Tutorial: Felt sunflower embellishment

Emily from daily Art shows how to make a lovely felt sunflower with shaped petals plus a beaded center.  It s all hand-sewn which means you can easily take this project with you to parks, waiting rooms, or the couch whilst you watch a little TV.  It would make a pretty embellishment for a bag or hair accessory.    See More..

Tutorial: Flying High Fleece Jacket with embroidered paper airplanes

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make her Flying High Fleece Jacket.  The snuggly warm fleece jacket is embellished with hand-embroidered paper airplane motifs.  How cute is that!  It was part of her entry into the For the Boys challenge at Project Run and Play.  She shows the jacket made for a baby, but this style  See More..

Free Pattern, Toboggan Sideapproaches Cardigan

And I m totally surprised that I spelled toboggan the correctly!
But never mind that, this cabled, cap sleeved cardigan is just the ticket for the cooler weather. The name comes from Classic Elite s yarn, Toboggan, merino and alpaca.
and as well the pattern is free. Can t beat that, eh?
Click HERE to pay a visit to Classic Elite s Newsletter and as well the FREE pattern!
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Tutorial: 30-minute belts

Sew4residence shows how to make a brand new belt in just 30 minutes.  Make one from plaid for a fun new accent to your fall wardrobe.  Get the tutorial.
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Recycled Halloween Candle Jars

Grab those old glass jars you saved to make these fun Halloween candle holders. It’s an quite cute and inexpensive way to get into the spooky spirit.
You’ll at the same time require paint and tea lights, alalthough if you’re in a pinch, permanent markers would work.
For full instructions and more fun Halloween decorating ideas, visit Décor Made Simple: Halloween Candles.
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Giveaway – Knit Local. Celebrating America’s Homegrown Yarns.

This  book, by Tanis Gray is a treasure! Gorgeous full color pages describing different fiber operations from around the country (USA). The beautiful pictures will have you wanting to go out and pet your own lambs, alpaca or yaks. Well, ok, possibly not the yaks ..
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Tutorial: Cross-Terrain quilt

Lee Heinrich from freshly pieced has her initial Moda Bake Shop project; a recipe for a Cross-Terrain Quilt, shown. She showsituations the Terrain fabric line by Kate Spain. So pretty. Get the know-how.
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Kate Spain gives us a peek at great Fortune

Kate Spain from The Drawing Board gives us a sneak peek of her fairly good Fortune fabric line coming out January 2012. Click HERE  to check it out. really like the color palette.
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DIY Cranberry & Pumpkin Salt Scrub Halloween/Thanksgiving Gift Idea

Packed with antioxidants and crucial fatty acids. This stimulating scrub is rapidly and easy to make. Containing high levels of Zinc, Vitamins A,C,E K all of the skin loving natural goodness contained within will have your skin thanking you for the rub down. An additional good party favour concept or a gift for someone who has a birthday falling on Halloween.  See More..

Shopping! For clayers

This week I faced my extremely like-hate: I had to shop for clay. I extremely like clay. I hate shopping. Well, sometimes I like it but from online, never as enjoyable and there s no crafty place within a 150 miles. Seriously, my nearest Michaels is that far away.
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Pallet Map

I m loving this wall art made from a poster and pallet boards! You ll require a few Mod Podge to make this good piece of wall art. This would look good in a man cave or rec room too! Get the the way to at PB Jstories USA Pallet Map Boy s Room Decor.
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Tutorial: Tufted Sweater Pillow

you can put an old or hole-y sweater to lovely re-use as a tufted pillow.  Not only do they look pretty, they re fast and inexpnsive to make.  Sweet Verbena shows the way to do it.  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Stamping on Candles

Click here for a quite detailed pdf file and discover all about stamping on candles from Rubber Stamp Madness Magazine. These make wonderful gifts!
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Tutorial: Gnome hat for a child

Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a gnome hat for a child.  She made hers as party favors for a gnome-themed birthday party (soooo cute!!!), however it would as well be a enjoyable method to top off a gnome-y Halloween costume.  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Use elastic thread shirring to define the waist of a top or dress

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how simple It's to make use of elastic thread shirring to add definition to the waist of a loose dress or top.  you're able to do this with garments made from scratch, or to give a bought garment a brand new shape.  Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Make a lightweight zippered jacket from a long-sleeved t-shirt

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make over a long-sleeved tee into a lightweight zippered jacket.  She made hers to wear in the hospital when she s there to deliver her child, and she made it big enough to fit around her 40-week pregnant belly.  It s a practial (and cute) solution  See More..

Tutorial: Toddler sleep sack

Robyn from extra Jesus shows how she made sleep sacks for her toddler son.  They re made from fleece to keep him warm without Having blankets piled around him.  Foot holes in the bottom let his active toddler feet move and kick freely.  Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Amy’s Dresden Plate quilt block

Amy at Stitchery Dickory Dock has demystified the dreaded Dresden Plate quilt block. Follow her step-by-step instructions and she says it is possible to cross this off your bucket list. Click HERE to visit her Dresdens Decoded Tutorial.
Thanks goes to Elena from Breakquick for Dinner for pointing out this excellent tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fabric puff, not precisely a yo yo

JaWeb from JMD Designs shows how she created these fabric puffs for an embellishment on her fairly patchwork bag. She explains puffs are different from yo yos simply given that for a puff the edge just isn't turned just before stitching. She as well shares how to finish up with the desired finished size for your puff. go to the tutorial.
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Newsy: Japanese Imports Fabric Swap at Gen X

you might be able to find only two spots left inside the Japanese Imports Fabric Swap 2 hosted by Gen X Quilters. She announced the swap Friday, so if you're interested, you better get on over there now exactly where you might find details and an entry form.
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Witch Cupcakes

Ding dong, the witch is dead. Aw. But death by cupcake doesn t seem so bad. understand to create them with store-bought candies HERE at Sweet standard Stuff.
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Inspiration: NDBex

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here is Frankenboobies, a work by Rebecca Martz-Burley aka NDBex. She created this embroidery as a way of helping purge her discomfort with her mastectomy scars. In a personal note, she told me,
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Pretzel Stick Bones

I don t even believe I knew there was a vanilla flavored Tootsie Roll! Look what you will be able to make with them: Pretzel stick bones. Find the how-tos HERE in the Dollresidence Bake Shoppe. There s at the same time a bloody one, but you ll require to click the link to see that creepy version.
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Egyptian Cross-Stitch

Hannah submitted this write-up and wow am I glad she shared her link! She writes in her blog that her friend send this bag to her from Egypt. She says, The tag says it’s from a fair trade association for selling handicrafts, and this one was made by a group of North Sinai Bedouin women. The tag says  See More..

acquire PUSH Stitchery. Now.

We ve all heard the massive buzz on the internet about PUSH Stitchery, curated by Jamie Chalmers (aka MrXStitch). Efairly trendy stitcher has jumped on the bandwagon. Is the book really that good? Do we both and efairly really require a copy? I ve finally had a chance to analysis the review copy I received from the publisher, Lark Crafts, and my answer  See More..

Tutorial: “There’s a pumkin on my bumkin” appliqued onesie

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot posts in her Top-toberfest series using a tutorial showing how to make an appliqued pumpkin onesie.  There s a small pumpkin appliqued on the front and an even larger one on the back.  She calls it her There s a pumpkin on my bumkin onesie.  How cute!!   See More..

