Free pattern: Stethoscope cover

Have any doctors or nurses on your Christmas list?  Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for Creating a stethoscope cover.  It’s reversible, so you can get two looks out of the one cover.  It’s a gift that’s both practical and cute.  Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Caliti clutch purse that converts to a tote

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern for Making her Caliti Convertible Clutch.  I am loving the mod lines of this purse!  As a tote, it has circular cut out handles for carrying.  But fold the ends over, and it’s a clutch you can tuck below arm.  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Baby doll pajamas from an outgrown baby’s romper

Kris from Resweater blog and shop shares a quick how-to at Refashion Co-op showing the way to repurpose an outgrown baby’s romper into pajamas for a baby doll.  What a great idea!!  Get the tute.
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Monday Mosaic: Bring on the Cute!

Round 1 of the Christmas ornaments – starting with the cute & funny!
1. Whimsical Snowman Ornament, 2. Candy Land Yorkie Terrier, 3. Snowman Ornament/Charm Red & Gold Scarf, 4. Zombie
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Beads, bezels, wire, and resin

Carmi has been very busy! Take a look at her article on Carmi’s Art/Life World  and read concerning the several projects she’s been working on for her other blog articles.
Here’s the link round-up to Carmi’s work pictured above:
Layered bezels
Dazzle-It Wire and tissue paper flowers
Eats dessert initial tutorial
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Winter Wedding Ideas

For gorgeous winter wedding inspiration featuring gold, grey, and emerald details don’t miss this post at Grey Likes Weddings. Photography by Amy Lashelle.
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Giveaway: Petal Pillow pattern

Kerry from verykerryberry is hosting a free pattern giveaway for this Petal Pillow. Nova, from a cuppa plus a catch up designed this cutie. love the Dresden Plate and center pocket. Go HERE for contest details.
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Rudolph S’mores Pops

considerably more S’considerably mores pops from the master o’ s’considerably mores pops…. This time it’s Rudolph. Find them HERE at Kitchen fun with My 3 Sons.
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Strawberry Santa Hat Cookies

Nice method to sneak some fruit into the Christmas treats. And cookies and cream cheese frosting. Find the recipe for Santa hat cookies HERE at Domestic Fits.
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Ideas & Tricks | Photographing Your Christmas Tree

Rachel from August Tea Photography shares a few Ideas for Getting excellent photos of your Christmas Tree.  She includes instructions for each Point & Shoot and DSLR cameras. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Embroidered Prayers

I incredibly like the story behind this commissioned mezuzah by Ketzirah of Embroidered Prayers. She says,
I’m almethods very afraid of these kinds of commissions contemplating that of the fact I’m never sure if I can manifest what someone is searching for. In this case the only requirement was that there needed to be a duck.  Yes, a duck.  I was stumped for…  See More..

Teeny-Tiny, Microscopic Donuts

Ohdeedoh says these are to leave out for elves, that's very kind, as elves almethods get shafted the night prior to Christmas. And you realize Santa doesn’t share his cookies. Find teeny, tiny donuts (made from CheeriOs!) and other teeny, tiny foods at Emma’s Tiny Treats on The Unconfidential Cook. by way of Ohdeedoh
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Have a Hairy Christmas on Amy

I enjoy the cats in this wall hanging designed by Amy Bradley. It’s aptly named a Hairy Christmas Quilt. Prefer canines to felines? This pattern offers a dog version too. Go HERE to see more.
Ed. note: Amy Bradley neither requested nor compensated this post.
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Christmas Tree Waffles

Waffles and fruit make a superb breakfast. But Christmas tree waffles decorated with fruit ornaments? excellent Christmas morning breakfast.  Find the idea HERE at Rutherford family members Happenings.
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Cookie Poster

Why, this could really perhaps be one of the most ideal poster ever. Typography and cookies all in one. By Anna Garforth, see the uber-cool photos HERE. through Beyond/Beyond
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Review: Australian Outback Spectacular New Show: Spirit Of The Horse

Australian Outback Spectacular (presented by R. M. Williams) is a permanent attraction situated around 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast (Australia). They have just finished a run of their previous show (Heroes of the Light Horse) and a new show has began from 6th of December called “Spirit of the Horse (having a tribute…  See More..

