Nov
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Meandering around the interwebs has sent me over to HGTV of all places. And I found a how-to for a mosaic that’s from the Carol Duvall Show. Wow! Is that still on TV? I think at like 5am or something like that. Anyway…it’s a pretty cute project and it’s something that can be done by a beginner as well as …
Nov
30
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 is a brilliant photographer!
She encourages you to make it your own by adding individual touches. For a festive feel, I’m thinking bells, sparkles, beads or bows.
See Pretty Crochet Trim for Lucy’s …
Nov
30
Art for Everyday, or AfDay is a new Indian website that sells items that encapsulate the art in everyday life. The site was started by a business graduate (Rashmi Daga) who is passionate about art and has combined her both loves (business and art) into one site.
The site sells items that are typical of an Indian …
Nov
30
Did I read it right? Flea Market Fancy by Denyse Schmidt is arriving at Hawthorne Threads February 2012. I did. *Yippee ki yay!!! There were many bloggers who petitioned Free Spirit to bring this popular fabric line back. I did a post about it here. This photo is from the first release. Go to Hawthorne Threads to see more…
Nov
30
The deadline is approaching! I know I’m getting my act together to get my application in. But Bullseye is sending out a reminder since 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……
Nov
30
Soon to be a bronze sculpture. This rocks.
Check out scott musgrove’s website to see more of his pairings and sculptures.
Walktopus, A Work-In-Progress Bronze Sculpture by Scott Musgrove.…
Nov
30
I was just thinking today that there needed to be be more DIY lego kit instructions out there. this one rocks.
Nov
30
An ironing board is a functional item, but there’s no reason why it can’t be pretty, too. Sew4Home shows how to make a new cover for your ironing board. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]…
Nov
30
Maridith from Strictly Homemade shares with 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 making the doll-sized cape.
[photo from Strictly Homemade]
[via Seamingly Smitten]…
Nov
30
Dana from MADE shows how to turn your fabric scraps into pretty ribbon. Never buy store-bought ribbon again, go to tutorial.
Image credit: MADE…
Nov
30
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wonderfully textured throw pillow covered in felt circle petals. You could cut all of the circles by hand like she did, but if you have a die cutter (like a Sizzix) this would be a good time to bring out the circle die! Get the tutorial…
Nov
30
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; many names are instantly recognizable. Others I’m sure we’ll want to meet. Click HERE to find out more including …
Nov
30
Ashley created this fabulous light fixture using a wire hanging planter and some sisal. She said “I realized how significantly great light fixtures can change a room”. How right she is! She’ll give you the how to on this light fixture over at DesignSponge — diy project: woven rope pendant lamp.…
Nov
30
I was charmed by the glass hurricane vases I discovered 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 quick and easy tutorial!…
Nov
30
Learn how to DIY your own festive tassel garland with a step by step tutorial created by Chelsea of Lovely Indeed. The tutorial is featured at The Sweetest Occasion. So fun for bridal showers, weddings, and more!
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Nov
30
Don’t you just love how some random text in a movie can inspire a stitcher to pick up a needle and floss after a “LONG TIME”? …
Nov
30
Ok Pinterest addicts, stumblers and craft bloggers, listen up. There’s a new site in town that’s totally fun and possibly time consuming (in a good way) that provides you with a random craft tutorial every time you hit the button. And it really is a cute little red button! You must try it. — Random Tutorial Generator.…
Nov
30
Jenny of allsorts created this sweet advent garland by stitching little felt envelopes with cotton floss and embroidering their numbers with the same thread. She aptly calls them Peppermint Pouches. And she’s sharing her pattern and tutorial for your personal use. Go to her post.…
Nov
30
Needles are pesky little critters – they always seem to be wandering off. But not if you make up a porte-aiguilles or needle holder.…
Nov
30
The blog of American Felt & Craft is rockin 25 Days of Felt Christmas Crafts! First up, a sweet, simple little house by Claire Chauvin, perfect for lighting from within via a battery-operated tea light. Make a whole village! Go to the post for the link to the tutorial.…
Nov
30
A little lady with a baby or a girl with a doll – you be the judge.…
Nov
30
Havalah from Sisters Sisters shows how she refashioned a zip up hoodie into a buttoned sweatshirt jacket. The jacket is just as soft and warm as the hoodie, but has a cooler vibe. Get the tute.
[photo from Sisters Sisters]
[via Refashion Co-op]…
Nov
30
Given how much I’ve been posting on Muppets food of late, my love of The Muppets is pretty evident. But how could I not post on this Muppet cookie perfection? You must see these cookies individually in all their glorious detail HERE at Oh Sugar! Events. Wow.…
Nov
30
Squid family!!! Enough said. See more photos at the post of the creator, Cleo Dee.…
Nov
30
Gentlemen start your engines! Or in our case here at Craft Gossip Recycling, crafters raid your recycled bin and get your Christmas gift wrapping station in perfect organization with this awesome recycled ribbon organizer tutorial. Pop on over to the blog Moi-Kapelka for the step-by-step tutorial on how to make a recycled ribbon organizer.…










