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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Craft Ideas from CraftGossip for Wednesday, 25th Mar

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How to Make a Beehive In a Jar

By Larissa Coleman on Mar 25, 2015 10:30 am

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Do you dream of having a beehive in your backyard and raising those bees to produce your own honey?  If so, this project may be something you will be interested in.  Normal beehives are a bit of work trying to … Read More...


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Cup Of Tea Anyone?

By Shellie Wilson on Mar 25, 2015 10:00 am

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A cup of tea can cure a lot of things and this adorable pattern is free (use google translator to convert to english).

This tea cup would be adorable for sending to loved one across the miles who need a … Read More...


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Review and Giveaway: Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin Kit

By Heather Holbrook on Mar 25, 2015 09:55 am

Review and Giveaway: Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin Kit

If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up. … Read More...


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How to Pick a Size to Knit

By Sarah White on Mar 25, 2015 09:21 am

measuring to determine what size to knitWhen it comes to knitting garments, it can be difficult to decide which size you should knit to actually fit your body.

The clothing size you wear is not usually the same as the size of knit garment you wear, … Read More...


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Super Hero Catch a Villain Math Game

By Sherri Osborn on Mar 25, 2015 09:00 am

Super Hero Catch a Villain Math Game
If your kids are super hero fans, they will have fun with this game while practicing their math skills. Trisha, from Inspiration Laboratories, created this game with the help of her son. They used pipe cleaners to make their villains … Read More...


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Free pattern: Blazer for baby

By Anne Weaver on Mar 25, 2015 10:36 am

Free pattern: Blazer for baby Free pattern: Blazer for baby

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making a blazer for baby.  I am dying over the seersucker she used. So cute!! And so perfect for an Easter outfit!  It would also … Read More...


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Make Your Own Floating Birch Cake Stand

By Larissa Coleman on Mar 25, 2015 10:15 am

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Looking for a cute and rustic cake stand for a party or wedding?  This is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, place card holders, cards, etc.  Head over to Rustic Wedding Chic and see their great and detailed tutorial of how you … Read More...


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DIY Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs

By Katie Smith on Mar 25, 2015 06:35 am

Annette shared this idea on her blog, Fiber Artsy, and I think it is a really fun technique! She says: “It is almost Easter again. Have you finished dyeing your eggs? How about something different for a change? Why not … Read More...


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Tutorial: Time Warp Tote

By Anne Weaver on Mar 25, 2015 08:57 am

Tutorial: Time Warp Tote Tutorial: Time Warp Tote

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial over at Cloud9 Fabrics showing how you can make this fabulous retro style tote bag.  It a good-sized tote bag, good for carrying around just about anything.  A … Read More...


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Tutorial | Working With Photoshop Templates & Brushes

By Francine Clouden on Mar 25, 2015 06:00 am

Tutorial - How to work with photoshop templates and brushes

I share lots of links to free digital and hybrid scrapbooking resources like the layered template earlier this week. If you’re not an experienced digital scrapbooker, and want to learn how best to use these free resources, take a … Read More...


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Free pattern: Rooftops quilt

By Scarlett Burroughs on Mar 24, 2015 10:14 pm

Rooftops Quilt patternAmy Sinibaldi of Nana Company shares on her blog this sweet baby quilt featuring the Bon Bon Bebe fabric collection. Notice how she fussy-pieced the centers of each of the patterned blocks. Her technique can be applied to other fabrics, maybe even some from your own stash. … Read More...


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Free pattern: Vulcan Greeting

By Scarlett Burroughs on Mar 24, 2015 08:20 pm

FandomInStitches_Vulcan GreetingFandom In Stitches brings you “Vulcan Greeting”, a paper pieced quilt block that is no doubt a tribute to Spock. May he rest in peace. She offers this pattern as a free download, among other great looking science fiction patterns for you to … Read More...


