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“Tea Container – Ode to Inspiration” plus 32 more

“Tea Container – Ode to Inspiration” plus 32 more


Tea Container – Ode to Inspiration

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:11 PM PST

tea container copy

Finally! A tutorial that speaks to the true issues I face on a daily basis: storing my massive tea collection. Ode to Inspiration shares this adorable tutorial on how to make spring themed container, specially decorated for holding tea bags. So much prettier than a cardboard box sitting on your counter. Of course, I’d probably need a steamer trunk sized …

Tutorial: White Rabbit Mont Blanc Cake

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:09 PM PST

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Cynthia of Craft Candies on DeviantArt has an adorable tutorial for a White Rabbit Mont Blanc Cake. And yes, we’re still surfing through little miniature food tutorials galore here so expect me to share treasures as we find and try them.

Cynthia also has an Etsy shop with sweet, tiny clay foods that deserve a peek!…

Tutorial: Out the Door Charm Quilt

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:08 PM PST

Out the Door text quiltCindy of Tops to Treasures shares her recipe at the Moda Bake Shop for this text quilt. Made with her three sons in mind as they leave the house, the words are so sweet. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Moda Bake Shop

Lori’s Quilt-y Barn Along + Tute

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:33 PM PST

Quilty Barn Blocks Lori Holt

Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is hosting a quilt along where those joining the fun will sew up some pieced barns. She shares a tutorial for a ‘barn raising’ as she calls it. You start with a 6 inch block for the broad side of the barn. She adds it’s a great way to use up orphan blocks. …

Giveaway: Cricut Mini

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:15 PM PST

Cricut Mini Giveaway

 

Ok, so there was so much clamor for it, we have decided to bring it back. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Cricut, we are giving away one Cricut Mini to one lucky CraftGossip reader.

You get three entries to win this. Increase your chances by entering all three times!

1st Entry: Leave a comment on this post …

Tutorial: Lengthen table legs to make it a cutting table

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:58 PM PST

cuttingtableKaren from Sew Many Ways shows how she lengthened the legs of a dining table to make it a cutting or craft table.  Go to her blog to see how she did it.

[photo from Sew Many Ways]…

Felt Egg Holder AND Finger Puppet Tutorial

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:33 PM PST

felt egg

 Amy of "While Wearing Heels" made up these cute little felt Easter eggs along with a chicken puppet for the little ones.  You can put candy in them or use them as a placeholder with a name tag and a piece of candy in the eggs for you holiday table.   Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  I would …

Free pattern: 10-minute flannel burpcloth

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:28 PM PST

10-Minute-Burp-Cloth21You can make this pretty flannel burpcloth in just 10 minutes.  Head over to The Ribbon Retreat for the free pattern.  It’s made from two layers of soft, absorbant flannel.  It sews together fast because you won’t be turning and topstitching the layers.  Instead, they’re sewn wrong sides together with the seam allowance cut into soft fringe.  Go to The Ribbon

Tutorial: Sew a fabric memory matching game

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:02 PM PST

IMG_1274_zps9d1934d9Dawnelle from Just Dawnelle guest blogs at Oh, Sweet Joy! with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric memory matching game.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Just Dawnelle on Oh, Sweet Joy!]…

Inspiration: Eaten Chocolate Bunny Card

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:11 PM PST

Inspiration: Eaten Chocolate Bunny Card

I laughed out load when I saw this cute and clever card on the Paper, Scissors, Superheros blog! Betsy used scalloped scissors and take “bites” out her stamped chocolate bunnies. :) Find some more cute Easter ideas here on her blog post.

-Heather…

Test-Driving a Learn-to-Knit Pattern

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 01:20 PM PST

fingerless gloves kollaboraSince I’ve been knitting for a long time, I’m probably not the best judge of what patterns are good for learning how to knit. I know the basics are best, of course, but sometimes it takes a beginner to really talk to beginners.

So I love this post from Stephanie at Henry Happened all bout her test-driving the Knockout Fingerless

Glitter Candlesticks

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:45 AM PST

Glitter Candlesticks @ Craft Gossip

Party design blogger LeeMaeMarie designed an adorable peach and gold party featuring some eye-catching glittered candlesticks that could be easily DIYed with a spray adhesive or some Mod Podge. Check out more here.…

Water Rainbow Experiment

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 10:42 AM PST

rainbow1Here’s a fun hands on project to teach your children about water density. You can also teach them about the colors of the rainbow and what order they are in. This is the perfect science project for St. Patrick’s Day!  You can find the tutorial over at  We Made That!

Popcorn Shamrock

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 10:36 AM PST

popcorn-shamrock1Here is a simple St. Patrick’s Day craft that you can do fairly quickly and the whole family can have fun doing! You can find the tutorial over at The Mother Huddle.

How to make a sweater can cozy

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 09:05 AM PST

Sweater-Can-6_thumbOver at the blog Homework there is an easy tutorial on how to cover a recycled can with a recycled sweater along with a whole bunch of inspiration photos for more ideas.…

Jellybeans quilt by Go-Go and the tour

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:23 AM PST

Kim GoGo Life Jellybeans projectKim of My Go-Go Life created this quilt as the last participant in Thomas Knauer’s Jellybean-a-thon Blog Tour. Here are his current jellybeans, with more coming later this year.

jellybeans thomas knauer

Why a jellybean? Thomas explains on his blog he took the ‘eggs’ from his Pear Tree fabric collection for Andover, and scaled them down in size to jellybeans, then gave them …

Book Give Away: Handmade Hostess

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:22 AM PST

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Handmade Hostess is the very latest greatest party idea book to hit the market. I just reviewed it here. And now – here you go! Here is a chance to win a copy of the book for your very own!

