Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Freebie: Digital Quick Page

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Download this digital quick page from Rosy Posey Studio. While there be sure to check out the full coordinating kit, Island Allure which is on sale for $5.99. Click here to go to download.

Free pattern: Stretch knit baby/toddler PJ pants or shorts

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:49 AM PDT

Christine at From an Igloo shares a free pattern and tutorial for these stretch knit baby PJ pants.  One-size-fits-most with these pants, so you’ll only need minor adjustments to make them in sizes from 6 months to 2T.  You can make them long or short, with cuffs or without.  I love the appliques across the butt!!  Go to the tutorial and free…

Tutorial: Round poof pillow with ruffled ribbon

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:35 AM PDT

Kelli from WhimsiKel guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute round poof pillow.  The front is embellished with yards and yards of gathered ribbon.  She also shows how to convert a square pillow insert into a round pillow insert, which is so simple and yet so brilliant.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from U Create]

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Tutorial: Picnic napkin flatware rolls

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:22 AM PDT

Calli from Make It Do made these picnic napkins that also function as flatware rolls.  The pockets hold your flatware during transport, and then unroll into a handy fabric napkin.  What a great idea for picnic baskets, where space is often at a premium!  Find out how to make some for yourself with her tutorial.

[photo from Make It Do]

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Tutorial: Wipe-clean booster seat cushions from a vinyl tablecloth

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:10 AM PDT

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these booster seat cushions out of vinyl tablecloths.  The vinyl tablecloths are an inexpensive source of wipe-clean fabric (SO important with young eaters!), and there are so many cute prints available right now.  Brilliant!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots]

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Freebie: Graduation Party Flags

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Bird Crafts

Visit Bird Crafts to download these fun and festive graduation party flag for free, click here to download.

-Heather

Tutorial: Shrinking Digital Templates

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Sir Scrapalot shows you how you can shrink digital templates to make them more versatile, plus give you more bang for your buck. Click here to go to tutorial.

Make your own thread rack

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 05:13 AM PDT

Mandy from Sugar Bee shows how she transformed pegboard and dowels into a useful thread holder. Get the know-how.

Via Tipnut

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Free Online Class: Computer Tricks for Cards

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

As part of her third anniversary celebrations, Jessica Sprague will be holding a free online class entitled Computer Tips and Tricks for Cards. This class will show you how to use your computer plus your own touches to create cards. Registration is currently open and the class will start on June 28th. Click here for more information.

The Coffee Date Dress from Burda Style

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 04:41 AM PDT

This adorable Coffee Date dress pattern is free from Burda Style. Many many people have made this, so you can see how great it looks on a variety of body tyles and how lovely and creative you can get with this pattern.

I absolutely love every one fo these that I have seen. Click here and scroll down to see some of…

Freebie: 10 Digital Kits from Designer Digitals

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Scrapbook Inspirations has teamed up with Designer Digitals to offer you 10 free kits for download! The kits will be available until August 10th 2010. Click here to go to download

Inspiration du Jour – Furbabies

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog

Boost for Radiant Summer Skin

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Summer is approaching and as the weather changes, so does our skin. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Summer belongs to the Fire element. It is the most yang of all of the elements. This is the season when things really start to heat up – including our skin. The sun plays a large role in the health and beauty…

Monday Mosaic: Scrap Clay Jewelry

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 09:29 PM PDT

created wit fd's fickr toys

One of the wonderful things about polymer clay is that there is so little waste – “scrap” clay can be used as the base of a new project, or painted, or swirled into colorful beads, or covered with mica powders, or…

Well, you get the idea.  I found this wonderful group on Flickr, Scrap Clay Jewelry and…

Tutorial: Pendleton Wool messenger laptop bag

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 09:27 PM PDT

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this Spirit of the People messenger laptop bag made from Pendleton wool.  The fabric they use is gorgeous, but you could also substitute a heavy canvas if you don’t have any wool.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Tutorial: How to sew a basic tank swimsuit

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 07:47 PM PDT

Everyday Chaos shares a tutorial showing how to make a Summer Necessity swimsuit. If the idea of sewing a bathing suit is daunting, remember that the basic tank is just two pieces of fabric with elastic at the legs, arms, and neck.  The construction is actually easier than you think.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Everyday Chaos]

[via One Pretty Thing]

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Free pattern: Amore Italiano and Warhol Dresses for little girls

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 07:22 PM PDT

Dana from MADE offers a free pattern for the Warhol Dress and its Amore Italiano version (shown here).  These loose-fitting, sleeveless knit dresses are perfect for summertime play, but the tie top and the appliqued/stenciled designs are totally high style.  I made one for my daughter earlier today, and we’ve already received numerous compliments on it.  Get the free pattern.

[photo from…

Yummy Graduation Caps

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 05:23 PM PDT

Learn how to make these quick and easy graduation caps from store-bought goodies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.

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For The Birds….

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 02:26 PM PDT

lol, these are just too, too cute! See the loops on the top? I’m thinking of Christmas colors turned into ornaments, or Easter colors outside on the Easter tree…..

Too cute! And the pattern is free, from The Patchwork Chicken, here

Tow Mater Cupcake

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 02:22 PM PDT

Learn how to make this Tow Mater cupcake from bakerella over HERE at Disney’s family.go.com site.

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Eye Candy: Hansel and Gretel Cake

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 02:18 PM PDT

Something about this cake strikes me. I just adore it. Find the cake HERE at My Paper Crane.

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Free charts: Christmas

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 02:14 PM PDT

If you’d like to get an early start on Christmas stitching, Un Jour, Une Grille de Point de Croix Gratuite has got you covered.

(1) Couple de pingouins
(2) Couple de bonhommes de neige
(3) Mini Sapin de Noel
(4) Chien de noel
(5) Sapin de noel

Freebies: Medallion Digital Stamps

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 02:04 PM PDT

image by Bird's Cards

Visit Bird’s cards blog to download six different lovely medallion digital stamps for free. Click here to go to download.

-Heather

Recycle plastic bags into super cute iron on images

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 01:40 PM PDT

Plastic bag fusing is such a great way to recycle plastic bags. Well, thanks Eva for sending in this plastic bag iron-on to fabric post from the blog Filth Wizardry. I can’t wait to try this!

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Free charts: Father’s Day

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 01:29 PM PDT