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How To Dome Without A Block Tutorial

   This tutorial is very interesting to me. I have never worked with metal so the ideas are new to me.  In this tutorial Divya shows a step-by-step process for making metal domes without a block. Check it out!…

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Cousin Announces Call for Applicants for Creative Circle Ambassador Program

COUSIN ANNOUNCES CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR CREATIVE CIRCLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Five New Ambassadors To Be Selected To Join The Inaugural Group

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LARGO, Fl., May 10, 2013 – Cousin Corporation of America is pleased to announce a call for applicants for the Cousin Creative Circle™ Ambassador program for the 2013-14 term. Cousin is a premier manufacturer of …

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Tutorial: Paper Pocket Book

 This pretty pocket booklet is perfect for tucking in photos, ticket stubs, notes and more. Dar’s Crafty Creations shares how to make the covers and pockets for this sweet little book. I love the sewing theme she used but the basics can be translated to any theme you’d like.

 

-Heather…

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Simple Lace Necklace Tutorial

 Here is another tutorial by Gajay. This pretty necklace is made using lace and wire. Gajay says it only takes minutes to make, it is that easy!  Check it out and learn how she made this Simple Lace Necklace.…

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Cross Stitch Wall Art

One fun thing about cross stitch is that sometimes it inspires art that occurs without actual stitching. This is one case such as that. Over at Once Upon Her Dream blog, learn how to use simple markers and canvas to create cross-stitch-style wall art to add a decorative element to your space that will impress and inspire all your friends. …

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Strawberry Felt Tutorial by Ain

Since Strawberry season is almost upon us we can hasten the season with these lovely fruits to display in a bowl to cheer you and your guests. Aim of “SweetTwinz” created these charming Strawberries and is sharing her tutorial with us. Like “SweetTwinz” on Facebook and enjoy her projects.…

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DIY Gold Leaf Statement Necklace

   This necklace was inspired by jewelry from movie posters for the movie The Great Gatsby.  In this tutorial you will learn how to make this great Gold Leaf Statement necklace using resin, a water bottle  and ice-cube tray molds. Check it out and learn how to make your own Gold Leaf Statement Necklace.…

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Pom Pom Earrings Tutorial

  This tutorial is shared with us by a blogger named Gajay.  I have made pom pom earrings in the past, and like Gajay explains, with just a few tools you can make a pair of earrings like these. They are easy to make.  I am glad she posted a tutorial for making them.  Learn how to make your own Pom Pom …

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Old Windows as Wedding Decor

{Photo by Dana Grant Photography}

There are so many creative ways to use old windows for your wedding, and they are surprisingly budget-friendly too! Intimate Weddings shares lots of inspiration and ideas in this post by Laura Downs.…

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How to make a recycled wood and spoon rack

Over at the blog Ali & Amy’s Salute to Cute there is a darling and in depth tutorial on how to make this charred wood and spoon hanger.…

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Free Pattern: Winter Flowers

The Natty Knitter has a new free pattern available, and despite the name Winter Flowers, its a fine choice for knitting and for wearing throughout the year. (The link is to pattern tips; the actual pattern can be found in her sidebar.)

These wooly sock yarn flowers are a fun stash-buster that uses some interesting skills, too. The flowers …

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Tutorial: Child's swimsuit cover-up

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a simple swimsuit cover-up for a child.  She made it from a half-yard of terry cloth, but you could also use a towel.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]…

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Special coupons from Michaels

Michaels has a couple of Friends & Family special offers this week that I thought I’d pass along.  One of the coupons will give you an xtra 25% off your entire purchase, including sale items.  Coupons are valid for May 16 – 18, 2013.  You can print their coupons here.

[image from michaels.com]…

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Tutorial: Oversized soft sweatshirt pillow

It’s hard to see in the photo I have here, but these pillows are pretty big.  They measure 28″ square.  They’re also made from a soft but sturdy sweatshirt material .  Sew4Home shows how to make them, and suggests them as a Father’s Day gift.  I’m thinking the size and the soft material would also make them great as floor pillows, …

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Tutorial: Ruffle neck peasant dress

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows the dress she made for her daughter out of a cute mustache print fabric.  Not surprisingly, she calls it the Mustache Dress.  It’s a peasant style dress with rows of ruffles across the front.  Her blog post tells how she made them.  Go to her post to read how.

[photo form Girl. Inspired.]…

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Tutorial: Fish shaped coffee sleeve

This fabric fish is actually a coffee sleeve.  His long body wraps around a cup of take-out coffee to protect your hands from the hot contents.  And see that little button eye?  That’s the closure.  Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make one.  This would make a great Father’s Day gift!  Go to her blog for the pattern and …

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Project: Monogram Gift Card Holder

This elegant Monogram card has a pocket inside to hold a gift card and would be perfect to make for a pair of newlyweds! Find directions for making it over on the Inkadinkado website.

-Heather…

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Changes to Edible Crafts… What Do You Think?

Hello dear readers!

I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect on this blog. You see, I’ve been the Edible Crafts editor here at CraftGossip for four years and eight months. I’ve written over 6,000 posts. Six THOUSAND. Wow. But I’m in a rut. I feel the need to shake things up a bit lest you, dear, loyal readers, fall …

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Teeny Critters

These cute little pencil toppers will be just the right thing as a small gift to celebrate the last day of school.  Get a coloring book and a few work books to keep the kiddies busy (and prevent backsliding) for the Summer and give them these little cuties.  I always liked to celebrate the first and last day of school …

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Show & Tell | Framed Origami Dresses

Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares her obsession for map papers and all things origami. She links to the tutorial for making the origami dresses, and explains how she put the framed piece together. These little dresses would be great page embellishments too! Click here to see more.…

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Tips & Tricks | 5 Steps for Scrapping Faster

Beth from Scrapping Wonders shares five tips for creating scrapbook layouts quickly. Using these steps she gets most of her layouts done in under 30 minutes! If you’re a busy scrapper, these very practical tips can help you to streamline your scrapbooking and use your crafting time better. Click here to read the article.…

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Australian Glass and the Pacific Northwest

The show Link: Australian Glass and the Pacific Northwest is opening at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA May 17th, 2013 and will run through January 2014. Twenty six artists are included in this show for approximately 92 pieces.  Check out the list…there are some amazing glass folk on it. There will be visiting artists participating in 17 weeks of …

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The Art of Tamara Phillips

More art, less craft today, but I felt like Tamara Phillips‘s art is too beautiful not to share. Her medium is watercolor, but what sets her images apart is the unique use of repetitive patterns instead of solid colors. Each painting displays a unique blend of nature and humanity in a color palette that elevates it from everyday to magical, like …

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You Are My Sunshine Punch

This Lemonade is from Frogandthemouse.com from her recent baby shower blog post You Are My Sunshine which was adorable and yellow and flowery and yellow and sunshiney and smiles and smiles. Just Loved it!

1 cup Countrytime Lemonade mix {or the likes}
2 cups cold water
1 can of chilled pineapple juice {46 oz}
2 cans chilled Sprite {or the …

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Tutorial Offer: Polymer Clay Jewelrymaking

Jewelry Making Daily is offering a five tutorial ebook with material by Kato, Kimle and more on their site. You need to sign up for their newsletter in order to receive it but the projects all look good!…

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