Just leave a comment on this post, telling us why you would like this book, and what is the …

How to Make a Perfect Pom-Pom

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:55 AM PST

perfect pom-pomsLots of knitting projects have pom-poms on them, and as knitters we often like to do other things with our yarn beyond just knitting anyway. But making pom-poms without a dedicated pom-pom maker (I’m partial to the Clover) can be difficult, especially if you want a consistent size, which you do.

Palak over at Make it Handmade has perfected …

Tutorial: Cut-out t-shirt refashion

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:51 AM PST

IMG_6243Anna from Plan B shows how she added these cool cut-outs to a plain long-sleeved tee.  No sewing is required.  All the magic happens with cutting and weaving the t-shirt fabric.  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

Free pattern: Vintage-inspired Garden Party Dress

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:34 AM PST

P1130323_copyOh, how I’m loving this dress!  It’s called the Garden Party dress and Elise from honigdesign shares a free pattern for making it.  It’s shown in this photo as a three-quarter sleeve dress, but her free pattern also includes a short-sleeved version.  Go to honigdesign to get the pattern.  (Go here for a tutorial showing how to move the contrast band further …

Tutorial: Kite embellished tee

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:12 AM PST

easykiteappliqueshirtAutumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make this cute kite t-shirt.  She starts with a store-bought tee and embellishes it with a kite applique and bows for the tail.  The kite is made from small bits of fabric that you can grab out of your scrap bin.  Go to her tute to see how to put it together.

Easter Chick Card

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:10 AM PST

Photo 03-03-2013 19 28 28Cosmicsheep has a Easter card project that is great for beginners. If you are teaching someone to stitch, this will be a great first project. And it is really cute too. Get the free chart.

Ryan’s new fabric line and free pattern

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:03 AM PST

fabric collection and QA block

This is a peek at Stephanie Ryan’s first fabric collection for Moda, Spring House. It’s lovely. In the center of the fabric swatches you’ll see the quilt block she created for the Moda Friendship Quilt Along. Visit her blog for the free pattern.

Image credit: Stephanie Ryan – Small Sweet Steps

Tutorial: Soccer ball zippered pouch

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PST

Soccer Ball Pencil Case TutorialJill from Creating My Way To Success made this soccer ball pencil case as a birthday gift for her daughter’s friend. Not having any soccer-themed fabric, she shaped the pouch like a ball and appliqued on the details.  She shares a tutorial showing how she made it.  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Creating My Way To Success]…

Tutorial: Zippered welt pocket

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:55 AM PST

edit-013Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a zippered welt pocket.  The zipper tape will show through the rectangular opening, so have some fun and use a contrasting color.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Delia Creates]…

Weasley Sweater Cookie Tutorial

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:04 AM PST

harry potter sweater cookiesHarry, Ron and Hermione, you shall always live on in my house. Especially as I’m currently re-reading the series yet again and am halfway through the Goblet of Fire. I haven’t gotten to Christmastime yet, wherein, the crew will get their Weasley sweaters. And I’m totally smitten by these Weasley sweater cookies. Learn to make them HERE at Bakingdom.…

Freebie: Easter Egg Card

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PST

Freebie: Easter Egg Card

Pane, Amore e Creativita’ has a pretty Easter Egg card front to download for free. Note, the site is in Italian and will need to be translated.

-Heather…

Bird’s Nest Nutella Snack

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PST

birdsnestsnackSo pretty and simple, and there’s Nutella involved. Also caramel rice cakes. Make a sweet bird’s nest snack HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.…

Funfetti Cake Cookies

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:57 AM PST

funfetticookiesWhat’s more fun than Funfetti? Um, nothing. Not even hot air ballooning over Paris. (Can you even do that?) And I’d probably take the Paris thing over Funfetti, but these are perfect for a birthday. And fun. And sprinkley. And yummy-sounding. And more portion controlled than a whole cake. And how have I never thought to add sprinkles to my …

M and M Chicks

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:51 AM PST

candy chicks easterThese simple M and M chicks are the cutest thing ever not just because they are simple M and Ms turned into chicks with an edible writer, but because they are perched at just the right chick-like angle. I know, I’m a total nerd. Make them HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.…

DIY Sushi Tray Earrings

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:38 AM PST

Sushi Tray Earrings This earth friendly tutorial is sent to us by Jessica from “Your Jewelry Tutorial Headquarters.”  Jessica shares with us her video tutorial on how to make this fun pair of earrings using an unexpected material, a sushi tray! How cute!  Check out her tutorial “DIY Sushi Tray Earrings” and learn how to make a pair for yourself.

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Freebie | Lucky to Have You Printable Gift Tag for St. Patrick’s or Regular Days

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PST

Lucky I have you free st. patrick's day printable from cake events blog

This free printable gift tag comes in two versions. One specifically for St. Patrick’s Day, and one without the St. Patty’s Day sentiment. Click here to get the download from Cake Events Blog.

Freebie | Numerous St. Patrick’s Day Labels from Worldlabel

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PST

St. Patrick's Day Labels from Worldlable - designed by InktreepressLook at this great collection of free printable St. Patrick’s Day labels from WorldLabel! They were designed by InkTreePress and come in PDF format. The folks at Worldlabel explain how to print them out, and you can even change the fonts! Click here to go to the download.…

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