Tutorial: Crewneck sweater into an embellished cardigan

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned a crewneck sweater into a beautiful embellished cardigan.  Her tutorial is in reality two tutorials in one quite first she shows the way to turn the crewneck into a cardigan, after which she shows how to make the gathered fabric flower embellishments.  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Add contrasting cuffs to kids’ jeans

Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play having a tutorial showing how to add contrasting cuffs to a pair of jeans.  It s a superb fix for a pair of jeans that have grown also short.  She shows her Cool Cuffs on boys jeans, but they d be equally cool on girls jeans.   See More..

Tutorial: Skateboard Sling

Emily from The Boy Trifecta guest blogs within the Gifts for Guys series at kojodesigns with a tutorial for Making her Skateboard Sling.   This is such a cool idea!!  The sling is made to hold a skateboard across your back so it is possible to carry it easily from one place to another.  This would make a good handmade  See More..

Tutorial: Make a headband from a t-shirt sleeve

Rachel from maybe Matilda shows how to create a soft stretchy headband out of a t-shirt sleeve.   If you like to refashion t-shirts, then you almost certainly have a stack of sleeves left over from previous projects.  It s super quick to turn one into a headband.  Add an embellishment (like a rolled flower in her example) to create it  See More..

Doodle your designs

Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) shares pages you're able to print and use to doodle crazy-quilt seam-treatment designs. pay a visit to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
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the way to fold beautiful clear cellophane origami cranes and stars

I have a fabulous two-fer just in time for the holidays for you today. Rena of the blog The Cheese Thief (OK that s a cute blog name) sent in two links to two fabulously fairly clear cellophane origami recycling tutorials. She has posted one on how to make these clear origami cranes and one on how  See More..

rapidly straightforward Knitted Baby Blanket

demand a baby gift fast? This basketweave afghan is the ticket. Knit it up quickly creating use of worsted weight and size 8 demandles. You ll get practice with a new stitch plus a bit of lace along the edges. Best of all it s easy.
No, wait! Best of all, the pattern is free! HERE
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Foam Board CabiWorld wide web Tutorial

This tutorial is not messing around. you'll be able to generate a cabiNet with 54 little drawers out of a couple of foam core board and, if I ever tried to do this, multiple tears and significantly swearing.
The tutorial looks extremely thorough and as well the result is extremely cute!
Foam Board CabiNet Tutorial.
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Tutorial | Bird’s Nest Ornament & Cards

Jenni from Vintage Umbrella made this bird nest ornament and matching bird themed cards as part of her 24 days of Ornaments series. Click here to pay a visit to the tutorial.
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Copper earring display stands

Aren t these copper earring display stands luscious? I saw these in a blog post at Earrings Everyday. Handcrafted by Mary Anne Karren, these beautiful displays are available in her Etsy store Silver Pearl Supply.
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Wine Label Wall Art

Here s a enjoyable and various mosaic, wine labels! If you might be a wine fan, this enjoyable piece of wall art is ideal for your decor. it is prospective to head over to Food, Wine Mod Podge to obtain the scoop Wine Label Wall Art.
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Ruffle One Up For Me!

The hottest new factor in yarns are the so-called ruffle yarns . all the organizations are Making them. I ve recently purchased one skein to play with myself. It s really challenging for me to resist experimenting with severalfactor new.  I ve yet to play with it significantly.  But, Ros of RosMadeMe has been Performing significantly more than playing.  She s designed this fairly bag  See significantly more..

A much better Cornucopia

Here I notion I was oh so really clever with my cornucopia, til I saw this one from The Dollproperty Bake Shoppe. All mine needed was 20 seconds within the microwave. Brilliant. Find the how-tos HERE in the Dollproperty Bake Shoppe.
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Scarecrow Cookie How-tos

As is always the case, without fail (no prespositive Callye), I m stunned by the cookie perfection and detail found in the Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. learn to decorate perfectly detailed scarecrow cookies HERE.
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Freebie | Tag Template

Tyra from Craft Swag shares a free PDF template to create the tag shown above. Can you guess where she found the original shape? Click here to go to the download.
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Stitch a custom stocking

Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World is sharing this pattern for a standard felt Christmas stocking with infinite choices for embellishment. visit her blog write-up to download the file.
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Christmas Cake Pops by Sweetopia

And keeping the momentum going, I have to immediately post on one of my other absolute favorite sweet bloggers Sweetopia. Find a slew of (speaking of perfect) perfect Christmas-themed cake pops HERE, created for the Canadian magazine, Food and Drink.
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Tutorial: Baby’s Elf Hat and Booties

Amy from Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how to create a Christmas elf hat and booties for baby.  This would make such a sweet small outfit for Christmas photos!  Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Fishtail circle skirt

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she cut the fabric for the fishtail circle skirt featured in her entry to the Week 5 challenge at Project Run and Play.  The unusual shape of the skirt is set off by a contrast lining along with a contrast hem.  This very is such an awesome skirt!!!  Go  See More..

DIY Frosted Glass Jar

Crafty Nest shares a good tutorial on how to make your personal frosted glass. This beautiful jar is straightforward to make, just follow her step by step instructions Frosted glass jar + a winner Crafty Nest.
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Knitting Earrings, at the same time Cool!

Aren t these the cutest things? I just enjoy them! Talk about things to do with yarn scraps!
This really is from Pinterest, from the MustHaveCute.com site.
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Maoli Perfumes Receive 50% Off Total Order Get You Discount Code Here

Maoli Perfumes have blended their favourite flavours of the season with the right lip balm recipe for this years Awesome Winter Lip Balm collection. At only $5.00 each and every these lip treats bring warmth and comfort even though nourishing your lips.  Pop on over to Maoli Perfumes as a result of the fact the really first 50 customers to enter the code aloha50 will receive 50% off  See More..

Peanuts Christmas Ornament

Who doesn t extremely like Peanuts? Here s an excellent craft to do with your kids possibly even though A Charlie Brown Christmas   plays on Thanskgiving Day. These ornaments and matching cards are so cute, and as one of the posts comments said, You just can t help but smile Once you feel of Charlie Brown . Can t you just hear the theme song playing in  See More..

Make your personal Loom for Weaving: Kid Craft

I never tried weaving when I was a child, then again, I never did numerous crafts at all as a child. This tutorial is wonderful if you may well have never tried weaving with your children. Have fun Creating the loom, and then weaving with your own creation! funLab Blog  has the tutorial!
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Dragons from Lightleaf Studio

Lightleaf Studio introduces us to her dragons and shares a little of the woe we all (or most of us? me for sure) go by way of sometimes: she toasted the original.
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Portable Art Studio

maya*made is one of my favorite blogs and artistic crafters ever! I incredibly like how she found this portable table to easel in a vintage book that her grandmother employed to tequite and equite with in her nursery school priceless. In addition to the easel, maya*made makes a coordinating art supply caddy out of a milk container. (I told you she was awesome!)  See More..

Story Stones

Once in a while, a craft comes across my path, and my heart gets all tingly since the craft touches the cockles of my heart. This craft does that to me. These Story Stones by red bird crafts could be obtained by following her delightful tutorial in which she makes these particular stones to go plus a Mouse  See More..

Leaf and Flower Petal Tissue Collage

This craft is ideal to do with your child after a long nature walk exactly where you collect beautiful fallen leaves and flower petals from around your home. Head on over to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for this interesting program creating use of Tthings to create this beautiful natural collage.
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Kid Sized Gingerbread House

Ereally year around this time as we are walking via Costco, my girls beg me to buy the gingerbread residence kit so they can hype up on all the sugar candy and use their fabulous decorating skills to create a one of a kind property for those small ginger men and women .  How significantly far better would my their world be if they  See More..

