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Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Two-Faced Bloomers for toddler girls

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 07:04 AM PDT

Being two-faced is generally NOT considered a good thing – unless you’re talking about a pair of bloomers for a little girl.  The front is made from one fabric print, and the back from another.  In this case, two-faced is just too stinkin’ cute!  The Sewing Dork from Redemption shows how to make them.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Sewing Dork]

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Photo Challenge: Favorite Hangouts

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Pamela aka EssenzeVibez is hosting a photo challenge this month. She’s asking you to take photos of your favourite hangouts. Click here for all the details on how to participate.

Tutorial: Father’s Day keychain from an old tie

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 06:43 AM PDT

Misty from Creative Itch shares a link for a quick, easy Father’s Day gift.  It uses an old tie to create a mini-tie keychain.  How cute!!  Read about it and get the link.

[photo from Creative Itch]

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Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 06:19 AM PDT

Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks.  Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns.

[photo from Keyka Lou Patterns]

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Tutorial: Get cool striped effects when dying fabrics

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 06:06 AM PDT

The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics.  The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue.  Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes.  There are tons of design possibilities for this fabric dying technique!  Get the how-to.

[photo from RIT Dye]

[via Cathie Filian]

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Freebie: Bless Our Troops Bears

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Squigglefly

Visit Squigglefly and download this wonderful patriotic bear digi stamp for free, click here to download.

-Heather

Tutorial: Button Owl

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Mariska at No Time to be Bored has posted a tutorial to show how to make this owl on a branch embellishment from buttons and paper. Click here to go to tutorial

B&W quilt along and crafty videos

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 05:41 AM PDT

That Crafty Gemini Vanessa has just posted her third block from her Black and White quilt along. Get the tute. Also, I just discovered she has her own channel on YouTube where she has tons of crafty video tutorials. She’s a talented and generous teacher.

Make a quilted coin purse

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 05:10 AM PDT

Ben from Patchwork Quilting for Beginners shows how to make this folksy-cute coin purse. You’ll learn hand piecing and quilting, reverse and regular applique plus how to put in a zipper. Go to the tutorial.

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EXQUISITE ABOUT SAYS IT ALL

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 05:08 AM PDT

Exquisite is a great word!  To me, if something is exquisite, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the other senses.  In crochet, that means touch also.  Margaret Maccio and Tuesday Bennett produce exquisite crocheted earrings and necklaces.

You can see for yourself at www.muggytuesday.com   or in their etsy shop at www.muggytuesday.etsy.com

While their earrings are simply too long for my…

Tutorial: Magnetic Scrapbook Page

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Little Birdie Secrets explains how to make this magnetic scrapbook page using fabric paper from Dear Lizzie by American Crafts. Click here to go to tutorial.

Giveaway: American Crafts Adhesives

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT

American Crafts is running a special promotion with their This to That adhesives. Click here to find out how you can win the entire collection!

Inspiration du Jour : Numbers

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

A Guide to Using Natural Exfoliants

Posted: 10 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

The Natural Beauty Workshop posted a wonderful Guide to Using Natural Exfoliants. I was surprised to learn shredded coconut is a medium exfoliant ideal for body scrubs.


GAS Conference in Louisville Starts Tomorrow!

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 08:19 PM PDT

Of course I wish I could be there. And some of you feel exactly the same way. But we’ll be there in spirit. I’m talking about the GAS Conference in Louisville, KY. You can start on site registration today. And it all begins tomorrow. On the Glass Art Society’s web site you can download a program schedule. There are demonstrations and…

DC Metro Cupcake

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 08:00 PM PDT

I absolutely completely wanted to enter the Hello, Cupcake “Design Your DC” cupcake contest and absolutely completely forgot. (The contest was recently held by a local cupcake bakery for amateur cupcake makers. I guess since I was a “professional” cookie decorator, my amateur status would’ve been questionable anyway, but if you’ve seen my cupcakes, you’ll know I truly am an amateur cupcake…

Tutorial: Make baby carrier strap covers to catch the drool

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 07:42 PM PDT

Little babies will put just about anything into their mouths, which means that anything that is around baby for any length of time stands a good chance of getting slobbered.  Kristin from Lu Bird Baby created these strap covers to keep the straps of her Ergo baby carrier from being covered with baby drool.  Instead of having to wash her entire…

Tutorial: Make a reusable market bag

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 07:02 PM PDT

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this reusable market bag.  The finishing on this bag looks professional, with edge stitching and crisp side seams.  A fabric-covered piece of cardboard provides support for the bottom.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Living with Punks]

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Tutorial: Make a ruffled halter dress for little girls

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 06:43 PM PDT

Nicole at Create and Delegate shares a tutorial for her Playground Dress for little girls.  This ruffled halter dress can be made from two adult t-shirts.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Create and Delegate]

[via Creative Itch]

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Last Day to Vote

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 04:02 PM PDT

Now is the time to cast your vote for the winners of this year’s Bead Star competition.

Click here and read all about how to vote, but remember – do it now as today is the last day to vote.

Tips on Micro Torches

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 03:49 PM PDT

If you are thinking about buying a micro torch, you might want to check out this recent chat with Kristal Wick and Denise Peck of Jewelry Making Daily and Beadmaking Daily.

It should answer a lot of your questions about which torch to buy and how to use it.

Project: Inked and Stamped Metal Art

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 02:05 PM PDT

image by Jenn Mason and Cloth Paper Scissors

Visit the Cloth Paper Scissors blog for instructions from Jenn Mason how to make this cool metal wall hanging using Adirondack Inks and metal stamps. Add a photo and it’s a perfect gift for Father’s Day! Click here for instructions.

-Heather

Ladybug Treat Roundup

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 01:42 PM PDT

The celebration shoppe has a great roundup of ladybug treats from clever bakers around the web. Find the roundup HERE.

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Girly Girl Blanket!

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 11:53 AM PDT

Does your girl love pink? If so, this is the blanket for her. (Yes, I realize it can be knit in any color….), but it looks just so cute in bright NEON PINK!!

See? isn’t it cool? Free pattern courtesy of Coats and Clarks, here

Pea Pod Baby Shower Cookies

Posted: 09 Jun 2010 11:26 AM PDT

Learn how to make these cute baby-in-a-pea pod cookies HERE at Brown Eyed Baker.Step-by-step instructions and photographs included!

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