On this quilter’s wish list

On my wish list for 2012 is this book, Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration: 20 New Designs with Historic Roots, by John Gruen. Publication date is April 2012, so it’s one thing to look forward to in the new year.
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DIY Pearl Collar Necklace

I discovered the tutorial for this fairly pearl necklace at style Hive through Prima Donna Bride. The necklace makes a statement, but looks surprisingly simple to make. For all the instructions visit this link.
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The bedding makes the room

This was a labor of love, exhausting but worth it according to Joanna from Applique Today. She created this bedroom for her daughter. pay a visit to that adorable vintage-feeling quilt, it makes the room! Go here to read more.
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Tutorial: Peace and Joy

definitely insanely adorable! This tutorial from Sculpey for the small snow couple is one I’ve in reality got half completed on my work table (caemploying me to neglect multiple other projects, mind you) and I will article a pic on the weekend of my version!
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Afternoon Delight | Leah Day

What you see here is the result of Leah Day’s afternoon spent trying – for the first time -  modern quilting as she understands it. She reports it was so considerably enjoyable she called it an affair. may possiblybe she may possibly possibly call of the resulting quilt top Afternoon Delight (was a Well-known song years ago). Just kidding on that, but I…  See More..

Tutorial: Cathedral Flora block

Christina from a couple of Scraps utilised the Cathedral Window system on this Flora quilt block. It’s lovely. you'll be able to make one too, she shows you how with step-by-step instructions. visit her post.
Image credit: a couple of Scraps
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considerably more Christmas Ornaments to Make…

I’ve got a theme I’m starting here. Christmas ornaments…’tis the season. I’ve used that line already. Anyway, since It's the proper time of year I’m looking around the interwebs for simple ornaments that virtually anyone can make. These do call for a kiln since they are fused…over at Craftster they were mass Generating them for give aways…  See More..

Giveaway: Win Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 10 Bundle

The winner of this giveaway is Jayme Clark. Congratulations! We have sent you an email.

Thanks to Adobe, we are giving away the Photoshop and Premiere Elements 10 bundle to one CraftGossip reader.
To win, leave a comment on this post and tell us why you would like to win this.
Ends 15th Dec 2011. US residents only.
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Laughing out loud with Laura

My life would be so significantly grayer if not for the bloggers I follow. I was reading Laura Wasilowski’s Artfabrik just now and had to stop for laughing when I got to this line, they are down to their last ice cube. Sure, it’s not funny unless you've the context. Hint: She said it about one of her…  See More..

Festive Berry soap Slice – Yummo

just before you say what is cake Doing on BathnBody’s page it’s not a cake you are able to eat but in-reality  one you are able to wash your body with. pay a visit to this limited edition Festive Berry Soap Slice – scented with yummy fresh berries, pomegranate, peach, hints of citrus along with a touch of vanilla. One of Platypus Dreams in residence blends. A CP Natural…  See More..

Meet Mr. Deadfish!

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I met the clever individual behind Mr. Deadfish in the SF Bazaar Bizarre this weekend. Her taxidermy scarves are adorable. you can pay a visit to the Mr. Deadfish Etsy store here and she at the same time does customs work, so need to you very need a chimera taxidermy scarf she just may well do it for you.
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Christmas Tutorial Advent Felt Peacock

Stephanie of “Toastie Studio” works as a websites developer and blog layouts and too the other half is Making toys and gifts for youngsters from her Netherlands’ student house. today Stephanie is sharing a darling Christmas Tutorial Advent Felt Peacock.  I am seeing so multiple Christmas theme birds this year and they're a delight.  For complete instructions and templates…  See More..

custom tags for your Goods quickly by gutenTAGs on Etsy

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I have noticed a ton of people utilizing these gutenTags around the web lately. they're fundamental and look very nice. The person behind gutenTags also creates a few nice baby and kid points available at Round Bottom Baby store on etsy.
via custom tags for your Items rapidly by gutenTAGs on Etsy.
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first December Giveaway Winner is ……

The winner of this useful and convenient book is Dina who posted this:
i am a quite new crocheter so my favorite book is still: Teach and equite Yourself VISUALLY Crochet.
It is Producing it easy to learn new stitches and of course blogland has extra a whole new vision of what crochet can be. Loving it.

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fast gift alert: Monogram baby blanket

generate a quickly gift for baby that in accordance with Jen from Show and Tell is likely to turn out to be a favorite. Jen shows you step-by-step how to make it. pay a visit to her Monogrammed Baby Snuggle Squares tutorial.
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DIY Candy Cane Mani

 Christmas is coming!!! Wanna look the part but don’t have the time to sit in a salon. All you need is China Glaze’s White on White, and Milani’s Red Sparkle, along with….Scotch tape  plus a steady hand of course . It's fairly straight forward what you have to do to achieve this look. should have to see a tutorial pop…  See More..

