Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Valentine Card

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:00 AM PST

Linda shows how to make this Valentine Card in a written and video tutorial. Her blog is written in Portuguese, but you can use the translator tool to read it in your language. Click here to go to tutorial

Tutorial: How to replicate a favorite softie

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 06:57 AM PST

Joanne from Craft Passion shows how she creates a pattern for softie from an existing one.  You can use this method to create replicas of your favorite softie shapes.  Brilliant!  She created the softie you see here using this method.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Craft Passion]

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Tutorial: Vintage-inspired cardigan refashion

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 06:33 AM PST

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff revamps a plain ole cardigan into this vintage-chic version.  The collar is made from a vintage handkerchief.  She shares a tutorial so you can do make one, too.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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Tutorial: Fabric covered headbands

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 06:16 AM PST

Head over to Calico to find out how to make these beautiful fabric-covered headbands.   These are definitely going on my must-sew list!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Calico]

[via luvinthemommyhood]

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Giveaway: Stamping Blog Candy

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 06:03 AM PST

image by Paper Pursuits

Barb at Paper Pursuits is celebrating being a guest designer on Splitcoast Stampers and to celebrate she’s having a giveaway, click here to visit her blog and leave a comment there to be entered to win these MFT stamps, copic markers, an ink pad and patterned papers.

-Heather

Hybrid Scrapbooking Valentine Ideas

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 06:00 AM PST

Check out hybrid ideas for valentine’s day from the team at Designer Digitals. Click here to go to article.

Where You Scrap: Melissa Kaiserman

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 05:00 AM PST

Take a tour of Melissa Kaiserman’s lovely scraproom full of vintage and antique storage solutions. I especially love this printer’s tray that she uses for embellishments!

Click here to see the rest of her room.

$1 Wednesday at JessicaSprague.com

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 04:00 AM PST

Get digital scrapbooking products for only $1 today only at JessicaSprague.com. Today;s deals include the 73 piece paper pack shown above! Click here to purchase

Inapiration du Jour – scrapbit

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 03:00 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her flickr gallery

Valentine’s Day Body Care Recipes

Posted: 10 Feb 2010 01:00 AM PST

Mountain Rose Herbs shares several great recipes that are sure to delight your Valentine. Find recipes for Brown Sugar & Vanilla Body Scrub, Lover’s Delight Massage Oil, Rose & Geranium Bath Bombs, and Sweet Lavender Bath Salts on their website.

Glass Art Society Conference – Some Deadlines are Approaching

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 11:02 PM PST

Are you getting excited about the upcoming GAS Conference in Louisville, KY? I know I am. I’ve never been to Louisville so I’m looking forward to checking out somewhere new. If you are looking to participate in some of the exhibitions and/or contests they’re putting on you should check out their web site for the dates. Some of them are really…

Tutorial: Convert a regular-sized sewing pattern into a slim pattern

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:36 PM PST

My daughter is tall and thin, so many clothes that fit her in the waist end up being too short.  One of the things I love about sewing clothes for her is the ability to adjust the cut of the clothes so that they fit her slim little frame.  Debbie from Squiggly Twig Designs offers a tutorial showing how to convert…

Tutorial: Red Hot Momma Valentine’s Day appliqued shirt

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:08 PM PST

Shelly from I didn’t sign up for this and Vintage Girl shows how to make this Red Hot Momma shirt for Valentine’s Day.  This simple little applique project is soooo cute!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from I didn't sign up for this]

[Thank you to Melissa for sending along the link to this cool project]

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Simplicity’s Project Runway pattern design contest

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:57 PM PST

Simplicity’s Inspired by Project Runway Pattern Design Contest is a chance for you to get one of your pattern designs produced and distributed on a large scale.  The challenge for the contest is to create on original core design for Misses sizes, with up to five variations.  The winning design will be produced and distributed worldwide as an Inspired by…

Tutorial: Sew a guitar strap or belt cover

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:43 PM PST

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a cover for a guitar strap or belt.  Pick a fun print for a unique look.  I especially like the idea of covering a belt – you can make the same belt match any outfit just by changing out the cover.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

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“Sliced Fruit” quilt pattern a cherry

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:20 PM PST

It takes mad skills to make strip piecing solids look this good. But Cherry House Quilts has accomplished it with this splendid pattern called Sliced Fruit. I spied this at Fabritopia online store for 8.95 USD.

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Do you Twitter?

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:17 PM PST

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Stalk CraftGossip.com  on  Twitter to keep up to date with all the latest craft news.

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Fairy Bowls

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 05:27 PM PST

My daughter s a huge fan of Tinkerbell, and these Fairy Bowls are amazing! Check out Our Big Earth to learn how.

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Kid’s Valentine Card Holder

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 05:20 PM PST

Ready, Set, Craft!  has a simple cute Valentine’s Day Card Holder for kids… check it out!

Hot Chocolate on-a-Spoon

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 04:29 PM PST

I know I’ve already posted several times in the past on hot chocolate on a stick, but I  couldn’t possibly pass over these super cute gems from cookies and cups. I mean really, here they are wrapped as favors.  Find the detailed tutorial HERE.

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Inspiration: multi layer necklace

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 03:11 PM PST




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Originally uploaded by bounty_gg

This is an excellent necklace uploaded to the Crafty Review Pool by Bounty_gg – it is so interesting in all of it layers and elements. The technique sounds very interesting too, with a combination of polymer clay and liquid gel.

Edible Envelopes

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 02:16 PM PST

Present your Valentine’s message in an edible envelope with this recipe from Parents.com. Find the how-tos HERE (note you do have to register at the site to view the recipe).

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Freebies: Valentine’s Day Digital Stamps

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 01:35 PM PST

image by Papercrafts

If you need to make a quick last minute card for Valentine’s Day try using a digital stamp image. Papercrafts magazine has 7 wonderful FREE digital downloads for you, click here to see them all and download them for yourself.

-Heather

Tutorial: Star Wars Lego Cookies

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 11:15 AM PST

Visit CakeSpy to  learn how to make these Star Wars Lego character cookies with THIS TUTORIAL from Sugar and Meringue (a super lovely, recently-relocated blog I adore).

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Heart Bowl Pattern

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 09:02 AM PST

From the Heart Felted Bowls are a heartfelt gift any time of the year, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Weddings and Christmas! These quick to knit and felt gift bowls are featured in three sizes. Decorative options include a knit ruffle edge that is quick and easy. The “I Love Yarn Bowl” provides lovely storage. Hearts aplenty!

The Ruffled Heart Bowl requires…