Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Child’s play toolbelt from a placemat

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 06:48 AM PDT

Molly from The Creative Maven shows how to make a child’s play toolbelt from a placemat.  Not only does a placemat have edges that are already finished (no hemming!), but it’s also a sturdy material that can hold up to active play.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Creative Maven]

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Tutorial: Make a ruffled headband

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 06:34 AM PDT

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this ruffled headband.  Girls (big or little) who love ruffles will love this!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Lu Bird Baby]

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Tutorial: Make a ruffled throw pillow from a bedsheet

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 06:09 AM PDT

Mamma Tortilla continues Pillow Week, this time with a guest blog from Natasha of Samster Mommy showing how to make a ruffled pillow.  Rows of small ruffles create a unique tone-on-tone frame around the pillow.  Even better, it’s made from a bedsheet!  (One of my favorite sources for inexpensive fabric…)  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Mamma Tortilla]

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Inspiration and Freebie: The Sweet Shop Card Sketches

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Renata Elenbaas and The Sweet Shop

image by The Sweet Shop

Stop by The Sweet Shop every week for a new free card sketch and loads of wonderful samples, you can even play along by submitting your own ideas using their sketches  as inspiration. Click here to get your sweet tooth satisfied.

-Heather

Tutorial: “Murphy’s” layered ruffle skirt

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 06:01 AM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a layered ruffle skirt.  What a pretty look for spring!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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STITCHES THAT HEAL

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 05:45 AM PDT

http://stitch-story.blogspot.com/2010/03/stitches-that-heal.html?showComment=1269467909665_AIe9_BGCxOYdXquffD9fa_9YYqpcp8gok80OZwlWlTzNUtIcitQu2_MKEtgpNCwecKn2sAyX9SooHy9KkNqsTWfAIi2il2DuyRCT_eq7N1HB1KtypGLr2r-EfONQj-bzejviioMlUUfUArqCtQt3R46HDFM5O_v-g1kKzesbcJtC5wkT6YeHwhfUws9SHjjxxszRma4-8LQrtP7KyatE7VWub13DbvuHwU_LWErw3UmvlKyvtFIeo08#c8376365763822855312?

How about some ‘New Age” (actually ancient) healing?

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=934630

Here’s a nice brief story about another little item that has healing powers.  It’s a crochet Fuzzy Whazzit.  Take a minute to read this story to learn how you might be able to create a tiny item with healing powers for yourself or someone you love:

http://itsybitsyspidercrochet.blogspot.com/2009/12/mail-bag-healing-powers-of-fuzzy.html

And, of course, there are those wonderful crocheted…

Tutorial : Paper Flowers

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Learn how to make these layered and textured flowers from Gabrielle Pollacco. Click here to go to tutorial.

Inspiration du Jour – Field Trip

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog

DIY: Double Java Lip Balms

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

The Natural Beauty Workshop posted a recipe for Double Java Lip Balms on their blog. I love coffee-flavored things, so this would definitely be one recipe I’d like to try my hand at.

Tutorial: Sew a drawstring bag shaped like a house

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:47 PM PDT

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for making this pouch shaped like a house.  The body of the bag is the house, while the top of the drawstring bag cinches together to make the roof.  How absolutely cute is that??  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Lia's Space]

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Tutorial: Felt tools for little hands

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:23 PM PDT

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make felt versions of daddy’s tools.  (Or mommy’s tools, really.)  These soft tools won’t accidentally smash any fingers or dent any coffeetables.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Serving Pink Lemonade]

[Thank you to Sarah for sending the link to this fun project!]

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Tutorial: Spring snake softies

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:15 PM PDT

Spring isn’t just about flowers and bunnies and baby chicks.  At least not for little boys who also love bugs and snakes and crawly things.  Sharon from Lovely Bud made these snake softies for her boys in celebration of spring.  She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it.  Go to the tutorial.  (After you load the page, scroll…

Tutorial: Sew a belted heating pad

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:04 PM PDT

Nicole from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! created this belted heating pad to help ease the pain of her injured back.  The insert can be heated up in the microwave, and the belt keeps it right where it needs to be against her back.  Genius!!  She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too.  Get the how-to.

[photo from You…

Video tutorial: Make a chiffon scarf from bias strips

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:44 PM PDT

The latest installment of Threads Magazine’s Teach Yourself to Sew series is this video tutorial for making a bias strip scarf.  They use chiffon, but any lightweight fabric will work.  Go to the video tutorial.

[photo from Threads Magazine]

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How to make a Fused plastic bag bib

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:30 PM PDT

Oh that Maggie from the blog Homemade mamas sent this great project in that knocks it out of the park! This great idea of transforming fused plastic bags into ultra practical bibs! Pop on over there for both the tutorial for fusing the plastic bags and sewing the bib.

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What to Do With Leftover Easter Candy

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:28 PM PDT

Now, I just spent a day creating THIS POST on how to get rid of Peeps, but I guess you could try more realistic methods than putting them in a Starfighter to attach the Death Star (that sentence will make more sense if you click on “THIS POST“). Here are some great ideas for using Easter Candy and Peeps:

Cupcake Liner Flowers

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:19 PM PDT

I know they aren’t technically edible, but as you can see from my past posts (like cupcake liner garland, gift wrap, and wall art.) I take a liking to crafts made from cupcake liners, as edible crafters tend to have these on hand. Learn how to make cupcake liner flowers HERE at Intimate Weddings.

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DIY Maple Syrup

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:08 PM PDT

I love this gift idea for homemade maple syrup. It’s quick, easy, and you don’t even need to tap a tree thanks to maple extract. Find the recipe HERE at Homemade Mamas.

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Sale: Impress Rubber Stamps

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:42 PM PDT

image by Impress

Impress Rubber stamps is having a sale! Use code “annual sale” to receive 20% off your order from now until April 11th, on-line sales only.

-Heather

-Heather

Lucite beads and more

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:22 PM PDT

Looking for interesting lucite or vintage elements and beads for your latest project?  Well look no further, ReductionNation over at Etsy has lots of awesome finds!  These lucite cabs are pretty cool.

Making a Chanel Necklace

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 10:44 AM PDT

Here is an interesting post from If It’s Hip, It’s Here on how Chanel make the Venetian bib necklace from their new collection.

For you crafters out there, I can imagine a similar look being created with pre-made bezels (can be found here or here), solder and simple colored epoxy resins.

Free Shrug Pattern

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:48 AM PDT

I like shrugs. They’re totally functional. And versatile. And totally cool! This one’s made out of Nature’s Organic Cotton. Lots of awesome colors (including, yes, green! But I think I like the Dusty Blue color best).

This is one of LionBrand’s 10 new patterns, and it’s free, here:  http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90687AD.html?noImages=0

Who Hearts You?

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:38 AM PDT

Perfect for Mother’s Day, or Christmas, or even Easter. Have a package that needs a decoration? Have a tree that needs an ornament? Buffalo Girls Design’s got you covered. This cute sock is just a sampling of the cuteness! Hop over to her site to see all of her goodies, including note cards, a sock knitting DVD and of course,…

Tutorial: Shirred throw pillow

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:06 AM PDT

Care from Obsessively Stitching guest blogs over at Mama Tortilla with a tutorial showing how to make a shirred throw pillow.  The rows and rows of gathered fabric add texture without being busy or visually distracting.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Mama Tortilla]

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Tutorial: Hanging jewelry organizer for necklaces and bracelets

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Traci from Amazing Mae guest blogs over at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging organizer for your jewelry.  The fabric loops hold necklaces and bracelets securely, and the snap closure gives easy access to them.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Polka Dot Chair]

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