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Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Appliqued pencil pouch

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:40 AM PST

appliquedpencilpouchWhen you need a pencil or pen, do you find yourself fishing about at the bottom of your purse?  You need a pencil pouch, and Katie from punk projects shows how to make one with a design appliqued on the side.  Get the how-to.

[photo from punk projects]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, applique, pencil, pouch, case, bag, zipper[/tags]

Tutorial: Create ruched fabric strips

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:22 AM PST

ruchingSew4Home shows how to create ruched fabric strips.  Add them to your next sewing project, whether it’s a pillow or a skirt or a t-shirt.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruched, ruching, fabric, strips, ruffled, gathered[/tags]

New Release: Cuttlebug Asian Folders

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:04 AM PST

image by All That Scraps

image by All That Scraps

As someone who loves Asian style and also loves her Cuttlebug I was thrilled to hear about this new Asian themed bundle of embossing folders from Cuttlebug, I LOVE these! And if you’d love to get your hands on these too All That Scraps has them now and for a limited time the bundle is 10% off…

Hybrid Kit for Project 365

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:00 AM PST

KC 365 kit

If you’re doing Project 365 (as I am), and wondering how to share or display all those photos, check out this kit designed by Karla Dudley. It comes with over 90 brushes and 11 page templates to create a letter size album to highlight your photos either daily or weekly. Click here for more information. Click here to purchase. The kit costs $5.50

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New Denyse Schmidt quilt patterns

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 05:30 AM PST

Denise Schmidt Quilt patternsI found the latest Denyse Schmidt Quilt patterns at Pink Chalk Fabrics. My favorite is Hills ‘n Hollers. Go to patterns. $15.95 USD

[tags]patterns, Pink Chalk, Denyse Schmidt, Hills ‘n Hollers, modern[/tags]

January Challenge at Elle’s Studio

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 05:00 AM PST

Challenge-Jan

Each month the team at Elle’s Studio will post a challenge and giveaway a prize! This month you’re being challenged to do a layout about the holidays. Entries close January 25th. Click here for more details.

Tutorial: Crackle Effect on Chipboard

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 04:00 AM PST

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Lou shows you how to achieve a crackle effect on chipboard elements. Click here to go to the tutorial at ScrapWare

Inspiration du Jour – justem

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 03:00 AM PST

IDJ

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog. Em’s blog is private but she tells you how to become a reader in an introductory post.

Hearts For Haiti

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 02:40 AM PST

This is an Etsy collective of donated items from hundreds of Etsy shops to raise money to rebuild Haiti. 100% of the proceeds from this shop (minus Etsy fees and Paypal fees) go directly to DoctorsWithoutBorders (http://doctorswithoutborders.org ) in bi-monthly increments. This shop has permission to use the DoctorsWithoutBorders name and a separate bank account and Paypal account have been…

Lily Organics

Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:00 AM PST

Lily Organics features dew fresh skin care that is beneficial for all skin types. I had the opportunity to sample the Dry Skin Trial Pack that includes a rejuvenating enzyme mask, nourishing facial cleanser, organic rose facial toner, organic moisturizing cream, seven facial rejuvenating oil treatment, and an organic lavender moisturizing cream. All the products are created using pure, fresh, chemical-free ingredients…

Rose Bead Tutorial…Gwacie Beads

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 11:10 PM PST

adamsrose12It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a glass bead tutorial so I did some searching around for something interesting and challenging. Something even I may give a try when I get done here. It comes from Gwaciebeads.com and it’s called the Three Handed Sculptural Rose. The finished bead is lovely and when you look at the pictures you can see why…

Printies Product Review

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:46 PM PST

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Printies Pets RRP $20

Printies Design Studio is a new Arts & Crafts kit that allows you and your child to turn their designs into stuffed toys using your home computer, inket printer.  There is no need for sewing, the pet shapes are already stitched onto paper (that goes into your printer) basically all you have to do is go to their…