Kid Friendly Native American Medicine Bag

Here is really a good craft to make use of even though teaching your children concerning the Native American side of Thanksgiving, as well as a little history about Native Americans and the culture. Head on over to Naturally Educational for the tutorial.
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Cloud Dough

I adore sensory activities, especially for my preschool age children who am I kidding, I adore them for myself too! I can just imagine all of us gathered around the table playing with this amazing dough! Tinkerlab has the article on how to make the dough which she originally heard of the concept from Flights of Whimsy s article. Sometimes  See More..

Gobble Gobble Painting

searching for a fewthing to keep those kiddos hands busy whilst the Turmajor is inside the oven? How about Performing a few Gobble Gobble Painting ! Head on over to Crissy s Craft to see two of her great Ideas for painting on small canvases little turmajors with fingers and hands. They make great take property gifts for your guests too!

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Free Pattern – Hoodies For Dolls, From Morehome Farm Merino

Aren t these the cutest things? it is potential to get the dolls, in different styles and hair colors right in the site after which knit up these cute hoodies. There are the pattern over at Morehouse Farm Merino, HERE.
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Joyeux Noel un Coeur

From La Marmotte Brodeuse, this heart celebrates Christmas in a joyful way.
Get the free chart on her blog. And hey why not take a moment to say thanks for the pattern in the comments?
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Compass Noel

Lovely stitched up, this compass Noel project is accomplished in red, but would also look nice accomplished in green. I d also like to see it accomplished up in variegated floss, but that s since I have a penchant for them! Nab the free pattern and stitch up your own version of the project.
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product Review – MR-97 Mold Release from Colour de Verre

right now I m a extremely lucky girl. I get to test out several Items from the kind individuals over at Colour de Verre. I ve received a basic round bead mold and a couple of of the MR-97 spray mold release they sell. I love the convenience of this stuff! Nothing far better than being able to spray on mold release  See More..

Technique: Back basting works for Anina

Anina from the twiddletails blog went from discouraged to excited when she identified an applique system that works for her back basting. Read her full article here. Marjorie at Applique Addict explains how to do it here.
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From A Luxe Moisturiser Into A Beautiful Tan – Eco Tan Invisible Tan – Review

 No matter what time of the year It is we all like to have a wholesome glow about our skin. many men and women shy away from hanging out at solariums ( YUCK ) and lounging by the pool for hours. I don t blame them quite Not just does excessive sun age you but it can lead to a much more significant problem  See much more..

DIY Beer Labels

Brew your own beer? Then you demand labels, of course. style a few HERE at Labeley. Look, I made Robot Beer. Which, by the way, was purely to test the site. I don t the fact is make Robot Beer. Although .  Thanks to Joy, who submitted the link!
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Leave It To The Finnish

I know nearly nothing about Finland or its language.  I do know thin the language of crochet is international.  Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there isn't a charted design, we can frequently figure out the pattern.

This stunning scarf/shawl (ketjusilmukkahuivi) is an example of a simple, but very  See More..

Cranberry Christmas Trees

These beautiful small trees are a good decoration for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. producing use of foam cones and cranberries, it is prospective to generate an entire forest to display! Head over to much better houses and Garden for the details Christmas Cranberry Crafts.
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Sew in enjoy Wedding Photo Shoot

 
This sewing-themed wedding shoot is bursting with so multiple creative details that it had to be shared in 2 parts! check out incredibly like Lavender here for part 1 or here for part 2. The gorgeous photos are by Simply Rosie Photography
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Tutorial: Thanksgiving banner from old jeans pockets

Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday shows the best way to use the back pockets from old jeans to make a unique Thanksgiving banner.  each and equite and equite pocket is stamped using a distinct letter, spelling out the word grateful .  Ribbons, trims, and other bits and bobs embellish each and equite and equite pocket.  Get the tutorial.
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Cool idea: Felt cookie sheet puzzle

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot created this felt cookie sheet puzzle for her toddler son.  It only has eight pieces (all rectangular) so it s not also difficult for a little child to manage.  Magnets between the layers of felt hold the pieces to a cookie sheet.  Brilliant!  Read significantly more about  See significantly more..

Tutorial: 3-tiered gathered skirt

Ashley from Make It and very like It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple 3-tiered gathered skirt.  She shows two alternatives with exposed seams attaching the ruffles to the skirt, or hidden seams attaching the ruffles.  Her tutorial includes a convenient measurement chart to help you figure out how long to cut the  See More..

Tutorial: Gadget charging pouch

Tone from Bless, by Tone guest blogs within the Gifts for Guys series at kojodesigns using a tutorial showing how to make a gadget charging pouch.  The fundamental fabric pouch holds the gadget (iPhone, iPod, etc.) and has a hole within the top flap so it can hang from the charger when it s plugged into the  See More..

Project: Santa’s key Ornament

As a child we had a fireplace in our house but my next door neighbor and best friend growing up did not and I altechniques wondered how Santa s got into her house on Christmas eve. Sharon from the Created by You blog shares a super cute ornament idea, perfect for those that  See More..

Tutorial: little Boy Cashmere Neck Tie

Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to create a cashmere necktie for a little boy.  Wouldn t your little guy be so dashing dressed up in his cashmere tie for holiday parties and pictures?  Don t worry if your fabric store doesn t sell cashmere knit yardage; she got the cashmere she needed for the tie from a thrifted sweater.   See More..

Giveaway: 7 fat quarters from Taali by Monaluna

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, Moona Fabrics.  One of her readers will win a 7 fat quarter bundle from the Taali collection by Monaluna!  The fabric is made from 100% organic cotton and is printed with AZO-free dyes.   and too the prints are SOOO cute!  Chevrons, and apples, and sheep!  Deadline is 10:00  See More..

Does this count as fiber?

AnInternet of Fat-Quarter crocheted this strangely beautiful doily. What is that unusual fiber? Old music tapes! So I m wondering is there a technique to embroider with old tapes? And do I still have racks of them someexactly where in my garage? get pleacertain from AnInternet s blog.
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Glass Jar Photo Display

need to you ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you realize how considerably I very like exclusive methods to display snapshots and family photos. These jars are no exception, and it is potential to get the how you can over at Rikki Hibbert Photography Recycle Reuse Repurpose – Glass Jar Photo Frames.
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Ready for winter

These colorful critters by Neta Amir of Doll Stories are adorably bundled up for nippy weather. Their  hair, especially, provides me joy. See considerably more photos of Neta s latest art dolls at her blog post.
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Winner of our book Giveaway “Uniquely Felt”!

I am happy to announce that Tammy lucky #5 is the winner of our book giveaway “Uniquely Felt”! Congratulations Tammy! I will be emailing her for her full name and address.  I need to thank everyone that entered.
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Edible Muppets

As one who adores the Muppets with a lot of her being, the title up there just seems wrong. But I could believe of no other. Spotted at this roundup from Kitchen enjoyable with My 3 Sons, find Muppets Tips at this fantastic Muppets baby shower HERE at Alicia Policia. Fozzie Bear peanut butter cookies (genius choice),  See More..

25% off on Rachel’s art!

Rachel Biel of Rayela s Fiber concentrate is offering 25% off on Merchandise in her Etsy shop during November. She says,
almost equitething that I make now would rot away if it was buried.  From dust to dust.  That quite appeals to me!
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Inspiration: Chris Gray

Chris Gray (Textile Butterfly) made these fantastic pendants needlepunch along with a few beads in a handmade wooden bezel acquired by indicates of Etsy. Matte and sparkle, soft and hard. Wonderful.  See considerably more at Chris blog post.
Ed. note: Chris Gray neither requested nor compensated this post.
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How to make a recycled wine box recipe container and display

Recipes from our past are positively the best. I have one of my good grandmother s that I make all of the time. I enjoy this idea for recycling a beautiful wine box into a container that's perfect for storing and displaying recipes when cooking them up for the men and women you care about. See the good link that Nellene sent  See More..