Tutorial: Asymmetrical hoodie refashion

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she did a little nip + tuck action on a hand-me-down man s sweatshirt  to turn it into the fabulous asymmetrical hoodie you see here.  Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Mummy softie from old sweaters or t-shirts

5 Orange Potatoes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how it is possible to use old sweaters or t-shirts to create a Halloween mummy softie.  Strips of knit (sweater or t-shirt) are wrapped and overlapped around the doll s bod.  Cuuute!  Get the tutorial.
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Free embroidery patterns: Halloween

(1) Black Cat with Moon suitable for embroidery from The Graphics Fairy (via Scarlett of CraftGossip s quilting blog)
(2) Scarecrow n Pumpkins from Mary Corbet of Needle n Thread
(3) Skeleton in a party hat from Cart ahead of the Horse
(4) Ivy with bat from Crazy Quilting for Fun
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Tutorial: Mixed print tunic top for small girls

Shauna from Shwin Shwin shows how to create her Mixed Print tunic top for small girls.  She makes the long-sleeved top out of three various fabrics a solid, a floral, and a polka-dot.  The basic lines of the shirt allow her to utilize the various prints with out the design becoming also busy.  Get the tutorial.
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Cupcake Jack O’ Lantern

I had to choose the imagine of this Jack O Lantern all lit up as a result of the fact it s just so dang cool. Find the step-by-steps to carve your personal HERE at the Dollhome Bake Shoppe.
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Cheesey Monster Appetizers

She who has mastery over Babybels apparently is equally experienced with Laughing Cow. Make adorable cheese monster appetizers HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
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Spooky Graveyard Cupcakes

Spooky, sure, but a yummy, sophisticated sort of spooky. Find the full tutorial to create vanilla cookies n cream cupcakes with fondant skull and bones toppers HERE at Pure Joy Events by guest poster 6 Bittersweets. And bonus! Find the free printables HERE by Chickabug.
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Tutorial: Felt Plant Pouches

Lark Crafts shares a tutorial for Creating hanging Felt Plant Pouches of recycled sweaters.  They re rapidly to make and can turn any fence or wall into a mini garden. The project is an excerpt from their book Stash Happy: Felt.  Get the tutorial.
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GIVEAWAY!!! Autographed copy of Cake Ladies along with a Matching APRON!!

UPDATE: And we have a winner! Congratulations to Linda! Her comment was randomly drawn to winside the prize. Thank you to all for participating.
I loved reading all the yummy Goods you bake, from traditional carrot cake, angel food, chocolate, red velvet, rum, banana, strawberry, and coconut cakes, to several I ve gotta try, like hummingbird cake, a strawberry JellO cake  See More..

Tutorial: Embroidery on knit

Suppose your nickname for your baby girl is monstruito (small monster). And suppose you require to embellish a cute small knit dress with a bit of stitching. What motif would you choose? A monstruito, of course! Alba of FestoTu shows how she designed her pattern and stitched a dress for her wee Ada. See her tute.
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the best way to add a few recycled bling to a pair of shoes

I am on a shoe kick or ought to I say you recycled crafters are! pay a visit to the study and then how Erica of the blog Recycled Fashion posted an simple tutorial on how you can dress up a pair of shoes with an old pair of clip on earrings and feathers.
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Pattern and tutorial: Skull bookmarks

Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern and brief instructions for Creating these spooky bookmarks from scraps of felt and ribbon. Wouldn t these make excellent additions to Halloween treat bags. See her tute.
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Tutorial: picture frame pin cushions

These framed pin cushions totally rock. Beautiful and convenient perfect to set on the table beside your stitching chair. Karen of Sew many ways shows us how to make them. See her tute.
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Improvisational stitching

Phillipa of Stitching Altechniques cleverly utilized up scraps of thread by Producing this colorful, squeezable doll. She says,
Over a stuffed calico shape, I detached buttonholed all over it utilizing up whatever I had leftover from other projects. The only planned bit was those symbols. The rest stitched just as they came out of the thread basket of itty  See More..

Tutorial: Fabric memory game

Stash of Pixels shows how it is possible to make a child s memory game out of fabric.  This incredibly is such a enjoyable idea!  She used fabric with images printed in squares, but you could use any print and just fussy cut around the motifs you want.  Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Toddler’s hooded winter jacket

small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for Creating a toddler s winter jacket.  The jacket has a hood to maintain small ears warm within the cold weather, plus a couple of pockets on the outside.  The pattern is sized for toddlers 12-18 months.  check out the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Floral cardigan

Sachiko of Tea Rose house takes a purchased cardigan from plain to fabulous by adding a variety of embellishments, including fabric and felt flowers and yoyos. Follow her step-by-step instructions to make one of your own. See the tute.
several thanks to Craft Stew for pointing out this find.
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Tutorial: Curtain panels with oversized grommets

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to create curtain panels with oversized grommets to thread the curtain through.   They re lined to assist block the light coming during the window.  I m loving the fabric she employed in her example! Get the tutorial.
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Tute: Vinyl lined zakka-style lunch bag

Built around a Sawtooth Star quilt block, this lovely lunch bag is Crafty Fox s entry inside the 12 Gifts of Christmas Tutorials at Ellison Lane Quilts. She admitted to being a bit intimidated by all the other blogger s projects, what with hers slated for the next-to-last day of the blog hop. Well, no have to be, her lunch bag  See More..

How to create a recycled burlesque design mini hat for Halloween

I adore, adore, adore mini hats! And this one is at the same time cool! check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to create a recycled burlesque design mini hat perfect for Halloween (or extremely anytime as far as I m concerned!)
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Muffin Tin Halloween Lunch

Isn t this just the coolest li l Halloween lunch ever? The little snack and treat-filled cauldron just pushes it over the edge. See what it all is HERE at One more Lunch.
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Felt Christmas cookie bakery giveaway!

Kristen of “Make the best of equitething” is holding her quite first giveaway.  To enter check out “Christmas cookie bakery giveaway’!  tend not to enter here!!!!!!!

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DIY Inspiration Paint Chips & Swatches

Paint chips or swatches can add a splash of color to your wedding in a variety of fun ways! Capitol Romance featured a sampler of very good Tips utilizing these budget-friendly FREE! resources. Click here for all of the details. The paint swatch chandelier pictured here is from the Hey Gorgeous blog. Fabulous!
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simple felt jar topper tutorial

When I ran across this project and with the holidays nearing I decided it was a extremely timely project. In the event you love to giveaway your homemade jams as holiday gifts then this tutorial is for you.  Even In the event you go out and purchase a jar of jam to give along with some homemade bread, top the store bought jar  See More..

Susan’s famous Last Words

Our beloved Susan Lenz is one of the artists headlining a brand new show at Vision Gallery in Chandler, Arizona. The exhibition, which has a Dia de Los Muertos theme, features Susan s grave-rubbing quilts and epitaph banners below the title famous Last Words. ought to you re within the area, you can see the work in person by way of November 5. Or ought to you  See More..

Sharpie giveaway winner

Congratulations to Helen Lamb! Thanks to equiteone for playing and distinctive thanks to Sharpie for sharing their good Merchandise with us here at Craft Gossip.
I ve got more goodies for giveaway soon!
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Tutorial: No-Sew iPhone Costume

Jen from My Own Road shows how she made an iPhone costume for her young child, no sewing required.  It s made from craft felt, that's simple to work with and doesn t fray.  though she utilised glue to attach the felt shapes, there s no reason why you couldn t sew it instead.  Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Lightweight Infinity Scarf

Sarah from Simply Dove shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf.  The standard scarf is sewn into a tube and could be worn in quite a few ways.  It would make a nice accessory for yourself, or to give as a gift.  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Piped floor cushion for the tween types

Susan from Living with Punks shows how to create this super cute floor cushion trimmed in oversized contrast-y piping.  They re massive enough for a tween-aged body to sit  comfortably, and they stack nicely when not in use.  Get the how-to.
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Chalkboard Place Card

looking for one thing different for your Thanksgiving table? Why not try these enjoyable place cards, complete with chalkboards! might need to keep an eye on the kids though, especially those tweens. They ll be erasing names and playing pranks When you aren t looking! Get the tutorial from Mod Podge Rocks! Chalkboard place card.
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Susan shoots Winterthur

See highlights of the With Cunning Needle exhibit at Winterthur Museum by way of the lens of fabulous Susan Elliott.
See her Plimoth Jacket photos.
See peeks of the rest of the show.
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Featuring unique designs from actress Kate Bosworth and celebrity stylist Cher Coulter, JewelMint is a must-have for any fashionista on  See More..

