium – there are fish and sharks and sea turtles and otters and frogs… pretty much everything aquatic and awesome. It made picking this Monday’s Mosaic very simple:

1. Polymer clay fish-inspired by Hilla faux ceramic workshop, 2. Green fish, 3. Starfish Pendant, 4. Fuax Stained Glass Sea

Tutorial: Starry Time quilt block {giveaway}

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 08:15 PM PDT

starry time block giveaway

Jane of QuiltJane shares on her blog how to make this quilt block as part of Having a Starry Time Blog Hop. In its construction she used HST paper. Visit her blog post to get the tutorial plus check out the quilt she made with all her Starry Time blocks called Cosmological. I love it!

Note: Enter her

Tutorial: Sew Stitchy Squares

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 07:56 PM PDT

Sew Stitchy Squares quilt

I loved the top (I talked about it here), and I am absolutely gaga over the finished quilt. Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how she made it. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Samelia’s Mum

Shamballa Style Bracelet Tutorial

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 06:08 PM PDT

Shamballa Bead Bracelet Shamballa bead bracelets are one of the most popular jewelry trends right now. Not only are these stylish, they are fun to wear.  They are one of my favorite accessories to wear, that is why I was happy when I saw this tutorial on the Craft Gossip sister site Craft Bits.  The tutorial was submitted to Craft Bits by Claire …

Donut Theme Birthday

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 05:28 PM PDT

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A donut theme birthday. Now THAT is versatile! Boy or girl, and ANY age! Sam hosted this party for her two year old. But I would be super happy to be invited to a party that had this spread. Let me show you a couple of details.
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Sprinkle rim cups! So Festive!! And a sprinkle frame even. Donuts, and donut …

Win $100 from The WeddingMile.com!

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 05:09 PM PDT

TheWeddingMile.com Bouquets

{Eco-friendly Bouquets}

The Wedding Mile is SO excited to be the new handmade and vintage marketplace that caters exclusively to wedding & bridal, that we want to offer 1 lucky Craft Gossiper a $100 shopping spree on our site!

TheWeddingMile.com Personalized Bridal Hanger

{Personalized Bridal Hanger}

Inspiration and creativity are hallmarks of The Wedding Mile. Our artisans love crafting custom pieces that reflect …

How To Make A Chain Ear Cuff From An Eye Pin Tutorial

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 05:03 PM PDT

Earcuff Earrings Aiko from “Hapy Friends Shoppe” shared with us a video tutorial on how to make a trendy chain ear cuff from an eye pin.  Check out the tutorial and learn how to make your own.…

Freebie: Sewing journal printable

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 04:20 PM PDT

SewingJournalPage1AngelaB keeps a journal of her sewing projects, making notes about what she made, what worked, what didn’t work, and more.  She writes about her sewing journal in a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! and she also shares a free printable PDF that you can use to make your own sewing journal.  Go to Sew, Mama, Sew! for the post

Pearl and Crystal Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 04:12 PM PDT

Pearl and Crystal Wire Bracelet  Amy has done it again. She created a stunning bracelet and shares the tutorial on her blog “One Artsy Mama.”  Take a look and learn how to create your own “Pearl and Crystal Memory Wire Bracelet.”…

Tutorial: Add leather trim to t-shirt shoulder

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 04:09 PM PDT

DSC_2517_1Merrick from Merricks Art added a strip of leather trim to the shoulders of a striped tee.  It’s a simple project that takes a shirt from plain to trendy.  Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how.

[photo from Merricks Art]…

Winner of our 2 Book Giveaway: Zombie Felties & Zodiac Felties

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 04:09 PM PDT

Zombie FeltiesZodiac Felties46

Michelle M is lucky number 46 is the winner of our 2 book giveaway.  Congratulations I think you will have fun with both books.  I will be emailing you for your full name and address J  Thanks to everyone that entered and I will be having more giveaways soon.…

DIY Fabric Dangle Earrings

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PDT

Fabric Earrings   Marzipan created these dangle earrings using fabric and some imagination.   Marzipan posted a tutorial on her blog “Made by Marzipan” and included a video tutorial as well.  Check it out and learn how to make these “DIY Fabric Dangle Earrings.”…

Blooming Bouquet Brooch Tutorial

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 03:08 PM PDT

Flower Brooch This brooch is absolutely beautiful! Can you imagine pinning this to your outfit, it would be like wearing a bouquet of bright flowers without having to water them. Mariam from “Shade Tree Jewelry” shows how simple it is to make your own “Blooming Bouquet Brooch.”…

Tip: How to Align Dies and Stamps

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 02:31 PM PDT

aligndies

Lots of stamp companies are now introducing dies that match their stamps, it makes it so much easier to get a clean cut around your stamps without having to “fussy cut” with scissors. But it can be a little tricky to line up the stamps with the dies so the Impression Obsession blog has some tips to get those dies …

Sushi Bag Kit Winner

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 02:25 PM PDT

sushi kit winnerThe winner of the One Stick: Two Stick kit to make a felted sushi wallet is commenter number 29, Shawn, who said it looked like a fun project to check out.