DIY: Natural Dye Table Runner by Kathreen Ricketson

Kathreen Rickets, did a quest write-up on “Poppytalk’ a style blog collecting inspiration and dedicated to promoting emerging style talent.  They have several wonderful tutorials on their blog that will inspire you.  The one I selected for you is DIY: Natural Dye Table Runner by guest write-up by Kathreen Ricketson of Whip Up!   Kathreen delivers  See More..

Inspiration: Elsa Mora

Once in a while, Elsa Mora makes a couple ofthing for herself like this headband. She says,
you may find so multiple tiny embroidery details in it. looking in the beads and stitches in this piece makes me happy.
Me, too! See much more photos at Elsita s blog post.
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Christmas Village

I typically wish I read French as I seek out free charts to tell you about for Craft Gossip! Of course, the language of Cross-Stitch is universal and Google Translate helps a lot too.
This cute small Christmas Village will most likely be a fun stitch. The free chart is from Mamou.
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Dreaming of Gifts – Writing to Santa

Frimousse has a plethora of free charts with small sprites engaged in all types of enjoyable activities. Here the characters are writing to Santa, dreaming of the gifts they want.Add the free chart to your collection today!
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Frank A. Edmunds Graph Gripper

looking for an excellent gadget to gift to a stitcher (or yourself)? The can be a handy little tool for holding little graphs or working copies of charts. It attaches by a clamp to your hoop or scroll frame. The Graph Gripper has an adjustable arm that allows you to move the chart so you'll be able to position it  See More..

Bugle Cornucopia Favors

And speaking of Cookies and Cups Isn t this so straightforward and clever? Bugles and candy make cornucopia favors. carried out and carried out. Find the how-tos and free printable HERE at Cookies and Cups.
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Homemade Pumpkin Twinkies

And speaking of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, Not just are these homemade Twinkies, but these are homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Nofactor says Thanksgiving like homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Find the recipe HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
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Gift idea: Signed copy Malka’s latest quilt book

Textile artists, quilters, and any lover of beautiful fabric this post is for you. Order this book straight from the author and she ll sign it for you. If you ve been absent, This really is Malka Dubrawsky s latest book Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration. visit her shop to order, limited quantities. Click HERE to read announcement on  See More..

Project: Winter Snowman Card

Theresa over at Crafting the net shares step by step instructions for Generating this cool snowman card. I love how she employed masking for the hills and too the embossed lines near the sentiment add a neat touch.
-Heather
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Tip: Shop chains for deals on quilting supplies

If you may possibly well be new to quilting There are out sooner or later that the best place to obtain and save on supplies is at one of the big chains such as Jo Ann Fabric. Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts shared on her blog how she saved $92.00 on batting last weekfinish at Jo Ann fabric in Charlotte  See More..

Bicycle Bathroom Vanity

I have to thank the large wig here at Craft Gossip. Shellie located this and had sent it to me via Pinterest. I followed numerous Pinterest referrals and ended up on someone s blog who didn t give any credit for exactly where they located it. Boo! I hate that! So I googled. I located out that this bicycle bathroom vanity is the  See More..

excellent Gift notion – Scissor Fobs

As you start to think of stocking stuffers for stitchers, one great gift concept is scissor fobs. I adore them. before I discovered them, I misplaced my scissors all the time. Now, I dress my scissors up with jewelry such as the Olivine and Amber Beaded Fob shown here and they're simple to keep up with.
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It’s Time for some significantly more Saturday Glass from Bullseye!!

They ve carried out it again! It s Saturday Glass over at Bullseye and I m absolutely in enjoy with the color Cosmopolitan Striker. It s just luscious! Check it out and as always, quantities are limited so order now!
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Tutorial: Handpainted applique inspired by Eric Carle illustrations

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No big Dill using a dress inspired by The Angry Ladybug by Eric Carle.  The handpainted appliqued style on the A-line dress has the look of Eric Carle s signature illustration style.  LOVE!!! She shares a full tutorial on her blog  See More..

Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree

Jen from Scissors Spatulas guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid having a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled Christmas tree.  Aren t they the cutest?  a few these ruffled trees would so nice on a mantle or sidetable. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: basic hobo bag

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shares a tutorial for Generating a fundamental hobo bag.  It s completely lined, using a little pocket on the inside to hold keys or a phone.  This would make a quick new bag for yourself, or perhaps a nice gift for a friend.  Get the tute.
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Giveaway – Modern Top Down Knitting

This book was offered on a giveaway previously but the winner never contacted me, so he we go again!
Now, when I think of top-down knitting I think of sweaters or cardigans, right? Or maybe socks. But this book has more. Hats, arm warmers, scarves and belts, skirts and dresses, and quite cute ones too! And, of course, you'll find  See More..

Stitch for Heifer

Doreen of The Art Needlepoint business sent us a heads-up that the site is Doing a benefit for Heifer International. This amazing enterprise is headquartered in my residence town, and for ten years I worked for a collaborating international development enterprise. So I can personally vouch for the excellence and worthiness of Heifer s efforts. The All  See More..

Winner winner winner

The winner of the 5555-post giveaway is commenter number 121, spidermom! I ve sent you an email requesting your shipping address. If I don t hear from you by noon (Central USA time) November 24, I ll pick a new winner; so please respond right away.
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Pilgrim Cookie Pops

It s not at the same time late to squeeze in a couple of Thanksgiving crafting! Make pilgrim cookie pops from store-bought cookies and candy HERE in the Dollproperty Bake Shoppe.
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Camera Cookie Cutters

I hereby declare An additional trfinish (I do a lot of trfinish-declaring, although I m fairly confident there s someone out there a lot more qualified declaring trfinishs way just before I declare trfinishs) edible cameras. Like these or these. And as a result of the fact I m a cookie gal myself and almethods on the hunt for new and clever cutters, I m especially  See a lot more..

10-Minute Felt Santa Ornament tutorial

Ellen Luckett Baker of “The Long Thread” lives with her husband and two girls in Atlanta, Georgia and has an aweseveral blog. She also has had her first book published; 1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills with 33 basic Sewing Projects .  these days she is showing us how to create this darling Santa Christmas ornament.  See More..

Wooden Tea Light Holder Tutorial

If you may well have got a drill, wood stain, piece of wood and several sand paper it is prospective to make this beautiful rustic tea light holder!
Stephanie came up with this standard project and was type enough to share the candle holder tutorial. I picture distressing the wood with a hammer could be excellent anger therapy!
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Pat Sloan interviews little Bits author and hosts giveaway

Pat Sloan interviewed Kathreen Ricketson from WhipUp.Internet as part of the little Bits blog tour. Pat offers us a peek inside Kathreen s property and asks issues we require to know, like how she got started sewing. Go HERE to read the interview and although you might be on her blog, be sure and enter the contest to win  See More..

Stitch greater puncetto

Jeanine in Canada shares some Concepts for improving your puncetto needle lace skills. Take advantage of her lessons learned. pay a visit to her Italian Needlework blog article for details.
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Pwithin your package

Betz White shows how you can use her awea couple of felt poinsettia brooch as a gift topper. This simple trick will work with any pin. What an excellent way to give your packages a couple of bling and add a little extra treat to your gift. See the post.
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Tutorial: Pieced cosmetic bag

Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shows how she made this adorable paper pieced cosmetic bag with a tutorial on her blog. She said she employed a Circle Of Geese pattern available for free online. Get the know-how.
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Tutorials: Set Your Thanksgiving Table

Sculpey.com has an excellent project (in reality a couple) to assist you create table decorations for your Thanksgiving meal. Acorn almost everything has been Making the rounds on Etsy this season and here s one way to try out the trend.
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Tutorial: Sew a tea wallet

Anne from the GreenStitch poscast shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tea wallet.  The fabric case has 6 pockets to hold tea bags.  It all folds up for effortless transport inside your purse.  This would make a thoughtful gift for the tea drinkers on your Christmas list.  Get the tute.
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Recycle your UFOs

JaWeb Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has several really good Ideas for Getting rid of needlepoint UFOs or unutilized kits and canvases that you no longer want. I especially like her Tips for charitable recycling. See her post.
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How To: Needle felt Heart Garland

This incredibly is such a clever concept for needle felting shapes.  I feel they sell severalthing like these cookie cutters just for needle felting.  I would feel that you could pick up a bag of cookie cutters for a little price, like at your dollar store.  Cintia is sharing her sweet “Needle felt Heart Garland” tutorial with us  See More..