Sidewalk Two proves quilting makes the quilt

This really is Pippa Patchworks second Sidewalk Quilt, see the initial one HERE in an earlier post. This time she changed the look of the quilt by quilting an overall pattern instead of focemploying her stitches in efairly single block. I have in my craft library a book devoted to this subject, Quilting Makes the Quilt by Lee Cleland.  See More..

How to make recycled wine cork drink charms

I have a nice little stash of wine corks going, yup I have been drinkin a few yummy wines lately! So when Nellene sent in a link to her blog design Baggage where she posted this fun concept and tutorial on how to make recycled drink charms out of wine corks. I think these wine cork drink charms  See More..

You call for The call forle Index

Mary Corbet of Needle n Thread Ideas us off to a fantastic small resource for stitchers: The Needle Index published by the Valley Quail chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America in California. See her article to learn why it s so great.
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Dear Jane Halloween quilt at stop

Kathleen at Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm documented on her blog Day Two of a group shop hop. She spied this Dear Jane Halloween-themed quilt at Quilter s Harvest In Higginsville, Missouri. totally worth a stop to see this spin on the traditional one. Click HERE to read her entire post. Btw, she takes a photo of one shop s  See More..

Magnetic Cookie Sheets

Is it just the fairly pink or are these just the loveliest cookie sheet magNet boards you ve ever seen? The high gloss look is stunning and these are just also enjoyable and practical. A perfect resolution for those with staina lot less steel refrigerators! check out the tute here June Crate DIY :: Tara Anderson Crate Paper.
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Make Holiday Pillow Covers

Decorative painter Patricia Presto has teamed up with Bloc It Painter s Tape to show you how to create these beautiful stenciled pillow covers. Don t obtain new pillows, just dress up a cover and you may possibly have instant holiday dressings. Watch the video how-to here Holiday Pillow Covers Bloc-It Painters Tape by IPG.
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Inspiration: Feed Your Soul Art

Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art created this hoop by transferring an antique photo to fabric and painting it with thread. Whoa. understand a bit far more about her process and see far more views at her blog post.
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Make a life size mummy!

I believe this mummy project is totally awesome and all of the children in my neighborhood would be very frightened when they walk up our drive and with the best lighting terrified! Heather McKnight Hamilton put this written tutorial on “Ready Made”, so go check it out.  Heather wrote within the spirit of ReadyMade and (Getting ready for)  See More..

Tutorial: simple embroidery project

Allison of small lovelies guest posts a tutorial on 30days that a beginner can embrace. She shows the best way to do the fundamental backstitch the only stitch needed for this piece. Then she covers Generating a simple pattern and mounting and framing the finished work. My favorite part of the whole thing: the idea of stitching a sweetheart  See More..

Tutorial: Scrappy Snappy Pouches

Leslie from Leslie s Art and Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create her Scrappy Snappy Pouches.  The little pouches are just the size for carrying your ID, your spare change, and possibly a bit of folded money.  The outside of the pouch is pieced from little scraps of fabric.  These would make  See More..

It’s new: Pink Ribbon Ruffle Scarf

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whimsy Couture is introducing their Pink Ribbon Scarf pattern.  The ruffled fleece scarf is quick to sew, and can be made is sizes toddler via adult.  80% of the obtain price is going to be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.  Get more Info at Whimsy Couture s blog.
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Tutorial: Make a rag doll

Oh Sew Dollin shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft fabric rag doll.  She includes Info on sewing the body, attaching the limbs, Creating the face, adding the hair, and even Making a little dress.  A soft fabric doll like this would make a sweet present for a child.  Get the tute.
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Giveaway: Win a copy of Winnie the Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray

The winner of this giveaway is Sara Shalom. Congratulations! We have sent you an email.
Walt Disney Studios has released “Winnie the Pooh,” the all-new animated feature film on Blu-ray Combo Pack for the quite initial time, as well as DVD and Movie Download on October 25, 2011.
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How to make a recycled cardboard and can vase

Isn t it enjoyable to make fairly yet unexpected things? which is just what I believe this is. I enjoy the way the clever designer Donatella incorporated the recycled sort into her cardboard vase. I could see Generating all types of shapes with her technique. See her tutorial she posted at her blog Inspiration Realisation on how  See More..

Heart Leaf Garland

This is just so fairly isn t it? Nature s glory cut into sweet heart shapes and strung up for all to enjoy. The colors of fall are so splendid, and this is very a wonderful way to show them off. it is prospective to get the quickly the way to over at the letter 4 Heart Leaf Garland.
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Giveaway: Buttons in Buttons

Memi the Rainbow is giving away a set of eight of her original Buttons in Buttons. She carved button images, then stamped them onto fabric and utilised the material to make fabric-covered buttons. So clever. visit her blog article to enter the draw before
November 6.
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Tutorial and giveaway: CQ boho bag

Gerry Krueger of Older Rose has been Producing gorgeous crazy-quilted boho bags. Now she s sharing a tutorial so you'll be able to make one, too. And she s giving away a kit of lovely materials for Producing a bag! go to her blog post to enter the giveaway before November 3.
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discover lace-Generating techniques

The Metro Chapter of the IOLI (Westwood, New Jersey, USA) is Getting a lace day and classes November 5-6. Included are an exhibition, a luncheon, and classes for all levels from kids to experts. discover more from the LaceNews blog post.
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Tutorial: Angel face ornament

Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a brand new Stashbustin Ornament in her weekly series a sweet and easy angel face. pay a visit to her blog write-up for the pattern and tute.
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Brilliant: Holiday pillow shams

Claire Joyce-Johnson shares a tutorial on Craftzine.com for Generating appliqued Halloween pillow covers. Use these removable shams to spice up your decor for the holiday, then tuck them away for next year. Brilliant! Now I need a set of shams for eincredibly season and holiday! check out the blog write-up for the tute along with the link  See More..

Stitch a photo-stocking

Here s something new from NeedlePaint: Stitch a needlepoint Christmas stocking that includes a transferred photo of a loved one! discover more from the NeedlePaint site.
Ed. note: NeedlePaint neither requested nor compensated this article. But reading their blog article made me understand I need a stocking using a photo of our groovy kitty Avalon.
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Tutorials; “witchy mouse toy” and “Baby Penguin”

  
Holly Dawes of “Holloughby” has created this darling “witchy mouse toy” tutorial for Halloween suitable for each girls and boys and she is sharing it with us.  The “witchy mouse toy” tutorial is in 2 parts; Part1 and Part2. Holly lives inside the UK and has a delightful blog for you to follow. She also  See More..

Artist interview: Karen Ruane

Bari Ackerman of We very like French Knots has posted an interview with our bevery liked Karen Ruane (contemporary embroidery). Get to understand Karen a small greater and see a fantastic deal of photos of her gorgeous work. pay a visit to We very like French Knots and scroll down to 10/24/11.
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Free Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern

I simply can t wait to get out my ornaments and decorate my tree I may possibly put it up the really first of November this year.
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Owl Lantern

The initial word that comes to mind when I see this owl lantern is CUTE! I mean extremely cute. Cute as can be overkill? I digress. I adore how adorable this lantern is and Jill will show you how to create your own. So head over to Meet the Dubiens for the the way to on this owl lantern.
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how to upcycle an old purse into a wild new one

Do you've got an old plain purse or two laying around that may possibly use a makeover? check out the upcycling job that Mel did on one of her old purses. She posted her fab tutorial on her blog Mel Designs which includes a bunch of  Suggestions on developing use of various types of paints on the best way to upcycle an  See More..

