Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Sandcastle Necklace

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:58 AM PDT

This “Sandcastle’ Necklace comes from Ornamentea and is perfect for hot summer nights on the beach.  It is light as a breeze and yet still eye catching and looks like it is fairly easy to make.

You can find the tutorial here and as always with Ornamenta, the instructions are clear and include a supply list – and you can pick up these…

A New and Improved Gin

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:56 AM PDT

As a gin and tonic drinker myself, I was compelled to post on not martha’s first stab at making gin HERE. Well, she tried it again. Find the new recipe HERE.

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Silhouette Cookies

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:53 AM PDT

I’m loving that silhouettes are making a resurgence the past few years, and I’m loving these silhouette cookies found by Gordon Gossip. Find tips on making them HERE at The Good Apple.

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Arlee puts herself into her work

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:28 AM PDT

I love Arlee Barr so hard! I’ve always thought we were kindred stitch-spirits. But after reading her post on MrXStitch today, I know we were separated at birth (a decade apart — time travel probably was involved). If you have ever had a stitching or other art-related injury, you can be our soul sister, too.  Read Arlee’s post and enjoy a good…

Tutorial: Beautiful Bib Necklace

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:24 AM PDT

We all know bib necklaces are the rage at the moment and so are fabric floral elements and I have posted a fair share of tutorials about these topics on Craft Gossip already, but I really had to post this lovely necklace by Larissa at Just Another Day in Paradise.

Not only are the color choices fabulous, but she has really…

Tutorial: Nature Walk Bracelet

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:07 AM PDT

I can’t help but post this project featured on Skip To My Lou and create by Maya at Maya Made.

I am just in love with the idea of taking a walk in nature with your little one and creating something fun and beautiful at the same time.  I can image keeping a collection of photos as you and your little one…

Baby Cocoons, Snuggle Sacks……

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 07:35 AM PDT

This cute snuggle sack is knit with worsted weight yarn and size 13 needles. How cute is this??

The pattern is free, from NittiNeedles, here.

Tutorial: Toddler’s summer sundress with a large front pocket

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Priti from Arm Candy For You shows how to make a summer sundress for a little girl.  I love that big pocket in the front – perfect for all the treasures that come home from the park or a walk around the block.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Arm Candy For You]

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Tutorial: Beach Themed Minibook

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Nathalie Kalbach has posted a tutorial to make this beach themed mini book perfect for this time of year! She uses a variety of products from Tatteredd Angels as well as inking and painting techniques. Click here to go to tutorial.

Tutorial: Doll crib bumpers

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 06:47 AM PDT

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity posts a tutorial on her blog how to make a set of crib bumpers for a dolly’s bed.  This is so insanely cute!!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Pickup Some Creativity]

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Read all about it: Sewing machine needles and what all those numbers mean

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 06:38 AM PDT

I’ll admit that I’m fairly ignorant when it comes to sewing machine needles.  I know to change the needle every now and then, and I know to match the description on the package to the type of fabric I’m using, but that’s where my knowledge ends.  So I was happy to see an article at U-Handblog that goes into more detail…

Technique: Make a Bling Template with the Silhouette Machine

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 06:20 AM PDT

image by Cards Blog

Learn how to add some bling to your stamped cards by making a rhinestone template using a Silhouette die cutting machine. Click here to visit the Cards Blog for instructions.

-Heather

Burn Baby Craft-How to singe the eges of satin and organza to make flowers

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 06:11 AM PDT

Over at the blog Little Birdie Secrets there are a who bunch of different styles of flowers made by singing the edges of satin and organza. Pop on over to see the different styles and the how-to. What a great use for leftover scraps of all sizes and shapes!

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Online Class: Love Your Pictures, Love Your Pages

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Shimelle Laine will be holding a summer online class called Love Your Pictures, Love Your pages. The class will focus on photography and scrapbooking, and will include 24 lessons in PDF format. Class begins July 5th, and runs for four weeks. Cost is $24. which includes course materials, printable files and  discounts at online stores. Click here for more information

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Tutorial: Spruce up your towel with polka dot appliques

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 05:33 AM PDT

Vanessa from V and Co shows an easy way to spruce up a plain towel for some pooltime cuteness.  She appliques circles cut out of another towel to make giant polka dots.  Get the how-to for making your own.

[photo from V and Co.]

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FOR YOUR CROCHET APPLIQUES

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 05:29 AM PDT

One of my favorite products has been hard to find.  But, I just found where to purchase it!  I haven’t used this website yet, so I can’t speak to their worthiness, but the fact that they carry Aleene products speaks volumes to me.

ALEENE’S TACK IT OVER AND OVER GLUE available from http://www.ilovetocreate.com/aleenes.aspx

The product I want to share with you is…

Online Class: It’s All About the Dress

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Lisa Pace has opened registration to her new class It’s All About the Dress. The class will cover how to alter a dress form album, and begins June 28th and will be conducted on a private blog. Cost for the class is $24.95. Click here for more information.

Free pattern: Redwork Pansies

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 04:52 AM PDT

There’s nothing prettier than a bed of pansies. I found this redwork Pansie pattern at Sues Treehouse. She suggests it for decorating a potholder, but it would look lovely in a quilt. Go here to see more.  

Via Freebies For Crafters

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Review: 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of the idea book by Elizabeth Karthner, 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges. Click here to go to review

Inspiration du Jour

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog

Summer Fun

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

1. Lemon Parfait Refreshing Massage Bar by Sinami Soap Company
2. Summer Bath Fizzies by Scrubs by Studds
3. Mini Soapsicle Set by KcSoapsNmore

Tutorial: Make a ruffled umbrella from dollar store items

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 07:33 PM PDT

Becky Waldrop shares a tutorial over at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she turned some common dollar store items into a fabulous ruffled umbrella.  This would be awesome for little girls!  Actually, this would be awesome for all-grown-up girls, too!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Dollar Store Crafts]

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Tutorial: Make a drawstring binky bag to keep pacifiers at the ready

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 07:22 PM PDT

When you’re in need of a pacifier, it’s generally because there’s a fussy baby you’re wanting (needing) to quiet.  And it never fails that the fussier the baby, the deeper the pacifier is hidden in the recesses of the diaper bag. 

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this…

Technique: Pearlized Stamping Resist

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 02:17 PM PDT

image by Hero Arts and Jennifer McGuire

Join Jennifer McGuire on the Hero Arts blog as she shares a technique video on how to do this lovely pearlized embossing technique. Click here for the video.

-Heather

The Rare and the Curious – Special Bullseye Glass!

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 02:02 PM PDT

There’s a place at the Bullseye Glass Resource Center referred to as the “Bullpen“. It’s where they keep the odd lot glass. Special runs, limited colors, some are called “curious”. Pretty much all of them are limited editions. And that means they’re perfect for those one of  a kind pieces that are always cool to make. I personally find myself creating…