Cupcake Jack O’ Lantern

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

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

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

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

UPDATE: And we have a winner! Congratulations to Linda! Her comment was randomly drawn to winside the prize. Thank you to all for participating.
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Tutorial: Embroidery on knit

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

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

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

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

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

Tutorial: Fabric memory game

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

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

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

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

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

How to create a recycled burlesque design mini hat for Halloween

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

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

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

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DIY Inspiration Paint Chips & Swatches

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

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

Susan’s famous Last Words

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

Sharpie giveaway winner

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

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

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

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

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

See highlights of the With Cunning Needle exhibit at Winterthur Museum by way of the lens of fabulous Susan Elliott.
See her Plimoth Jacket photos.
See peeks of the rest of the show.
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Sidewalk Two proves quilting makes the quilt

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

How to make recycled wine cork drink charms

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

You call for The call forle Index

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

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

Magnetic Cookie Sheets

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

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

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

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

Tutorial: simple embroidery project

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

Tutorial: Scrappy Snappy Pouches

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

It’s new: Pink Ribbon Ruffle Scarf

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

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

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

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

Heart Leaf Garland

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stitch a photo-stocking

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

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

Artist interview: Karen Ruane

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

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

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

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

Skull and Bones Treats

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

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

Spiders and Spider-Man Foods

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

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

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

Smurf Cupcakes

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