Skull and Bones Treats

I even purchased a skull mold this year, perfect for these, and I m afraid if I don t hurry up it ll go in the don t forget for subsequent year pile. learn to make chocolate skulls and bones HERE at Crissy s Craft.
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“Please Take One” Printable for Your Unsupervised Halloween Candy

Does this count as edible crafts? There s candy involved. At any rate, I couldn t resist this free printable Please Take One sign, given that I have the front porch candy bowl/sign on door program this year even though we re out trick or treating. My mom had a great point, too. given that chances are the first parent-free kid won t abide by the sign  See More..

Spiders and Spider-Man Foods

Eek! Spiders, spiders, everyexactly where spiders! I keep telling you men and women I m arachnophobic and you just don t listen. Find a bunch of spidery foods for a Spidey party HERE at Kitchen enjoyable with My 3 Sons, like Spider-Man 7 layer dip!
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Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey

Oh, the cuteness! If you require some cute, Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and tutorial for Creating this Circus Monmajor felt sculpture. visit her post.
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Pumpkin Pie Pops

OK, so technically This really is the fourth tie I m posting on pumpkin pie on a stick (see here and here and here). And sure, I ve posted on an excellent deal of other pie pops because Luxirare s originals, but given the thousands of posts I m up to, that s quite a small percentage you see, and  See More..

Smurf Cupcakes

call for a little break from Halloween? How about somefactor super smurfy. Find a smurftastic step-by-step tutorial to create Smurf cupcake toppers HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould. Sorry folks, equite time I article on anyfactor Smurfs, I m gonna use smurfy language.
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Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party

Tricky as they may possibly be, There's severalthing undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. extremely like saying that, my new book.) But on to much more vital matters, like this extremely likely gnome party. You must see all the details HERE at Tradewind Tiaras, from the  See much more..

Faux Hammered Copper Witch Hat

This looks like genuine metal doesn t it? properly it s not, it s made from paper! I know, pretty cool huh? There s instructions over at Burton Avenue and she ll tell you how she did it too. What a enjoyable project for Halloween! Hammered Copper Witch Hat (Sort-of).
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Technique: Tone on Tone Stamped Background

It s not as well early to begin contemplating holiday cards. Lily Pad Cards shares an instructional video for Producing this lovely ornament card, the tone on tone background system utilizing distress ink and water is so cool! Click here to watch.
-Heather

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FREE Needle Felting Tutorial: Skulls for Halloween

I feel these are the cutest skulls I have ever seen and Emi of “little excellent things” wants to get into Halloween and she is sharing her darling skulls tutorial with us; that you will be able to find here.  Emi Requirements our help, so let’s try to help her out. Emi tells us: I have a confession to make  See More..

Vera Bradley Inspired Pumpkins

These fairly pumpkins are made utilizing Mod Podge and lovely patterned paper napkins. an excellent change from the typical orange and black! Thanks to The Rebel Crafter for passing this link along Crafting Rebellion: Vera Bradley Decoupage Pumpkins.
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Tutorial: Plaid Neck Wrap for cool fall weather

Shauna from Shwin Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap.  The fundamental neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days.  Get the tute.
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Grab a cuppa: Tide Pools one of many Fall Festival quilts

Jennifer from That Girl That Quilt entered this quilt she calls Tide Pools within the Fall 2011 Bloggers Quilt Festival. adore her colors, so Autumn! Best of all, she uses Heather Ross wildly Well-liked fabric from the Mendocino collection. See more of this adorely quilt, go to That Girl That Quilt. Grab a second cup of coffee or tea and head  See more..

Tutorial: pretty pinecone ornaments

Knitty Gritty Thoughts shows us how to create these easy, beautiful pinecones. Use a glittery fabric for a few sparkle. Or brown cottons to mimic nature. Add a ribbon to hang them in a window, from a chandelier, on your Christmas tree. See the tute.
several thanks to Sew, Mama, Sew! for sharing this find.
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Halloween Window Clings

fairly cool stuff here. You ll use privacy control window film to create your clings. The kids can help as well by drawing images, then you cut them out and attach to the window! Looks excellent with the light shining through. Thanks to Kim of D.I.Y. Louisville for sending me this link Halloween Window Clings Tutorial.
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Video tutorials: Needlepoint techniques

Vicky DeAngelis demos some techniques on BeStitched: stitching without a laying tool and lassoing a bead. Check them out.
And multiple thanks to JaWeb Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for sharing this find.
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understand surface style from Shiva King

Cathy Hsiao of the Textile Arts Center previews a surface style class to be offered by Shiva King on Thursdays, November 3 via December 1. Her unusual applications of screen-printing ways are fascinating. If I lived anywhere near New York City, I would gladly fork over US$200.00 to participate in this series. find out far more from  See far more..

Freebie: Christmas Truck paper piecing pattern

If you saw this write-up and fell in adore with the Christmas truck with the small girl driver like I did, you may well be in luck. Not merely has Julianna from Sewing under Rainbow let us in on her fussy cutting technique, she is sharing her Christmas Truck pattern. Click HERE to go to the free download.
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How to make a recycled window collage

Over at the blog Simply Me there is a wonderful tutorial on the best way to transform an old multi-pane window into a wonderful collage of wall art. check out Valery s tutorial on window pane collage art and make one yourself!
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How To: Brioche Stitch!

Knitting daily brings us Another tutorial video. This one on Brioche knitting. Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark, a brioche stitch expert, shares this video plus a printed tutorial on this fascinating stitch.
Watch the short intro HERE and download the video for yourself HERE
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Dream Garden patchwork pouch for Lulu

Isadora from Dorothy Hobbies/Pastimes made this patchwork tote that showsituations lovely embroidery pattern Dream Garden by Jenny Hart. Made for her son s girlfrifinish Lulu as a birthday gift, click here to see more. The pattern printed on cotton is available to obtain at Sublime Stitching for $15.00.
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Inspiration: The Relaxolotl

The Relaxolotl delivers us a peek in the fabulous steampunk dress she created over the past year. Look closely in the skirt. a couple of of the stars in those constellations light up! See far more at her blog post.
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Pumpkin block for a cheery Halloween

Pippa from Welsh Quilts posted this quilt block these days to help her say Happy Halloween to everyone. properly, Happy Halloween right back at you Pippa! She said she utilized a paper piecing pattern from Ruth McDoproperly s book Pieced Vegetables to make this cheery pumpkin block. See considerably more HERE.
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little Pumpkin Luminary

Oh now this is extremely a fully fun idea! using waxed paper and a few fun art, Jen made this luminary from a little pumpkin. Brilliant! Get the full tutorial at 100 Directions little pumpkin luminary.
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BASICS reach and efairly 300 quilts | require more

Quilters are a couple of of essentially the most generous folks you ll meet and for a couple of, Making charity quilts is the way they got hooked on the hobby. nicely whatever the path if you're a quilter, Victoria at Bumble Beans Inc. Needs your help in meeting the 700 quilt goal for her Basics Quilt Gather.
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Candelabras from Dave’s Bike Art Stuff

Dave recycles bike parts to make his candle holders, mirrors, frames and tables in Halifax.  No two pieces are alike due to the fact ereally one is custom made.
The candelabras are particularly striking due to the fact the bike chains create interesting shadows on the wall.
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Bite Sized Scrapbooking is Now Free

The Bite-Sized Scrapbooking subscription service is now free of charge and will run until January 27th 2012. Bite-sized Scrapbooking could be a system that breaks down the approach of Generating a layout into three different steps, and guides you to work on one step at a time so you won t waste time, get side-tracked, or feel overwhelmed.  See More..

Freebie | I am Thankful Journaling Cards

Leslie Oman at Hungry Heffy Crafts created these printable journaling cards which are perfect for Thanksgiving, or any gratitude project. Click here to visit the download.
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Inspiration: Threads and Patches

This crazy-quilt block by Marjolein of Threads and Patches is as great as a textbook for Creating an interesting and complex yet harmonious design. each and equite detail deserves attention. Like the drooping grape clusters. Or the tiny silk-ribbon-rosette flowers. Or the meandering yellow ribbon vine. But taken as a whole, the colors, textures, and images are a ideal blend.  See More..

