Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Lookie what she made: Reversible boy’s vest

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 06:54 AM PST

Saltwater Kids made this reversible vest for her son out of an adult-sized windbreaker and button-down shirt.  The pocket on the button-down shirt becomes an interior pocket on the vest.  Brilliant!  See more photos of her refashion at Saltwater Kids.

[photo from Saltwater Kids]

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Tutorial: Add a quick lining to a skirt

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 06:45 AM PST

Larissa from mmmcrafts shares a tutorial on her blog for adding a quick lining to a skirt.  She came up with this approach to solve the problem of a store-bought skirt that wouldn’t stay put.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from mmmcrafts]

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Technique: Scherenschnitte with Your Stamps

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 06:03 AM PST

image by Melanie Schulenberg and Splitcoast

Scherenschnitte is the old German art of paper or scissor cutting. I tried it a few times years ago and it’s fun but it takes alot of time, patients and a steady hand :) If you like the look of paper cuts and silhouettes but want an easier way than check out this fun and simple…

Shop: Brown Pigeon Hand Carved Stamps

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 06:02 AM PST

image by Brown Pidgeon

The Brown Pigeon shop on Etsy carries some lovely and unique hand carved stamps. They can even make a custom stamp for you of your home or business, how cool is that?

image by Brown Pidgeon

-Heather

$5 Bargain Bin at My Craftivity

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PST

The My Craftivity store has a number of scrapbooking and paper crafting books on sale for only $5. Choose from titles like “Punch Your Art Out2″, “Focal Point” and “Scrapbooking Your Faith”. They also offer free shipping on US orders over $25. Click here to visit My Craftivity

Simply Fabulous Wares

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PST

So this blog with fabulous finds {Simply Fun Stuff} led me to this etsy shop with fabulous wares {Simply Pretty Prints}. My favorites? For those feeling the urge to buy me gifts? The teapot. Noooo,these bowls. That also have matching plates. Best to just get me all of them.

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Check it out!

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 05:25 AM PST

Welcome to March!  If you haven’t yet, you need to go check out the pictures that Cythia Tinapple of Polymer Clay Daily has up on her site from Synergy 2!  So very much inspiring eye candy!   Click HERE to check it out!

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Join ScrapHD and Start Digital Scrapbooking

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 05:00 AM PST

Scrap HD is a new site speciasing in online digital and hybrid scrapbooking. The site features designs from top digital designers, as well as digital offerings from paper manufacturers.

Our drag and drop technology makes it simple to create, save, and share beautiful scrapbooks! Free members have access to thousands of digital backgrounds and embellishments. Start from a blank canvas or from…

GIVEAWAY – (FORMERLY BLOGTEST) MARCH, 2010 WEEK #1

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 04:06 AM PST

I have two skeins of this lovely yarn (Color #241) for the winner of this month’s Giveaway.  Refer to the bottom of the post for all the rules.

Here’s the question for this week – Giveaway #3, Week #1

What would you make with these two skeins of yarn?  Links to free patterns or a picture of a similar project appreciated.

Allegro Madil…

Better Late Than Never – February Creativity Prompts

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 04:00 AM PST

I’m sure you have pages that you meant to scrap in February that didn’t get done (I have quite a few!). These prompts form A Matter of Memories just might help! Click here to go to download

Cute paintings and prints by Gemma Jones

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 03:57 AM PST

Great silhouette paintings and gocco prints by Gemma Jones, a Melbourne based artist.

You can find her Etsy store here.

Her website has her bio, list of upcoming exhibitions and .more examples of her work.

She is also a founding member of the Kaotic Kraft Kuties a fun looking craft collective.

Inspiration du Jour – 01.10

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog

Quick Pick: Pretty Soaps

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 01:00 AM PST


1. Celtic Cross Natural Goat’s Milk Soap by The Bonnie Bath Co.
2. Tumbled Turquoise Rock Soap by Amethyst Soaps
3. Cameo Goats Milk Soap by Wendylou’s Natural Bath
4. Honey Ginger Soap by Aniselle Bath & Body

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 08:58 PM PST

Instructables member barefootbohemian shares a tutorial for making a warm jacket for your dog.  This quick sewing project will have him (or her) warm and looking smart during the colder months of the year.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from barefootbohemian on Instructables]

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Stained Glass Tutorials

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 08:26 PM PST

I’m always so busy posting about beads and fusing and mosaic that I continue to neglect the stained glass community and that’s just not right. My problem is that I don’t do any stained glass. There just aren’t enough hours in a day…but I have to find interesting things for you guys. So here’s a sight to help you with…

Tutorial: Pleated apron with hot pads

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 07:52 PM PST

Here’s a cool kitchen twofer for you: an apron that doubles as a hotpad. At first glance it looks like just a pretty pleated apron, but the corners of the apron skirt sport built-in hot pads hidden underneath.   Now reaching for the nearest hotpad is as simple as grabbing the corners of your apron.  Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to…

Tutorial: Wedgie-free toddler yoga pants

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 07:30 PM PST

Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of wedgie-free toddler yoga pants out of an adult t-shirt.  The round panel on the butt of the pants provides extra room for baby’s bottom, as well as an opportunity for some fun embellishment.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Confessions of a Sewing Dork]

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Free Expression is mine

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 05:27 PM PST

It’s Leah Day’s fault I just bought the book Free Expression: The Art and Confessions of a Contemporary Quilter, by Robbi Eklow. She mentioned it in her latest blog post over at 365 Days of Free Motion Quilting as the reason she is embracing fusible applique. While I was shopping I also picked up art + quilt. My bad. Be sure and check out her water goddess project, My Cup Runneth Over. It’s wonderful.

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Felt flower tutorial

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 01:34 PM PST

What I like most about this flower from Whipup.net,  is that you cam use any colors you want to create a pretty bouquet to decorate a jacket or a hat or anything that suits your fancy. Think of this flower in gorgeous shades of green for St. Patrick’s Day. This is something you could do with the children if they are old…

Inspiration: Stamped Mannequin Cards

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 01:21 PM PST

image by Barbara Smith and Stampington Co.

Catherine Moore makes some of my favorite stamps, lots of cool collage images, birds, bees, dresses, doll and mannequin parts, etc. Visit the Stampington website for some really gorgeous cards made by Barbara Smith using some of Catherine’s stamps.

-Heather

Tutorial: Felt beret with cutout motif

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 08:40 AM PST

CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this felt beret that sports a cutout motif on the top.  They also share the template for the cutout.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from CraftStylish]

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Cake Decorating How-Tos

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 08:28 AM PST

Visit Country Living for a slideshow of tips and tricks for cake decorating, including step-by-steps for piping, basket weaving, making chocolate curls. Find the slideshow HERE.

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