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Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Technique: Embossing with Unusual Items

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 06:04 AM PDT

image by Papertrey

Textured embossing plates are so much fun to use, they add a great dimension to your paper crafts but have you ever thought of using something else, something different? Well, Papertrey has and they’ve made a fun video about embossing with paperclips, yes, that’s right, plain old paperclips and wow is it ever a cool and clever idea!…

Ideal Man MANLLOW half man half pillow

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 02:27 AM PDT

Ideal Man MANLLOW half man half pillow CUSTOMIZABLE by manllow. $50.00

This is hilarious! yet some how I can see people actually using this.

If you want to make a mini manllow check out these instructions on Craftbits.com for a Photo Pillow

Photo Pillow

Source Via : Regretsy

Body Sense Product Review

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

I recently had the opportunity to use some of Body Sense’s products and was very pleased with each one. The company’s tag line is “A Higher Standard in Personal Care,” a claim that is proven by their rating by an American non-profit organization as having the lowest-hazard potential, on a three-level scale.

I was very excited to try out the Aromaland…

Tutorial: Create a built-in slip for an A-line skirt

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 07:45 PM PDT

How many times has it happened that you’ve found the perfect fabric for a little springtime skirt, only to realize that the cute little print is also somewhat see-through?  Bookworm Bethie (bWb) has the answer.  She shares a tutorial for creating a built-in slip for an A-line skirt.  This tutorial will work with most elastic-waist A-line skirt patterns or tutorials.  Get…

Tutorial: Make a spring wreath with fabric bird and leaves

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 07:33 PM PDT

Becka from Bedtime Tales shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a springtime wreath.  She starts with a grapevine wreath and then adds a fabric bird and fabric leaves.  The look is part nostalgia, part whimsical, and ALL cute!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Bedtime Tales]

Tutorial: Sew a Bubblegum Jumper for girls

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 07:26 PM PDT

Christine from From an Igloo shares a tutorial for making her Bubblegum Jumper for girls.  This simple gathered jumper is easy to make and easy to wear – perfect for a springtime wardrobe update!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from From an Igloo]

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Felt Flower Girl Basket Tutorial

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 04:20 PM PDT

 

With the arrival of spring our thoughts turn to fresh Strawberries, tiny peas and June weddings.  Liz of felt cafe Japan is, felt maker and craft enthusiast, bringing you her personal favorite Japanese craft books and craft supplies, direct from Kyoto, Japan, has an amazing Felt Flower Girl Basket pictorial tutorial, pictured above.  Also check out Liz's ETSY shop felt cafe Japan.

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Eating Your Words Winner

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 03:26 PM PDT

The winner of the 2010 Eating Your Words challenge I posted about HERE has been chosen! Caroline of When Abodo Met Feijoada’s so deserving Scrabble board took the prize. See the winner and finalists HERE at Savor the Thyme and HERE at Tangled Noodle.

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Pansy Cupcake Tutorial

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 01:26 PM PDT

Visit savory sweet life for a video tutorial detailing how to  decorate cupcakes with this pretty, buttercream flower. Find the full post HERE.

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Spring Bento Inspiration (and Vote for Your Favorite)

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 01:00 PM PDT

A big thanks to bento zen for sending me the link to the Just Bento Spring 2010 Bento Contest finalists. You can vote for one of the 15 finalists HERE and scroll through some amazing entries. The cleverness and creativity of bento makers astounds me. The entire Edible Crafts blog could be filled solely with bento boxes!

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Tip: How to Remount Stamping Wheels

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 12:41 PM PDT

image by Teneale Williams

If you’ve ever stamped with a stamping wheel you know they can sometimes be a bit frustrating, hard to get a good even inked images, hard to keep straight, wouldn’t just be easier if it was one large stamps? Well, visit Teneale Williams’ blog and learn how to unmount and remount those pesky wheels.

-Heather

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Nicki Does It Again!

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 10:36 AM PDT

These pillows, designed by Nicky Epstein, would look perfect adorning my porch swing, don’t you think? Well, second thought, the chickens… yeah, never mind.

The official name: “Knitting in Tuscany” Della Robbia Flower Pillows. The pattern by Nicky Epstein was originally featured in the Crafts ‘n Things 10-09 issue, and is in her book, Knitting In Tuscany.

The folks over at Planet Purl,…

Felt Cross Tutorial

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 10:14 AM PDT

This tutorial would be great for teaching about the gospels in Sunday School, or as an Easter lesson. Check out how she made this great felt tool over at Lu Bird Baby.

Tutorial: Silhouette and Script Necklace

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 10:12 AM PDT

Tanya over at Trey & Lucy recently shared this tutorial on how to make a silhouette and script necklace.  It is a beautiful, classic and clean, sentimental project.

How to make a fabric covered recycled record clock

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 09:27 AM PDT

This looks so modern and stylish. Check out the in depth tutorial over at the blog Sew Many Ways… on how to make a modern clock with a bit of fabric and an old record.

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