Crafting Rebellion & Betsey Johnson Giveaway

CraftingRebellion.com wants to kick off their new crafting tutorial website using a Betsey Johnson Hearts and Chains purse giveaway. The Rebel Crafter says who doesn t need a fabulous purse? .
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What’s Your Skill Level and How Do You Know?

Crochet patterns are frequently ranked in accordance with a couple of scale of Difficulty Rating.  Books, magazines, and websites frequently use a method to categorize their patterns Based on a couple of perceived skill levels.  Are these actual differences?  Are they written in granite?  Who decides the difficulty level?
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Curtain Room Divider

My two boys share a room within the basement. It s in fact a quite huge room, ideal for a den or man cave, but we needed the room for them. Ideally I d like to create several separation, but putting in a wall doesn t make sense for the long term, so when I came across this Curtain Room Divider over at Kataydee  See More..

Neat Containers Giveaway

Thanks to our recent review  on Neat Containers we have the opportunity to give away 1 x 20 pc combo kit to 1 lucky CraftGossip.com reader.
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Who is that tattoed man?

Mimi Kirchners broad-chested tattooed men almethods give me a smile of pleasure. But her description of this gentleman made me laugh out loud with delight: Santa on vacation. Yes! I almethods suspected that Santa was secretly hot! See far more views of this awea few art doll at Mimi s post.
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Tutorial: Gathered skirt with ric rac stripes

Elizabeth from standard Simon Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl s gathered skirt with ric rac stripes.  She shows it as a last minute Halloween skirt, but I believe it would be cute year-round.  Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a spaghetti strap top

Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create a simple spaghetti strap top.  The fitted, sleeveconsiderably less top is great for layering.   Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Pin Pouffe at Whip Up

The British guards and red bus make this pin cushion fabulous. Maker Sandra from Herzensart did a guest post at Whip Up where she shares how she did it. visit the Pin Pouffe Tutorial.
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Tutorial: Flannel pillow cover with tuxedo detail

Sew4residence shares a tutorial for Producing a set of pillowsituations with exclusive tuxed0-style detailing in the side panel.  The pillow covers are made from a flannel fabric for a soft place to lay your head, but get a formal twist using a pleated inset made to look like the front of a tuxedo shirt.  Get the tute.
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Inkadinkado Month Round Up

I have had a blast this month sharing with you all the new stamps from Inkadinkado. I ve as well enjoyed reading everyone replies to the giveaway and congrats to all four of our big prize package winners!
In the event you missed any of my posts with samples, sneak peeks and reviews this month here s a round up:
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Tutorial: Organizer wallet

LBG Studio shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create a handy organizer wallet.  The little wallet has a pocket to hold a little notebook, a pocket that may hold an iPhone, too as a couple of littleer pockets sized to hold a credit card, ID, and maybe a bit of folded money.  It s held closed with  See More..

Tutorial: Make a spaghetti strap top

Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a simple spaghetti strap top.  The fitted, sleevemuch less top is very good for layering.   Get the how-to.
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Video tutorial: Sewing a pair of pants from a printed pattern

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the final installment in her 3-part series of video tutorials on Understanding to sew from a printed pattern.  The pattern she has utilised for the examples is a basic elastic waist pant, which makes a great initial sewing project.  In this installment she shows how you can sew up the pieces to create the  See More..

Tutorial: Felt stocking and mittens Christmas garland

Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Elves garland of miniature felt stockings and mittens.  Letters stitched on equite single mitten and stocking spell out a Christmas greeting.  Cute!!  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Make a hoop skirt

Elizabeth from standard Simon Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a hoop skirt to layer below a full skirt or dress to provide maximum poofiness.  You might believe they d be tough to create and need special ordered materials, but it turns out they re pretty effortless and can be made from items you are able to  See More..

Bead it forward

Bead Button is now managing Jeanette Shanigans Bead-It-Forward bead-quilt project and invites you to participate. Beaders from around the world stitch 1.5 x 1.5-in. (3.8 x 3.8 cm) beaded squares depicting the year s theme. The squares are then joined into wall-hanging-size quilts and auctioned off, with the proceeds going to breast cancer research. go to the Bead Button blog article  See More..

Simply beautiful fall stitching

Here s a superb concept from Angel of Stumbles Stitches: Use burlap as the ground fabric for a rustic fall hoop. I m crazy about the sunflower, with its stem on the key canvas and its bloom popping up in its own little hoop. check out her blog article to find out more.
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and at the same time the winner is….

The winner of the fantastic Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story prize package is . Cheryl I.
She said:
I believe it could be Hawaii. I’m longing for warm long walks on the beach. I’m dreading winter!
Congrats Cheryl! Please respond to me e-mail within 5 days to claim your prize.
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How to create recycled potholders

With holiday baking season upon us why not whip up a couple of custom potholders? check out the tutorial Sabi posted at her blog on the way to sew themed potholders made from recycled towels.
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Free hand-embroidery patterns

(1) Six floral motifs from Broderie d Antan
(2) Friday Freebie for 10/13/11 from Pin Tangle
(3) Pepper border from Broderie d Antan
(4) Seven butterfly motifs from Broderie d Antan
(5) Floral and ivy monograms from Broderie d Antan
(6) Dino coloring page suitable for embroidery from Tricia-Rennea
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Write for Fiber Art Now

a brand new publication, Fiber Art Now, is seeking articles about fiber and textile arts and notices of fiber events. The submission guidelines say,
The mission is to connect and inspire the fiber arts textiles community with essentially the most compelling work in basketry, felting, knitting, needle arts, paper/book arts, dyeing, mixed media, surface design, quilting, sculpture, wearable art, weaving, collage,  See More..

Pallet Coat Rack

I m a huge fan of pallet projects. Here s One more excellent notion for recycled old pallets, make a coat rack! Head over to My Li l Pumpkin Patch to get the full Pallet Coat Rack Tutorial.
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Stitch a rich mini stocking

JaInternet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares stitching Suggestions and thread possibilities for Making this gorgeous mini stocking. go to her blog post for the details.
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Freebie: Diva Doodle Font

This month Outside the Line shares a pretty free doodlebat font called Diva Doodles, click here to download. Hurry it s only free for a limited time!
-Heather
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Tutorial: little girl’s scrappy fabric tutu

Jessica from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl s tutu out of fabric scraps, no sewing required.  The bright colors and raw edges of the fabric strips give a carefree, scrappy look.  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Add long sleeves too as and a child’s short-sleeved tee

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add long sleeves to a child s short-sleeved t-shirt.  She also shows how to add a few coordinating stripes across the front of the shirt to pull it all together.   It looks cute, and it squeezes one more season out of a summer shirt.   See more..

Tutorial: Make a pair of legwarmers

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to create a pair of legwarmers.  They re a trendy look this year, and add an extra layer of warmth over a pair of leggings or jeans.  you'll be able to make them out of an old sweater or a pair of colorful knee socks.  I m loving the bright stripe that Debbie used to create a pair for her  See More..

Tutorial: Fix a plunging back so your bra strap won’t show

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she fixed the plunging back of a top so her bra strap wouldn t show.  (What s up with clothing designers not taking our bra strap into account, anyway?  I mean, do they think we re all walking around braless everyday?  Come on!)  Dana s fix hides her strap but does it in a  See More..

