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Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Freebie: 15 Photo Collage Templates

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:00 AM PST

BHG Scrapbooks etc. is offering up 15 free photo collage templates for download. One is shown above. Click here to go to download

Tutorial: Quick and easy tooth fairy pouch

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:57 AM PST

Emily from The Rubber Punkin shows how to make a special tooth pouch that your child can use when leaving a lost tooth out for the Tooth Fairy.  The tooth applique is great for little boys, who want the cash but may not be into the whole fairy thing.  It’s a quick, easy sewing project.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo The Rubber Punkin]

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Stash Buster, Cabled Baby Blocks

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:46 AM PST

When I grow up I’m going to be a designer of really cool things like this. It’s another must have pattern in your “Quick, I have to knit a baby gift” arsenol.

And, the pattern is free, from Creative Knitting, here: http://www.creativeknittingmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=755&key=KDNL

Tutorial: From a t-shirt to a wrap cardigan

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:42 AM PST

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for turning a t-shirt into a cardigan that wraps and ties around your waist.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Happy Together]

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Cool idea: Double-sided dishtowel

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:11 AM PST

The Sewing Dork from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows off the double-sided dishtowels that she made.  The two layers make it super absorbant for drying dishes and cleaning spills.  And it’s such a simple project – just two towels and four seams!  Read more at Confessions of a Sewing Dork.

[photo from Confessions of a Sewing Dork]

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New Release: Hero Arts Stamps

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:04 AM PST

image by Hero Arts and Jennifer McGuire

 Hero Arts has just released 26 gorgeous new wood mounted rubber stamps, loads of pretty florals and backgrounds to choose from. Click here to see them all.

-Heather

Freebie: Word Art Collections

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PST

Jill at A Matter of Memories has created four word companion sets for her March Creativity prompts. The sets cover Scrapbooking (shown above), Sleep, St. Patrick’s Day and Movies, which are all part of the March prompts.  Click here to go to download

Genius: Stacked circles

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:02 AM PST

You already know I think Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe is a needlework genius. So you won’t be surprised to learn that the tree and flowers in this felt applique design made me literally squeal aloud. Stacked circles. So simple and yet expressive, dimensional, and just plain joyful. Melissa, you rock! See more at her blog post while I run off to cut out…

Giveaway: Kit from Céline Navarro

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:00 AM PST

Céline Navarro is giving way this kit of scrapbooking products. Leave her a comment before Sunday to enter! Click here to go to giveaway

Tip: Tame your bobbins

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 04:56 AM PST

Karen from Sew Many Ways shares her secret for keeping her loaded-with-thread bobbins wound up. Get the tip.

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Carol visits Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 04:35 AM PST

Check out this entry in the recent Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival In the Shadow of the Mill, Footsteps in Time created by Jacqueline O’Brien. I love how she incorporated photos in her quilt. I spied this in Carol Miller’s Quilt University gallery. She made the trip to Virginia and thankfully is sharing the quilt show with us.

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IT’S COOL, BUT WOULD YOU WEAR IT?

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 04:16 AM PST

CROCHET FELTED BIB NECKLACE

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These three necklaces are really pretty – works of art.  I see such crocheted items all the time.  I’m wondering if anyone would actually wear them?  I have no neck – none – so they wouldn’t suit me at all.  But, would YOU wear one of them or purchase (or make) one for someone you know would…

Inspiration: Christina Alessi

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 04:01 AM PST

I adore this mixed-media work by Christina Alessi of Embroidery, etc. She says, “I draw my original design first, then watercolor on the fabric, then stitch. I'm really liking the finished product.”

Me, too! See more on Christina’s blog.

Freebie: Printable Storage Labels

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 04:00 AM PST

Download these Oh So Pretty Labels from Little Light Studio. Perfect for organizing, or use the blank ones as you please! Click here to go to download

Inspiration du Jour – Smile

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog

Win A Zombie Recycled Oil Bottle

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 01:51 AM PST

Win A Zombie Recycled Oil Bottle.

Check out these funky oil or vinegar bottles from BreadandBadger.com an visit our sister site Craftbits.com for your chance to get your hands on one.

Makeup Tips

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 01:00 AM PST

Applying makeup is an ever-evolving thing, in my opinion. If you’re looking to spruce up your look, here’s a couple of helpful tips from various sites. All Women Stalk has 10 Steps for Natural Makeup Look, Healthy Life has 7 Steps to Great Makeup, and About.com has tips for Choosing a Foundation.


Tutorial: Sew a crinkly mat for your cat to sleep on

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 08:07 PM PST

Cathie Filian shares a tutorial for making a crinkle mat for cats.  Make one for your feline friend so she’ll quit laying down on old shopping bags and newspapers.  What am I saying – she’ll probably still do that.  But she’d also appreciate a crinkly lounging surface made just for her.  Go to the tutorial. (You’ll need to scroll down to…

Tutorial: Patchwork notebooks

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 07:53 PM PST

Over at Sew, Mama, Sew! you can learn how to make this nifty notebook cover designed by Jennifer Casa from JCasa *handmade. Go here to read about Jennifer’s Fabric Focus kickoff and get the tutorial while you’re at it. It includes instructions for two other notebook cover designs.

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Upcoming Tutorial for This Cool Project

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:55 PM PST

If you are as intrigued by this photo, as I am, check out Ornamentea’s site tomorrow for full details and tutorial on how to make this piece for yourself.

Of check out the blog Shiny Little Things for instructions on how to sign up for the Dispatch.

This promises to be a great tutorial, with an excellent element like the one shown here.  Love…

Tutorial: Little spring chicken softie

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:39 PM PST

Small Fry & Co. shows how to make this sweet little spring chicken softie.  One of these would be so cute sitting in an Easter basket!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Small Fry & Co.]

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Rainbow Chocolate Curls

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:12 PM PST

I love this colorful and bright alternative to chocolate curls that I found via Frost Me. Find the how-tos for coloring chocolate and curling HERE at The Lone Baker.

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Tutorial: Embellish your house shoes!

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:06 PM PST

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows two ways you can dress up a pair of plain-ole ballet style house shoes.  She added a fabric flower to one pair, and vintage lace and pearls to another.  They’re both so pretty I’d have a hard time choosing which one to wear!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Tea Rose Home]

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Tutorial: Ruffled edge cloche hat for an infant

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 05:46 PM PST

Kristin from Grace Violet  made this ruffled edge cloche hat for an infant.  She started with a less than trendy knit baby hat.  A few cuts and some lettuce-edge stitching, and she had this flapper-style hat.  I can just see those layers of ruffles around a sweet new baby’s head!  Want to make one? Check out her tutorial.

[photo from Grace Violet]

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OATKA Glass in Batavia, NY

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 05:25 PM PST

I love finding new glass studios around the country. Then I get to share them with you. So if you’re in the Upstate New York area, Batavia, NY to be exact, go by OATKA Glass. They are a full service glass studio for fusing and lampworking. They are a Bullseye resource center and offer a fine variety of classes. You…