Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Chick Lunch

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 07:08 AM PDT

Spotted in the middle of an Easter treat roundup  HERE at The Crafty Crow… this super cute chick lunch. Find the how-tos at Little Food Junction.

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Freebie: Printable Thank You

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Click here to find out how to download this printable from How Does She?

Tutorial: Make a stay-put patio table cover from a shower curtain

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 06:58 AM PDT

Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life made this all-weather tablecloth for her patio table from a vinyl shower curtain.  To keep it from flying away when the wind kicks up, she added an elastic casing to the bottom.  Brilliant! And I’m lovin’ those bright flowers on the clear vinyl! Want to find out how she did it?  Get…

Tutorial: Soft baby hat with bunny ears

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 06:28 AM PDT

Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to make a bunny ear hat for your little baby.  It’s made from knit fabric so it’s soft against baby’s sweet little head.  And those bunny ears – oh MY, they’re cute, aren’t they?? You’ve still got time to make one before Easter.  Get sewing!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Notes…

Candy Filled Eggs. Real Eggs. And Chocolate Filled Ones, Too.

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 06:18 AM PDT

The brilliant mind behind not martha has created another clever craft: hollowed out eggs filled with goodies. Find an easy, step-by-step, detailed tutorial with photographs HERE for candy filled eggs. And for a slightly bigger challenge, find a tutorial for filled Easter eggs with a chocolate lining HERE.

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Free pattern: Sew a fabric ball toy for little hands

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 06:08 AM PDT

Kathy from Finding My Way shares a free pattern and tutorial for this fabric ball toy.  The wedge shapes are perfect for little hands, and the bright colors and patterns are exciting for developing minds.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Finding My Way]

[via One Pretty Thing]

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Project: Stamped Cupcake Banner

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 06:02 AM PDT

image by Inkadinkado

Inkadinkado stamps has instructions on how you can make this SWEET stamped cupcake banner, perfect for a birthday party decoration! Click here for instructions.

-Heather

Ideas for Scrapping non kid pages

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Check out this article on BHG Scrapbooks etc. for ideas on making scrapbook pages about adults. Click here to go to article.

Tutorial: Velcro necktie for little boys

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 05:54 AM PDT

Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making this Velcro necktie for little boys.  This is a quick sewing project, so you still have time to get one sewn up in time for Easter Sunday.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from kojodesigns blog]

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Whimsy Kite Quilt kit

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 05:38 AM PDT

Vickie Eapen of Spun Sugar Quilts designed this quilt exclusively for the Fat Quarter Shop to showcase the Whimsy fabric collection by Fig Tree Quilts.

Take a look at these Whimsy fabric swatches. Ric Rac, vintage flash cards, what more could you want? Go to the kit.

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Freebie: Easter Tags

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Sara Winnick created these cute Easter tags as a printable freebie! Click here to go to download.

Video: Adoption Mini Album

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Amy Coon of The Paperlife takes you through a mini album she made to celebrate her daughter’s adoption. Click here to go to video

SERIOUSLY EASY RECYCLING

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 03:53 AM PDT

Some people are way more into recycling (upcycling) than others.  Some people are creative and inventive.  Then, there are those few souls who are inspired – who can take a little nothing and make SOMETHING out of it.  How about this?  You don’t even need a pattern.  You just need some plastic bags and your crochet hooks.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/marina_gryciuks_1.php

Perfect for the patio,…

Inspiration du Jour – Wet Face

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Monkey Soap

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Possibly the cutest soap EVER! Monkey Soap by Annie’s Powder Room

How to make a cute cuff from a bit of sock

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 09:52 PM PDT

Brand new to the blogging world Krista is certainly not new to recycling and making some cute stuff! See how she turned a bit of sock into a cute cuff. Pop on over to her blog Out of Kaven’s Pocket subtitle – Making the “useless” useful. Great name eh?

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Tutorial: Fabric pencil cup for your desk

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 08:46 PM PDT

Sew4Home continues their French Desk Set series with a tutorial showing how to create a fabric pencil cup.  It’s actually a recycled aluminum can with a pretty fabric wrapping.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Sew Darn Cute – Book Review & Giveaway

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 08:36 PM PDT

Sew Darn Cute by Jenny Ryan

This adorable book by Jenny is filled with floral and pastel creations that are sure to soothe your soul.

Cute is definetly a great word to describe these project. Instructions are clear and the photos by Bill Milne are amazing.

Grab some  dainty fabric a cup of sweet English tea and a few hours and sit down with…

Hop to it! Spring Sampler quilt

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 08:29 PM PDT

The folks at the FabShopHop want to help us celebrate Make a Quilt Day April 18th by offering the blocks and instructions for this Spring Sampler quilt during April’s Shop Hop event. Go here to get the scoop.

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On sale: Kitty Charmer pattern

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 08:15 PM PDT

Use some of your charm squares to get the patchwork look of this pretty kitty. Pattern is on sale now at Fabric Buffet.

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Tutorial: Custom-fit reversible coat

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 08:12 PM PDT

Instructables member analogcatastrophe shares a tutorial for drafting and sewing a custom-fit reversible coat.  Get the how-to.

[photo from analogcatastrophe on Instructables]

[via The How-To Gal]

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Tutorial: Matchbook Needle Keeper

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 07:34 PM PDT

Calli from Make It Do shows how to make a quick & easy needle book.  It’s made from cardstock folded up like a matchbookk, but instead of matches inside you’ll find a place to put a handful of needles.  Brilliant!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Make It Do]

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Tutorial: No-sew vintage throw pillow covers

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 07:10 PM PDT

Heather from Simply Feather shows how to make these square throw pillow covers from vintage bed pillows – no sewing required!!  This is such an easy way to add some “pop” to your spring decor, you’ll be adding fun new covers to all of your throw pillows!  See how to do it.

[photo from Simply Feather]

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Tutorial: Pleated throw pillow

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 06:59 PM PDT

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow with pleated fabric detail.  The pleats add texture to a plain solid fabric.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Make It and Love It blog]

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Could it be…Instant Glass Artist with Simpatico Glass

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 04:00 PM PDT

I found this post passed along through Facebook and Bullseye Glass about a new glass that can make anyone a fused glass artist. It’s Simpatico Glass. Check out this blog post about it. It really sounds exciting. No more bad glass choices. Everything is perfect. Awards will be won…prizes awarded…artwork sold for thousands and thousands of dollars. Fantastic!!

The glass is won’t allow…