Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Photo Diorama

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 07:00 AM PDT

This tutorial from PhotoJojo shows how to make a pop-up diorama. I can see a few applications for this in home decor projects, scrapbook pages and gifts! Click here to go to tutorial.

Tutorial: Summertime bandana tote bags

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 06:29 AM PDT

Pam at Sallygoodin shows how to turn a pair of brightly colored bandanas into a fun summertime tote bag.  The printed fabric squares are already hemmed on the edges, which makes a quick, easy project perfect for beginners.  You can use repurposed thrifted handles  to keep this an inexpensive project.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sallygoodin]

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Tutorial: Wool felt baby shoes with Matryoshka applique

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 06:22 AM PDT

CraftBits has the how-to for making these sweet little baby shoes with a Matryoshka applique on each toe.  These would make a great gift to welcome a new baby!   The wool felt is soft and warm on baby’s feet, and the little Matryoshka on the toes are sure to elicit some ooh’s and aaah’s at a baby shower.  Go to the…

Freebie: Dress Card Pattern

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Alex Malonado

Visit Alex Malonado’s blog Fairy Blossoms and Life and she’ll share her dress card pattern that she used to make this stunning card for one of Taylored Expressions new kits. Click here to down load the dress card pattern.

-Heather

Tutorial: Papercuts

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 06:00 AM PDT

This tutorial on Pretty Indie Things shows how to create papercuts (also known as card stock cutouts). Click here to go to tutorial.

Tutorial: Fancy lacy “Ladylike skirt” for little girls

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:51 AM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff participates in Crafterhours’ Skirt Week with a tutorial showing how to make this fancy lacy “Ladylike” skirt for little girls.  I love the soft romantic colors in her example!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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A bray of a giveaway

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:48 AM PDT

Kate from Kate Conklin Designs blog created this fun modern quilt pattern Wonky Donky to showcase Laurie Wisbrun’s fabric line Donkeys and Boots. Each blogger is hosting a giveaway on their blogs for some Donkeys and Boots fabric and this quilt pattern. Go here to get details. Don’t forget to leave a comment in both places for a chance to win.

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Tutorial: Toddler’s pillowcase dress from two fat quarters

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:42 AM PDT

The classic pillowcase dress doesn’t have to be made from pillowcases.  You can make a toddler-sized pillowcase dress from a pair of fat quarters.  Aubrey from Mauby’s Fabric shares a tutorial on her blog showing how.  Grab up a couple of fabulous fat quarter prints and make a dresss.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Mauby's blog]

[via The Fabric Shopper]

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Tutorial: Beginner’s Bias Tape Bag

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:30 AM PDT

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make her Beginner’s Bias Tape Bag.  This reversible fabric purse is quick and easy to make, perfect for a beginning sewist – or an expert sewist who wants a quick project. She made hers in less than an hour.  And did you know it’s reversible, too?  Two bags in one!  Go to the tutorial.

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Make your own gift bags tutorial

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:27 AM PDT

I saw these cute gift bags made from the pages of an old Richard Scary book over on Making Groovy Things. These were made from a book that was on it’s last legs but if you don’t want to sacrifice a book you could always copy a few pages onto cardstock.


Tutorial and Freebie: Baby Shower Banner

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Kathleen of Twig and Thistle shows how to make a banner for a baby shower. The tutorial, which appears on Paper Crave,  includes a free download of the letter circles in blue and pink. Click here to go to tutorial.

Tutorial: Ribbon Flower

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Download this free tutorial from Cheeky Magpie. Be sure to check out her entire post, listing all the flower tutorials she has done in the past. Click here to go to download

Inspiration du Jour – Oh The Places I’ve Gone!

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Stamped Soap

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

I’ve never thought about using rubber stamps to decorate bars of soap. But, after reading about doing just that on the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps blog, I can’t wait to try it!

Violet patch mini quilt for dad

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 08:18 PM PDT

Sharon from Sharon V. Rotz blog made this handsome mini quilt to honor her father this Father’s Day. It’s called Mowing Around the Violet Patch. Go here to read more about it.

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Tutorial: Make a toddler-sized bib from a handtowel

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 08:02 PM PDT

Autie from mAde by Autie shows how to make this toddler-sized bib. This is such a practical bib!  The large size and the sleeves provide amply coverage for the inevitable food spills, while the toweling is a thick and absorbant barrier between messy food and the cute clothes underneath.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from mAde by Autie]

[via One Pretty Thing]

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3D Paper Owls

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 05:55 PM PDT

mmmmcrafts has a guest post over at Skip to My Lou who is posting  a kids craft a day for the month of June….definitely recommend that you head on over there at least once a week to check some of the great crafts out. These 3D owls are so cute!

Fun Lunch Inspiration

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 03:53 PM PDT

Eye candy galore is the foodie site leukelunch….unless you speak Dutch–I believe it’s Dutch, am I wrong?–then you are in a lucky place, for you also have the how-tos for creating these goodies. But a visit is worth the trip for the lunch box inspiration. Find all sorts of fun fruits, veggies, sandwich and bento ideas. Find ideas HERE, snack ideas HERE,…

Marshmallow Building Blocks

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 09:01 AM PDT

Learning while snacking? Perfect for my 2 year old. Find this inspiring idea from Marie of Make and Takes over HERE at Skip to My Lou. {spotted on Ohdeedoh}

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Father’s Day Cupcakes

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 08:18 AM PDT

Check out this cute cupcake collection for Dad HERE at babble, including how-tos.

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