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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

“Party Idea – Beach Party” plus 27 more

“Party Idea – Beach Party” plus 27 more


Party Idea – Beach Party

Posted: 07 May 2013 02:40 AM PDT

Party Idea - Beach

This Beach party idea is a little extra special as it’s was for my little boy :)

We created a Beach/Pool party for his 1st birthday party and it was lots of fun.

I laminated printed surfboards for cupcake toppers and used shoe key rings and shark fins also.

Guests were able to keep the shoe key ring if they wanted …

Design Dye Review Part 1

Posted: 06 May 2013 11:05 PM PDT

Have you heard about the return of Design Dye? Design Dye is a unique fabric dye option that allows you to treat fabric dyeing just like you would paper crafting. Each sheet of Design Dye acts just like paper–you can cut it with scissors, paper punches, die-cutting machines, and etc. The dye is released by ironing the designs dye …

How to make a recycled scrubs wreath in honor of Nurse’s Week

Posted: 06 May 2013 09:41 PM PDT

nurse_scrub_wreath_fabric_laura_miller_artist_livividli Last week I posted my first recycled rubber glove project. Today I think have my first recycled scrubs project. See how to make a recycled scrubs wreath in honor of Nurse’s Week over at the blog Livividli.…

Tunisian Giveaway Winner!

Posted: 06 May 2013 07:19 PM PDT

tunisian crochet stitch guide by kim guzman

 

The winner of this wonderful new book by Kim Guzman is Kathy G with this entry (selected at random):

Kathy G.
sawnsew@verizon.net
71.102.138.47
Submitted on 2013/04/22 at 5:29 pm

I really like this slipper pattern! http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2011/12/birchbark-slippers-pattern-tutorial.html

Congratulations to Kathy! Please email me (crochet at craftgossip dot com) with your snail mail particulars. I’m sure you’ll love this book!
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Tutorial: Bento lunch accessories

Posted: 06 May 2013 04:42 PM PDT

bento-bag-01Dionnie from Blackcabbit made fabric accessories for her son’s pre-k bento lunch set.  She made a drawstring pouch to hold his bento box, a smaller drawstring pouch to hold his toothbrush and cup, and also a matching placemat.  She shares tutorials showing how she made all three.  Go to her blog for the tutorials.

[photo from Blackcabbit's World]…

Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover with chalkboard label

Posted: 06 May 2013 04:21 PM PDT

teachers-notebook3Need a gift for teacher?  Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a fabric notebook cover.  It’ll hold a standard legal pad.  She gives it a label made from chalkboard fabric.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Girl. Inspired.]…

BrisStyle City Hall Market

Posted: 06 May 2013 04:19 PM PDT

A Simply Gorgeous Mother’s Day Treat

:: The New City Hall BrisStyle indie Market on May 11 ::

Soak up the stalls of independent contemporary artisans, relax with a traditional cup of tea and cake at the iconic Shingle Inn and take in the historic surrounds of one of Brisbane's best-loved landmarks. With BrisStyle renowned for its support and development …

Tutorial: Mini Boden inspired shorts romper for little girls

Posted: 06 May 2013 04:02 PM PDT

romperAlida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s romper.  The design is inspired by a romper she spied in the Mini Boden catalog.  It’s made from a shorts pattern, with a bodice and straps sewn to the top.  She added piping and …

Needle Felt Love Birds tutorial

Posted: 06 May 2013 03:22 PM PDT

Felt Birds

Who does not adore “Love Birds” and Cheryl (this was her first time needle felting) created these love birds as their wedding cake topper back in 2010 and she made her own wedding dress. You can find a complete pictorial tutorial on their blog “Joe and Cheryl”!  Joe is a soon-to-be physical therapist and Cheryl, his wife is a designer …

Project: Summer Swimsuit Card

Posted: 06 May 2013 02:03 PM PDT

Project: Summer Swimsuit Card

I am so glad that spring is finally here and before you know it summer will be too. Get ready for it with this cute swimsuit girl card from Elizabeth Allan’s Art Studio. She’s got step by step directions for making it on her blog.

-Heather…

Using a recycled paper tube to paint shapes

Posted: 06 May 2013 01:35 PM PDT

tpbag2 Amy of the blog One Artsy Mama sent in a link to her post that features a tutorial on how to make a reusable tote bag for kids. What I especially loved is how she used a paper tube reshaped into a heart to have her little one to paint hearts on the tote!…

How Great Thou Art

Posted: 06 May 2013 11:42 AM PDT

How Great Thou ArtThis freebie from Feathers in the Nest reminds me of many a Sunday from my childhood spent in church singing the traditional hymns of old. This hymn in particular was a favorite. Even though I have taken a different path in my adult life, hearing the old hymns takes me back and I can just hear the strains of this …

Jabba the Hutt Cookie Tutorial

Posted: 06 May 2013 11:33 AM PDT

jabba.hutt.cookiesI’m more and more impressed every time I click and see the exquisitely (and cleverly) decorated cookies over at Semi Sweet Designs. For the tutorial to decorate these (somehow gorgeous? how can Jabba be gorgeous?) Jabba the Hutt cookies, click HERE.…

Calligraphy Candle Place Cards

Posted: 06 May 2013 11:00 AM PDT

Calligraphy Candle Place Cards

Oh Happy Day designed these brilliant place cards that would be right at home at any wedding or party. What a great way to add lots of light to your table. The best part? These beauties can double as guest favors.…

Simple Knitting Winner

Posted: 06 May 2013 10:52 AM PDT

simple knitting winnerThanks so much to everyone who commented on the post for this giveaway! This is one of the most popular ones we’ve had in a long time, and I always love hearing about what you’re interested in and what you like, because that helps me provide you with content that you’ll enjoy.