Tutorial: Super simple Snack Bag

Jen from New Green Mama shows how to create her Super straightforward Snack Bag.  The little fabric pouch is made from a single rectangle of cotton fabric and has an straightforward Velcro closure.  It s a rapidly and straightforward project, suitable for a beginner sewer or an advanced sewer who wants an almost-instant gratification project.  Get the tutorial.
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Read CQ Mag Online

The latest issue of CQ Magazine on the web is available now. Included are articles by Lynn Schoeffler, Sharon Boggon (who created the gorgeous block of the month shown above), Allison Aller, and Lisette Root. check out the free ezine.
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Enter High Fiber Diet exhibition

The Bellevue Arts Museum of Bellevue, Washington, USA, has released a need entries in BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet. The announcement says,
Artists are encouraged to take a creative procedure to the fiber medium, thinking about each traditional expressions of fiber art and also the fringes of the medium, exactly where Concepts of art and craft merge. The exhibition is intended to  See More..

How to create recycled baby scribble paper gift bows

One of the issues youngsters do in abundance is scribble so why not use a couple of of their work in a new and fun way! Rachel of the blog Lines Across My Face shared her super effortless and fun tutorial on how to create paper gift bows with her kid s scribbles along with newspaper.
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Chalkboard Spice Jars

Here s a fun concept producing use of recycled baby food jars and chalkboard paint. File all those organized jars into a drawer and they ll be at your fingerconcepts whenever you demand them. See them at Frugal Decor Mom Kitchen company .
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Dala Horse Christmas Ornament tutorial

This cute little Christmas felt horse ornament comes from “far better properties and Gardens”.   This has so many uses for the holidays such as on top of a gift or hang on the tree.  Go over to far better properties and Gardens for the instructions.

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Tutorial: Faux fur luxe blanket and throw pillow

Sew4property shows the way to use faux fur to make a luxe blanket and throw pillow.  Get the how-to for Creating these beautiful property accessories.
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Inspiration: although She Naps

What happens when Abbyjane of while She Naps receives a box of vintage linens from a friend? Birds with cutwork-lace wings emerge overnight! So pretty. pay a visit to Abbyjane s blog.
Ed. note: while She Naps did not request or compensate this post.
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Tutorial: Throw pillow with oversized tone-on-tone monogram

Allison from little Lovelies guest blogs at possibly Matilda having a tutorial showing how to create a throw pillow having an oversized, tone-on-tone monogram.  Love!!   Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and clutch

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to create a diaper changing pad and clutch.   The simple clutch has an straightforward Velcro clocertain and holds the waterproof changing pad, a pack of wipes, plus a diaper or two.  Get the tutorial.
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The beauty of Ottoman tents

A article by Diana on the blog of the Textile Arts Center takes a look at Ottoman tents and as well the associated history and culture. You ll enjoy the photos of these textile works of art as considerably as Diana s description of their use. go to the article.
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Giveaway: Prize pack worth $70

Get on over to Amy Barickman to obtain a opportunity to win a pack of assorted rick rack and jumbo rick rack in varying colors from Simplicity Creative Group s Wrights brand plus multiple clofactor and craft patterns from Indygo Junction that use rick rack. Contest ends Thursday, 11/3. check out contest.
Image credit: Amy Barickman
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Pretzel Cabins

What s even much better than a log cabin made with pretzels? Playing using a log cabin made with pretzels. At least that seems to be the case with the imaginative adventures clearly had HERE at flax twine. The cabin instructions are from this issue of Action Pack: Sticks and Stones.
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Apply for E.M.E.R.G.E.

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is accepting applicants for E.M.E.R.G.E. Craft Show Incubator a program in which as much as ten emerging artists receive mini-mentorships and featured placement in Guild shows throughout 2012. To understand more, see the post on Fiber Art Calls for Entry.
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Printable Tea Towel Calendar

If you re searching for an inhigh-priced gift idea, it is possible to download this tea towel calendar printable and make many of them for those on your gift list that appreciate time within the kitchen! Dollar Store Crafts has the the best way to Printable Tea Towel Calendar – 2012 Download.
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Chocolate Googly Eyes

By now I assume you all know how into candy eyes I ve been this year. I was supposed to give them up after Halloween, but I just can t (I m thinking of turkeys and Rudolph now, they have eyes). perhaps I can at least take them to a brand new level, like with these chocolate googly eyes from Mary and  See More..

Felted bracelet giveaway @ Etsy Russian Team

This giveaway is being held on “Etsy Russian Team” so go over there and read their rules and enter to wwithin the charming bracelet created by Gala, pictured above.  Be confident to enter on “Etsy Russian Team” not here.

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Quilt Along kick-off at Gen X Quilters

Anne Marie from Gen X Quilters is hosting the Cdamageed Prints Quilt Along. She explains, It's ideal for cdamage packs, and an easy, customizable quilt that will probably be carried out in time for Xmas! several participants have decided to utilize Christmas fabric instead. Anne Marie is Performing a cute blue and orange boy-ideal quilt. Go here to find  See More..

How to make a cute crocheted recycled rug

I enjoy to make basic yet dramatic projects that don t require many thought. That s just what this is. A super straightforward crocheted circle rug. See more photos and the straightforward way featured on the blog Sew Sweet Television on the best way to crochet a recycled fabric and clothing rug.
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Felt Christmas Snowman tutorial

Leigh-Anne D. of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, posted this darling little Snowman tutorial on “Cut out a + Keep”.  She employed a massive cookie cutter or I am confident you will find a template of a snowman on the web. She has all of the instructions on the web for you to follow.

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Tutorial: Reindeer appliqued throw pillow

Kat from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a throw pillow appliqued having a silhouette of a reindeer.  The clean lines give it a crisp, modern look even though the felt keeps it feeling warm and cozy.  Get the template and too the tute.
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How to create recycled paint chip modern art

The beauty of paint chip samples is the myriad of colors they come in which makes it a superb medium to create ombre art. See how Heather of the blog The Lovely Cupboard made a superb piece of ombre modern art out of paint chips.
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Tutorial: Rolled knit t-shirt embellishment

In case you ve sewn a lot on knit fabrics, then you realize the tendency for the fabric to roll in the sides.  Carmen from RoCa and organization uses this characteristic to embellish a plain t-shirt.  The result is actually a lovely textural style around the neck of the tee.  She calls it her Canalis Tee Depending on the Latin word for tube.    See More..

Bacon Candy Canes

Just when I concept possibly the bacon trend had passed, nope. There It is in candy cane form. Find bacon candy canes HERE at Neatorama, spotted on Foodiggity.
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Yarn Ombre Lampshade

Being that I am altechniques so overwhelmed, I tfinish to forget my frifinishs. Mandi from Vintage Revivals is my bud, and I love her work, she s uber talented and altechniques has a fewthing very cool to share. Alas, I haven t been to her blog in a while. I didn t know she put up a cool new header that looks like paint  See More..

Oh Felty Christmas Tree tutorial

Julia Crossland of “Julia Crossland” lives in SHEFFIELD, Yorksemploy UK and has a delightful felt Christmas tree tutorial in a myriad of lovely colors. You could employed your personal theme color or one color.  Julia is giving us the idea, so go with it and get creative.  Thanks Julia for the awea couple of share.

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Scott Hoves Your Deadly Desserts

Awea couple of art by Scott Hove at a group show called Bite-sized Monsters in SF. check out those fake cakes! they look extremely good and I am so creeped out buy the mouths. Love. Yoiu need to also check out his amazing CakeLand art installations.
Scott Hoves Your Deadly Desserts.
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Swedish Dalahorse

These colorful horses are called Dalahorses a reality I d not known before. they're so pretty!
Horses were celebrated since they were so vital to the loved ones survival, but they as well became a favorite toy. I think this little guy would make a good ornament for my tree since he s so colorful. you're able to get the free  See More..

