Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

San Francisco Bead and Design Show: Craft Gossip Exclusive Interview Series Part II and Giveaway

Posted: 14 May 2010 07:33 AM PDT

As I mentioned last week, The San Francisco Bead and Design Show will be taking place from May 21-23, 2010 (for more information about the show itself please see below).  In the previous post about the show we had a mini-interview with Carole Witt of String Bead. This week’s mini-interview is with Genevieve Church from Loot!

Genevieve teaches at the Pratt Fine Arts…

Giveaway: Vintage Rose Pixiepacket

Posted: 14 May 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Sarah Martina is giving away this package of vintage themed items from the Pixiepetals Etsy store. Entries close tonight Friday May 14th at 11:59 pm PST. Click here to go to giveaway.

Tutorial: Knot Me skirt for toddler girls

Posted: 14 May 2010 06:49 AM PDT

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shares a tutorial for this Knot Me skirt for toddler girls.  It’s part of her Skirt Week tutorial series.  This short knit skirt is so cute on little toddler legs! Lovin’ the knot detail!!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Simply Modern Mom]

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Tutorial: Ruffled travel tissue pouch

Posted: 14 May 2010 06:26 AM PDT

Zura from Sew Retro Chic! shows how to make these ruffled pouches sized to hold a travel pack of tissues.  These simple fabric pouches keeps your tissues from getting grungy while in your purse.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew Retro Chic!]

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Cinnamon Bun Bouquet

Posted: 14 May 2010 06:20 AM PDT

Learn how to make this cinnamon bun bouquet HERE at from glitter to gumdrops. {spotted on Childmade}

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360 Skin Care Sale

Posted: 14 May 2010 06:20 AM PDT

360 Skin Care is relocation to Atlanta, GA in June, so they are having their biggest sale ever. 360 Skin Care is offering you 40% off all regular priced individual items from now until Monday, May 17. Use discount code “MOVING40″ to take advantage of this awesome deal!


Monkey Cake

Posted: 14 May 2010 06:15 AM PDT

And there are cupcakes to match! Learn how to make this monkey cake HERE at Our Best Bites.

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Tutorial: Make a thread catcher pincushion

Posted: 14 May 2010 06:13 AM PDT

Kathy from Merriment Design shows how to make a handy thread catcher pincushion that you can hang off the side of your sewing table.  Brilliant!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Merriment Design]

[via Prudent Baby]

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Tutorial: Including Scanned Handwriting on a Page

Posted: 14 May 2010 06:00 AM PDT

This tutorial from Paula Gilarde at Get it Scrapped shows how you can include your handwriting on a scrapbook page. Click here to go to tutorial.

Project Video: Punches and Digi Stamps

Posted: 14 May 2010 05:59 AM PDT

image by Lucy Abrams and Hero Arts

Join Lucy Abrams on the Hero Arts blog for a fun project video using punches and digital stamps.

-Heather

WHAT’S CUTER THAN A TEDDY BEAR IN A SWEATER?

Posted: 14 May 2010 05:18 AM PDT

That’s the question on the back cover of this adorable book.  I’m not much for dolls, but teddy bears are a different matter.  If you have ever wanted to dress a teddy bear, this is the book for you!

Amy O’Neill Houck has created 20 projects to dress your favorite bear.  Some are one piece outfits like the Fisherman’s vest.  Others…

Take a Survey and Win!

Posted: 14 May 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Log Your Memory is asking scrapbookers to take a survey to help with market research. All entries will be eligible to win a $100 cash prize! Complete the survey by 10 pm May Sunday 23rd to enter. Click here to go to survey.

Tutorial: Faux Crochet Flowers

Posted: 14 May 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Not handy with a crochet needle? Danielle Flanders shows you how to make these faux crochet flowers! Click here to go to tutorial.

Inspiration du Jour – Just 2 Just Us

Posted: 14 May 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog

DIY: Houndstooth Pattern Nails

Posted: 14 May 2010 02:00 AM PDT

I love houndstooth print & was excited to see this video tutorial posted by TeddyKana on Cut Out + Keep showing how to paint your own nails in a houndstooth print.

Creature Double Feature!

Posted: 13 May 2010 10:40 PM PDT

by Brian Blacknick

While browsing through the Craft Gossip Flickr Pool, I came across this wonderful sculpture by Brian Blacknick.  It captures the battle in intricate detail.

The proceeds from the sale of this sculpture will go to St. Baldrick’s Foundation for childhood cancer research.  A fun work of art, and a great cause!  Click here to go to his blog.

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Tutorial: Scrappy cinch belt with fabric flowers

Posted: 13 May 2010 07:20 PM PDT

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make this super cute belt from scraps of knit left over from previous sewing projects.  The belt is made from three layers of knit for extra stability, while the flowers are made from scraps that are folded and twisted into shape.  Love it!! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from I Am…

Tutorial: Easy Gauze A-Line Skirt with Sash

Posted: 13 May 2010 07:10 PM PDT

Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs over at Simply Modern Mom with a tutorial showing how to make this Easy Breezy Gauze A-Line Skirt.  No elastic, no zipper, no buttons.  No reason not to make one right away.  Get the tute.

[photo from Simply Modern Mom]

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Tutorial: Teacher’s Apron

Posted: 13 May 2010 06:17 PM PDT

Kids aren’t the only ones who get dirty at school.  All of the art projects and hands-on activities can take their toll on teachers’ clothes as well.  Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this Teacher’s Apron.  Make one for your child’s teacher to show your appreciation for all of the patience shown to your little one…

Kid Friendly Snacks

Posted: 13 May 2010 06:14 PM PDT

Find a roundup of clever ideas to encourage kids to eat (mostly healthy) snacks HERE at ohdeedoh, like sprinkley peanut butter bread and incorporating their favorite books into snack time.

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Tutorial: Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens

Posted: 13 May 2010 06:06 PM PDT

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial showing how to create her Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens.  This unique oven mitt is long enough to wrap around a hot pot and has spaces for both of your hands.   Go to the tutorial.  (You can also download the tutorial as a PDF from BurdaStyle.)

[photo from Mademoiselle Chaos]

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The Ice Cream Bowl – A Fresh Mold from Bullseye

Posted: 13 May 2010 04:03 PM PDT

I love these bowls. And since I’ve got a field trip up to Portland to go to a class at Bullseye I am definitely coming home with a few of these molds. They make the perfect ice cream bowls, don’t ya think? And of course the samples in the picture are so cute. I can just see my favorite chocolate sorbetto…

Lorna’s Laces New Yarn

Posted: 13 May 2010 03:29 PM PDT

And it doesn’t have a name yet. This is where you come in. Knitters are being asked to cast their votes for a name for this sure-to-be-awesome new yarn.

Head over to their site to vote now: http://lornaslaces.blogspot.com/ Hurry, only 2 days left to vote!

Tutorial: Safety Pin and Fabric Bracelet

Posted: 13 May 2010 02:53 PM PDT

If you have been following Alisa Burke’s shrink plastic tutorials, as posted here, check out her guest post on I am Momma Hear Me Roar.  This time Alisa shows readers how to create this fun bracelet with fabric, paper towel and mailing scraps.

Bringing Food to Life

Posted: 13 May 2010 01:22 PM PDT

Visit Bent Objects for some pretty amazing eye candy by Terry Border, author of Bent Objects: The Secret Life of Everyday Things. I could spend way too much time scrolling through the clever, funny arrangements of foods we eat every day as they are brought to life with a simple wire or pose.

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