Brown Paper Flowers

Guests are coming but you haven t pulled the Christmas decorations out of the attic yet. What to do? Make these lovely brown paper flowers to decorate the center of the table or hang on the wall. Lovely! Get the step by step tutorial at A Place for Us Brown Paper Flowers Tutorial.
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Decorate Corn Cookies with Gum

All along I thought myself so clever for making use of sprinkles and candy to decorate cookies and marshmallows and things, and I never thought of gum. Gum. Wrigley s, to be precise. Find the how-tos to make corn husk cookies from candy and gum HERE at Sweet Designs: A Blog by Amy Atlas.
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Corn Cookie Pops

And look, coincidentally a similar submission for corn cookie pops one that uses store-purchased cookies for the corn and crepe paper for the husk. Oh all you men and women out There are so crafty. Find the how-tos HERE at pharMa.
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Cross Stitch Sonic Screwdriver

Here s Another excellent Dr. Who-themed project from Hancock s property of Happy. I will let Hancock describe it.
Check it out! A completely retro Dr. Who sonic screwdriver in cross stitch. From waaay back when time lords were time lords and all they needed was a couple of thing to screw and unscrew points sonically. Is sonically a word? It is now!  See More..

Postcardly

This site is still in beta however it looks pretty cool. you can basically send an email and it gets turned into a postcard and sent to who ever you require it sent to. This could be super awea few to use in conjunction with Postcrossing!
Postcardly.
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New Release: The Stamps of Life

The Stamps of Life has just released three cute new stamp sets, froggies, penguins and party words. I adore the penguin set, ideal for winter cards!
-Heather
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Star Wars Inspired ABC’s by thedesignersnursery

The Designer Nursery has a couple of very cute ABC posters. The Star Wars one comes in many different colorways.
Star Wars Inspired Print 3 Colour Charcoal by thedesignersnursery.
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Tutorial: Monogrammed hankies from an old button-down shirt

Alicia from La Famille guest blogs within the Gifts for Guys series at kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to create a monogrammed hankie.  She gets the fabric from an old button-down shirt.  This is such a great idea!!  It recycles an unwanted (or possibly damaged or stained) shirt, it s an inexpensive source of fabric, and you can know you re utilizing  See More..

Tutorial: The little Prince appliqued zippered pouch

Cindy from Cation designs shares a tutorial showing how to create a zippered pouch with an appliqued design inspired by the classic The small Prince.   Love!!  Get the tutorial at Caton designs.
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Tutorial: Thimble or change pouch with squeeze opening

Idle Hands Empty Brain shows how to make an itty bitty pouch to hold thimbles or perhaps a bit of little change.  The top opens When you squeeze the sides together.  The pouch gets its stiff sides from a recycled plastic container.  Brilliant!!  Get the tutorial.
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children Craft Supply Storage Idea

How wonderful is this notion to brighten up your child s play room or school area? There are the notion, along with 10 other Playroom Storage Suggestions over to home to Home.
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Tursignificant Crayon Holder

I was trying to think of fun Ideas for setting up my youngsters table for Thanksgiving. This tursignificant crayon holder is ideal to make one for each and efairly and efairly place setting, after which cover the table with butcher paper. The project is standard and inpricey there s still time!! Head on over to Embellish for the tutorial.
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quickly simple Thanksgiving Craft

I have done Marble Rolling ahead of to create the phases of the moon with my children. I enjoy the idea of covering up words, and then Doing marble rolling around it to create the words stand out. Here, Scarlet Lily shows you how to create this adorable little thanks painting along with your child.
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Tutorial: Turkey jumper with scalloped “tail feathers” on the back

Brandi from Jubee s Craft Box shows how she made this cute little turkey-themed jumper for her toddler daughter.  She stitched rows of scalloped feathers to make the look of tailfeathers.  She shows it as a Thanksgiving outfit, but you could easily adapt it to a style that could be worn year-round.  Get the tutorial at Jubee s  See More..

Tutorial: Patchwork gingerbread men snack mat

Rosina from Rosy Posy shows how to create a enjoyable small snack mat for the Christmas season.  It has a stripe of colorful patchwork across the bottom, along with a trio of gingerbread men appliqued across the top.  Get the tutorial.
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Oh, Thank Cuteness

This very is my entry inside the O Thank Cuteness project at GenQ. I hope all you bloggers out there got to spend time today with your loved ones and friends. After all, if not for them, why craft at all?
My daughter and twin sister. Yep, we are fraternal.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!

I m stuffed. How about you? But the pie is about to come out of the oven Happy Thanksgiving!! Time to obtain ready for never mind that. Just take pleapositive in the rest of the evening and think about what you have to be thankful for. I  know I ve got much and I m super thankful!!
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demand Entries – Glassline Magazine

Glassline Magazine is planning a exclusive issue with the proper of the proper beadmakers and they are putting out a call for submissions. Got to the site for details. This will most likely be for their June/July 2012 issue and you may possibly have got until April to get it together. I already know what I m going to create for it. you're able to submit single  See More..

December issue: Crazy Quilt Gatherings

The December issue of Pat Winters Crazy Quilt Gatherings is available. Copies are available at a discounted shipping rate from Pat s Etsy shop. check out her blog write-up for details and links.
Ed. note: Pat Winter neither requested nor compensated this write-up.
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Black Friday distinctive | Generating Memories Slice Elite

these days only, Friday November 25th, 2011, the Black Friday special on Creating Memories is the Slice Elite package on sale for $189.99 instead of the usual $294.94.  Plus get an extra 10% off, Creating the final price $170! Click here for far more information.
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Nick Cave’s Sound Suit

I saw a picture similar to this inside the November 21, 1011 issue of Time Magazine.  It s certainly an amazing work of art.
Nick Cave was a name unknown to me.  After I saw this crazy picture, I had to investigate.  Here s an interesting article about him and his suits.  His work is included inside the collection of the  See More..

Free pattern: Needlepoint ornament

Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher shared this beautiful ornament design over the past numerous weeks. It may possibly be as well late to work it as a mystery project, however it s not as well late to stitch the design. See her posts:
Mini Mystery Monday 1
Mini Mystery Monday 2
Mini Mystery Monday 3
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Tutorial: Whimsical patchwork elf stocking

Jamie from DIY home Sweet home shows how to create a patchwork elf stocking using a curled up toe and a zig-zag-y cuff.  The mix of bright colors in her patchwork provides it a whimsical feel.  The patchwork is fabulous, but I think it would as well be nice out of one fabric for the front.  Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add a cutout design to the back of a dress bodice

Cindy from Cation styles shows the best way to adapt the bodice of a dress to add a cut-out style at the back.  Her approach allows for the insertion of a zipper underneath the style, and you can use just about any fundamental shape for the cutout.  pay a visit to the superhero shape she made to coordinate with the Superman fabric in  See More..

Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift sack

Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how to create a reusable gift sack for Christmas gift giving.  It s fully lined having a batting interlining so it keeps its shape (and won t spoil the surprise of what s inside).  The rustic fabric on the outside of her example makes it look like a sack that Santa would carry.  Get  See More..