Tutorial: Sew a backpack for a toddler

Amy from Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how to create a backpack sized just right for a toddler’s small frame.  They can use the backpack to carry quiet toys to church, a change of clothes for a sleepover at grandma’s residence ,or just to carry several favorite toys around the residence.  (This was always…  See More..

Tutorial: Short Dress Fixer Slip

keep in mind when a slip peeking out from the bottom of a skirt was a fashion faux-pas?  Now it’s a cute fix for a dress or skirt that’s also short.  The bottom portion of the slip is made from a ruffle fabric, so it adds a cute layered look when it peeks out from the bottom of the shorter skirt. Brilliant!  Kate…  See More..

Tutorial: Christmas tree skirt

Elizabeth from standard Simon & Co shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this beautiful Christmas tree skirt.  She got the fabric to make it from an inpricey drop cloth.  She edged it with holly leaves cut from white craft felt and added white pom poms for snowy berries. I’m loving the white on cream color combo!! …  See More..

Felt Christmas tree Craft Tutorial

 Linda is the locateder of the business PartycraftSecrets.com out of Australia.  Linda loves Producing crafts that might well be made in 15 minutes or less and this one might well be a joy for little hands.  I know I would have loved this one as a child as well as today.  Linda located similar Ideas on other sites, and she does link to…  See More..

Beads from colored pencils

What a clever and colorful approach to upcycle colored pencils! Kate at Mini Eco wrote a guest blog for design Mom about this good concept for a back-to-school themed project. See the tutorial at design Mom.
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Giveaway Winners….

Congratulations to Kitten with a Whiplash for winning the Celebrity Scarves book and to Jaan for winning the Vogue Knits book.
significantly more giveaways coming….
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Homemade Rolling Stamp Wrapping Paper

I am a large fan of teaching your kids about giving. This craft, to make their own wrapping paper ( in which they will wrap the presents they bought) is the ideal teaching tool. Crafts like this enable you to take the one-on-one time whilst Performing this craft to explain how giving is selfless, and how giving teaches…  See More..

Giveaway – 200 Fair Isle Motifs.

Vogue has stitch dictionaries. Barbara Walker has stitch dictionaries. But Mary Jane Mucklestone has a Fair Isle Motif dictionary.
This indicates you can take a typical boring stockinette stitch sweater and dress it right up. No matter what the style, this book has wide motifs, and narrow motifs in 2, 3, 4 and a lot more colors. The…  See a lot more..

TODAY!! Live Video on Holiday Rice Krispie Treats

HURRY! Just got the news that our own Amanda is broadcasting live through video stream on The Motherhood at 1:00 PM EASTERN TODAY. She’ll be demonstrating how to make some holiday rice krispy treats, including these gingerbread treats.  Just go to the website at 1 pm EST http://www.themotherhood.com/
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Tower Felt Ornaments and Felt Ornament houses Tutorials

Cherie Burbach of “Cherie Burbach, author, poet, crocheter and geek” has an interesting site that you will need to go to and learn about her and her several talents.   today I am presenting two of her felt project tutorials that you will need to try.  very first are her Felt Ornament properties and then her Eiffel Tower Felt Ornaments.  These are…  See More..

Collection of Incredible Food Art

As one in the field of crafting with food, it does my heart good to see the marvels of food style so appreciated. Even beyond mere appreciation, pay a visit to this collection of 40 examples of unbelievable food art gathered at noupe. some have even appeared on this site already, I was glad to see. Shown are a preying…  See More..

Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree is the latest addition to the winter scene at Mamou’s blog. Scan back during the previous posts to find other parts of the scene. Get the free chart.
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DIY Glitter Gift Bags

Jenny from Hank + Hunt made these adorable, glittery gift bags that could be perfect for wedding favors! The tutorial is posted at the Sweetest Occasion. very like that sparkle!
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Inspiration: grrl + dog

There's so significantly to see on grrl + dog‘s most recent post. She delivers us a peek at a couple of of her handmade ornaments, which–true to form–are unique, beautiful, and unexpected. She tells the story of how her tiny blessed doll is being used in therapy. And she winds up by giving away her precious guardian angel ornament shown above.…  See More..

Gum Holly Cupcake Toppers

Hmmm, the second case of gum-as-decoration I’ve seen of late…. Could gum be the untapped decorating tool? Make these easy, cute holly cupcake toppers HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.
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Paper Christmas Trees

These fairly paper Christmas trees would be a superb addition to your holiday decor. Head over to The Lovely Cupboard for the tutorial — DIY Paper Trees.
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Stitchers: understand and win

don't forget when I told you about the awea few Learning opportunity coming up: STITCHED? Beginning January 1, it is possible to take a collection of 20 on the web video workshops by 20 talentfinish fabric artists. And if all that stitchy goodness weren’t enough, registered students stand to wwithin the draw for a Janome Sew Mini sewing machine! discover considerably more from the…  See considerably more..

