Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Scrapbook Paper Storage Ideas

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 07:00 AM PST

Rebecca Ludens, the About.com Scrapbooking  Guide, demonstrates four ways to organize different kinds of paper for scrapbooking. Click here to go to article.

Tutorial: Make a rosette from a vintage hankie

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 06:45 AM PST

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a lovely rosette from a vintage handkerchief.  Add a pin back to make it a brooch to wear on your favorite sweater or purse.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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Tutorial: Kid’s apron from a pair of overalls

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 06:36 AM PST

Jennifer from Baby Sack Baby Jack and Foundation shows how to make this child’s apron out of an old pair of overalls.  If you reuse one of the buckles, you can make the neck strap adjustable.  And because it’s made from denim, you can know that this is a sturdy apron.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Foundations]

[thank you to Kathryn for sending…

Tutorial: Star fruit throw pillow

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 06:24 AM PST

Claire from Matching Pegs shares a tutorial for making this star fruit throw pillow.  Love it!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Matching Pegs]

[via Whip Up]

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Classes: Stamping and Mixed Media in NY

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 06:10 AM PST

image by katzelbows

Do you live in the NY city area and are looking to take a cool stamping or mixed media class? If so check out Rachel at her blog katzelbow, for info on her monthly classes, they meet the third Sunday of each month. Rachel is a copic and Ranger certified instructor and teaches a different set of projects or techniques…

Giveaway: Making Memories Flutter

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PST

Making Memories is giving three lucky winners a sample of their new Spring line: Flutter (shown above). Click here to go to giveaway.

Giveaway: Aunt Lindy’s Paper Dolls fabric

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 05:06 AM PST

Amy from Park City Girl is hosting a giveaway featuring two fat quarter packs - one English and the other Victorian - Aunt Lindy’s Paper Dolls fabric. Go here for entry details.

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Book Review: Delight in the Details

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 05:00 AM PST

Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of Lisa Pace’s new idea book Delight in the Details. Click here to go to review.

Giveaway: Blush charm squares

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 04:51 AM PST

Kim from Sherrod Studio is celebrating the launch of two new quilt patterns with a giveaway. Go here to find out how to win this Blush charm pack, and more.

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ANOTHER SMART COOKIE

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 04:19 AM PST

I love these ideas for recycling splendid fibers (mostly cashmere).  Why didn’t I think of this?  But, I’ll be making some of these and wishing my work was as refined as this artist’s work is!  I’m so jealous of this level of creativity and fine execution.  Really outstanding work!

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Adhesive Blog Hop Week 2

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 04:00 AM PST

Here are this week’s videos from the 3L Blog Hop by Nat Kalbach and Liz Hicks that we wrote about last week. Click here to see Nat’s video. Click here to see Liz’s video.

Inspiration du Jour – A Baby

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog

Mad Hippie Skin Care

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 01:00 AM PST

Mad Hippie Skin Care has a great product called repair butter. This product utilizes the best natural antioxidants & free radical combatants to heal skin damage & wrinkles while building resilience. It really helped to relieve the dry, tight skin on my face. There’s detailed information on the Mad Hippie website about all the ingredients used, including Green Tea and Aloe Vera.…

Tutorial: Create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt with bleach and stenciling

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 08:01 PM PST

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she made this one-of-a-kind tough-guy t-shirt for her little boy using both bleach and stenciling.  I love how she layered the designs!!  The scrolly design is the perfect complement to the block-y letters.  Want to make one for your child?  Read her tutorial to find out how she did it.

[photo from…

Do you need a sewing coach?

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 07:27 PM PST

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has made an incredible offer to anyone wanting to learn to sew, or wanting to hone their sewing skills.  She will be your long-distance sewing coach for a month for FREE.  After the first month, the cost is only $10 per month.   That is one sweet deal!!  Having received advice from her on an upcoming sewing project,…

Tutorial: Make an apron from a coffee sack

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 07:09 PM PST

Jane from Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an apron out of a coffee sack.  I love the look of the burlap combined with bold graphics!!  If the pattern is printed on both sides of the sack, you can make two aprons from one coffee sack.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Maiden Jane]

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Virtual Cupcakes

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 04:43 PM PST

Looks like I need to update my boring old cell phone. As I learned today HERE on Cupcakes Take the Cake, you can use this CupCake Maker iPhone app to make and send your own virtual cupcake. Luckily, as I probably won’t be updating my boring old cell phones for years to come, Cupcakes Take the Cake also pointed out this site for…

Lookie what she made: Car playmat with changing seasons

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 04:07 PM PST

Lookie what Papgena made!  It’s a playmat for her nephew, inspired bycarmat projects at Obsessively Stitching and Kleio’s Belly, and her own weather calendar.  This car playmat has roads that lead to homes belonging to various family members, as well as Velcro portions on the sky and the tree to change the season and the weather.  Brilliant!!  Read more about her project…

Tutorial: Ponto canutilho

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 02:07 PM PST

Meri of Agulhas da Meri shows us a variation on bullion stitch that is used frequently in some northern Portuguese embroidery. Follow her clear and abundant photos to add this stitch to your repertoire.

Tutorial: Knotted loop stitch

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 01:43 PM PST

This week’s TAST (Take a Stitch Tuesday) challenge is knotted loop stitch. Let SharonB of Pin Tangle blog show you the ropes. Then enjoy all the variations posted by the challenge participants over the next week.

Free chart: Dreamy band sampler

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 01:38 PM PST

The pattern for this beautiful band sampler is a gift from Remy of Embroiderbee. She says, “I Dreamed I Was… includes 10 special stitches in a band sampler, with room for personalization at the bottom.” Get the pattern.

Tutorial: Blanket stitch

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 01:33 PM PST

Let the queen of fused art quilts, Laura Wasilowski, teach you how to play with blanket stitch. You can see the tute on Laura’s blog, Artfabrik, or you can enjoy the repost on C&T Publishing blog.

Wizard of Oz Birthday Party

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 01:22 PM PST

Find all kinds of clever tips for hosting a Wizard of Oz birthday party HERE at Thoughtfully Simple. Oh, I hope my 2 year old still adores this movie by her next birthday, because these Wicked Witch under Dorothy’s house overturned cupcakes are pure brilliance.

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A free download from Di van Niekerk

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 01:11 PM PST

Here’s a sweet gift from Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited. Di’s newsletter says:

To brighten up your day, we have a lovely free ribbon embroidery design for you to download for your collection. Painted by Rita Roscher, one of South Africa's most gifted embroiderers, I hope that you will enjoy this lovely piece. See how the roof is made in long…

Marshmallow Bunnies

Posted: 09 Mar 2010 01:09 PM PST

Find a great step-by-step tutorial to make these cute bunnies on a stick (and easily, too, from marshmallows and candy melts) HERE at Southern Recipes.

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