Tutorial: Make an iPad stand

Jen from bettycrockerass shares a tutorial for sewing up a convenient iPad stand.  The triangular stand holds the iPad at an angle for hands-free reading.  This would make an aweseveral gift!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Minky bear baby hat

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a sweet little baby s bear hat.  It s made of minky so it ll be warm and soft and snuggly.  Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Baby sleep sack

small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for Generating a baby s sleep sack.  The sleep sack will keep baby warm even though she sleeps, but unlike a blanket she can t kick it off.  The pattern is sized for babies 6 14 months.  Get the free pattern.
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end the tatted turkey

Heather of Tatted Treasures has a bit of a challenge for you. She started duplicating one of her favorite loved ones crafts a yoyo turkey in tatting. But she can t come up having a finish. Follow her free pattern and write-up your Suggestions for completing the bird. visit her blog write-up.
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Tutorial: Frame pouch utilizing a sew-in frame

Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to create a frame pouch utilizing a sew-in frame.  The metal frame shapes the top of pouch and includes the ball clasp closure.  The little pouch has such a sweet vintage charm.  Get the tutorial.
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Holiday Painted Rug

Welcome friends and household this year using a cheerful, hand painted holiday welcome mat! Heather shows you precisely how she made this over at Twenty a couple ofthing Christmas Typography Painted Rug and Plates.
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Recent stitch tutorials

(1) Flower stitch 2 from Let s learn Embroidery
(2) Feather stitch, cretan stitch, fly stitch, and variations from My Sweet Prairie
(3) Kamal kadai leaf from Let s learn Embroidery
(4) Leaf stitch from massive B
(5) Roman stitch from KerryKatieCakes
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Vintage Glam Winter Wedding

This dreamy inspiration board from Green Wedding Shoes captures all the sparkly glamour for a beautiful winter wedding! Click here for all the details.
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Free embroidery patterns…for subsequent year

I m so sorry. I notion I had published this post, but I discovered it lurking in my draft folder. perhaps these sweet patterns will come in handy for next year:
(1) A Stack of Pumpkins coloring page suitable for embroidery from Tricia-Rennea Art
(2) Turmain Candy Corn from Hudson s Holidays
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Fabulous Mr. Fox

Trekky gets Crafty created this cute little fox badge to wear on a waist coat. learn how to create a badge of your personal and get the free little graph.
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Sequin Christmas Trees

I love all the creative and inspiration techniques to make Christmas trees and these are no exception. Check these pretty decorations out at Sweet C s Designs give good gifts Sequin Christmas Trees .
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Free embroidery patterns: Christmas

(1) He s Coming to Town sampler from Red Brolly
(2) Noel Candy Canes from Hudson s Holidays
(3) These Ornaments coloring page suitable for embroidery from Tricia-Rennea Art
(4) Seven Christmas motifs from Broderie d Antan
(5) Santa dog digital stamp suitable for embroidery from Anne s Cards 4 U (by indicates of CraftGossip s stamping  See More..

Package Bow Wreath

Here s a fun thought for a quick wreath! Pull out a package of shiny gift bows and produce this sparking wreath for your door. Get the how you can at Crafts ‘n things Package Bow Wreath.
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Lark Jewelry & Beading book winner

The winner of Lark s fabulous title Color, Texture, Casting for Jewelers: Hands on Demonstrations Practical Applications goes to Jusa!
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many layers add to interest

Pearl in the Beading Gem recently articleed concerning the work of Desiree Bigard know as PeacockTresChic on Etsy. By layering brass and sterling-plated brass filigree, Desiree creates pieces which are rich with texture and visual interest. Take a look in the Beading Gem s article to see more of Desiree s pieces and follow the link to her tutorial!
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GIVEAWAY!! Sweets on a Stick Cookbook and a $50 Gift Card

UPDATE: Congratulations to Suzze! Her comment was randomly drawn to win the cookbook and gift card. Woo hoo to Suzze, and thank you all for participating!
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Tutorial: Felt-applique monogram pillow

Allison of little lovelies posted a tutorial for this rockin monogrammed felt-applique pillow. She shows us how to make it work for any first or kind style. See the tute.
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Chunky upcycled paper bead project from Alma Stoller

Alma has been busy Generating upcycled paper beads in pretty leaf shapes. Take a look at Alma s tutorial and see how she made this adorable necklace. having a change in color scheme to sparkly, red, and gold these paper beads could work properly for the holiday season, too.
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Watermark Tee

I m really loving this notion using Rit Dye and blue gel school glue. This would be such a enjoyable gift for a teen, or even greater for a ten to develop for a friend! Get the full step by step tutorial from Udevelop Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana.
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Deal alert: 50% off at Martingale

Thanks to Generation Q Magazines notice on their Facebook page, I just ordered these three awea few quilting books and got them 50% off. Score! Not a quilter. Well, they have knitting/crochet, sewing, general craft books and gift items. Order three items and you get free shipping. Click HERE to shop at Martingale Company. Leave me a  See More..

Giveaway – Celebrity Scarves

What do Tracy Gold, Juliana Margulies, Rosario Dawson, Courtney Thorne-Smith and Ricki Lake have in common?
They all knit, and, while on set, they knit scarves.
Here is a collection of 25 celebrities who have designed and knit scarves especially for this book.
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My Ribbon Barrette Maker

Crorey Creations, Choose Frifinishship business who created the Well-liked crafting tool “My Frifinishship Bracelet Maker” has Another hit with My Ribbon Barrette Maker!   You ll be ready to rock the ‘80s trfinish of ribbon barrettes in no time with this creative new tool that makes crafting your personal barrettes as standard as counting to four. My Ribbon Barrette Maker is a  See More..

Tutorial: Fabric coffee sleeve

The Sewing Dork shows how to make a fabric coffee sleeve.  They re considerably prettier than the cardboard ones you get in the coffee shop, and I suspect thin they have considerably more insulation against the hot cup, too.  Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Printed elastic headbands packaged cute for gift giving

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create these cute hairbands out of printed elastic.  You just cut them to length and knot the elastic.  It can t get considerably considerably less complicated than that!!  But visit the cute way she has packaged them up for gift giving!  She offers a free printable  See More..

Free pattern: Ruby’s Party Bag

Nicole from Our Cozy Nest shares a free pattern and tutorial at  Moda Bake Shop for Creating a pretty purse.  She calls it Ruby s Party Bag, and it may possibly be made out of three fat eighths of coordinating fabric prints (plus a couple of fusible interfacing).  Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Baby leggings with knee pads

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a pair of leggings for a crawling baby.  They have knee pads built in!  How cute is that!  Get the tute.
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Santa’s Belly Ornaments – Take 2

Do you don't forget two years when I made those Santa belly ornaments from red glass ball ornies (link below)? nicely this year I located a enjoyable twist employing clear ornies and curled scrapbook paper! enjoyable! Get the how you can from A Crafty B: Santa s Belly Ornaments.
(My Santa s Belly ornaments from 2009.)
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Giveaway – Vogue Knits – Classic Patterns from the World’s Most Celebrated Knitting Magazine.

This book is 320 pages of really good massive hardcover coffee table book. Highlighting the history of Vogue Knitting, Vintage Patterns from the 80′s, Favorite Styles from the 90′s, and Modern Classics from the 2000′s. as well includes instructions, techniques and abreviateions as properly as a comprehensive index.
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perfect for Christmas – Samplers from Knit Picks!

Can t decide on a color? Have a general color scheme in mind but need help with contrasting and coordinating colors? Well, look no further, Knit Picks to the rescue!
Available in various weights; sock samplers, bulky samplers, dishcloth samplers, worsted weight samplers in one of my favorite lines, Wool of the Andes, winter colors, autumn samplers, nature samplers, If you  See More..

Tutorial: Refashion a pair of pants into a cool top

Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows she made this cool top out of a pair of pants!  The pinstripe pants she used offers the top a sophisticated edge.   Get the tute at Of Dreams and Seams.
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Book Giveaway: “Generating Felted Friends” USA only

individuals around the world are finding a love for felt-Making.  discover all about operating with fleece roving that There are online or in almost any craft store.  you may discover how significantly fun It is to work with this palpable item and suitable for all ages and level of crafters. There are 25 appealing projects in “Making Felted  See More..

