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Sunday, March 10, 2013

“The Wedding Season” plus 14 more

“The Wedding Season” plus 14 more


The Wedding Season

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 09:12 PM PST

The orders for wedding related beads and pieces are piling up in my world which means it’s the season – and clayers are making awesome pieces:

Cream Rose Hair Clip by Tashascreation Toasting Flutes by PolymerClayWhims
Swan Wedding Cake Topper by TrinasClayCreations Bouquet Charm by ArtsyClay

DIY Winter Felt Flower Clip Ornaments à la West Elm

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 02:58 PM PST

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 Jen is the “Librarian Tells All” as her blog name hints. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee and loves reading and music. She is an amateur interior design enthusiast with a passion for mixing modern, mid-century, and antique pieces on a budget.   Today I found Jen on “Knock off Decor” where she saw these pricey stunning flowers at “West Elm” and …

Technique: Encrusted Jewels Background

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 02:00 PM PST

technique: encrusted jewels background

Using embossing enamels and tinsels you can achieve this lovely Encrusted Jewels background look. Find step by step directions for this technique over on Instructagram.

-Heather…

DIY Leather Scrap Necklace

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 01:20 PM PST

finished-necklace-3  Sibylle Roessler is a freelance designer, and blogger with a really awesome titled blog “Funkytime.”  Recently she did her second DIY Tutorial for the blog “Handmade Charlotte.”  Sibylle shows us how to turn leather into an eye-catching statement necklace. Check out her tutorial “DIY Leather Scrap Necklace,” and be inspired to create your …

How to Make a Chain Bracelet with Leftover Pieces of Chain

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 12:47 PM PST

chain-bracelet (297x400)  Once again Stephanie from “Henry Happened” shares with us a tutorial on making a stylish chain bracelet from leftover pieces of chain.  I like this idea, I have pieces of left over chain in my craft stash that would be perfect to use in trying this craft project. Check out Stephanie’s tutorial and learn “How to

Beer Bottle St. Patrick’s Day Candle Holders

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 12:37 PM PST

Beer Bottle St. Patrick's Day Candle Holders

Jessi at Practically Functional made these festive little tea light holders with cut off beer bottles and some shamrock stencils. Check them out!…

Market Yourself March – Spoonflower Blog

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 12:18 PM PST

market yourself march spoonflower

You might think of Spoonflower as just a place to buy, sell, and design fabric and other textiles, but if so, you’re missing out on everything else they have to offer on their blog. Like this month, where they’re running Market Yourself March: a whole month of resources and giveaways designed to help your business find it’s spot on the …

Tutorial: Hemming slippery fabrics that won’t take a crease

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 08:31 AM PST

hemslipperyfabricsAmity from Lolita Patterns shows how to put a hem on a slippery fabric, even the ones that won’t take a crease.  It’s a trick she learned using a soft, sheer nylon seam tape to pull and hold the hem while stitching it down.  Go to her blog to see how she does it.

[photo from Lolita Patterns]

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Tutorial: Stuffed felt letters

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 08:01 AM PST

felttoylettersChelsey from Buggy & Buddy shows how to sew a set of stuffed felt letters.  They’re a fun way to help young children become familiar with the letters of the alphabet.  They’re sewn together by hand, so you can work on them during park play dates or waiting times for appointments.  Go to Buggy & Buddy to see how to make them.

[photo from …

Tutorial: Draft a sew a fitted skirt pattern

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 07:53 AM PST

skirttitleMelissa from Melly Sews kicks off the March project over at The Sewing Loft. This month, the project will be a fitted skirt.  Throughout the month, she’ll show you how to draft a basic skirt pattern and then sew it up into different variations.  Go to The Sewing Loft for the intro post.

[photo from Melly Sews on …

Free pattern: Felt bows for hair accessories or embellishments

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 07:44 AM PST

feltbowYou can get a free pattern for making these felt bows over at the Oliver + S website.  Make them as hair accessories or add a pin back to make it a removable embellishment for a garment.  Go to Oliver + S for the free pattern.

[photo from Oliver + S]…

Tutorial: Designer-inspired coral lace applique dress

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 07:37 AM PST

coralappliquelaceDonatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she made this designer-inspired lace applique dress.  It was inspired by a fabulous lace and beaded dress she spied in some Dolce & Gabbana runway photos.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Inspiration & Realisation]…

Freebie: Bunny with Carrot Digi

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 06:05 AM PST

freebie: bunny with carrot digi

You can download this sweet bunny hugging a big carrot image for free from Free Kids Coloring.

-Heather…

Book Giveaway Winner! {A Priceless Wedding}

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 06:04 AM PST

A Priceless Wedding Book Review & Giveaway

Thanks for all your wonderful comments on our giveaway post for The Priceless Wedding! The randomly chosen winner is:

Christina with Comment #50   “I can't wait to find out who wins this book!”

Congratulations Christina! Please send your contact information to weddings@craftgossip.com and I will send your book right away.

Many thanks to all who entered!

Lion Bread

Posted: 09 Mar 2013 04:48 AM PST

lionbreadI’m more and more amazed by all the bread art I’ve seen popping up across the web. And many of the creations seem manageable for even those inexperienced with bread-making. Find the recipe and how-tos to make lion bread, complete with a swirly mane, HERE at Backen-Mit-Spass.de. (Google will translate for ya’). Thanks for the tip, Michelle!…

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