Customizable Cross Stitch – from Martha Stewart

I enjoy it when the maven of all things residence and crafty features cross-stitch goodness in her magazine and on her site and Martha Stewart has accomplished it again this month. She s offering a 19-page customizable cross stitch pdf pattern that allows you to make a family banner that is Oh so cute and as well exclusive for words!
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Rustic Twig Frame

If you are searching for a superb gift idea, head out to your yard before the snow flies and collect a couple of twigs. Then head over to Carolyn s blog and she ll show you how to make this lovely nature inspired frame. check out homework rustic twig frame.
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Butter Finger Puppet Beatrice by staceyrebecca on Etsy

Best tiny finger puppets within the universe.  This one is extremely a pat of butter. This is from Stacey Rebecca of bedazzled tampon finger puppet fame.
Butter Finger Puppet Beatrice by staceyrebecca on Etsy.
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Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Free Projects

These are only two of the projects in Red Heart s 12 Week s of Christmas. Free patterns in each knit and crochet.
Sign up to obtain your own, in your email box, HERE
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Peanut Butter Turkey Cupcakes

Phew, so candy eyeballs may possibly well be put to fairly good use post-Halloween. Gotta adore the personality expressed by these guys, just by shifting points over a bit. learn to make peanut butter cupcakes with peanut butter frosting tursignificant cupcakes HERE at Sweet standard Stuff.
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Freebie: online Papercrafting Magazine

The fall issue of the free on the internet magazine Scrapbook and Cards today is now available. It s chocked full of excellent paper crafting tips, ideas, projects and more. Including directions for this fun turmain card from Nicole Magouirk. Click here to download the magazine.
-Heather
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Rhinestone Flamingo

Oh my! How fun and creative is this?? Now I m feeling bad for Having rid of that ugly plastic flamingo left inside the shed from the previous owner of my house. What a good way to change up an outdated lawn ornament. See it at zombies wearing helmets Like a rhinestone cowboy?.
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Free pattern: Sock rag doll with separate sleeper and hat

CreateBabyStuff.com shares a free pattern and tutorial for Producing this soft and sweet rag doll out of a sock.  The tutorial as well shows how to create a sleeper and hat for the doll to wear.  The doll body is made out of a skin-colored sock, and as well the sleeper matching hat are made from a sock with a enjoyable print.  Two  See More..

Tutorial: small boy’s vest with mitten pockets from an adult sweatshirt

Tara from comfy fairly shows how she refashioned an adult-sized sweatshirt into a little boy s vest with mitten pockets on the front.  The original sweatshirt had a zipper all of the way down the front, but her clever cutting avoided the zipper altogether.  How cute is this!  I m loving those little mitten pockets!!  Get the tute.  See More..

Tutorial: My small Butterfly Infant Romper

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how she made her My small Butterfly Infant Romper.  This is such a sweet small dress!!  It s open in the front, with edges trimmed in contrast-y ruffles.  Adjustable shoulder straps and elastic in the back mean that this small dress can grow with the child. Her  See More..

Project: Stamped Tote Bag

looking for a cute tote bag to take your books to the library or carry residence your groceries? Why not stamp one! Find instructions for this cute tote bag over in the Stampington and Co. site.
-Heather
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Thanksgiving Chevron Wheat Frame

Ohhhh so pretty. Love. I extremely like the projects I have been seeing lately creating use of wheat and other natural materials. Combine that element with the ever increasing popularity of the chevron design and you have a truly winning combination. See this at Thrive Thanksgiving Chevron Wheat Frame.
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It’s Christmas Time at Knit Picks!

KnitPicks has rolled out these awesome patterns, at the same time in the form of kits to make your home sparkle this holiday season.
On the left, Winter Wonderland, HERE and on the right, Hearthwarming Stockings.
Speaking of KnitPicks, I scored two far more skeins of their AMAZING Sugar Bunny yarn, one in Melon color and one in black. Two of my daughters happened  See far more..

Tutorial: Scallop Flower Headband

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her fairly Scallop Flower Headband.  The headband is made out of decorative elastic, and the flower embellishment from scraps of fabric.  Get the tutorial.
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Subway Art Table Runner

We ve seen tons of subway art projects all over the internet within the past couple of years. Here s one that I must admit I haven t seen yet, and that s a table runner adorned with festive subway art. adore it! you may be able to see it over at the Country Chic Cottage Subway Art Burlap Table Runner.
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Did Someone Say “Free Yarn?”

6 ways to win! Go over to t he Nobleknits Blog to discover how you can score several free yarn. Please read, this isn t a CraftGossip giveaway, you have to click on the link below to have a opportunity in the yarn!
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Free Pattern – Ruffled Scarf

I m not a fan of scarves, as you know, but as I know, you are! When I identified this ripply, kinky, curly, ruffly creation this morning in my inbox, well, here you've it!
It s touted as a skill building scarf, a great method to practice your increases and what you've inside the end is, well, this!
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Hankies go subversive

a brand new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram inside the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke within your pocket at your subsequent organization meeting. pay a visit to the blog write-up to discover more. several images on the schindermania blog are NSFW.
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Paint Stick Scarecrow

This extremely is in reality one of my projects. I made this numerous years ago, but unfortunately left him out within the elements last winter and he was accomplished for within the spring. Time to create One more one! Here s the tutorial should you d like to give it a go!
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Vary your thread to create contrast

Mary Corbet of Needle n Thread demonstrates how you may be able to create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.
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Guest Post: Why Etsy Sellers & Mompreneurs need to Forget Trademarks & focus on Copyrights?

Editors Note: We would like to welcome Matt Lowe who has kindly written this guest article about the differences between trademark and copyright and why one is far more important than the other.
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Scrapbook Store Locator for Continental US

The individuals at Paper Crafts Corner have put together this Scrapbook and Paper Crafts store locator for the continental US. The map shows US brick mortar paper crafting retail locations, including Independent scrapbook stores, independent stamping stores, Archivers locations, PaperSource locations, Craft Warehome (pacific NW)  plus a few “mom pop” general craft  See More..

Gift Idea: Jam-Creating Kit

Loving this gift notion from Donna Hay (especially for those in parts of the world where fresh fruIt is now in season): a jam Generating kit. Find it HERE.
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Festive Thanksgiving Printable

creating use of rustic brown paper and this gorgeous printable, it is prospective to decorate your home this Thanksgiving and wow your guests. Get the free printable from Silverbox Creative Studio I am thankful for…printables.
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Austentatious

Jane Austen wrote novels of the Regency Era in England, that period in history that was just pre-Victorian, when women s fashions were a bit elongated and really feminine without being as fussy as the full blown Victorian Era.  The designs in this book pay homage to the sketches and writings of Jane Austen as she described her characters and  See More..

Project: Snowman Dress Up Tin

Erin Lincoln shares an adorable project on her blog, it s a magnetic snowman tin. It s like paper dolls but using a snowman, how clever is that? This would be a enjoyable car trip toy for the youngsters on that long drive to grandma s house. find out significantly more at Procrastination Station.
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Rainbow Buffet

I ll never ever tire of rainbows, as long as my daughter keeps the passion alive. Find this concept for serving up a rainbow buffet (with fruit! and veggies!)  HERE at Elsie Marley. spotted on Ohdeedoh
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Tutorial: Convert a crewneck sweater into a cardigan

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs within the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar having a tutorial showing the best way to remake a crewneck sweater into a cardigan.  you'll be able to make it button all of the way down, or do what she does and put just several buttons at the top.   See More..

Vegetable Cake

Disappointing children everywhere the veggie cake! Sorry children, but This very is fairly cool. And healthy. you can have actual cake after. understand to make the veggie cake HERE at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, spotted on Living Locurto.
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Tutorial: Hooded duck towel

Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to create a hooded duckie towel.  A special towel can make bathtime fun for a small child.  This would make a great Christmas gift! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tall dress-up boots for small girls

LiEr from ikat bag created these awesome shiny musketeer boots for her daughters Halloween and dress-up costumes.  With foam soles and a zipper up the back, they re made for children to put and take off by themselves.  She shares a tutorial on her blog explaining how she did it, and offers a pattern for the three sizes  See More..