Handa couple of in Pink

Handsome in Pink is an on-line boutique that's creates adorable clothing designs for babies, adults and children and seeks to over turn some of the gender stereokinds that clothing tend to perpetuate.
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DIY Weddings Customized Fortune Cookies

generate delicious, chocolate-dipped cookie favors for your guests with no baking required! The ingenious Christina at Intimate Weddings shows the best way to take prebaked fortune cookies and insert your own message with a minimum of fuss and fabulous results!
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DIY Weddings Make a Terrarium

Here s One more enjoyable notion from Christina at Intimate Weddings: make your own wedding terrarium! using simple elements like dried moss and model train figures makes this project a breeze! Click here for the tutorial.
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Pat Sloan podcast right now at 4 p.m. EST

today at American Patchwork Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with Kellie Wulfsohn of Don t Look Now, Traci Marvel of Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches, and Betsy Chutchian.  Don t miss it. Click HERE for more information.

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Dickensian Saying

A beloved holiday tradition is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Regardless of whether you like to read the original, watch the Mimajor or Muppet version, or participate inside the local stage version, this free chart will allow you to make your personal stitched version of Scrooge s well-known saying. Thanks to Feathers inside the Nest blogger Jennifer Dalenberg for posting  See More..

Project: Penguin Card

Find directions for Making this adorable penguin card on the Wild Rose Studio website. And click here to pay a visit to all of the sweet new stamps from them.
-Heather
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Polymer Clay Moustaches

If you’re not familiar with Movember it’s a moustache growing fundraiser. several of my women friends pay their men not to grow them, in fact! And far more than several friends have made moustache necklaces to show solidarity with their guys. This is truly a excellent example by dpuracasualidad
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West Elm + Etsy Handmade Holiday Workshops

West Elm stores all over the US are teaming up with Etsy for mini holiday markets and ornament Generating workshops.
Find a west elm store near you here.
check out the Facebook event page here:
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(8) West Elm + Etsy Handmade Holiday Workshop.
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Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to create a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt.  She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface system would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too.  You could as well turn this into a pretty dress by adding a gathered skirt to the bottom of the top. Oh, the…  See More..

Interweave’s Emags – Let the Tutorial Do The Talking!

Interweave explains this new content:
“Step-by-step tutorials that provide in-depth, hands-on content are made even more enlightening by video clips that make Understanding effortless and fun.

Patterns, projects, and templates are easily downloaded and printed.

Interviews and FAQs with leading designers and craftspeople.

See every detail by zooming in on pictures that capture every detail.

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2012 calendar fabric on Spoonflower + my own geeky contributions

Spoonflower is Getting a fat quarter sale, 2 for the cost of one, so you may be able to order your tea towel calfinishars and get a good deal! I feel they recommfinish that you choose the linen canvas fabric choice when ordering for tea towels.
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Happy Birthday Board

This is really a brilliant idea. maintain the birthday cards in chronological order so you’ll never forget a birthday. Then as birthdays pass, move them to the back. Get the tutorial from I Heart Nap Time — Crazy Christmas Crafter: Classy Clutter.
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Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees

Did you see these adorable Christmas trees that Desiree from 36th Avenue made from cupcake liners? She guest posted over at Tatertops and Jello to share this super enjoyable and effortless Christmas craft. Check it out — Make Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees..
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Hanukkah Treats

Find a roundup of craft and recipe Suggestions for Hanukkah HERE at Parents, including decorated cookies from Prudent Baby and marshmallow Dreidels from The Shiksa in the Kitchen.

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21 Clever and Creative Wedding Banners

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Wedding banners offer endsignificantly less options for adding a personal touch to bridal showers, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and more! The Bridal Suite presents a roundup of 21 unique banners for your inspiration.
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Sale: Crafty Secrets Stamps

Crafty Secrets has decided to phase out there clear stamp line so whilst supplies last all their stamps are on sale.
massive Clear Art Stamps originally $24.99 on sale for $19.99
Medium sets reg $14.99 on sale for $12.99
little Clear Art Stamp Sets reg $7.50 on sale for $5.99
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Felties and Felt board tutorial

I bear in mind when I was small and went to Sunday school along with the teacher had a quite massive felt board with felt characters and would tell us the story of the birth of Christ.  We all sat quiet as mice and loved her presentation.   This may well be a a lot less difficult board with simple shapes but would be made any way you…  See More..

10 ways to make a Garland

Here’s a fabulous tutorial that shows you 10 distinct approaches to create a garland to dress up your property for any holiday or unique occasion. Get the how you can from A Beautiful Mess — 10 approaches to create a Garland.
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DIY Fabric Wedding Bouquets

generate everlasting floral bouquets for your wedding employing pretty fabrics and ribbon. These beauties are the handiwork of Veronica of My Hands Made It. far more photos plus a step by step tutorial are featured at Rustic Wedding Chic.
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Tutorial: effortless fleece pom pom hat

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a cute fleece pom pom hat, rapidly and easy.  It takes just two seams to make one!   Get the tute.
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Tutorial: standard bow headband or belt

Elizabeth from standard Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to create a standard bow headband or belt.  The quick, straightforward project is one of her go-to last minute gifts.  The same process works for the headband or the belt; the only difference is the length of the ribbon you…  See More..

Holiday Candle Workshop in the Bronx

There’s a holiday candle workshop happening by way of Wave Hill inside the Bronx on Sat, Dec 10, 2011. It will take place at Glyndor Gallery from 11 AM-3 PM.
You’ll get to create a centerpiece around a candle in a terracotta pot using fresh greens, pine cones and other objects from nature. This could be a fun loved ones holiday activity as…  See More..

Free pattern: Belted yoke dress

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for Making a belted yoke dress.  The design is inspired by a similar dress from Urban Outfitters.  The pattern is for a woman’s size 6-8, but you're able to easily adjust it up or down as needed.  Get the tutorial.
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and also the winners are……….

A big congrats goes to…
Crafty Hope, Shannon A. and Michele!! You three have won the Klutz Stamp Art book and gift certificate prizes!! Enjoy!
-Heather
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Laundry Basket Dresser

With 4 teenagers, a husbalong with and a boatload of towels, I call for one of these! Ana White shares her plans on how to make these fabulous organizational tool. Get the instructions from Ana White — Build a Laundry Basket Dresser | Free and effortless DIY Project and Furniture Plans.
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Tutorial: Polymer Clay Reindeer are Awesome!

Adorable small reindeer from Sandy! These remind me of the teeny wine bottle cork reindeer I made as a small kid. I’m thinking I’ll have more reindeer soon although I’m pretty sure some of my originals nonetheless get hung on my mom’s tree.
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DIY Hurricane Vases

I was charmed by the glass hurricane vases I identified at Stonewash and Bloom! At about $2 a pop, they’re budget friendly and so pretty! These would make lovely centerpieces or accents for any wedding event! Click here for a rapidly and straightforward tutorial!
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Woven Rope Pendant Lamp

Ashley created this fabulous light fixture creating use of a wire hanging planter and a couple of sisal. She said “I realized how considerably fairly good light fixtures can change a room”. How right she is! She’ll give you the the way to on this light fixture over at DesignSponge — diy project: woven rope pendant lamp.
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Newsy: fairly in Patchwork: Holidays

John Adams from Quilt Dad is celebrating the release of his book pretty in Patchwork:Holidays by Lark Crafts. check out his Christmas in the City quilt shown in his announcement post. Plus, he lists all the contributors for the book; numerous names are instantly recognizable. Others I’m certain we’ll need to meet. Click HERE to find out…  See More..

