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Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Smurftastic Radish Mushrooms

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:39 AM PDT

These radish mushrooms are only part of the clever Smurf party featured on The Paper Pony. Learn how to make them HERE. And check out more Smurfy ideas here and here and here.

Yes. That’s Smurf bingo with blue and white candy.

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DIY Cupcake Wrappers

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:13 AM PDT

Visit the kitchn for links to some cute DIY cupcake wrappers templates and how-tos. CLICK HERE for the roundup.

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Event: Spring Fling Cornish Heritage Farms Stamps

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Tracy Harp and CHF

 Spring Fling is underway at Cornish Heritage Farm stamps, click here to visit their blog for more info, there are challenges, blog hops, prizes and more!

-Heather

Chalk Talk: Scrapping Memorabilia

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Maureen Spell interviews Paula Gilarde about scrapping memorabilia, specifically kid’s artwork. Paula shares a few examples in the interview. Click here to go to post.

Clever Ice Cream Treats

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 04:57 AM PDT

Ice Cream and Magazines

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 04:48 AM PDT

I. love. ice cream. More than cookies, yes, I said it. And I love my magazines. So now I have to get the new In Style for Amy Atlas’s ice cream spread (featuring the labels of our friend at TomKat Studios, I might add). To get a glimpse of the ice cream ideas, click HERE. To see some behind the scenes photos,…

No-Pattern Sundress

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 04:16 AM PDT

Make your own cute as all heck sundress with no pattern! I saw this on flickr today day from Queenie Von Sugarpants.

You cna download the PDF here.

If you make it be sure to email here a pic!

Free Online Class: Journaling with Elle’s Studio

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Elle’s Studio will be holding a free 3-week online class on their blog:  Journaling in your own words. The class will run from August 8th to 28th and will feature 12 inspiring scrapbookers. Click here for more information.

Inspiration du Jour – Oh Sweet Summer

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog

Great Cakes Soapworks’ Natural Insect Repellents

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

I don’t know about you, but the thing I dread most about summer is bug bites. For some reason, bugs love to eat up my legs, feet, and arms. I’m not a big fan of bug sprays containing chemicals, so I was happy to learn of Great Cakes Soapworks new line of natural insect repellents appropriately named Bye Bye Bugs. The…

Springerle….Any Time of Year

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 07:22 PM PDT

If you’ve not yet heard of House on the Hill, crafters of springerle and speculaas molds, and if you have the slightest interest in cookies, baking, crafting and art, I urge you to visit immediately. Or rather after you read my rave, of course.

Traditionally associated with winter, springerle dates to 14th century Germany. The cookies were created for the Pagan celebration…

Tutorial: Make ruffled socks by adding a lettuce edge

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 07:18 PM PDT

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares an easy way to dress up a pair of girls’ socks.  She stitches around the edge of the ribbed cuff to create a contrasting lettuce edge.  What a cool idea!!   This is such a quick project, you can create a matching pair of socks for every outfit.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Squiggly Twigs…

Tutorial: Elastic strap to hold a reusable fabric cover on a picnic dish

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 07:08 PM PDT

With summer comes picnics and potlucks, and the inevitable dish covered with tin foil or plastic wrap.  But did you know that you can cover your bowl with a pretty fabric for a reusable cover?  Just use an elastic strap to keep it in place.  Not only is this much friendlier to our planet, but it also looks much prettier…

Tutorial: Simple A-line gathered skirt

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:36 PM PDT

As part of her Summer of Skirts series, Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make a simple A-line gathered skirt.  Elastic at the waist makes it easy to construct and easy to fit.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Roses]

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Tutorial: Make a cube ottoman from woven area rugs

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:13 PM PDT

Prudent Baby shows how to make a cube-shaped ottoman out of woven area rugs.  The number you’ll need depends on the size of the ottoman you want to make and the size of the rug(s) you’re cutting up.  This would be a great project for a largish rug that has a stain in one area, but is otherwise still usable.  Get…

Third Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:05 PM PDT

This sounds like such a good time. Over at Third Degree Glass Factory they have a shindig every month called Third Fridays. I want to go! But alas, they’re in St. Louis, MO. I’m not. But if you are and you love glass, you should definitely head over there. Read the list of activities they offer and you’ll so want to…

Inspiration: Turquoise Waters Felted & Beaded Ring

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 02:43 PM PDT

Trende Femme made this exciting ring of felted and beaded brocade with free form embroidery.

It has really great texture and implied movement, with the beading looking like bubbling foaming water around the dark center panel.

It is really exciting to see an energetic new design for a large statement ring.

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C clamp and brass stacked earrings

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 02:37 PM PDT

Reader Addition Style submitted this photo to the Craft Gossip Crafty Review Pool on flickr.

This is a great use of unusual materials to make jewelry which has a clean contemporary look.

Thanks Addition Style for sharings!

New Release: Just Rite Idea Book

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:57 PM PDT

image by Just Rite

Just Rite stamps has release a brand new idea which includes not only their entire line of products but sneak peeks of upcoming releases and 140 ideas too! Click here to purchase.

-Heather

Free felt tutorial-star wand

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:47 PM PDT

   

A mother wanted to make felt Pinkalicious Cupcakes for her little girl’s birthday party.  She wanted the tutorial and pattern, so FairyFox created the cupcakes, the wand and the crown and you can find the tutorial in her ETSY shop.  But wait, she is offering all of us the free felt tutorial-star wand for the little girl's party.  These…

Caution: Not For Use In A Pie…..

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:00 PM PDT

Hah! Lured you in with that title didn’t I? While there are some yarns that are yummy enough to eat, this probably isn’t one of them. The pattern is adorable though, now for a rhubarb pattern….

The pattern is free, from FaveCrafts, here

Father’s Day Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 11:10 AM PDT

I just love how this craft will encourage father/kid time, just by its very nature. I am DEFINITELY making this for dad in our house!  Impress Your Kids is where you can find this awesome tutorial for making a picture puzzle with popsicel sticks.

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Maddy Does It Again!

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 09:44 AM PDT

Maddy Laine is known for her classic designs. No matter if they’re fun and funky or stylish and classy, they’re always on my to-knit list.

This cool Lattice Work Pullover is Maddy’s latest pattern. I just love how the “puzzle pieces” accent the pockets!

Knit from worsted weight yarn, this one knits up quick! Go here for the pattern.

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Tutorial: Tighten up an old hoop

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 09:21 AM PDT

You can easily tighten the grip of an old or worn embroidery hoop. MafiosaGrrl shows you how. See the tute.

CraftSanity markets wooden looms

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 09:16 AM PDT

Jennifer of CraftSanity is now selling her 26-peg wooden looms via Etsy! She says,

You can weave finished pieces measuring about 12″ square on this loom making it perfect for bags, patchwork rugs and bed coverings, square table mats, seat covers and more. This loom has been very popular at art markets and I'm excited to finally make it available on the web.

Each…