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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Craft Ideas from CraftGossip for Thursday, 6th Aug

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11 Large Batch Cocktails for Your Next Party

By Dana Hinders on Aug 06, 2015 10:59 am

11 Large Batch Cocktails

Serving individual mixed drinks to a group can be tricky, which is why one large batch is the perfect solution. Country Living has assembled a list of 11 cocktails perfect for any adult party, including watermelon hibiscus lime margaritas and … Read More...


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Orange Ice Cream Cone Goldfish

By Carolyn Bickford on Aug 06, 2015 10:00 am

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In case you need another idea besides the dogs and monkeys, here is a cute goldfish ice cream cone. Beth at Hungry Happenings will show you how to make orange ice cream and then create fins and mouth for this … Read More...


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A Touch Of Yarn Bombing On The Rails

By Shellie Wilson on Aug 06, 2015 10:00 am

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You have to love this explosion of Yarn Bombing on the Bendigo Tramways. The full details can be seen on their facebook page.

Love the chair covers!… Read More...


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Knit Sweet baby Things in Red Heart Cutie Pie

By Sarah White on Aug 06, 2015 09:46 am

red heart baby blanketRed Heart has a fun new chenille yarn made for baby projects called Cutie Pie, a lightweight polyester yarn that come in eight colors and is machine washable.

While a few colors are showing as out of stock on … Read More...


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Projects: Three Distress Ink Cards

By Heather Holbrook on Aug 06, 2015 09:30 am

Projects: Three Distress Ink Cards

Distress Ink from Tim Holtz are really versatile, not you can you color and stamp like normal with them but they also react with water so there’s a bunch of cool techniques you can do with them. Marina’s Craft Space … Read More...


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Have your own business? Here are 5 Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

By Katie Smith on Aug 06, 2015 08:56 am

Do you have your own handmade business (or small business of any type)? Would you say you are a entrepreneur?

Entrepreneur means “a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.”, Read More...


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8 Patterns To Make An Adorable School Dress

By Larissa Coleman on Aug 06, 2015 10:55 am

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Make your favorite little girl a special dress for the first day of school.  These 8 patterns are almost irresistible and would be perfect for any school day occasion.  Which will you make first?

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Jewelry Set from Sea Shells

By Larissa Coleman on Aug 06, 2015 10:20 am

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If you have been searching for ideas to use your sea shell collection, this tutorial for a necklace/earring set is simply beautiful.  Add a little metallic touch or leave it the natural shell coloring.  The effects will be stunning either … Read More...


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Garter Belts You Can Make for Under $10!

By Larissa Coleman on Aug 06, 2015 10:15 am

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A garter belt is one those wedding traditions that will most likely carry on for centuries.  If you are looking for the “perfect” garter belt, you may want to consider making your own.  It’s a lot easier than some may … Read More...


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Use this interactive map to find sewing friends in your area

By Anne Weaver on Aug 06, 2015 10:05 am

Use this interactive map to find sewing friends in your area Use this interactive map to find sewing friends in your area

The internet makes it possible  to connect with sewists around the world.  Now you can use the power of  the internet to connect with sewists in your neck of … Read More...


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Indie Artist Interview with Jo Scott

By Katie Smith on Aug 06, 2015 05:00 am

jo Hey guys, today I am excited to have Jo here as part of my Indie Artist Interview series! Jo is a designer and builder of tiny paper structures that are highly decorated with working doors, tile roofs, vines that climb… Read More...
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Tutorial: Fry Quilt Mini

By Scarlett Burroughs on Aug 05, 2015 11:55 pm

Fry Quilt TutorialWould you like a coke with those fries? This mini quilt is the work of Christopher Thompson from The Sewing Party. Of his original design he explains it was born of improvisational sewing while dwelling on some of his favorite … Read More...


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DIY Apple Charms

By Elaine Robitaille on Aug 05, 2015 10:15 pm

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This tutorial is translated from Russian(here’s the translation). The pictures are explanatory which is good because the translation has a few head scratching moments. What the translation records as toothpick, the tutorial means eyepins (the charm loops, trimmed to … Read More...


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Grilled Barbecue Bacon

By Carolyn Bickford on Aug 05, 2015 04:00 pm

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Okay bacon lovers! Have you tried grilling your bacon yet? For some of you probably yes, but for me it is a new concept. Coat your bacon in some barbecue sauce and throw it on the grill. I’m pretty sure … Read More...


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Winner: Paper Jewelry book

By Stefanie Girard on Aug 05, 2015 03:19 pm

Congrats go out to Holly Y. of N. Little Rock, AR as she is the winner of Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
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Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes

By Carolyn Bickford on Aug 05, 2015 02:00 pm

Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes:  French vanilla cupcake with banana custard filling and banana buttercream frosting.  recipe at TidyMom.net

Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes: French vanilla cupcake with banana custard filling and banana buttercream frosting. recipe at TidyMom.net


I love banana cream pie, banana pudding, banana bread and this combo sounds delicious! There are a lot of ingredients that go… Read More...
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Giveaway- DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room

By Stefanie Girard on Aug 05, 2015 11:33 am

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Enter to win a copy of the new book

DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room

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Tana Smith

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 14, 2015 and you are in the running for this jam … Read More...


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Tutorial: Baby car seat toys

By Anne Weaver on Aug 05, 2015 01:14 pm

Tutorial: Baby car seat toys Tutorial: Baby car seat toys

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can DIY a set of toys to hang from a baby’s car seat.  The stuffed fabric toys are appliqued with fun shapes in bold colors.  … Read More...


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She Embroidered A Cardboard Suitcase – Simply Amazing

By Shellie Wilson on Aug 05, 2015 01:00 pm

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How amazing is this hand stitched suitcase? I love when I come across a cross stitch project that steps completely outside of normal. Why should we limit ourselves when it comes to creativity. DIY Guide to Embroidery Suitcase.Read More...


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Kids Printable Stitch Cards

By Shellie Wilson on Aug 05, 2015 01:00 pm

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These printable stitch cards are a great way to get the kids interested in stitching. They are also perfect for giving to the kids when they want to “help” you. You can print off the free printables and let the … Read More...


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Tutorial: Scissor sleeves with labels so you'll know if they're for paper or fabric

By Anne Weaver on Aug 05, 2015 11:34 am

Tutorial: Scissor sleeves with labels so you'll know if they're for paper or fabric Tutorial: Scissor sleeves with labels so you’ll know if they’re for paper or fabric

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how you can make these super easy and super handy scissor sleeves.  The fabric sleeve fits over … Read More...


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8 Adorable Hair Clips To Make For Your Little Girl

By Larissa Coleman on Aug 05, 2015 11:17 am

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If you are still in love with these gross grained ribbon hair clips that are fashioned into tiny works or art, then you will want to see this post!  These 8 tutorials show a step by step guide to making … Read More...


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