I hope you find it so and will share with us if and when you make your wallet.

Congratulations and thanks to all who entered.…

DIY Wax Paper Lanterns

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 02:13 PM PDT

DIY Wax Paper Lanterns

Oncewed features a great tutorial for making these darling waxed paper lanterns, great for wedding centerpieces or general home decor. Grab the tutorial.…

Embroider for peace

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 12:17 PM PDT

 Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me created this work for a collaborative art project being curated and exhibited by Danish artist Hanne Bang. Lisa says,

Hanne is asking people from all over the world to embroider these words ["In a war, someone has to die."] in their own language on a handkerchief and send them to her. Together, the hankies will

Boutique Wedding Cakes {Book Review & Giveaway}

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 12:14 PM PDT

Boutique Wedding Cakes Giveaway weddings.craftgossip.com

A beautiful cake is the quintessential sweet ending to any wedding celebration. Expert baker and sugar-crafter Victoria Glass demonstrates how to create custom wedding cakes at home in her new book Boutique Wedding Cakes.  Victoria provides all the guidance needed to create a cake that offers a true reflection of a couple’s unique style and personality. I’m delighted to review this …

Tutorial: Teeny tiny hoops

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 11:57 AM PDT

 Ruby Murray adapted another blogger’s idea to upcycle milk-bottle caps into teeny embroidery hoops. Brilliant! Go to her blog post to find out more. Or go directly to her free tutorial.…

Ta Dah!: Fryed Pixels quilt

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 11:56 AM PDT

Frye Pix quilt

Kerry of PennyDog talks on her blog about her latest finish, a Stephen Fry quilt. Each square of fabric represents a pixel in the portrait. She explains,

It looks better from a distance (not because the squares don't always line up, more because it actually looks like Stephen Fry from further back)…

Finally, to give it a more modern look, …

Free pattern and tutorial: Bunny hoop

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 11:36 AM PDT

 Squeee! What looks like Easter candy but is absolutely calorie-free? A bunny made of French knots! This adorable seasonal hoop is the creation of Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane, and she’s sharing the pattern and instructions with us. Go to her post to see the tute and download the design.…

Tutorial: Appliqued Easter napkins

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 11:06 AM PDT

 Kathy Lewinski posted a tutorial on Just Crafty Enough for making appliqued napkins to brighten your Easter dinner table. Her technique is easy — raw-edge applique topped with a split-stitch outline — and this is a perfect project for using up pretty little scraps. You definitely can do this in time for the holiday. Go to the photo tutorial.…

Tutorial: Tipsy quilt block {Glimma giveaway}

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 10:18 AM PDT

Tipsy Triangles quilt outside

Kristy Daum of St. Louis Folk Victorian shares on her blog how to make her modern block, a Tipsy Triangle. Shown here is the quilt she made using the blocks. All blocks use fabric from the Glimma fabric line by Lotta Jansdotter for Windham. Get the tutorial.

Note: On this same post, she’s giving away a charm pack of …

{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Soothing Sage

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 09:55 AM PDT

Soothing Sage Wedding Inspiration magnolia rouge.com

Soft and romantic sage inspirations from Magnolia Rouge feel so fresh and pretty for warm weather weddings!…

Tutorial: Hexagons {not just for quilts}

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 09:49 AM PDT

hexie tute and bib

If the idea of doing an entire hexagon quilt seems like too much, why not start with a small project like this baby bib with a hexies flower embellishment. Yucenur of Home of Homemade Treasures shares on her blog how to make and join hexagons using English paper piecing. Her bib project…brilliant! Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Home of

Easy and Colorful Cake Decorating Idea

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 09:18 AM PDT

rosette.cakedecoratingI suddenly want to decorate everything with rosettes. Find this easy, colorful cake decorating idea HERE at Mirror Mirror.…

New issue: Stitch & Thimble

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 09:11 AM PDT

 A new issue of Kelly Fletcher‘s Stitch & Thimble ezine is available now. Kelly says,

I’ve doubled the size of the publication and added a host of new features, but kept the cover price at just £5.

More content for the same price? Yes, please! This issue includes patterns, projects, stitch tutorials, book reviews, and much more. Go to Kelly’s

Di van Niekerk: Sale!

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 08:59 AM PDT

 If you’re into ribbon embroidery, then you’re going to love this announcement from Di van Niekerk:

There’s a super new Bonus for you this month! For every order that you place over R950.00 (just over 100 US Dollars) you will receive a 10% discount on your order. Enjoy! Plus read about our other special offers here.