Baby Noel

What a sweet wee baby dressed in Santa togs this is! Another excellent freebie from Un Jour Une Grille to add to your collection to stitch someday soon. Get the free chart.
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DIY Lotion Or Soap In A Handmade Mason Jar

pay a visit to this, how cool, I enjoy it ! Why not make this yourself for a crafty gift thought. Lets face it Kris Kringle can severaltimes be a gamble can’t it. I enjoy the thought of Generating gifts rather than just buying several rubbish no one extremely wants/likes anyway. So what if it’s just a hand lotion or soap, I…  See More..

Project: Ribbon Stocking Ornament

Oh, how I love projects made with ribbon! This one from Nicole Magouirk blew me away! She covered cardstock in adhesive, then laid down ribbons and ran the entire thing by way of her die cut machine to create a gorgeous stocking. With all the diverse dies out there to choices for this sort of project are endless.…  See More..

DIY: Classic Mobile

Make a colorful classic mobile employing dowels, wooden balls and a couple of paint. a good addition to a nursery or child’s playroom. Get the fast the way to at Scandinavian Deko — DIY: Classic Mobile.
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Make a Folded Felt Gift Box Tutorial

Diy maven created a “Curbly Original” fell in adore and redesigned a high priced felt flatpack breadbasket “pictured above” sold at Teroforma and cleverly designed her own which is extremely impressive. Her intent was not to make a breadbasket, but a little gift basket; her success is evident. The treat here is that she is sharing her…  See More..

Tutorial: Holiday Knit Dress with pretty gathered sleeves

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin often shows us how to create fairly dresses for little girls.  But today she shows how she made a holiday dress for herself from red t-shirt knit fabric.  It’s a standard dress having a long gathered skirt, and has a fairly gathered detail at the sleeve.  pay a visit to her post to see how…  See More..

Wreath Cookies

I made these wreath cookies using the same cookie decorating procedure I utilised for these Christmas tree cookie pops. That is, simple. Find the how-tos HERE.
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[Sponsored Post] I can’t go a day with no my smartphone. No I really can’t.

Can you imagine it? No you can’t? Let’s try and see what will happen if there was no smartphone.
No smartphone indicates no wake up alarm. No wake up alarm indicates no way to get the kids to school on time.
Then, no way to understand what is planned in the day. With friendly reminders, and detailed itinerary planning, the smartphone…  See More..

Have yourself a steampunk small Christmas

Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this truly awea few steampunk ornament. She says,
This one is truly a series of Steamships that I located on old 18th century drawings. I located this really good topographical map fabric and embroidered them on that.  I at the same time located these really good brass rings that came in a few diverse sizes. I embroidered…  See More..

How to create owl ornaments out of seeds from the yard

at the blog My very Educated Mother There's certainly such a cute thought for all those owl lovers out there. Erin went out to the yard and collected up some of Mother Nature’s finest bits to work with to create these adorable seed owl ornaments. See the tutorial she sent in on how to create owl ornaments with seeds.
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A Man’s Own House

Abbie, canine companion to Feather’s within the Nest designer Jennifer, is the author of the write-up that shares the latest freebie design. A Dutch proverb is the inspiration that reminds us that residence is the best. Read Abbie’s message and get the free chart.
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Tutorial: Slipcover your headphones

If the foam covers on your headphones are disintegrating, you can salvage the set. Just make a couple of cute slipcovers for the ear pieces. Wendy Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how. See her tute.
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Candle Quartet

Candles in numerous sizes are grouped together in this lovely motif that will light up your holiday stitching. From Chez Mamigoz, add this free chart to your holiday collection to create a card, ornament or gift tag. Free chart available here.
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New Release: Archival Inks from Ranger

Ranger has recently expanded their line of Archival inks. Join Debbie Talch and Tim Holtz as they share with you all of the new colors as properly as what you can do with these permanent oil based ink pads.
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Light Fixture Candle Holder Tutorial

Marc Atiyolil, a columnist in the Star came up with this chic and thrifty candle holder craft using an old chrome bathroom light fixture.
The sockets make excellent tea light holders, but you could as well pop roses into them and surround them with tea lights.
Marc as well suggests pine cones in between the candles, alalthough the choices are endless! For…  See More..

