Craft Gossip

Merry Christmas My Glass Friends

cathimilligan — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:09:43 +0000

It’s almost Christmas here in Los Angeles…there’s glass in the kiln, cookies were baked and I’m going for a long run in the morning with my new ipod. I want to thank the folks at craftgossip.com and all the lovely people that take the time to read my blog. I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas!!

And speaking of the…

Icing Ornaments

meaghan mountford — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:41:10 +0000

Find how-tos for making these cute ornaments from icing HERE at Food Mayhem.

[tags]royal icing, Christmas, tree, ornaments[/tags]

All the zombies and cryptids were stirring…

Minnie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:24:37 +0000

Zombie Giraffe

Originally uploaded by Plushroom Soup

The zombie plushies created by Plushroom Soup have a feature that your average zombie plushie does not have. Limbs that attach and detach with magnets! Also, she makes them to order so that you can specify how much gore, which limbs detach, etc.

“Handmade 100% wool zombie giraffe with needle-felted mouth, eye sockets, eyeballs, bones, and blood.…

Nativity Scene Kids Craft Round-Up

kristenstephens — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:15:14 +0000

Looking for something to do with your children on Christmas? Here are a few great crafts for you to try with your children.

Stick Nativity Scene from Danielle’s Place

Yarn Nativity from Family Fun

Nativity Scene from Recyclables…from Dollar Store Crafts

Clay Pot Nativity Scene from Confessions of a Homeschooler

Nativity Scene from Recycle Wrapping Paper from Petite Planet

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It’s Christmas Eve!

Julie Leir-VanSickle — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:12:15 +0000

Are your stockings all hung by the chimney with care? If you’re still looking for a few last minute gifts or decorations, how about trying your hand at this polymer clay poinsetta tutorial over at Planet June? Click here to go to the tutorial.

by June Gilbank

Last-Minute Cookies

meaghan mountford — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:08:44 +0000

Find a great slideshow of last minute, easy no-bake Christmas cookie ideas HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, like this gingerbread man garland or these cookies made from chocolate wafers and marshmallow fluff.

[tags]Christmas cookies, no-bake, easy[/tags]

Tutorial: Moth-repelling closet sachets

anneweaver — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:04:21 +0000

Christine from Jane Avion combines form with function with these sachets. She created them to hang in her closet to keep the moths off of her clothes, and they’re sewn in the shape of moths. She tells how to make them and shares the moth image she drew and printed on to transfers. Go to the tutorial and pattern.

[photo from Jane Avion]

[via…

How to recycle your sewing and knitting supplies into a wreath

stefaniegirard — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:01:55 +0000

This is sew pretty! What a great way to recycle your old tools and supplies into a really cute wreath decoration. I was also thinking this would be a great way to put together a gift for a new crafter. Check out the tutorial at this post at Cut out and Keep.

[tags]sewing knitting supplies wreath[/tags]

Merry Christmas! New Giveaway!!

Terrye — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:48:55 +0000

If there’s one thing that every knitter can use, it’s an accessible guide filled to the brim with tips, tricks, shortcuts and secrets for unraveling any yarn mystery. Who better to compile it than Lily Chin – author of four immensely popular books, and a veteran teacher.

Lily was named a “Master Knitter” by Vogue Knitting International and was named World’s…

Holiday pleasures

scarlettburroughs — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:23:08 +0000

I’m wrapping the last of my Christmas gifts today while listening to audio book The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.

I wish all of you a wonderful holiday; may you find time for all that pleases you. –Scarlett

Color Catcher cloths to combat bleeder

scarlettburroughs — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:00:48 +0000

Lisa from the Polka Dot Cottage blog asked her readers for help when her darling donation quilt came out of the dryer with red stains on the front caused by the red backing bleeding through. Alert reader Sarah Jackson over at greenclogs* blog suggested Lisa rewash the quilt with a couple of Shout Color Catcher sheets.