Ed. note: Di

How to make a recycled washer flower decoration

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 08:48 AM PDT

washer flowers The mod style is one of my all time faves so the idea of making mod flowers with washers is fabulous! Check out the tutorial on how to make washer flowers over at the blog Do Small Things With Love.…

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 08:28 AM PDT

FabricCoasterTutorialDIYLindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a set of fabric coasters.  They’re quick and easy to make.  You can make a set of matching coasters from a fat quarter.  Or, for coordinating prints, you could use a set of precut charm squares. Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Cottage Mama]…

DIY Cake Topper Flags

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 08:06 AM PDT

Cake Flag Toppers polkadotbride.com

 

Simple but sweet cake topper flags are a breeze to make with this fun tutorial from Polka Dot Bride! The perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes and other treats on your dessert table!…

Tutorial: No-sew fabric pinwheel magnets

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 08:05 AM PDT

DIY-Pinwheel-Fridge-MagnetsThese fabric pinwheel magnets are so cute!!  Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how you can make them.  There’s no sewing required, and you can get all the fabric you need out of your scrap bin.  Get the tute.

[photo from The Mother Huddle]…

Tutorial: Ruffled Easter Basket

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 07:55 AM PDT

RuffledEasterBasketAmber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can create this pretty ruffled Easter basket.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…

Video tutorial: Hanging bathtub toy bag

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 07:54 AM PDT

DSC_0134a copyAutie from iCandy Handmade shares a video tutorial showing how you can sew up a bathtub toy bag.  It hangs from suction hooks attached to the wall by the bathtub.  The bottom is made from a mesh fabric so the water will drip right through and allow the toys to dry out.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from iCandy …

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 07:36 AM PDT

clefs-grille-gratuite-du-vendredi-point-de-croix-b-copie-1Here’s a large set of antique keys to stitch as a complete project or as individual smalls. Give someone the key to your heart! Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this would make a great monochrome project or would look wonderful stitched up in a ombre palette as well. Get the free chart.

Free pattern: Schoolgirl cardigan for a toddler

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 07:30 AM PDT

IMG_4145Terra from Mama Says Sew shares the pattern she used to make this schoolgirl cardigan for her young daughter.  The free pattern is in a long size 2T or a skinny 3T.  If you need another size, I’m sure you could draft your own using her pattern as a shaping guide and a shirt that fits your child as a sizing guide.  Go

Honeycomb Bee Cookie Tutorial

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 07:12 AM PDT

bee.honeycomb.cookiesOh, to be able to achieve such perfection… That might be my desired superpower. Find the tutorial to make these perfect-for-Spring 3D honeycomb bee cookies with link to the video HERE at Haniela’s.…

Freebie | Set of 3 Printable Easter Tags from e.m.papers

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PDT

Free Easter Tag Printable from e.m. papers

These three Printable Easter tags can be downloaded from e.m.papers for free. Use them for gifts or on scrapbooking projects. Click here to go to the download.…

Pink Fuzzy Bunny Slipper Cookies

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 06:42 AM PDT

pinkslippercookiesI remember these pink fuzzy slipper cookies  made from Nutter Butters well. I shall remember this updated, too-cute bunny version for years to come, too. Make pink fuzzy bunny slippers from Nutter Butters HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

And the Savvy Winner is……….

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 06:07 AM PDT

Kathy Munson!! Congrats Kathy, you’ve won the Savvy stamps and dies giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

-Heather…

Techniques: Dry Embossing Ideas

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 06:01 AM PDT

Techniques: Dry Embossing Ideas

Irat Shalom shares two really cool dry embossing techniques using paints and inks. I particularly love the embossed foil sheets, it’s a great look for masculine and steampunk projects!

-Heather…

Tutorial | Easter Bunny Tail Mason Jars from Uncommon Designs

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Easter-Cupcake-Liner-Mason-Jar-from Uncommon Designs

Use your scrapbooking tools and supplies plus some cupcake liners to make these cute bunny tail mason jars for serving cool drinks or Easter treats. or just use the bunny tail embellishment on a page or other Easter project. Click here to see more from Uncommon Designs.…

Frozen Yogurt Carrots

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 05:03 AM PDT

frozenyogurt.carrotsYou know, for bunnies. For Easter bunnies. Or for the kids. Or me. Turns out this frozen yogurt-from-yogurt trend can be adapted for pretty much any holiday or occasion. Make frozen yogurt bunny bites HERE at Mighty Delighty.…

Tutorial | Lollipop Flowers for Easter from PaperVine

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Lowri McNabb Lollipop Flowers for Easter

Lowri from PaperVine explains how she made this bouquet of lollipop flowers. Perfect for an Easter treat! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Tutorial | Bunny Shaped Card DIY from Punk Projects

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Bunny card DIY from Punk ProjectsMake this adorable bunny card with the instructions and free template from Katie at Punk Projects. Instead of a card you can use the template to make a page embellishment. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Bunny Butt Fruit and Peeps Brownie Patch

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 03:48 AM PDT

bunny.fruitI feel like I should be saying “tushy.” It’s the parent of a kingergartener thing. Go healthy. Make a fruit bunny butt HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. But back to the sweets. Loving this Peeps brownie patch. Notice the bunnies face down or digging into the “dirt.”

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Video Tutorial | Embellished Easter Eggs by Linda Walsh

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 03:00 AM PDT

Easter Egg Tutorial video from Stamp With Linda Walsh

Learn how to embellish foam eggs for Easter with this video tutorial by Linda Walsh. Use them to make a garland or as place setting for your Easter meal. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

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