Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Diaper clutch with carrying handle

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:37 AM PST

Kiama from Mud Puddles & Daisies shares a tutorial for a diaper clutch that was clearly designed with mama in mind.  The handle makes it carry like a purse – just grab it up and go.  Go the tutorial.

[photo from Mud Puddles & Daisies]

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At the end of the rainbow! (leprechaun tutorial)

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:35 AM PST

I have a great fondness for St. Patrick’s Day (probably because it is also my birthday!) I found this adorable leprechaun tutorial, just in time to try it out before March 17 arrives!  Click here to go to the tutorial.

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Lookie what she made: Bucket hat from old jeans

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:23 AM PST

Lookie at the bucket hat that Evyline Alexandra from Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe made from an old pair of jeans plus a fat quarter for the lining.  My favorite part is the repurposed diamante trim.  She cut them from the back pockets and stitched them by hand around the base of the hat.  Read more about her project at Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe.

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Tutorial: Simply tote purse with zippered top and pockets

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:11 AM PST

Martina from Confessions of a Sewing Addict continues her search for the perfect bag, this time with her Simply tote.  She claims that this is still not the perfect bag, though with a zippered top, two large outside pockets, and an inside zippered pocket, it seems pretty perfect to me.  Like her other designs in this series, she shares a tutorial…

New Release: Outlines Stamps

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:03 AM PST

image by Outlines

Outlines rubber stamps has just released some terrific new stamps, loads of great Easter designs, St. Patrick’s Day, mom, dad, graduation and more. Click here to check them all out. I reallt love their bunny images, so cute!

-Heather

Freebie: St. Patty’s Day Digital Kit

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PST

Download this free St. Patrick’s Day digital kit from Peppermint Creative. Click here to go to download.

Tutorial: Getting perfect 1/4″ seams

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:23 AM PST

Amy from Park City Girl shares her method for getting the often elusive 1/4″ seam allowance preferred in quilting. She demonstrates with both a standard and a 1/4″ sewing machine foot. Get the tutorial. 

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Scrap Your Story Article Series

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:00 AM PST

Debbie Hodge will be posting a series of 11 articles to help you Scrap Your Story on the Get It Scrapped blog.  The series is designed to help you make scrapbook pages about yourself. The first article You Now can be found here. The second article Origins can be found here. Check the blog every Tuesday for a new article in the series!

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“RAWR”, goes the the tinysaur

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 04:57 AM PST

Build Your Own Tinysaur Kit! Comes with glue, tweezers and laser cut parts all in a cute tin. All kits by EverythingTiny for sale in the Makers Market.

Free pattern: Silly Chicken quilt block

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 04:55 AM PST

Zoey of Perpetually Piecing has some real lively examples of a fun quilt block called Silly Chicken. Go to her blog to check out the block, she has an entire flock. You can make your own silly chicken, for personal use only. Get the free download at Quilter’s Cache. Thanks for sharing Zoey!

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CROCHET OF INDIA

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 04:46 AM PST

Today at the library, I ran across this fantastic (and fantastically huge) book:

Handmade In India, A Geographical Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts by Aditi Ranjan and M.P. Ranjan

In addition to the thousands of other handcrafts created all over the huge Indian Subcontinent, the book has many examples of crochet.  It seems that crochet was brought to India in the early 20th…

Digital Scrapbooking 101

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 04:00 AM PST

If you’d like to start Digital Scrapbooking, but you’re not sure where to begin, read this article by Emilie Ahern. In it she outlines what you need to get started, where to find quality free digital kits, and how to save and/or print your completed pages. Click here to go to article.

Inspiration du Jour – 123, be silly, be you

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Tomato Skin Remedies

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 01:00 AM PST

I love to eat tomatoes, but I didn’t realize all the skin care remedies that can be done using tomatoes. The Skin Care Tips and Information blog posted about several home remedies that will help treat acne, allergies and rashes, among other skin conditions.

Mosaic Marathon

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 10:19 PM PST

Over at the SAMA, Society of American Mosaic Artists, web site I found photos of a large scale mosaic project that just had to be shared with you guys. I do believe most of the pieces are made up of tile but I think this can inspire and be translated to glass very well, that is if you find yourself…

Tutorial: Scrappy scaley zippered pouch

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 07:15 PM PST

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for making this scrap-happy scaley zippered pouch.  I love the mix of color and print!!  The individual scales are made from scraps of fabric.  Dig through your scrap bin and make yourself a fabulous zippered pouch! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Lia's Space]

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Tutorial: Make a baby bonnet from a vintage hankie

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 06:52 PM PST

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff guest blogs over at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make a baby bonnet out of a vintage handkerchief.  What a sweet, sweet gift this would make! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Somewhat Simple]

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Tutorial: Business Card Pouch

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 06:30 PM PST

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making this clear vinyl and ric-rac Business Card Pouch.  Cute, cute!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Flower Girl Designs]

[via One Pretty Thing]

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Can 1 million pillowcases change the world?

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 04:45 PM PST

The folks at All People Quilt think so.  And I think they’re on to something.  According to APQ, “A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing home resident.”  And so APQ has issued the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.  As of March 10 at 6:15 pm…

Alice in Wonderland Cookies

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 04:45 PM PST

Find the how-tos and supplies for making these Alice in Wonderland Wafer Paper Cookies HERE at one of my favorite shops, Fancy Flours.

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Tutorial: Sew a travel placemat

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 03:39 PM PST

Click over to Simply Modern Mom to find out how you cansew a travel placemat.  It includes pockets sized just the right size for napkin, flatware, and a plate, and it rolls up and ties closed for easy transport.  A set of these would be perfect for springtime picnics!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Simply Modern Mom]

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St. Patrick’s Day Pretzels and Rainbows

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 01:43 PM PST

Check out the St. Patrick’s Day ideas over at Munchkin Munchies. I love these shamrock pretzels and rainbow cookies. Find the recipe for the pretzels HERE and the rainbow cookies HERE.

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Owl Cupcakes

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 01:37 PM PST

Learn how to make this cute owl cupcake HERE at the equally cute Amy Bakes Cupcakes. (Also check out her shop and more great ideas on her blog.)

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Blog and Blog Candy: Gingersnap Creations

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 01:13 PM PST

image by Helena Virpi

As someone who loves to stamp and also loves to do collage and mixed media art I was thrilled to come across a great blog called Gingersnap Creations, because that’s what they are all about. They’ve got a wonderful design team, fun challenges and right now they are celebrating their birthday with some cool blog candy. Click…

Buck Yourself – Zombie Edition

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 11:54 AM PST

These cute deer head trophy pins are FLOCKED. I love flocking. This zombie edition comes complete with oozing sores, leaking brains and a googley eye. If you want less gore and more cute Kitschy Galore still has you covered with a leopard edition, a birdie edition and more!

Link via Faster Kitty Kill Kill!