DIY: Boxwood & Paperwhites

Photos by Rebecca Hansen
develop modern and chic centerpieces and monogram place setttings with paperwhites and boxwood! This tutorial from Jess at Snippet & Ink has all the details including a source for the paperwhites, and a downloadable tutorial for the monograms.
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Tutorial: Faux chenille candy cane striped Christmas stockings

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she made these cute candy cane striped Christmas stockings employing a faux chenille technique.  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Pocket hand warmers from an old wool sweater

Jen from New Green Mama shows how to use squares of felted wool sweaters to create hand warmers for your coat pockets.  Just pop it within the microwave for 30 seconds and then drop it your pocket to maintain your hands warm and toasty when you’re out within the cold winter weather.  This would make a nice Christmas gift…  See More..

How to create a Stuffed Buche de Noel part1 & 2

I love this project from “craftstylish” by Erika Kern, contributor.  What a lovely addition to our holiday décor.  Erika has made this tutorial in 2 parts so be sure to visit both.  Part 1 and Part 2.  Erika is an amazing designer and I thanks her for sharing this lovely Stuffed Buche de Noel…  See More..

Yoga Pose Cookie Cutter Giveaway at Amy Atlas

Ereally time I see these yoga pose cookie cutters I really feel a bit of nostalgia. See, I really first posted on yoga pose cookie cutters two entire years ago, and of the thousands of posts since, they stand out in my mind. Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Designs, is giving away a set of 10 yoga cookie cutters,…  See More..

ideal For Your Christmas Party – It’s Isabella!

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Isabella! Elegant, beautiful and a bit on the enjoyable side. Take a handful of wire, a sprinkling of beads and look what you will be able to make! This really is so pretty. while the instructions aren’t here, you will be able to certainly purchase the bracelet, already kitted up, from KnitCa!
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Free pattern: Carousel Crib quilt

Currently, this *Carousel Crib quilt pattern is free to download Once you sign up for Quiltmaker magazine’s eNewsletter. The quilt finishes 36″ x 36″ and is super straightforward – it’s one block blown up. Go HERE to get yours.
Image credit: Quiltmaker
*This offer is likely for a limited time, so don’t wait around.
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Magnetic Scrabble Board

This is a excellent idea, a fun technique to leave messages for loved ones or have an ongoing scrabble game hanging on the wall! you may be able to see how it’s made over in the Twice Remembered Cottage — A Cottage Transformation Journey.
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Holiday Candle Producing Workshop for children in NJ

Grounds For Sculpture, a public sculpture park in Hamilton NJ is offering two holiday candle Making workshops for children on Saturday, December 17. The first is at 12 pm and also the children will make aluminum foil molds prior to they develop their candles.
At 1 pm, they’ll develop floating candles. efairly child gets two candles per session and also the material fee…  See More..

Knitter’s Brewing company is Doing Yet another Mystery Sock Knit-Along!

They’re Doing it again! Mystery Sock Knit-Along IV is scheduled to start on 1.13.12. This year’s theme is Lucky Charms.
I’ve done these ahead of and they're fun, the concept of not Having a clue what you’re knitting until it’s nearly done is interesting, and even though I most likely won’t join this one, that last one was certainly enjoyable.
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Win several first-class shears

Collette of Serendipity Handmade is spreading holiday cheer by giving away a pair of Gingher dressmaker shears. go to her blog write-up for entry rules. Deadline: December 24.
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fun With Filet

I’ve never mastered filet crochet.  I’ve attempted it several times and have had inconsistent results.  I in fact ended a fairly filet doily that ended up being my own design!  It began as a legit filet pattern, but it kinda devolved and I fashioned my own final rows to finally end the darn thing off.  But, I am determined if not…  See More..

Tutorial: Petite purse ornaments

Michele of michele made me created this small purse ornament as a novel approach to deliver a gift of Christmas cash. So smart and pretty! And, unless the recipient steals away with the ornie, you are able to reuse it year after year. need to create some? See Michele’s tute.
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Hang Your Glass Nesting Standoffs

I went over to the Hang Your Glass Net site to get the glue application instructions and found a new item that looks really cool. They’re nesting stand offs. What that means is that you simply attach a stand off to a piece of glass and the other side of it to An additional piece of glass and then you…  See More..

Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Baby Shoes

How adorable are these tiny shoes for baby.  I could not resist sharing Molly’s narrative. “I think it’s lovely to welcome a small one into the world surrounded by thoughtful handmade gifts, and these itty-bitty boots are just the ticket for such a reception. Brimming over with the “awww” factor, everyone who sees these Felt Baby Shoes wants to…  See More..

Roundup in the on the web Clay Universe

something to completely take a gander at is the flip book samples of The Polymer Arts magazine
Did you win this month’s PCAGOE challenge prize? Have a look!
Don’t forget to enter PCC’s monthly challenge. The deadline is the 18th of the month so you’ll ought to have to send something in this week!