Tutorial: Felt Circle Petal Pillow

Rachel from possibly Matilda  shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a wondertotally textured throw pillow covered in felt circle petals.  You could cut all the circles by hand like she did, but if you have got got a die cutter (like a Sizzix) this could be an excellent time to bring out the circle die!   See More..

Tutorial: Ruffled fleece cape for an 18″ doll

Maridith from Strictly Homemade shares using a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled fleece cape for an 18″ doll.  It’s a doll-sized version of a cape she made for her daughter from a pattern by Seamingly Smitten. Get the tute for Generating the doll-sized cape.
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Tutorial: Sew a cover for your ironing board

An ironing board is quite a functional item, but there’s no reason why it can’t  be pretty, too.  Sew4residence shows how to create a brand new cover for your ironing board.  Get the how-to.
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Taxidermy Deer LEGO Kit

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I was just thinking these days that there needed to be be much more DIY lego kit instructions out there. this one rocks.
Taxidermy Deer LEGO Kit.
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Walktopus, A Work-In-Progress Bronze Sculpture by Scott Musgrove

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Soon to be a bronze sculpture. This rocks.
go to scott musgrove’s website to see more of his pairings and sculptures.
Walktopus, A Work-In-Progress Bronze Sculpture by Scott Musgrove.
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Last require Emerge at Bullseye

The deadline is approaching! I know I’m Getting my act together to obtain my application in. But Bullseye is sending out a reminder because the deadline is December 7th. Hurry!! What am I talking about? Emerge…Bullseye’s glass competition for emerging kiln forming artists. I’m submitting my cast piece. We’ll hope for the best…
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Back soon, Flea business Fancy fabric line

Did I read it right? Flea business Fancy by Denyse Schmidt is arriving at Hawthorne Threads February 2012. I did. *Yippee ki yay!!! There were multiple bloggers who petitioned Free Spirit to bring this Popular fabric line back. I did a write-up about it here. This photo is from the initial release. check out Hawthorne Threads to see…  See More..

Art for eextremelyday brings Indian handicrafts to a global audience

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Art for eincredibly day, or AfDay is a brand new Indian website that sells points that encapsulate the art in eincredibly day life. The site was began by a organization graduate (Rashmi Daga) who is passionate about art and has combined her both loves (organization and art) into one site.
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Crochet Trim for Candle Jar Tutorial

Lucy from Attic24 shows her creative flair with this fun crochet trim pattern for a votive holder. It helps that she has an eye for color and might be a brilliant photographer!
She encourages you to make it your personal by adding individual touches. For a festive feel, I’m thinking bells, sparkles, beads or bows.
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How to: Stained Glass Mosaic from HGTV

Meandering around the interwebs has sent me over to HGTv of all places. And I identified a how-to for a mosaic that’s from the Carol Duvall Show. Wow! Is that nonetheless on Tv? I think at like 5am or one thing like that. Anyway…it’s a pretty cute project and it’s one thing that can…  See More..

Glass Casting Plaster

As those of you that read this here blog occasionally know, I’ve been casting glass. And I extremely enjoy it. So eextremely once and awhilst I call for to share Info about good Goods that help me do what I do and can allow you to too. R&R, at the same time known as Ransom and Randolf, makes casting plaster that’s perfect for…  See More..

The Carolina Cuff renewed

Orna Willis has overhauled the instructions and thread lists for her classic needlepoint Carolina Cuff. go to her blog for details and the link to order.
Ed. note: Orna neither requested nor compensated this post.
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Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger

Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so it is possible to have a pair for your own tree. go to her tute.
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a new marketplace for fabric lovers

In case you craft anyfactor with fabric, be positive to check out Stash Slash. The site says it is
An ad-free community for fiber and fabric lovers providing a dedicated market so you will be able to sell your unneeded stash — or acquire fabrics, yarns, adornments, notions, patterns, books and accessories with an easy-to-use method from beginning to end. All sewers, quilters, knitters,…  See More..

massive Peanut Butter Cup

This would be my perfect cake, seeing as the Peanut Butter cup is one of my favorites to dig out of the trick or treat bag. Have you seen this? Find it HERE from Williams-Sonoma. Out of my cost range for an afternoon snack, but pretty impressive.
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Carry Your Cell Phone in design – Free Pattern

Sorry concerning the lack of imagine and link, it was there when I pushed the publish button. Oh well, after some searching, I discovered the site again,.
The free pattern is here: http://www.sock-aholic.com/phonepurse.pdf
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DIY Trompe L’oeil Cupcake Stand

I can’t resist a DIY cupcake stand or a cupcake for that matter! and this one featured at Oh Happy Day is simply adorable! Plus it comes using a tutorial plus a free printable. Now all you need are the cupcakes!
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Review: How the GO! Baby almost stole my heart

If you’ve been inside the blogosphere inside the last year, you already know the manufacturers of GO! (manual cutting machine) have worked challenging to put their product into the hands of quilters, sewers, and fabric crafters. Title after title in my blog reader have had the words GO! and later GO! Baby. I could not comprehend the excitement.…  See More..

A standard Clay Nativity

As the artist says, any student could make this basic nativity scene from clay. For me, the simplicity is part of the appeal. If your holiday decorating includes a nativity, consider Making one!
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World AIDS Day: Candles That Donate

given that it’s World AIDS Day, I concept I would feature a couple candles that contribute to treating and/or eliminating the disease.
first up is (diptyque) RED, that's a special edition candle that donates 10% of the proceeds to the Global Fund, helping to eliminate AIDS in Africa. It contains “sweet notes of Madagascar vanilla, tobacco, fresh Rooïbos and…  See More..

Blog tour: Quilting From little Things

Don’t miss Sarah Fielke’s American blog tour featuring her new book Quilting from little Things: Take a small notion and produce it into a few thing wonderful. Participants include,
28 Nov: Fat Quarterly
28 Nov: Amy Ellis
29 Nov: Thomas Knauer
30 Nov: Camp Follower Bags
30 Nov: Ryan Walsh
01 Dec: Happy Zombie
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Tutorial: Herringbone block Rachel’s way

Rachel at Stitched in Color shows her way to create a herringbone block. She admits it’s actually much more of a rectangle. She includes detailed steps and much of photos. Get the tutorial.
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November Giveaway Winner Is……..

This motif incredibly grabbed me! This is the winning motif and too the winner of the book is Diane!
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I encourage everyone to take a look at all the entries for this Giveaway.  There were designs I had never seen before,  including this winning motif.  Plus, I was pleased to see a few of my favorites like the Wool-Eater Blanket chosen…  See More..

Starry Eyed quilt by Fussy Cut

Kathy Mack from Pink Chalk Studios featured this quilt on Day 1 of her Countdown to Christmas series. I see why. Read much more about it on Kathy’s blog or go straight to the Starry Eyed recipe at Moda Bake Shop.
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Stockings Pattern Kit Giveaway from MillaMia

Naturally soft merino and Christmas stockings just naturally go together. Well, over in the Classic Elite Yarns site, one lucky reader will have the chance to experience a stocking kit of their choice.
Now remember, this isn’t a CraftGossip giveaway – you demand to go HERE to enter (and hopetotally win!)
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Customizable loved ones Tree Pillow

you may be able to use a silk screen kit or freezer paper stencils to create this fully customizable loved ones tree pillow. There’s a free printable that comes with this tutorial as well. Get it at Mega•Crafty: Make A Customizable loved ones Tree Pillow- Free Printable.
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Candy Cane Pretzels

Don’t the Fruit Roll-Ups just make possibly the most perfect stripes on these? Make “candy cane” pretzels HERE at Kitchen enjoyable with My 3 Sons.
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Hello Kitty Candy

It seems about right that Hello Kitty extremely should be a candy. Make honey and grenadine Hello Kitty candy HERE at Prunille fait son show. By the way, I located a mold HERE at amazon, although can’t tell if it’s silicone. I located this one on ebay.
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Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar

My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and Regardless of whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, you may well find at the same time small coupons for “treats,” such as additional TV. I love this idea. I think this could be a brand new Christmas tradition…  See More..