Next day, Lisa posted the results and it worked! I’m going to try…

Tutorial: Toddler’s bubble skirt from an adult skirt

anneweaver — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:47:42 +0000

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to repurpose a woman’s skirt into this cute bubble skirt for a toddler. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Make It and Love It]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, bubble, skirt, refashion, toddler, adult[/tags]

Candy Cane Mint Milanos

meaghan mountford — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:34:35 +0000

Here’s a great quick last-minute fix up for mint milanos: candy canes. Find the how-tos HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog.

[/tags]mint milanos, cookies, candy canes, Christmas[/tags]

Project: Sewn and Stamped Wine Bottle Bag

Heather — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:03:40 +0000

image by Old Chateau

What a wonderful packaging idea for a bottle of wine or sparkling champagne! Find the instructions on how to sew and stamped this fun bottle bag project here at the Old Chateau blog.

-Heather

Easy Christmas Appetizers

meaghan mountford — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:51:03 +0000

Another idea for easy Christmas appetizers: mini skewers. Find the how-tos HERE at gimme some oven.

[tags]easy, Christmas, appetizers[/tags]

Happy Holidays!

Jessica Dougherty — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:00:04 +0000

Tutorial: Patchwork angel Christmas ornaments

anneweaver — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:23:38 +0000

Joan Gorman from Nini Makes shows how to make this last-minute patchwork angel ornament. The patchwork scraps are reminiscent of stained glass. Hang her on your tree, or attach her to a gift for beautiful handmade packaging. Get the how-to.

[photo from Nini Makes]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, scrap, angel, ornament, Christmas[/tags]

Tutorial: Ruffled beanie from a t-shirt

anneweaver — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:16:40 +0000

Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this ruffled beanie hat from an old t-shirt. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Rubber Punkin]

[via One Pretty Thing]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, beanie, hat, t-shirt, tee, ruffled, refashion[/tags]

Tutorial: Victorian cape for an 18″ doll from a Santa hat

anneweaver — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:00:33 +0000

While you’re out braving the after-Christmas sales, be sure to pick up a Santa hat. Why? Because Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how to transform a Santa Claus hat into a beautiful Victorian cape for an 18″ doll. Genius!! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Old Days - Old Ways]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, santa, hat, doll, american girl, 18″, cape,…

Tutorial: No-sew Christmas tree skirt with scalloped edges

anneweaver — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:45:41 +0000

Amylouwho shares a tutorial on her blog for making this felt tree skirt. This is a no-sew project, so you still have time to whip one out before Christmas. I love the scallops around the edge! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from amylouwho]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, no-sew, Christmas, tree, skirt, scallop, felt[/tags]

Snow Globe Soaps

Jessica Dougherty — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:00:12 +0000

Alpha Mom posted a fun project that will make great last-minute holiday gifts. Follow the directions to create your own Snow Globe Soaps.

Inspiration: Gamer Cookies

meaghan mountford — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:31:13 +0000

Ah, the perfect cookies for the gamers in your life! Find the post on these controller cookies and tips on how to decorate them HERE at the always-clever Not So Humble Pie.

[tags]controllers, gamers, cookie decorating[/tags]

Iced Fruitcake

meaghan mountford — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:49:36 +0000

Now here’s a gorgeous fruitcake… Find tips on frosting a fruitcake HERE at Savour Fare.

[tags]Christmas, fruitcake, dessert, marzipan, icing[/tags]

Santa Appetizers

meaghan mountford — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:30:17 +0000

Check out this cute idea for Santa appetizers from Martha… a great last-minute idea.

[tags]Martha Stewart, appetizers, Christmas, Santa[/tags]

Freebies: Templates and Download from Papertrey Ink

Heather — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:54:18 +0000

image by Nicole Heady

Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink has always been very generous by sharing lots of free templates and downloads and now she’s made it super easy to find them all by listing them in one convenient spot, how nice! Click here to find all her free downloads including one to make the adorable bird house shown here.

-Heather

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