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Time to get recycled Chriatmas crafting

Kathi very had some time on her hands….literally! She sent in a link to her blog BitsyPieces exactly where she posted a whole bunch of clocks made out of all types recycled elements. She as well got very creative exactly where she identified her clock parts. Pop on over to her blog to see how to create recycled Christmas clocks.
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Candy Cane Candle Centerpiece Idea

Here’s a fast holiday candle centerpiece notion using candy canes along with a taper candle. All you demand is extremely a candle, candy canes, glue and ribbon!
This notion is courtesy of Touch of residence Learning. You’ll at the same time find instructions on how to create your own Christmas ornaments, frames, wrapping paper and cards there.
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Kevin Murphy – Colour Bug – great Tween Christmas Idea

   I remember coming house with pink hair when I was 15 and Getting my mum flip out!!! Lets face it we’ve all rebelled or tried a couple of thing diverse at a couple of point in our life. You like pink and ought to have it for a hair colour these days but have that job interview tomorrow……..Now you can have it all, visit Kevin Murphy’s…  See More..

IZZE Holiday Crafting Challenge – Vote here!

We are so excited to partner with IZZE Sparkling Juice to bring you the IZZE Holiday Crafting Challenge!
This holiday season, IZZE gave a select group of crafters a challenge. IZZE sent them all a surprise box full of the SAME goodies and challenged them with Producing a exclusive holiday craft, making use of ONLY the contents of the box. IZZE has altechniques encouraged…  See More..

Free Aemilia Ars needlelace patterns

Jeanine in Canada offers us the heads-up that ten classic needlelace patterns are now available for download from Aemilia Ars website. The story behind these beautiful patterns is fascinating. visit Jeanine’s Italian Needlework blog post to find out a bit about their history and get the link to the download.
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Tutorial & Printable | Crazy, Colorful Ornament

Joanna Waterfall of Waterfall Creative posted this tutorial for a colorful ornament over on Craft Snob. It includes printables of the template and patterned papers. Click here to check out the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Girl’s ombre ruffled t-shirt skirt and matching embellished tee

Jessica from a few Craft Addicts created this awea few outfit for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it.  Her tutorial includes the scoop on how she made the lovely ombre ruffle skirt and too the matching embellished tee.  Get the tutorial.
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Festive Bubble Jars

 The younger guests at your wedding celebrations will extremely like these festive bubbles in a jar from The fairly Blog! You’ll find all of the instructions and free printable labels at Elephant Shoe.
Photo by Black Frame Photography
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Winter Wonderland in a Mosaic

A little much more winter wonderland for us – where I am, the Christmas holidays are usually cold if not snowy (and typically both!) Polymer clayers make the cutest wintry items!
1. Violet-blue snow, 2. Christmas Tree Ornaments earrings, 3. Marla Mooselstein, 4. Christmas Snow Globe Cookie Polymer Clay Necklace
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Patchwork Beasts Class at Spirit Cloth

Folk artist and quilter Jude Hill from Spirit Cloth teaches an on-line class called Patchwork Beasts-Video series #2. She even has it on distinctive for the holidays. Here’s what she covers:
Introduction- about my work, and the beast as a story element- pdf
residence Base Patchwork- my basic method to pattern Generating -1 video lesson plus pattern sample
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Fake Jo Malone Candles Could Explode

A counterfeit team has been busy intercepting knock off Merchandise like jewelry, hand bags and candles prior to they get to UK homes.
Unfortunately, Jo Malone’s famous scented candles are too being copied. The packaging looks the same, but the glass containers could explode. It might be tempting to go for money saving knock offs, but in this case it’s downright…  See More..

Ta Dah!: Neighborhood quilt

Des from Taffy Talk is celebrating finishing this UFO – a quilt she made from home blocks surrounded in warm yellow. It’s lovely. Go HERE to read more.
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Monday Moods Tangerine Tango Bereally Wedding

Tangerine Tango + Caberet = a vibrant palette for a beachy, summer wedding! This mood board featured at Davis Detail & Design pairs Pantone’s color of the year for 2012 with hot pink for a bold yet elegant theme.
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Free pattern: Holiday Mug Rug

Kari from Fresh Cut Quilts shows how she made this stitch-y, quilt-y, holiday mug rug. Hot Cider appears in the top of the motif. The red and white is so cheerful! Get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Overdyed Patchwork Tree Skirt

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shows how she made this cute Patchwork Christmas Tree Skirt. She started the project by over-dyeing fabric pieces from her stash. utilizing a Dollar Store Christmas Tree skirt as a foundation, she sewed pie shaped fabric pieces to it. She finished with rick rack and machine embroidery. Get the know-how.
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Maoli Perfumes Review – perfect Last Minute Stocking Filler

 Maoli Perfumes It all started when two small hapa brothers homesickness and sensitive noses made them close their lemonade stand and open a perfume house instead. I incredibly like these teeny tiny yet powerful perfume balms Not simply do they possess a rather sweet fragrance reminiscent of all points that smell ” like the sunshine” but they're free from all…  See More..

