Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Weekend Crop at Scrap For a Cure

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Join the Community at Scrap for a Cure for the Spring Fling Crop this weekend! The fun starts today Friday at 5pm PST. Click here for more info. Click here to go to the forum.

Tutorial: Make a chalkcloth tablecover

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog for this chalkcloth tablecover.  It’s super easy and the kiddos will LOVE being able to mark all over the table without getting yelled at!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots blog]

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Tutorial: Plunge neck tunic or dress

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 06:49 AM PDT

Evyline Alexandra from Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe shows how to make an awesome plunge dress (shown here) or tunic.  Great for layering, this casual dress or tunic can be made with just a few easy seams.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Petite Crafterella's Wardrobe]

[via Wardrobe Refashion]

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Tutorial: Travel organizer

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 06:35 AM PDT

On your next trip, keep all of your travel documents organized with a handy travel organizer.  Laura from Thimble shows how to make one.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Thimble]

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Tutorial: 6-compartment slip pocket for bag linings

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 06:14 AM PDT

CraftPassion shows how to make a 6-compartment pocket for the lining of a bag.  The front compartments are sized to hold credit cards, while the back compartments are slightly larger to hold compacts or slim electronic gadgets.  Add a set of these slip pockets to the next bag that you make.  Go to the tutorial to find out how.

[photo from CraftPassion]

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New Release: Wild Rose Studio Stamps

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 06:04 AM PDT

image by Wild Rose Studio

Wild Rose Studio stamps has just released some totally adorable new images, so cute and perfect for Spring! Click here to see what’s new and click here to find places that carry their stamps.

-Heather

Video Tutorial: Unmounting Rubber Stamps

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Watch this first video in a two part series teaching you how to convert your mounted rubber stamps to unmounted rubber. Via Buy Rubber Stamps. Click here to go to video.

Free pattern: Funny Bunny softie

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 05:59 AM PDT

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Funny Bunny softie.  Their combination of chenille and quilting cotton is perfection!  Get the free pattern.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YARN??

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 05:10 AM PDT

I have a new LOVE!  I found this yarn today at Hobby Lobby while I was looking for some baby yarn.  I would love to hear if others have purchased it, for what projects, and how is it to work with?  It comes in a stunning array of colors and seems well priced.  I think I’m gonna have to order…

It’s a kit: 12 Days of Christmas

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 05:07 AM PDT

The Quilted B. is taking preorders for this lovely quilt kit 12 Days of Christmas – designed by Kate Spain for Moda Fabric. Go here for details.

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Freebie: Spring Paper Piecing Patterns

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Download up to 16 fresh spring paper piecing patterns from BHG Scrapbooks etc. Click here to go to download.

Video Tutorial: Using SVG Files with SCAL

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

The Create Scrapbooks Team shows you how to use .svg files with the Sure Cuts a Lot (SCAL) software. Click here to go to tutorial

Inspiration du Jour – Temple Square

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog

DIY Life

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

DIY Life is a great source for helpful tips ranging from how to clean the coils on your refrigerator (which can decrease the amount of electricity used) and how to organize your home office. Amongst all these helpful tips, you can also find simple steps to the perfect bath which can help you relax & unwind after a long day. There’s also lots…

Cloud Cookie Tutorial

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 09:16 PM PDT

Visit forty-sixth at grace for yet another lovely photo tutorial: how to make cloud cookies. Find the tutorial HERE.

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Make a Candy Centerpiece

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 09:12 PM PDT

Learn how to make a candy centerpiece HERE at Party Starters. This site has a wide variety of fun things, too, so worth staying a bit!

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Tutorial: Easy spring hat for baby

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 07:02 PM PDT

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a simple spring beanie for a baby out of knit fabric.  You can get the knit from an old t-shirt or onesie.  This is such a cute, carefree look for a baby or toddler!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Mother Huddle]

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Tutorial: Make a simple gathered skirt in 20 minutes

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 06:54 PM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple skirt in just 20 minutes.  She uses a piece of super-wide elastic for the waistband, so no fiddling with casings  or zippers.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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Tutorial: Keepsake fabric photo blocks

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 06:41 PM PDT

Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of soft memory blocks with custom-printed images of baby.  She also free-motion stitched the name of the baby on one of the sides of the block.  A set of these blocks would be so beautiful displayed in a baby’s nursery, and would make…

Tutorial: Felt toolbox for your felt play tools

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 06:26 PM PDT

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make felt toolbox to hold all of the felt tools she recently made.  This would make an awesome gift set for a small child! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Serving Pink Lemonade]

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Tutorial: Quiksilver-inspired boys’ tee using bleach pen and handstitching

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 06:19 PM PDT

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar sure can rock the little boys’ tees!  This time she uses a bleach pen and handstitching to create a Quiksilver-inspired tee.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the how-to.

[photo from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar]

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Project: Canvas Book

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:41 PM PDT

image by Shona Cole and Stampington

Visit the Stampington and Co. website for instructions from Shona Cole on how she made this totally stunning mixed media canvas book using canvas sheets, ribbons and stamps.

-Heather

How to paint with chocolate

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:36 PM PDT

My kid is about to turn 3 and for some reason he keeps asking for a cake with a picture of him on it. My husband sent me this link: SIMPLE CHOCOLATE PAINTING TECHNIQUE from the Eye Candy Food Blog.

At first I was thinking, “yeah right. SIMPLE MY ASS. This has to be one of those things that someone can make look…

Baby Sock Finger Puppets

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 11:38 AM PDT

Wondering what to do with all those teeny tiny baby socks? Make sock puppets for when the little ones get older!  Visit Growing Your Baby.Com to find out how to make these cuties!lead photo

Potty Train Craft

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 11:36 AM PDT

This idea is so cute for those of you getting ready or already in the throws of potty training! Visit Crafts- N-Things for Children to see how!