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Dec
31
Hexagon needle book tutorial by My Three Sons.
Quilt Happie made this (bottom photo) using My Three Son’s tutorial. Both are super cute. If you have some unused hexagons lying around the house this would put them to good use.…
Dec
31
Katherine of the blog Krafty Kat sent in this great New Year’s Eve glitter ball she designed with recycled plastic bottle lids. Pop (cork???) on over to this post at Krafty Kat for the tutorial. Happy New Year all you Recycled Crafts at Craft Gossip readers!!!!…
Dec
31
What a sweet idea: Chocolate numbers on marshmallow pops. Learn how to make this kid-friendly New Years treat HERE at Little Food Junction.…
Dec
31
It’s been a busy year full of glass news and news about glass…I’ve got my store up and running and I’m living my dream…and hopefully all of you are working towards realizing your own dreams too. It’s the only way to live! 2011 is going to be amazing and I look forward to continuing to share all of the most …
Dec
31
If you live in, near or will be visiting Oklahoma City January 13, 14, and 15 be sure and check out the Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show. Quilt artist David Taylor is one of the quilting stars who will be there. If you are not familiar with his work, see Sir Francis, his entry in the 2010 International Quilt …
Dec
31
If your mind conjures images of hippie-esque crafts and hand-tooled belts when you hear leather jewelry, take a look at these beautiful pieces from Katrinshine. See Ekaterina’s post about her autumn leaves pendant and her latest pink brooch. Her work is contemporary, simple, and lovely!
If you love the look of Ekaterina’s pieces, then check back later for more leather jewelry – …
Dec
31
I think this has got to be one of the prettiest recycling projects from one of the most ordinary and non attractive items ever! Yup, people those are toilet paper tubes! Over at the blog Homemade Mamas you too can follow the tutorial and make some magnificent wall art too! And looking to use those T.P. tubes in a bit …
Dec
31
Stephanie Flynn of Rossiter Designs announces:
I’m giving away 7 x Celtic Obsessions patterns (valued at $7.95 USD) to celebrate the new year! Entries close 1st February 2011.
Dec
31
Things are really hoppin over on Urban Threads. Check out these juicy tidbits from their e-newsletter:
Our highly scientific observations have determined that this is the Year of the Ebook. If you’re one of the many who got a Kindle/Nook/etc. this holiday season, or you gave one, or you know someone who got one, then check out this week’s
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Dec
31
Find a great roundup of New Years crafts, activities and treats HERE at The Crafty Crow, including this champagne cork chair challenge from lilla a (love this idea, methinks I’ll try it tonight) and these fun festive kids cups from Make and Takes (my other favorite).
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Dec
31
Oooh, yum. Check out this roundup of drink, appetizer and dessert recipes for New Years from Savor the Thyme. Find the recipes, including Parmesean pigs in a blanket and cranberry banana cheesecake, HERE.…
Dec
31
Jessica Jones from How about range has designed a free printable calling card template. The template comes in a PDF file in three different colours, with editable fields for your personal information. Click here to go to the download.…
Dec
31
Here’s an awesome announcement from theSewcial.com:
Win a copy of Amazing Designs Letter It! Embroidery Software! Say it with style with Letter It! This feature-packed stand alone lettering program lets you create single or multi-line text in a variety of included fonts. Whether you’re adding text to designs or using fashionable layouts like Circle or Vertical Text, it’s
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Dec
31
Gillian from Dried Figs and Wooden Spools shares a tutorial at Think Crafts! showing how to make a dog collar. Get the tute.
[photo from Think Crafts!]
[via One Pretty Thing]…
Dec
31
This quilted mug rug is so cute; check out the steaming mug of coffee (tea, hot chocolate, etc.,.) the maker fussy cut. This is one of several mug rugs over at Wendymoon Designs resulting from the Scrappy Mug Rug Swap (round 2).…
Dec
31
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her adorable Pocket Full of Posies shirt. Her tutorial includes instructions for making the shirt, as well as the pocket and flower embellishment. Cute, cute!! Get the tute.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]…
Dec
31
This paisley print is available as a free download from BeaOriginal. Click here to go to the download.…
Dec
31
Daisy Janie shares a free pattern for this reusable produce bag. The smallish fabric bags are just the right size for fruits and veggies. They’re quick to make; the designer was able to knock out 6 of them in just one hour! Get the free pattern.
[photo from Daisy Janie]
[via Fabric Shopper]…
Dec
31
Lelanie from To Sew With Love guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a stay-put heat pack. The microwaveable heat pack has a couple of straps that keep it in place while you’re lying down. Go to the tutorial.
[photo retrieved from Naptime Crafters]…
Dec
31
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting recently showed how to turn an old t-shirt into an over-the-head bib for a toddler. Today, she shares two variations. The first is how to make the neck of the shirt smaller. After all, a bib is no good if it leaves a good portion of the neck exposed. Second, she shows how to make …
Dec
31
Eye candy from Morna Crites-Moore via Craftgawker. She made this 10 ‘ x 10 ‘ quilt called Nostalgia from recycled textiles woven together and quilted with a kantha stitch (running stitch). I want to touch it. Read more here.…
Dec
31
Melissa from Bursts of Creativity posts with links to her Top 10 posts of 2010. Click here to go to the links,…
Dec
31
Northridge Publishing is offering 5 free downloads on their Create blog. You can download two digital scrapbooking kits and three free magazines including Cards magazine. Click here to find the freebies (you’ll be asked to give your email before downloading)
-Heather…
Dec
31
How adorable is that? A search on polymer clay champagne netted me some lovely results to help usher in the New Year with including the above!
- Pink champagne minis
- A champagne carnation necklace
- This lovely champagne flute
- Sweet flower necklace with champagne tones in it
- Earrings that were textured with polymer clay
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Dec
30
Heidi from HoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a crib sheet from minky fur. Ohhhhh, how soft that must feel to little baby skin! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from HoneyBear Lane]…