Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Plush flowers in pots

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 07:11 AM PST

Bird from Bird Crafts guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make these soft fabric potted flowers.  These plush flowers are such a fun decoration for early spring!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Someday Crafts]

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Tutorial: Hanging trinket keeper for kids’ treasures

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 06:24 AM PST

Traci from Amazing Mae and May and Mae contributes to Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make this trinket keeper.  It hangs from a child’s beltloop or backpack and is the perfect spot for them to stash any treasures they find while out and about.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Amazing Mae]

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Book Review: Printmaking + Mixed Media

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 06:03 AM PST

image by Interweave

 I recently got a cool book called “Printmaking + mixed media” (thanks Linda! :) ) and am really enjoying looking at all the cool techniques for printmaking, which is something I’ve always wanted to try but never have. There are tutorials for screen printing, printing with a thermal imaging printer, photo emulsion (this one really interests me), sun printing,…

Inspiration: Color triangle quilt

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 05:50 AM PST

I agree with Susan of The Cranky Quilter, this quilt is outstanding due to the maker’s sense of color. I simply love it. Go here to see more of Susan’s favorites.

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Blog Aid for Haiti

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 05:42 AM PST

In mere weeks following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, twenty-seven popular bloggers compiled and printed a cookbook, all proceeds of which go to benefit the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. Available in both soft-cover and hardcover, find all the details HERE, buy the book HERE.

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Digital Scrapbooking Month at KI Memories

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 04:00 AM PST

February is Digital Scrapbooking Month at KI Memories, and all the digital KI products are now on sale for 50% off! You can get kits like the one shown above: Love, Elsie in digital! Click here for more information. Click here to shop

Handmade Kids

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 03:43 AM PST

Check out all the latest trendy stuff for kids by reading the Handmade Kids. blog. This website find and highlights all the fun stuff you wish you could have.

Cat grabber necklace

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 03:27 AM PST

Mariska Vos-Bolman of Fluffels in the Netherlands designs these cute toy grabber necklaces. This one is grabbing a toy cat and she also has pigs and bears. They are made from acrylic and looks like the are fabricated over at Ponoko.

I have yet to use Ponoko for anything! That will be a goal for me this year I think!

Mariska’s…

Inspiration du Jour – karmakimmie

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 03:04 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her flickr gallery

Giveaway – BLOGTEST #2 – WEEK #2

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 02:46 AM PST

To win this book and its companion Making Eyelash Crochet Leis, follow the rules posted below and answer this week’s question:

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PATTERN ONLINE USING EYELASH YARN?

Kindly post a picture or link so we can all take a look and be inspired!

Here are the rules:

Each item will be mailed to the winner by USPS – books by media mail. …

DIY: Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 01:00 AM PST

Heather Bullard shares instructions for creating a soap dispenser using a Mason jar. The supply list is short and the instructions seem pretty simple.

Stylish Little People

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 08:53 PM PST

Little Styles Is an Australian online baby store with the most adorable and unique products that are sure to have your bubs and kids keeping up with all the trends.

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 07:58 PM PST

Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It offers a tutorial for making this Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank top.  Look at those layers and layers of filmy petals! Divine!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Lex at My Mama Made It]

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Bead Makers Win the Flame Off in Tucson

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 07:50 PM PST

The Flame Off is a very important part of the Best Bead Show that takes place in Tucson. The show has ended as of today but I’m sure their memories live on. The Best Bead Show is the bead makers show. The best of the best show here as well as the suppliers of glass and tools and equipment. After a…

Tutorial: Gathered flower tank

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 07:19 PM PST

Laurel from Dart and Gather made this flower tank, inspired by a this shirt by Lex at My Mama Made It.  The large gathered flower applique is dramatic and feminine.  Want to make one for yourself?  Go to the tutorial at Dart and Gather.

[photo from Dart and Gather]

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Tutorial: Long skirt for little girls from a jersey sheet

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 07:06 PM PST

Julie from Pumpkinbear and Craft Knife shares a tutorial for making this long gathered skirt for little girls out of a jersey sheet.  You can find all kinds of fun kid prints in jersey sheets.  Take a look at the awesome sock monkey print she used in her example!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Craft Knife]

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Tutorial: Be My Valentine bookmarks

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 02:32 PM PST

Regina from Creative Kismet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these sweet stitched house-shaped bookmarks.  Applique a heart and add a Valentine’s sentiment to make a thoughtful gift for your loved ones.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Creative Kismet]

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Technique: Paper Flowers

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 01:32 PM PST

image by Dawn McVey

 Paper flowers are popping up on cards all over the place, they are easy to make and add alot of dimension to any hand stamped card. Visit Dawn McVey’s blog for a great video tutorial on how she makes her Poofy Paper Flowers.

-eather

Tutorial: Neck wrap scarflette from a sweater

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 12:18 PM PST

Keep your neck warm with this neck wrap scarflette made from a sweater.  Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations has the how-to.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Wonderwoman Creations]

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Tutorial: Heart-shaped zippered pouch

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 12:13 PM PST

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this heart-shaped zippered pouch.  Fill one with treats for Valentine’s Day!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Purl Bee]

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SOAR Scholoarship Applications From Interweave!

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 08:35 AM PST

Come one, Come all to SOAR!

In 1995, Interweave Press established a scholarship program as a way of supporting fiber students to expand their interest in spinning, to share valuable information within the spinning community, as well as to preserve, expand, and promote spinning in the community at large. This program is funded by generous donations from SOAR participants, and funds…

Win Nuno Felting Supplies from the Funky Felter

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 07:06 AM PST

  

Shalana the Funky Felter again is offering my readers a chance to win these stunning Nuno felting Supplies.  She is offering a vibrant array of hand dyed silk scarves along with the roving in a blaze of colors and so you can try your hand at Nuno felting. This is such a generous offering from Shalana and I am sure…