It’s new: Husqvarna Viking H Classs 100Q

HUSQVARNA VIKING® announces their newest sewing machine - the H CLASS™ 100Q.  This lightweight, smaller machine was made to be carried with you to quilting classes or sewing get-togethers.  MSRP is $499.  it is prospective to get more Information at your local HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer or on their website.
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How to create a recycled woven paper purse

I used to make those little folded gum wrapper bracelets when I was a kid and I have tried it recently only to experience the enjoyable all over again! That s what this enjoyable folded and woven recycled magazine purse reminded me of. Pop on over to Rikka s blog Ricochet and Aapproach to see her detailed tutorial on  See More..

Video tutorial: Grab-n-Go Quilted Pot Holder

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog how to create her Grab n Go Quilted Pot Holder.  Get the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Headband with oversized bow

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs show show to make a headband with an oversized bow.  I m loving the sequined lace fabric that she utilised to make the one in her example!  (The fancy fabric is left over from the Christmas dress she made her daughter, so this bow will coordinate nicely.)  Get the tutorial.
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Penmanship Gift Tags

Inspired by Anthropologie, Bev from Flamingo Toes created these brilliantly simple tags which are quite good for Christmas or any gift giving occasion. I adore how she made these, you'll too. Go take a look at Flamingo Toes Anthro Penmanship Gift Tags.
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How to create super cute recycled pigs that rock

This little piggie went to the stadium, this little piggie rocked the house! it is possible to make a rockin cute recycled piggie also with the awea few tutorial that Sarah posted at her site This little Pig. See how to create a  pig out of recycled egg cartons and considerably more of her cute creations.
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Stamped Cookie Tree Centerpiece for Fall

What sold me on this beautiful Fall tree cookie centerpiece was Not merely the whole 3D factor, but that genuine leaves are utilised to stamp the design. How oh so quite clever. Find the how-tos HERE at Haniela s.
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Cupcakes and Royal Icing Toppers for Fall, AND how to keep Icing Shiny

There's so a lot goodness packed into this one write-up over at Sweetopia This very is what you ll find:
1. Recipe for gluten-free coconut cupcakes with coconut frosting or pineapple frosting.
2. A link for the tutorial to create royal icing cupcake toppers.
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Free Colorful Bubbly Fractal Bookmark

This month s free fractal bookmark is certainly colorful and bubbly! Be confident to visit the full fractal. The free preview chart would make a great gift as a bookmark nested in a favorite book like our current giveaway, Joan Elliot s Fairy Enchantment don t miss out! visit the giveaway today!
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Coloring Books | Occupy – A Grown-Up Coloring Book Novel

Occupy A Grown-Up Coloring Book Novel. Includes line drawings for coloring, poems, songs and thoughts not he recent Occupy movement.
Coloring Books Occupy A Grown-Up Coloring Book Novel.
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Pinecone Door Art

How fun. Embroidery hoops are an inhigh-priced way to produce a piece of art. So instead of hanging a wreath, you'll be able to produce a few nature inspired art for your front door. See this over at A Creative Princess Pine Cones and Acorn wreath.
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Martin Cheek Mosaic Class in Los Angeles!!

Martin Cheek is coming to Los Angeles to tequite mosaic and he s additional an extra class simply because the first one sold out. So book it although you can!! He s also tequiteing a futilizing class futilizing for mosaics. Martin has written many books on mosaic and he doesn t get to Los Angeles extremely typically so you'll need to have to take advantage of  See More..

Quirky Quistmas Twee

I like biscornu and when I saw this tree made of them, it sure caught my eye. Then I read the story of the twee and it made it even much more special. go to the tree, read the story and understand why it s fine to ask for help sometimes. Instructions on how to create a tree  See much more..

Penguin Cupcakes

Methinks you can never go wrong having a penguin for cuteness. Find the how-tos to make these coconut penguin cupcakes HERE at Food and Femininity, spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake.
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Smiley Face Ornament-standard Craft

In the event you have  a child who likes to give gifts, this craft is ideal to make a bunch and give to her friends!  On this post, they at the same time show you how you'll be able to make a smiley face ornament kit so someone else can make one too! Head on over to vintage umbrella for this simple tutorial!
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Paper Lantern Tutorial

Toastie Studio is a blog based within the Netherlands which will not celebrate Halloween.  They do, however, celebrate St. Martins Day that's similar in that youngsters go door to door singing  a song about St. Martin in exchange for candy. Here, she shows you how to create these beautiful lanterns that the youngsters carry even though they travel from home  See More..

Ping Pong Ball and Handkerchief Fish tutorial

Abigail of “whilst she naps” has a delightful tutorial on how to make a Handkerchief Fish with felt embellishments. She uses Ping Pong Balls for the fish’s head and then uses pieces of felt for a delightful face and fins.  A bag of six Ping Pong Balls for a dollar was her inspiration.  Don’t forget that Abigail  See More..

Tutorial: small girl’s pleated bubble dress

Shauna from Shwin Shwin shows how to make a simple church dress for a small girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt.  A fairly bow in the waist finishes it off.  Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Toddler mittens

small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog for Producing a a pair of mittens for a toddler.  They re made without thumbs for ease of dressing and ease of construction.  A fabric ribbon connects them and keeps the pair from Getting separated. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Stitching on impulse

Jen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls lets us look over her shoulder as she experiments with improvisational stitching on eco-dyed fabrics. She says, The embroidery is mostly basic stitching and is spontaneous, not planned or from a pattern. Beautiful. See much more at her blog post.
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the way to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor and enter to win a copy of the book Building with Secondhand Stuff

If you may well be handy having a saw and like building stuff then pop on over to Craftside and leave a comment to obtain yourself in the running for a copy of Building With Secondhand Stuff: the best way to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose Re-Use Salvaged Leftover Building Materials and whilst there read the awesome tutorial  See More..

Bumper Sticker Inspired Ornaments

These ornaments were inspired by bumper stickers from Point Lookout, New York. From a couple of oval shaped wood pieces and paint these great ornaments were born. you are able to get the the best way to over at That s My Letter O is for Ornaments #2.
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simple Edible Leaves

Ever feel like an idiot attempting to make edible leaves? Or, ever feel like you may feel like an idiot attempting to make edible leaves? Fear not, cuz 1 Fine Cookie promises they're so easy, even an idiot can do them. I think her. And look how pretty they're. I extremely like the ones stuck to cake  See More..

Free ornament tutorials

Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrellas 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
See the pipecleaner doll tute.
See the matryoshka doll tute.
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Mini Merry Christmas

This simple little design expresses the delight of the holiday season. It will be fast to stitch and fun to display. Get the freebie from il Mondo di Ezechiele.
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Frog on a Log HoHos

So so easy. And note to self, if I ever make these, must get a slice-of-wood cake stand to display them. learn to turn HoHos into frogs on a log HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. spotted on One pretty Thing
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Reindeer Donuts, Santa Hat Pretzels, and Other fun Food for Christmas

I had no idea that Oriental Trading, those crucial suppliers of super-cheap favors to parties everywhere, had recipes, did you? I believe I spotted these on Pinterest. Make Christmas reindeer donuts HERE at Oriental Trading. And find significantly more such recipes at their Free-n-enjoyable Christmas recipe collection, like these Santa hat pretzels.

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Merry Christmas from Stitch and Thimble

Kelly Fletcher has released a exclusive Christmas issue of her e-zine, Stitch and Thimble. The listing on her online shop says,
Dots and roses – a contemporary take on the Christmas table. Decorate your lunch table with functional embroidered cutlery pouches, napkins, coasters and name places.
Pretty! To find out significantly more or order the downloadable file, go to  See significantly more..

GIVEAWAY!!! exactly where Women Cook: Celebrate!

UPDATE: Congratulations to Anjali! Her comment (lucky number 2!) was drawn randomly to win. Thank you all for participating!! Be sure to go to our Giveatechniques for significantly more chances to win good things.

Male chefs so typically dominate the restaurant world, I relish examples of strong women celebrated for their kitchen expertise.
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