Tutorial: Felt creche

This sweet little creche is the latest of Mollie Johanson‘s handmade Christmas ornament series. The standard shapes make it fully doable for a young stitcher. A considerably more proficient stitcher might want to cover all of the edges with buttonhole stitch. and a crazy quilter could have a heyday embellishing all of the parts with decorative stitches. Or mightbe, despite your skill level,…  See considerably more..

Guest Post: effortless Moss Topiary

I’ve been following Shannon’s blog, Madigan Made, for extremely a few time now. She’s extremely a talented crafter and I have featured several of her projects here on Craft Gossip. I asked her to come up with a guest tutorial for all of you and she presented me with this lovely moss topiary employing dollar store materials! Brilliant! I won’t delay…  See More..

Tutorial: Pattern darning

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread walks us during the basics of pattern darning. envision the pretty set of linen handtowels with pattern-darning borders you could whip up for a last-minute gift. better go to the tute.
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Inspiration: Ruth O’Leary

The front of Ruth O’Leary‘s most recent St. Cuthbert’s Banner has come together at last. I know there’s far more work to be done, but It's spectacular already. Browse back by indicates of her blog to get pleasure from the entire process. Or pay a visit to her latest article to see far more concerning the banner front.
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DIY Liquid Hand Soap – good Christmas Savings/Gift Idea

 What is in your liquid hand soap, do you know?  you can find 15 ingredients  inside the typical store purchased hand soap, numerous containing delightful ingredients such as sodium Laureth Sulphate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. As my son’s kinder’s “purchasing officer” I was recently asked to find liquid hand soap dispensers as well as a liquid hand soap to replace the old…  See More..

Free Printable Tag For DIY Soap Gifts

 searching for an inexpensive Christmas gift? Then grab yourself a bottle of Christmas themed hand pump soap or make your personal employing  4 easily accessible ingredients. Once you may well possibly have decided you simply decorate the bottle Even so you like use christmas stickers, tinsel etc. should have to to add a personal touch to it this year? Now you are able to with these free…  See More..

DIY Glitter Tattoos – Christmas Party/ Gift Idea

 I never really find temporary tattoos that appealing when I was a wee lass. Thank goodness that long gone are the days of the slimy decal which you have to apply using a wet washcloth. searching for several thing different I located a step by step tutorial on how to do your own glitter tattoos.  The options are endless using all…  See More..

Naughty Not Nice Gift Ideas

   Not everybody is nice, so if you’ve been naughty…….here is your lump of coal!!!! one thing various to the usual “Snowman Poop”  soap idea. I had a little chuckle to myself upon seeing this. adore that it comes in a red sack with it’s very own tag. one thing about this screams KRIS KRINGLE ha!!
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Freebie | Dangly Gift Tags

Here’s Yet another set of free printable gift tags for gift wrapping. These are compliments of Sharon Rowan from Lemon Squeezy. Just print and cut! Click here to pay a visit to the download.
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Must See/Must Make 3-D Snowflake

I just had to share this with you!  The time is rapidly running out for us to crochet a fewthing extremely impressive for this Christmas.  But, extremely should you need/want to, this might nicely be the perfect project for you.  It’s a 3-D crochet, worked in thread, having a pattern and tutorial all ready for you.  Run quick!  you're able to get…  See More..

Moss and Pine Cone Wreath

Here’s a pretty wreath made out of pine cones and moss and adorned having a shiny, yet earthy bow. I enjoy the natural look of this wreath and am glad she stuck having a far more natural color for the bow, very adds class I think. you are able to get the the way to from Burlap & Denim — An easy Tutorial…  See far more..

far more Bokeh Tips for Holiday Photographs

Anna Gay is guest posting on the pretty Presets blog to share a couple of more Tips from Getting bokeh photographs this holiday season. Click here to check out the article.
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Tutorial | Paper Covered Lids

Lowri from Papervine shares how you can jazz up jar lids making use of scrapbook papers. A neat technique to package edible gifts! Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Christmas quilt nonetheless a star

