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Rounding Up Sunday

November 20, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Don’t forget! Take the survey on Polymer Clay Daily (if it’s still up by the time this posts) Speak up about how you think polymer clay should go with the manufacturers
The Etsy Russian Team has a giveaway for a

Christmas Candle Cover Tutorial

November 20, 2011 by SandraW

Bonnie from Crafting a Green World took some tacky Christmas candles with battery bulbs and transformed them by giving them a festive cover.

She created the floral pattern by painting toilet paper rolls cut into ½ pieces and hot glued … Read More...

Tutorial: Girl’s Party Dress with petticoat skirt

November 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this girl’s party dress that is all kinds of awesomeness. She started with her Twirl Skirt pattern, and adding a tank top and altering the … Read More...

Christmas Village

November 20, 2011 by Connie Barwick

I often wish I read French as I seek out free charts to let you know about for Craft Gossip! Of course, the language of Cross-Stitch is universal and Google Translate helps a lot too.

Inspiration: Chris Gray

November 20, 2011 by Denise Felton

Chris Gray (Textile Butterfly) made these fantastic pendants–needlepunch and a few beads in a handmade wooden bezel acquired through Etsy. Matte and sparkle, soft and hard. Wonderful. See more at Chris’ blog post.

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25% off on Rachel’s art!

November 20, 2011 by Denise Felton

Rachel Biel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is offering 25% off on goods in her Etsy shop during November. She says,

Almost everything that I make now would rot away if it was buried. From dust to dust. That really appeals

Edible Muppets

November 20, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

As one who adores the Muppets with much of her being, the title up there just seems wrong. But I could think of no other. Spotted at this roundup from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, find Muppets ideas … Read More...

Giveaway: 7 fat quarters from Taali by Monaluna

November 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

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 … Read More...

Free patterns from Wendi Gratz

November 20, 2011 by Denise Felton

Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has some fabulous suggestions for combining her free simple stocking pattern with her free simple ornament patterns to create unique, personal Christmas stockings. See lots of idea photos at her blog post.

Looking for … Read More...

Tutorial: Thanksgiving initial tees

November 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelli from Random Thoughts from a Supermom shares a tutorial for making Thanksgiving-themed initial tees. The oversized monogram appliques get dressed up for Thanksgiving as either a Pilgrim or an Indian. Cute!! Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Scrappy pieced Christmas tree ornament

November 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these scrappy pieced Christmas tree ornaments. They’re quick to make, and would be super cute hanging on a Christmas tree or as an extra giftie … Read More...

Tutorial: Diamond Fold Card

November 20, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

If you want to really wow someone this holiday season try making one of these gorgeous diamond fold cards, perfect for tucking a gift card inside. Find directions for making one at the Fresh and Fun blog.

-Heather

Peppermint Wreath

November 20, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

This beautiful, fluffy wreath is perfect for the upcoming holiday. Display this feathery wreath on your door and your guests will be wowed. Head over to JCasa *handmade to get the how to on this peppermint wreath.

Marshmallow Turkey and Pilgrim Hat Pops

November 20, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Yep, there are marshmallows under there. Just two of the clever Thanksgiving treats over at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Find step-by-steps to make the marshmallow Pilgrim hat pops HERE and the marshmallow turkey pops HERE.

Kathy Drew plays with embroidery

November 20, 2011 by Denise Felton

Tom Russell (Tom Russell Quilts) shows us what happens when Kathy Drew “plays around” with machine embroidery. You’ll enjoy Tom’s commentary and the many beautiful photos. Go to the post.