Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Add gathered detail to a neckline

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 07:09 AM PDT

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to add gathered detail to the neckline of a top or dress.  This easy technique adds interest to an otherwise plain neckline.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs]

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Giveaway: Jillibean Soup Chicken Noodle

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 07:00 AM PDT

The Scrap Review is giving away a package of Jillibean Soup products. Just leave a comment on the review of the Chicken Noodle line by Lain Ehmann. Click here to go to review and giveaway

Tutorial: Ruffle neck tee and headband from a turtleneck

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:40 AM PDT

Mariska from No Time to be Bored shows how to refashion a long-sleeved turtleneck into a short-sleeved top with ruffle detail around the neck.  As a bonus, you can use the leftover turtleneck band to make a matching headband.  Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from No Time to be Bored]

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Tutorial: Fabric carrots for Easter

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:28 AM PDT

Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make fabric carrots.  Make a bunch (literally) for a super cute Easter decoration!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Idea Room]

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Chick Cake Balls

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:24 AM PDT

Oh how cute. And easy, too. Find the instructions for making these chick cake balls HERE at Cake on the Brain.

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Ganache Filled Eggs

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:22 AM PDT

Learn how to make these ganache filled eggs HERE at About.com: Candy.

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Freebie: Digtal Bunny Stamp

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by 2 Cute

Visit the 2 Cute Stamps blog to download this adorable bunny rabbit stamp for free!

-Heather

A Review of Online Classes

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PDT

The Daily Digi has posted a comprehensive review of a number of sites that give online scrapbooking classes. Included are Big Picture Scrapbooking and Get It Scrapped. Click here to go to article.

MICHELLE’S FASHION INFLUENCE

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 05:28 AM PDT

Michelle Obama, of course.  She’s so chic yet her wardrobe is very sensible and typically from reasonably priced stores – not counting her ball gowns and such.

Here’s a sample of the kind of dress Mrs. Obama often wears:

White House Black Market Michelle Obama Dress

What’s NEW about this dress is the waist line treatment.  There are other examples of Mrs. Obama…

Product I Love : Kraft Scallop Tags

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 05:00 AM PDT

I spied these great tags on Etsy! Perfect for journaling as well as cards. They are on sale at A Scrappy Design for $2.00 Click here to go to store.

Page Ideas for 4×6 Photos

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Visit About.com for four new sketches as well as ideas for scrapping uncropped 4×6 photos. Click here to go to article.

Giveaway Reminder

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:30 AM PDT

Don’t forget our giveaway for the $50 gift certificate from Peachy Cheap ends tonight at midnight EST! Click here to go to giveaway post to enter.

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Disecting Easter

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:14 AM PDT

The Easter Bunny  by CraftyHedgehog. $125.00

In case you were wondering where Easter eggs really came from then here is your answer.

Source: Craftastrophe


Inspiration du Jour – Pause

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

DIY: Mondo Bath Bombs

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Soap Queen shares yet another great tutorial, this time for Mondo Bath Bombs. This tutorial utilizes Bramble Berry’s stainless steel bath bomb mold. This looks like a fun & fairly simple project.

Guest Post and Giveaway – Norah Gaughan’s top ten Crochet sites

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 09:39 PM PDT

Editors Note: We at CraftGossip are honored to have Norah Gaughan present her list of top ten crochet blogs for inspiration. In celebration of this post, we have a copy of Norah’s latest book, Comfort Knitting and Crochet Afghans to giveaway. How to enter the giveaway is presented at the end of this post, so read on!

Norah Gaughan is the design…

Tutorial: Quick Little Bunny sock softie

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 07:54 PM PDT

Elsie Marley shares a tutorial on her blog for making this Quick Little Bunny.  It’s a sweet little bunny softie made from a sock. Awww….  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Elsie Marley blog]

[via Whip Up]

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Tutorial: Yo-yo throw pillow covers

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 07:46 PM PDT

Jenjen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make these throw pillow covers dotted with yo-yo fabric embellishments.  Make the yo-yos from different sizes and prints of fabric for an eclectic look. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Tatertots and Jello]

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Tutorial: Applique a fabric bow on to a plain tee

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 07:26 PM PDT

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute fabric bow applique for a t-shirt.  Get the how-to.

[photo from U Create]

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Tutorial: Sugar and Spice layered skirt for little girls

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 07:15 PM PDT

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make her Sugar and Spice skirt for little girls.  I’m lovin’ the way the fabric is layered at the bottom!!  Each tier is made from a different piece of fabric, so you could mix and match the prints if you like.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from From an Igloo]

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Bullseye E-Merge Winners Announced

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 06:03 PM PDT

Gold Award winner Kate Baker

Bullseye Glass has announced the winners of the E-Merge competition. Check out the gallery of winners. The Gold Award winner is Kate Baker of Australia. Congratulations to her. And to all of the other winners in this event. These are up and coming glass artists from around the world. The show of artist will be up at…

Easter Candles

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:23 PM PDT

The Magic Onions shows you how to make these beautiful simple candles out of  Egg Shells and Beeswax.  We’ve only got a few more days for Easter Crafts, so lets get crafting!Waldorf Beeswax Easter Egg Candles

Flower Basket Cupcakes

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:07 PM PDT

Learn how to make these beautiful flower-filled basket cupcakes HERE at Skip to my Lou. The baskets are part of an 8 day sugary treat idea extravaganza, the Spring Blog Hop, hosted by Hoosier Homemade.

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eBook: Crunchy Granola Charm

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 02:42 PM PDT

If you like the 60’s fashion, music and crafting than Crunchy Granola Charm by Yvette Doss is the eBook for you.

She includes detailed instructions for 7 60’s inspired projects.  Each piece is loaded with 60’s charm and looks fun and easy to make.  For added fun and inspiration Yvette has also included a list of music to listen to while beading…

Secret storage boxes made from recycled books

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 01:53 PM PDT

Looking for a way to hide this or that? Pop on over to Secret Storage Books and pick one that suits your mood! They have them categorized by topic and you can pick from some great (and funny) titles. I have made these myself and they are a ton of work so looking to support the recycled handmade comunity and have…