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Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Edible Playdough

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 07:03 AM PST

Now this my 2-year old would love (if she could get over the “my hands can’t be dirty” thing). Find the recipe for peanut butter edible playdough HERE at Make and Takes.

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Tutorial: T-shirt pillow framed with coordinating fabric

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 06:56 AM PST

 Jane from Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog for her version of the t-shirt pillow.  She uses coordinating fabrics to frame the t-shirt.  Use the same fabric on a set of pillows to help lend a cohesion to a group of the different t-shirt designs.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Maiden Jane blog]

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Tutorial: T-shirt pillow framed with coordinating fabric

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 06:56 AM PST

 Jane from Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog for her version of the t-shirt pillow.  She uses coordinating fabrics to frame the t-shirt.  Use the same fabric on a set of pillows to help lend a cohesion to a group of the different t-shirt designs.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Maiden Jane blog]

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A Peek into CHA

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 06:53 AM PST

Julie Balzer has posted a huge number of photos on her blog direct from CHA. Get a first look at all the new goodies here!

Tutorial: Toddler fleece jumper from an adult shirt

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 06:32 AM PST

Heather from Small Fry & Co shares a tutorial for turning an adult fleece shirt into an adorable jumper for a toddler.  It’s a quick, easy sewing project that can be completed during nap time.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Small Fry & Co.]

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Today’s Special at Two Peas in a Bucket

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 06:29 AM PST

Today January 26th only, this set of stamps from My Mind’s Eye is on sale for $5.00 instead of the usual $9.99 price. Click here to purchase

Tutorial: Sew a set of reversible placemats

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 06:24 AM PST

Sew4Home has the how-to for making these reversible placemats.  Lovin’  the squares as opposed to the traditional rectangles.  Get the tutorial and make a set for your dining table.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Lamingtons Lamingtons Lamingtons

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 06:17 AM PST

I would’ve written “lamingtons” ten times, but that seemed excessive. In honor of Australia Day, check out the ten days of lamingtons at Delicious Delicious Delicious. including the purple rain lamington,  PBJ lamington, and  pina colada lamington.

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Freebie: Digital Snail Mail Stamp

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 05:58 AM PST

image by Doodle Palace and Jan Jackman

Download this cute snail mail digital stamp for free from Digital Palace, hurry it’s only up for a limited time!

-Heather

Tutorial: Sew a gift envelope from oilcloth

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 04:36 AM PST

Kelly from Oilcloth Addict shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a simple gift envelope out of oilcloth.  Use this as fun packaging for a Valentine’s or ”Happy Day” gift for a favorite friend.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Oilcloth Addict blog]

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Inspiration du Jour – Jana Eubank

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 03:00 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Heart Cake Toppers

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 01:21 AM PST

Top a store-bought cake with paper and bead heart cake toppers with this idea HERE from Better Homes and Gardens.

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MuLondon

Posted: 26 Jan 2010 01:00 AM PST

MuLondon creates hand-made, organic & natural skin care products that are all 100% vegan and made from scratch from high-quality ingredients. I recently sampled the Organic Marigold, Frankincense & Myrrh Face Moisturiser. What makes these products so unique is the fact that the moisturizers are SUPER-CONCENTRATED, as they contain no added water. That means that instead of getting only about 20% active…

Day 2 – CHA…I want a Cricut! To Etch Glass

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 11:00 PM PST

So as I wandered around Day 2 at CHA, The Craft and Hobby Association Show…I kept passing the Provo booth where it was cake madness. I know this section is supposed to be about glass but I’ll get there. They had a cricut machinbe that cut fondant frosting for cakes. Crazy. Intricate designs on a cake. Cake bakers and decorators are…

Sassafras Creation turns Knitting needles into beautiful jewelry

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 09:46 PM PST

knitting needle jewelry sassafras

This jewelry is so pretty! I collect anodized aluminum and that includes knitting needles. Anne of Sassafras Creations over at Etsy give old knitting needles a new life cutting them up and linking them in fun and unique ways to make fun metal jewelry in a rainbow of colors. What knitter wouldn’t get a kick out of a piece of jewelry…

Mmmm…..Waffles!

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 09:12 PM PST

by Mei Pak

What a delicious treat!  These mini polymer clay waffles with a variety of toppings were created by Mei Pak and can be found on her website, along with a wondrous variety of mini polymer clay treats at Tiny Hands.  They are also scented with yummy flavors, go check it out!

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Ring a Day Challenge 1/25/10

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 08:59 PM PST

The ring a day challenge seems to be doing really well and I will post inspiring rings from time to time as they come up.

Today I am liking the Little Sticky Hands Ring by from Twigs and Heather 2010.

Pre-Order Now

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 08:43 PM PST

This looks like an excellent resource book for all jewelers out there.

The Workbench Guide to Jewelry techniques will be out on the 1st of April, but is available for pre-order from Interweave now.

Upcoming Classes

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 08:35 PM PST

The Jewelry and Beading Blog on Bliss Tree has a couple of recent posts on upcoming jewelry classes.

See here for info on classes in Cherry Hill, NJ

Click here for info on classes at  the John C Campbell Folk School in North Carolina

and here for info on classes at the Beadin’ Path in Freeport, ME

and last but not least, here for info on classes at…

New Charms

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 08:27 PM PST

Ornamentea has a new line of charms.  I particularly like the cute little fortune cookie charm.

Click here to see this one and more, and don’t forget to check out their excellent list of tutorials while you are there.

Tutorial: Girl’s skirt with fabric flowers from an adult t-shirt

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 07:12 PM PST

Sarah from Crafty Wanna Bee shows how you can transform an old adult-sized t-shirt into a super cute little girl’s skirt with fabric flower embellishments.  By keeping the original hem and side seams of the t-shirt, this is essentially a one-seam garment.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Crafty Wanna Bee]

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Tutorial: Love on a Limb patchwork table topper

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 07:02 PM PST

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making this Love On a Limb patchwork table topper.  It features a pretty applique of two birds sitting on a tree limb.  She also includes cutting measurements if you want to adapt this pattern to make it a table runner or a doll blanket.  You can find kits in…

Giveaway: Japanese fabric bundles

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 06:21 PM PST

Lia from Lia’s Space is giving away a couple of fabric bundles from Japan.  If you love the look of Japanese fabrics, then head over to her blog and enter.  Deadline is midnight on Monday, February 8th 2010.  Go to her blog for the details and to enter.

[photo from Lia's Space]

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Tutorial: Sew a pair of mittens from fleece

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 06:09 PM PST

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sew a pair of mittens from fleece.  The fleece is soft and warm, but also an easy fabric to sew with.  A little bit of elastic and some velcro keep the mittens snug against the wrist and keep cold air from creeping in.  Get…

Tutorial: Felt “Lovey Bundles” Valentine’s treat bags

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 06:02 PM PST

Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making these Valentine’s “Lovey Bundles”, felt bags that they use in their family for giving Valentine’s treats.  The bags are simple to make and start with precut rectangles of craft felt.  Once they’re done, decorate them up to match the personality of your recipient.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from kojodesigns…