Tutorial: Easy pleated dress for a little girl

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:05 PM PST

pleateddressMelissa from Mamma Tortilla guest blogs over at Rubber Punkin with a tutorial showing how to make this pleated dress for a toddler girl.  All you need are a t-shirt and a 10″x44″ piece of fabric to make a pretty dress.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Rubber Punkin]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, pleated, dress, girl, toddler, easy, t-shirt, tee[/tags]

Tutorial: Cupcake applique t-shirt

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:53 PM PST

cupcakeappliqueDeanna from Just Deanna shares a tutorial for making this cupcake appliqued shirt.  The sweet cupcake design is topped off with a cherry.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Just Deanna]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, cupcake, applique, t-shirt, tee[/tags]

Fabric swatches: Isabelle

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:49 PM PST

swatch fabric 1

swatch fabric 2I just spied this fabric collection at Sew, Mama, Sew!. It’s Isabelle by Anna Griffin for Windham Fabrics. Go here to see more.

[tags]Sew Mama Sew, Isabelle, fabric, Anna Griffin[/tags]

Tutorial: Box of Chocolates appliqued t-shirt for Valentine’s Day

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:42 PM PST

boxofchocolatesshirtDisney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for making this super cute Box of Chocolates applique for a t-shirt.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, Box, Chocolates, applique, t-shirt, tee, Valentine[/tags]

Tutorial: Something Special Card + Envelope

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:36 PM PST

fabriccardandenveloopeJennifer Casa from JCasa*Handmade shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Something Special Card + Envelope.  Make a set as a special Valentine for a loved one.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, something special, fabric, card, envelope, Valentine[/tags]

Freebie: Bird and Cage Digital Stamp

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 01:17 PM PST

image by Delightful Inspiration

image by Delightful Inspiration

Visit the Delightful Inspiration blog to download this lovely bird and cage digital stamp for free. Also there you’ll find information on participating in her monthly challenge.

-Heather

Gumball Flowers

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 01:05 PM PST

gumballflowerI posted on gumball flowers way back when (HERE), but this version by Gourmet Mom on-the-Go is definitely worthy of repeating. Find the how-tos HERE. {spotted on EpiCute}

[tags]gum, flower, lollipop stick[/tags

Valentine’s Gift Pouch -Sewing Craft

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 12:34 PM PST

This would be a great activity for you to do with an older child who is learning sewing techniques and machine sewing.  Head on over to Kid Giddy to see how!

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Play Dough Valentine’s Hearts

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 12:27 PM PST

Here’s another gift idea for your child to make and bring to school! Click on Ready, Set, Craft! to find out how!

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A Sweet Shovel

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 12:21 PM PST

A Very Country Christmas has a great Valentine’s Day gift for your child to give to their Valentine!  Head on over to see how she did it!

A Sweet Shovel

Toilet paper tubes NEVER looked so pretty

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 11:42 AM PST

000_0002.JPG I think this has got to be one of the prettiest recycling projects from one of the most ordinary and non attractive items ever! Yup, people those are toilet paper tubes! Over at the blog Homemade Mamas you too can follow the tutorial and make some magnificent wall art! And looking to use those T.P. tubes in a bit of organizing…

Beeswax Wall Hearts

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 11:37 AM PST

This project is a great starter to get you in the Valentine’s Day mindset! Head on over to The Magic Onions and find out how you and your child can make these adorable beeswax hearts!  (Parental Supervision definitely needed)

beeswaxheart

Things That Make You Say “Awwwwwww…”

Posted: 18 Jan 2010 11:10 AM PST

ElsiePumpkinHatmailIsn’t this just the cutest thing for fall? Our friends from Maddycraft.com have provided another free pattern for us.  Be sure and stop by, and tell her that the Great Pumpkin sent you!

http://www.maddycraft.com/ElsiePumpkinHat.pdf