Edith Bieri from quilts und mehr made this quilt she calls My Flying Star many years ago. She pulls it out by way of the Christmas holidays. So glad she does, enjoy it. visit her blog HERE.
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Project: Stamped and Glittered Ornament

Nonna’s Craft Corner has directions for Making a lovely holiday ornament, strips of stamps words and lots of glitter make for a fairly addition to any tree!
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Freebie: Wallet-sized child’s measurement chart printable

The people at Oliver + S share a free wallet-sized printable child’s measurement chart.  Just print it, fill it out together with your child’s measurements, and you’ll have that Information handy when you’re buying fabric for a project or wondering if those pants you find on 90% off clearance are long enough for your child’s legs.  Get the printable from Oliver +…  See More..

Tutorial: T-shirt tiered twirly dress

Deanna from Just Deanna shares a fast how-to for Generating a tiered twirly dress.  employing a store-purchased t-shirt for the bodice makes thmay be a relatively fast and effortless project.  She used Christmas prints to create a holiday dress, but it could be cute out of any style of print for year-round wear.  Get the tute.
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Holiday Moss Topiaries

If you adore topiaries, here’s a fun project to decorate your home. The Rebel Crafter tells us that it’s a bit of a messy project, so be prepared for that Once you get started. Here’s the how to over at Crafting Rebellion: Holiday Tabletop Moss Topiaries.
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Cereal Garland Kid Craft

I feel this garland looks so sophisticated and yet its made out of cereal! Your children will adore stringing this garland whilst also snacking on a little too! Head on over to Rock UR Party for the simple tutorial.
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Kid Friendly Wrapping Paper

With this kind of wrapping, children will appreciate putting it on just as significantly as ripping the paper off! These wonderful Concepts for wrapping presents may well be easily carried out using a small help from a parent. Head on over to FunLab for the Concepts. The article is in Italian but you are able to totally follow along from the pictures!
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3 Reindeer Kid Crafts

Reindeer are so magical and are so much a part of Getting inside the spirit of Santa Claus! Head on over to BabyCenter to make any one or all three of the adorable reindeer crafts! The author is Jamielyn of I Heart Nap Time
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Elf Christmas Countdown

One of my children’s favorite points to do is put stickers on our Christmas countdown calendar. This elf one is so cute, I think we’ll have to make it for subsequent year! Head on over to Brimful Curiosities for the tutorial…and an excellent poem in the end to go along with counting down to Christmas.
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Kids’ Christmas Tree Craft by Numbers

No Time For Flash Cards is one of the best sites out there to get great Tips for incorporating craft with high quality educational lessons. This Christmas Tree Craft is so great as a result of the fact you're able to tereally your younger children the higher numbers. My five year old is just now Learning to realize numbers by sight, as nicely as being…  See More..

picture Frame Candle Holder Tutorial

Here’s a candle holder project that will make use of that old imagine frame that’s too pretty to throw out.
due to the fact scrap book paper creates the frame’s background colors, the prospective themes are endless. There is certainly lovely wedding theme scrap book paper for example, and when that’s over you could switch to Christmas, Easter or Halloween!
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Meet ClayPeeps

On my own blog Alice Stroppel teased me a small about my use of the word peeps to describe my help at home. And I was thinking, well they’re a couple of of my clay peeps. Then I discovered a shop-artist who’s in fact CALLED ClayPeeps. How cute! And she certainly has a couple of extremely cute small peeps in her shop like…  See More..

Final December Giveaway – Baby Blueprint Crochet – 12/15/2011-12/18/2011

I’ve  heard lots of great things about this book since I reviewed it about a year ago.  Seems eextremelyone wants a copy!  Here’s exactly where you may be able to get your extremely own copy!
To enter simply write-up a link to your favorite online free crochet pattern for baby in the ‘Comments’ Section below. equite entry will probably be assigned a number and the…  See More..

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Pop Stirrers

Hot cocoa marshmallows stirrers that in fact look like mugs of hot cocoa? The hot chocolate world might just implode. Find the how-tos for Producing them HERE in the Dollproperty Bake Shoppe.
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Free Printable | Vintage Christmas Postage Stamps

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Wendy Piersall over at Vintage Fangirl sent along this link to a set of printable vintage Christmas postage stamps. These came from her father’s collection! Click here to go to the download.
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By Knook Or Crook, Is It A Hook?

due to the fact the release of the considerably advertised Knook, there has been discussion in the crochet community as to Whether Knook is genuinely a form of crochet.  This isn't really a brand new issue.  It is just new to a few of us.  A tool, by several names, like the Knook has been around for a long time.  You might appreciate an  See More..