Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorials from Simplicity

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 08:26 AM PDT

You can find two jewelry making tutorial from Simplicity by clicking here.  The first is for this coin and floral necklace and the second is for a lace bib necklace.

The is also a bonus tutorial for the little princess in your life.

American Flag Cake

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 07:53 AM PDT

Find a step-by-step photo tutorial for this fantastic American flag cake HERE at Make It and Love It.

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Free patterns: Hand-embroidery

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 07:03 AM PDT

Tutorial: Tiered tulle ruffle skirt for girls

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 06:18 AM PDT

Jennifer from My Life A Happy Circus made this tiered tulle ruffle skirt, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  She was inspired by a similar skirt from J. Crew Kids.  The ruffles are made from tulle for a light, airy feel.  I’m LOVIN’ the sunny yellow she used in her example!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from My Life A Happy…

Tutorial: Full apron with adjustable straps

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 06:07 AM PDT

Anna from Yards & Yards shows how to make this adjustable apron.  The loop that goes around the neck and the side ties are actually the same piece of fabric run through some casings.  Not only does it give the apron an adjustable neck strap, but it also means that you only have to tie one set of straps when you…

Technique: Alter Paper in Your Pasta Machine

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 06:02 AM PDT

image by narutopenquingirl

I recently came across this fun little video on YouTube about using paper in your pasta machine. They show you how to cut perfectly even strips of paper and best of all how to emboss using a Cuttlebug embossing folder. So don’t have a Cuttlebug, no worries, use your pasta machine! Very clever!

-Heather

Free charts: Cross-stitch

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 06:02 AM PDT

Tutorial: No-sew Tie Rattle Snake Buddy

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 05:57 AM PDT

Vanessa from V and Co. helps out at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a tutorial showing how to make this snake rattle out of an old tie.  This is an easy no-sew project that the kids can do themselves, though probably with a little help.  Get the how-to.

[photo from V and Co.]

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Tutorial: Easy-peasy lace doily throw pillow

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 05:49 AM PDT

This lovely throw pillow looks like it took hours upon hours to make, from crocheting the outer layer to pinning and sewing with the lining.  In actuality, Sweet Little Smoothie was able to make it in only 20 minutes.  The secret to doing it is using a  purchased crocheted lace placemat from a discount store.  She shows how to do it…

Tutorial: Make a lace trimmed tank the easy way

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 05:31 AM PDT

Cheri from loopdeelou and I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to trim a tank with a bit of crocheted lace.  Don’t worry, you don’t have to actually crochet the lace – just use an inexpensive doily instead.  It’s an easy way to add some vintage charm to a plain shirt.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar]

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Ta Dah!: Pieced Churn Dash block

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 05:15 AM PDT

Take one traditional quilt block, add imagination and scraps from your stash and this is what you get. At least this is what Sew Joy got from her exercise in liberated sewing. I so love her scrappy churn dash block. Do you think she’s read the book Rule-Breaking Quilts by Kathryn Schmidt?

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Free charts: Cross-stitch

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 05:01 AM PDT

Zhu Zhu Pet Twinkies

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 03:53 AM PDT

Really, you can use Twinkies for just about anything! Learn how to make these Zhu Zhu pet Twinkies HERE at Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go.

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DIY: Graduation Party Favors

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Soap Queen recently posted a tutorial for unique Graduation Party Favors. These easy melt and pour graduation scrolls can be customized to feature your favorite school colors.

Kiln Cast a Glass Table…a Tutorial

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 12:20 AM PDT

I was looking an interesting tutorial to share tonight and found a kiln cast table. It’s on the Alpine Stained Glass web site. Now this is by no means a beginner glass adventure but sometimes I think it’s important to see what’s possible and how to expand your glass knowledge. This tutorial shows you how to make a clay positive, then…

Tutorial: Scrappy zig zag block

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 08:21 PM PDT

Scrap-savvy sewer at Blueberrymoon made this block to utilize bits of leftover fabric from one of her favorite lines, Mezzanine. Get the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Ruffled Bubble Skirt for little girls

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:44 PM PDT

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial showing how to make this adorabel bubble skirt for little girls.  All the ruffles and ruches on this skirt are sure to delight any little girl!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from A Lemon Squeezy Home]

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Potato Head Cake Pops

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:37 PM PDT

Seriously? How clever are these Mr. Potato Head cake pops from bakerella? Learn how to make them HERE.

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Tutorial: Mary Poppins Eyelet Tote

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:32 PM PDT

You can find the instructions for making this cool Mary Poppins-inspired tote bag over at our sister site, CraftBits.  You can’t carry a coatrack and a gilded wall mirror in it, but it certainly has room to carry all kinds of other necesseties.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from CraftBits]

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Lookie what she made: Rubik’s Cube storage basket

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:20 PM PDT

Care from Obsessively Stitching finishes out her Rubik’s Cube week with a cool storage basket shaped like – wait  for it – a Rubik’s Cube.  She used her storage basket tutorial to make it, but enclosed the seams and added the colored squares.  My inner geek has been lovin’ all of the Rubik’s Cube projects she’s made this week!  See more pictures of…

Technique: Make Doilies from Paper Punches

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 01:51 PM PDT

image by Watermelon Sugar

Check out this fun and clever tutorial from Watermelon Sugar on making your own doilies using paper punches, these would not only be great on greeting cards but also scrapbook pages and party table settings! Click here for tutorial.

image by Watermelon Sugar

-Heather

Karen takes up crazy-quilting

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 10:06 AM PDT

This is Karen Ruane’s idea of crazy patchwork: sumptuous fabrics and laces, elaborate background stitching, unexpected attachments, tids and tads of tiny stitchery, luxurious seam treatments. Wait…that’s pretty much the definition of traditional crazy-quilting. But this looks nothing like its traditional sisters. See more on Karen’s contemporary embroidery blog.

Soup Can Cookie Cutter

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 09:48 AM PDT

Learn how to make a flower cookie cutter HERE at instructables, courtesy of Grathio, found via Craft.

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How to recycle a plastic water bottle into wicked cool bracelet

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 09:29 AM PDT

The Crafty Pirate, Thera Joyce sent in this rad, does anyone still say “rad”?, bracelet tutorial for turning a plastic water bottle into a bracelet.

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Free pattern: Tatted button hearts

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 09:22 AM PDT

Do you want Jane Eborall’s original pattern for tatted button hearts? She thinks the design and instructions are “messy.” So she says,

IF you want the original pattern (heaven forbid!) then please take it soon as it will disappear.  It will be replaced with the updated instructions and drawings with these ‘modernised’ ones.

Be smart: Download both! Go to Jane’s blog post for…