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Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Free pattern: Vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers

Posted: 01 May 2010 06:36 AM PDT

Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for this vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers.  Break out some vintage fabrics for this project for a totally retro look. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

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Tutorial: Throw pillow with patchwork stripes

Posted: 01 May 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Katie from Sew Katie Did shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this throw pillow with patchwork stripes. Add as many or as few stripes, depending on the look you want to achieve.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew! blog]

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Project and Freebie: Eco Friendly Board Book

Posted: 01 May 2010 05:55 AM PDT

uimage by Eco Green Crafts

Visit the Eco Green Crafts website for instructions on how to make this wonderful Dimensional Board Book using all environmentally friends supplies, they even have a lovely  free down loadable collage images sheet to share too. Click here for instructions and here for the free collage sheet.

-Heather

APRIL GIVEAWAY WINNER and a GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted: 01 May 2010 05:51 AM PDT

Here’s the winner of my April Giveaway:

Barbara S.

bstilwell12@comcast.net

Barbara, please email me ASAP so I can get the mags in the mail to you.

FOR NEXT MONTH, WE’LL BE DOING SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT FOR THE GIVEAWAY.  PLEASE STAY TUNED.  DETAILS WILL BE POSTED SOON.

Tutorial: Give a button-down shirt a zippered, shirred makeover

Posted: 01 May 2010 05:15 AM PDT

Megan from Brassy Apple used zippers and shirring to transform this plain button-down shirt into a fabulous fitted shirt with flair.  The metal from the zippers add an edgy feel, while the gathers and shirring keep it feminine.   She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Brassy Apple]

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Inspiration: Fabric and Wedding Cakes

Posted: 01 May 2010 04:55 AM PDT

Every time I see all these grand ideas for weddings, I say I want to get divorced so I can remarry. CLICK HERE for a slew of fabric-inspired wedding cakes over at Martha.

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Review: Yummy Suds

Posted: 01 May 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Kim Lesser, founder of Yummy Suds, recently sent me several wonderful products to review. Her company, run by her, her daughter & her daughter-in-law, features quality vegetarian & vegan based products that contain no petroleum or harsh chemicals. Also, the products are produced in recyclable and/or biodegradable packaging. First up are the fantastic solid sugar scrubs I tried, cranberry & orange and…

Stunning Hair Jewelry!

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:49 PM PDT




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Originally uploaded by GingerbellsGifts

I love the elegance of the square shape in these hairpins by Gingerbells Gifts, they would make a stunning accent in a lovely updo! Click on the picture to check out the rest of this artist’s photostream.

Mixed Media Retreat!

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:36 PM PDT

by Debbie Jackson

If you are looking to explore various mediums along with polymer clay, then you might want to check out the Polymer Clay Collaborative and Mixed Media Retreat!

Click here to go to the website!

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TAG – Gorgeous Glass from Trautman Art Glass

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:13 PM PDT

I received some glass samples from TAG, also known as Trautman Art Glass while I was in Las Vegas at Glass Craft. Las Vegas again…had such a good time there and I encountered so many great things. So last night I gave a few of the samples a try. I made the prettiest flower bead that I plan to use for…

Tutorial: Sew an oversized beach tote

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:05 PM PDT

Going swimming means carrying LOTS of stuff – towels, pool toys, flip flops, a snack, dry clothes to change into, etc, etc etc.  To carry all of this stuff you need a really big bag!  Jane from Maiden Jane offers a tutorial on her blog how to make just a bag.  At 25″ x 28″, it’s large enough to carry 8…

Free template: Mother’s Day applique

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 06:37 PM PDT

Whimsy Couture shares a free Mother’s Day-themed applique pattern on her blog.  Add this little message to a tea towel or apron for a quick little Mother’s Day gift.  Go to the free applique.

[photo from Whimsy Couture blog]

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Tutorial: Pom Pom Necklace

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 01:49 PM PDT

Another bit of fun before the weekend – this Pom Pom necklace is just the sugary sweet fun that you need for a weekend in the spring sun.

This tutorial comes from P.S. – I made this, and couldn’t be easier than a bit of chain, some pom pom trim, pliers, a needle and thread.

Enjoy and Happy Friday!

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Tutorial: Safety Pin Belt/Necklace

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 01:37 PM PDT

This tutorial for a safety pin belt/necklace comes from Love Maegan.

It is a quick, easy and versatile project – just the thing for a new look for the weekend.

Technique: Embossing on Transparencies

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:54 PM PDT

image by Kara Ward and Spotted Canary

Let Kara Ward for Spotted Canary teach you how to emboss your stamped images onto transparency sheets, very cool! Click here to learn how.

-Heather

Design your own swimsuit – Gnome Edition!

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:51 PM PDT

Hello! I’m about to start sewing my own swim suit, well, swim dress. It’s a Kwik Sew pattern and I’m all ready with my serger and my wooly nylon. I’m a tad nervous and thusly I am started googling for some tips.

But, lo! I found a design your own swim suit site. Mine has ended up covered with gnomes.…

Knit A Squirrel, Maybe Win A Gift Certificate!

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:37 PM PDT

Create your own pattern, or use an existing one. Squirrels can be knitted, crochetted, felted, sewn… as long as they’re 3D.

The gals at the Brooklyn General Store are celebrating spring with a call for entries. Squirrels! But hurry, the contest ends May 15!

Here are the details: http://brooklyngeneral.blogspot.com/

Tutorial: Make a cool towel sled for hot playground slides

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:33 PM PDT

A sunny day is a good time for a park day, but often the warm sun makes the slide too hot to be used.  Pony Tails & Fish Scales came up with a cool solution (no pun intended).  She made slide sleds out of towels. Brilliant!  She shares a tutorial showing how she made them.  Get the how-to.

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Tutorial: Make a reversible nursing cover

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:18 PM PDT

Polly from Helping Little Hands shows how to make this reversible nursing cover.  This would make an awesome present for a new mother! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Helping Little Hands]

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Congratulations Inkoutloud!

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:42 AM PDT

Don’t have my puppy with me today, so I had to use a random number generator to choose for the giveaway of the 2 Wendy Johnson Toe Up Socks Books. Inkoutloud wins! As soon as you get back to me with your snail mail address, I’ll get them shipped right out to you!

Congratulations!

Tutorial: little felt spring birds

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:30 AM PDT

Mitsy from Artmind has a little sweet bird tutorial to celebrate spring that she shared with Poppy Talk (tutorial HERE) and I am passing it onto you. Misty tells us that In Belgium, lots of people make an Easter tree as decoration. All bare branches are dressed up with decorative eggs and ribbons. She is not a fan of all the traditional…

Giveaway: Xyron Creatopia

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:00 AM PDT

Scrapbook Trends is giving away a Creatopia machine from Xyron. This machine die-cuts, embosses, laminates and applies adhesive! Click here to go to giveaway. Also join Scrapbook Trends on their Facebook page on National Scrapbooking Day for Creatopia tips and projects.

Recycled decupage light bulb birds

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:05 AM PDT

Over at the blog Crafts by Amanda there is this super cute project of making birds from old light bulbs. Pop on over to see Amanda’s great tutorial and the flock she made in a rainbow of colors, they are adorable! Thanks Amanda for sending in the link and sharing.

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13 Tips for Organizing for National Scrapbook Day

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Simple Scrapper and Log Your Memory have written this article on how to get organized for a happy National Scrapbooking Day. Click here to go to article.

More National Scrapbooking Day Events

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

If you’re not sure where to hang out tomorrow check out this list of events around the internet from Memories Artwork. Scroll to midway in the post for the links. Click here to go to post.