Christmas Coal Candy

On my to do list: Make a list of anyone I know deserving coal this year. Make coal candy. Give coal candy to the meanies. No, forget it. This coal candy from Sprinkle Bakes looks approach to gorgeous to give to whomever slashed the tires of both our cars last weekend. (Yes, both our cars. Either a random…  See More..

Tutorial: Reversible table runner

You get two good looks with this reversible patchwork table runner. Jen at Sew Happy Geek made one side using a cdamage pack along with the other with half square triangles to make the zig zags. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
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EQ7 review and giveaway at Gen X

AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters shares her thoughts on the Electric Quilt 7 software, a gift from her husband. She is paying it forward with a giveaway. Contest ends Dec 3, 2011. Click HERE to understand more.
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Verena magazine – Fall in really like With Fall Colors

Verena isn’t just a knitting magazine, it’s a entire site full of fun, fresh, funky, and classic patterns. (Last I checked there was like 839 patterns!) That’s numerous knitting. better get at it, but first, get over to Verena and check them all out!
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Amish Diamond block for quilt along

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her second block – Amish Diamond – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. She says it’s a superb beginner block. Click HERE to obtain the video tutorial.
In case you nonetheless need to have to join in, pay a visit to intro and instructions for Block One.
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Sale and giveaway at Samelia’s Mum

Anorina from Samelia’s Mum is Getting a sale this week on Deb Strain’s Meadow Friends. visit her on the internet store to shop this deal, limited time. She’s as well hosting a  cdamage pack giveaway. you've until December 7, 2011 to enter. Click HERE for contest details.
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Freebie: Paper pieced wreath pattern

Trish from All points Crafty made this fairly Christmas Wreath block making use of a paper pieced quilt pattern she created. Impressive. Go HERE to get the pattern.
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Decorate Your Christmas… in Clay

My public service – in the sense that I’m almethods searching so I’m going to share – advertisement: This extremely is Depending on a quickly search for polymer clay Christmas decorations.
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TuTu Christmas Tree

What little girl wouldn’t incredibly like this pretty little TuTu Christmas Tree? For about $5.00 you can make one of these in pink, or any color you like. Thanks to Jean for sending the link! Quilted Cupcake: TuTu Tree Tutorial.
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the best way to Print on Burlap

Here’s a cool tutorial showing how you can use your ink jet printer to print designs directly on burlap. Jamie of Sew Rockin’ was kind enough to sfinish this link my way. Check it out — how you can PRINT ON BURLAP » Sew Rockin.
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Tutorial: Dolly Diaper Bag

Ashley from Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night shows how to make her Dolly Diaper Bag.  The Minkee-lined diaper bag is sized just right for a little girl to carry.  What little mother wouldn’t love this?  It’s inspired by the Bitty Baby diaper bags in the American Girl catalog.   Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pieced candy cane bunting

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a fun candy cane bunting.  The candy canes are pieced from red and white cotton prints, and hang from a length of jumbo ric rac.  Cuteness!!  Get the tutorial.
[photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots]
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Felt Christmas Cookies Tutorial

Dannyelle of “Life is actually a party” is actually a stay-at-property mom of two girls and they live in Toronto in Ontario.  One day she wants to return to teaching but for now she enjoys being property with her girls.  Her little girl loves tea parties so Dannyelle made a couple of felt Christmas cookies for her tea party.  These are so cute…  See More..

Free pattern: Pull-by way of toddler scarf with fleece lining

small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf.  It’s made having a fleece lining, and a buttonhole in the bottom creates a pull-by means of closure.  Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Washi Tape Gift Wrap Ideas

Here are a couple of inspirational Suggestions to turn wahi tape into gift wrap embellishments! Dress up plain paper packages using this pretty tape. Thanks to Meaghan, our edible crafts editor, for passing this on to me! Washi Tape Gift Wrap Suggestions + Printable Gift Tags | The Sweetest Occasion.
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Other Glass Blogs to Check out…Fused Glass

I was searching for some other blogs…by other glass artists. I notion I’d share some of them here once a week or so. Let’s see what other glass artists out you'll find up to. today we’re checking out a fuser…fusedglass.blogspot.com. Chris, fusedglass’ glass enthusiast has worked in every kind of glass system it is potential to. visit her work…  See More..

Four quilts to don't forget a loved one

Alix from Mamaka Mills shares with us on her blog four memory quilts she just finished for a loved ones in Ohio. A widow had kept her late husband’s clofactor and from it she asked Alix to create a quilt for every of their three children. Plus one for her, shown. It’s a lovely factor to do to honor a…  See More..

Tutorial: really like exactly where You Live Ornament

Chris from Pickup several Creativity shares how she made these adorable ornaments as part of Gwenny Penny’s Haul Out the Holly event. What a ideal gift for severalone far from home this holiday season. Go HERE or HERE to obtain the tutorial.
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Event: Occupy Your Sewing Room

Barbara from Cat Patches is hosting a sewing event called Occupy Your Sewing Room. finish up Christmas gifts, blog about it, then joinside the Linky party. Prizes to follow. Get details here.
by means of Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm who is occupying her sewing room to create a plaid string quilt.
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Creative Tips for Asking Your Bridesmaids

Make your wedding attendants feel additional unique having a creative invitation to jowithin the wedding party! You’ll find 9 exclusive Suggestions at Bow Ties and Bliss. I was euniquely taken with the adorable spools pictured here! They’re available in many different colors and materials at Choosing You.
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Quilted covers on Mead notebooks

MJ from All My Quilts loves those Mead composition notebooks we’ve all used. She decided to quilt a couple of covers for hers. Click HERE to read more.
Ed. note: It’s worth a trip to her blog to read her sidebar below About Me. It’s the story of how her mother learned to sew, knit and embroider when she was…  See More..

Ta Dah!: Split Star Block

This awe-worthy quilt block was created by Cathy at Cabbage Quilts. Click HERE to check out full post. Stephanie from Loft Creations came up with the Split Star Block design. Click HERE to see how she made it.
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DIY Hand-Tied Bridesmaid Bouquet

Chelsea Fuss has a way with flowers, and she generously shares her floral design skills having a tutorial at One Lovely Day. Chelsea shows how to create a beautiful hand-tied bouquet at the same time as a waterproof travel pack to maintain the flowers fresh. Click here for all of the details.
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Polymer Clay Snowmen in Canes

within the real world, I tevery and every regular polymer clay classes to each children and grownups. My last adult class, a caning intensive, ended with the entire class Performing a group cane to end it off. I was really impressed with what we got done in one class!
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Tissue Paper Stain Glass Craft

Sometimes I actually feel as although I am slacking on the middle school and up aged crafts. Hopefully, this craft is going to be the extremely first of many to come that could bridge that gap. Head to ImagineMechanix to download the instructions on how to make this beautiful ‘paper stained glass’ project.
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Car Massage T-Shirt

looking for  way to obtain those tiny little fingers to give you a little back massage? How about letting them drive cars all over a town map on your back? With this car shirt, you both win! They play, you just relax and enjoy…head on over to The Blue Basket to see the Tutorial.
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Glass Christmas Ornament Tutorial

‘Tis the season…so I notion I’d find a fundamental glass ornament tutorial anyone can do. This is something for mosaic people or fusers or bead makers or crafters in general. I involves clear glass ornaments that you'll be able to get from just about any place that sells ornaments and some scrapbooking goodies like stamps and art stuff like paint. Check out…  See More..

Oil Pan Alphabet Board

numerous of us now have fridge’s which are not magnetic. This mom came up with an excellent solution. The oil pan becomes the alphabet board for your children to work on! Head on over to Nic and Kate to see how to create one for your home.
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