The winner this week made me laugh, because …

DIY Pinata Ice Cream Cones

Posted: 06 May 2013 09:31 AM PDT

pinata.icecreamconesLet the sweets-turned-piñatas live on, long past Cinco de Mayo! Cookies, cakes, brownies, everything is being turned into a piñata now. Make these DIY Piñata ice cream cones HERE at evite.…

Tutorial: Easy carry waterproof picnic blanket

Posted: 06 May 2013 07:37 AM PDT

picnicblanketAimee from Clones N Clowns shows how to make a picnic blanket.  It’s made from two layers of fabric – one pretty fabric that faces up, and a heavy canvas or waterproof fabric that faces the ground.  It rolls up for easy transport.  Ribbon ties and handles make for easy carrying.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo …

Tutorial: Lengthen a garment with a contrast fabric

Posted: 06 May 2013 07:29 AM PDT

contrasthemKristina J shows how to use a contrast panel to add length to a garment.  She shows it on a dress, but this would also work on a skirt or even a loose fitting top.  Notice that she added a detail to the pocket from the same contrast fabric to tie it all together.  Go to her tute.
[photo from …

Video tutorial: Add a back yoke and dart

Posted: 06 May 2013 07:15 AM PDT

backyokedartEmily Tao has another pattern drafting tutorial in her library.  In this video, she shows how to add a yoke to the back of shirt, with a dart underneath to help shape it to your back shoulder.  The small dart comes out of the armhole, so she shows how to add that length back in at another point so …

Tutorial: Little girl’s top with a yoke and gathers

Posted: 06 May 2013 07:01 AM PDT

prettyprintAutumn from It’s Always Autumn made this entire outfit for her young daughter out of refashioned clothes.  She shows how she created this loose fitting top out of a adult shirt that had a frayed neckline.  The hemline was still good, though, and had a bold border print.   Go to her tutorial.

[photo from It's Always Autumn]

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Tutorial: Inkblot designs with fabric paint

Posted: 06 May 2013 06:49 AM PDT

IMG_1674-copyThis painted jacket is like a wearable Rorschach test.  Is it an alient ship? A butterfly?  Whatever you see in the pattern, it’s an eye catching design.  Anna from Plan B shows how to make the symmetrical inkblot pattern with fabric paint.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Plan B]…

Disney Princess Cupcake Toppers

Posted: 06 May 2013 06:45 AM PDT

disneyprincess.cupcakesAnd from Star Wars to princesses…  Now we’re more on my own daughter’s speed. Turn chocolate balls and Tootsie Rolls into princess cupcake toppers HERE at Sugar Swings!.…

Star Wars Light Saber Cookies Tutorial

Posted: 06 May 2013 06:29 AM PDT

starwars.lightsabercookiesI have a renewed interest in Star Wars light sabers of late. You know how when you are around kids (your own, babysitting, whatever) and you have to play their games? And they are usually pretty boring but you play them anyway for the sake of the kids? Well, my neighbor’s son is very into light saber duels. And I …

Child’s Handprint Card… in Chocolate

Posted: 06 May 2013 06:03 AM PDT

chocolate.handprintI’d say this is such a darling gift so mom can treasure her child’s handprint forever, only this is one to eat. Find the tutorial to make an edible chocolate handprint card HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait.…

Etsy Shop: Stamp Cow

Posted: 06 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT

etsy shop: stamp cow

I came across a cute little stamp store on Etsy called Stamp Cow, they have fun bold designs like crowns, ornate frames and scrolls but I personally love all the social media stamps like Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest and more. Click here to visit Stamp Cow on Etsy.

Etsy Shop: Stamp Cow

-Heather…

Giveaway: Quilting fabric from the OnlineFabricStore

Posted: 06 May 2013 05:07 AM PDT

fabric giveaway

Happy start of a new week! Why? Cause the kind folks at OnlineFabricStore are giving away a yard of quilting weight fabric to a lucky Craft Gossip reader. Score!

OFS logo

Here’s how to enter. Go to their online shop and kick around in their Quilting category where you will see some Dewberry, Butler, Miller, Kaufman, David Textiles, and more. Then, come …

Tutorial | A Paper Flower Bouquet for Mother’s Day

Posted: 06 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Paper Flower Bouquet for Mother's Day

Want to gift your mom with a more long-lasting bouquet this Mother’s Day? Make her one from paper! Courtney from creativebug shows you how to make a paper flower bouquet. Apart from the paper crafting supplies you may have on hand, you will also need some floral wire and floral tape. Click here to get all the details.…

Tutorial | How to Make a Mother’s Day Photo Cube

Posted: 06 May 2013 04:00 AM PDT

How to Make a Mother's Day Photo Cube at All Parenting

Amy Vowles at All Parenting, shares the steps for making a photo cube as a Mother’s Day Gift. This could be just the thing to use up some of those adorable portraits!  Click here to see the tutorial.…

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