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Easter Basket Pie Crust Decoration

By Carolyn Bickford on Mar 24, 2015 07:00 pm

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If you plan on having pie with your Easter brunch or dinner, here is a cute idea for the pie crust. What a cute idea, that could be used year around, flowers, pumpkins and ornaments. The egg cookie cutter can … Read More...


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Project: Birthday Pop-Up Card

By Heather Holbrook on Mar 24, 2015 05:50 pm

Project: Birthday Po-Up Card

I love cards that go the extra mile and move, unfold or pop up! This cool birthday card will show the recipient you think they are a star with the fun pop up inside. The Created by Kate blog will … Read More...


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Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket with wool felt applique

By Anne Weaver on Mar 24, 2015 08:37 pm

Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket with wool felt applique Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket with wool felt applique

Peta from She Quilts A lot shows how you can make these pretty fabric Easter baskets.  The square fabric baskets are made from three coordinating fat quarters.  And check out those outline … Read More...


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Tutorial: Hexie keyring

By Anne Weaver on Mar 24, 2015 07:33 pm

Tutorial: Hexie keyring Tutorial: Hexie keyring

Nanny from Nannycraft4U shows how you can make a hexie keyring like this one.  It’s a great scrap busting project and would make a nice gift to give a friend.  If you’ve got a novelty fabric, you … Read More...


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Farmhouse Cotton Branches Tutorial

By Linda Lanese on Mar 24, 2015 05:54 pm

cotton branchesHave you ever priced out cotton ball branches?  They are very expensive.  Today thanks to Larissa of Prodigal Pieces we can make our own for a very small cost.  She is a homeschooling mother of six that loves thrifting and … Read More...


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How to make a cute cardboard basket

By Stefanie Girard on Mar 24, 2015 02:07 pm

how to make a cute carstock basketI bet this would make a darling Easter basket and I bet it would look just as cute if it was made with the outside of a cereal or other type of recycled cardboard box with pretty colored graphics. Pop … Read More...


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Egg Shaped Fruit Pizza Is a Tasty Easter Treat

By Dana Hinders on Mar 24, 2015 02:05 pm

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I’m not the world’s best cook by any means, but I do like to try to make at least one special treat for each holiday. This Easter, I’m planning to try the egg shaped fruit pizza from SugarHero. We’re having … Read More...


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Tutorial: Sew a set of Easter napkins

By Anne Weaver on Mar 24, 2015 04:35 pm

Tutorial: Sew a set of Easter napkins Tutorial: Sew a set of Easter napkins

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a set of Easter napkins.  The fabric napkins are self binding, creating a contrast border around the edge.  … Read More...


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March Madness Foods

By Carolyn Bickford on Mar 24, 2015 01:30 pm

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Let’s step away from Easter for a bit and help out those enjoying March Madness. A lot of upsets this year, hopefully your team is still in it! I don’t watch a lot of basketball, but when March Madness comes … Read More...


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Review: Knitting Pleats

By Sarah White on Mar 24, 2015 12:31 pm

knitting pleats bookThere are all sorts of fun ways to add texture to your knitting, and one really cool way to do it that a lot of knitters don’t play with much is knitting pleats.

Pleats are usually worked by knitting some … Read More...


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Tutorial: Altoids tin pincushion and notions box

By Anne Weaver on Mar 24, 2015 01:12 pm

Tutorial: Altoids tin pincushion and notions box Tutorial: Altoids tin pincushion and notions box

This pretty embroidered pincushion is also a notions box.  The base is an Altoids tin so it opens up for a place to hold a small sewing kit.  I love this idea!!  Donna … Read More...


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Free pattern: Raccoon softie

By Anne Weaver on Mar 24, 2015 11:36 am

Free pattern: Raccoon softie Free pattern: Raccoon softie

You can make this adorable raccoon softie using a free pattern by LiEr from Ikat Bag.  She shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew.  The raccoon is just one of 18 variations of the … Read More...


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