http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com Indie Craft news @ CraftGossip Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:49:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the cutest fabric bowl I have seen.All the previous fabric bowls I have seen just didn't quite do it for me. My friend MamaPajama sent me this fabric bowl tutorial by imagine fabric. It's reversible and I love the satin stitching for the seams. Share This http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/07/03/really-cute-fabric-bowl-tutorial/ You can sign up to get free clip art samples every week (or is it month?) from Dover Publications. Follow this link! I just bought a couple of Dover clip art books to use in some silk screen designs. They really have an excellent selection of books ranging from animals, to ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/07/01/free-clip-art-samples-from-dover/ This article posted on Double X (link found on Modern Seamsters Facebook) is about how many women there are on Etsy and how they are all pathetic women trying to make money but can't because they are not men. Or something. Maybe it's more that Etsy sucks because there are ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/07/01/female-etsy-sellers-dissed-what-do-you-think/ Trueup has a great post about swimsuit fabric. If you've ever thought about sewing your own swimsuit, or even if you haven't, go check it out to see some of the possibilities. The spandex fabrics that are posted are SO GOOD The post has a good list of resources of fabric, ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/26/pac-man-swimsuit-anyone/ This new magazine focusing on the alternative side of the web look to be a great idea just starting out. Go check them out and give them some love! Creepy Queen is a completely free online magazine/blog. We started because of a serious lack of spotlight on the alternative side of ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/25/creep-queen-magazine-your-new-source-for-alternative-diy-and-fashion/ Etsy Virtual Labs is a great way for the craft community to disseminate information. Like this upcoming lab on how to enter a craft fair, like any application how you present yourself can be very important and can change from venue to venue. It's about time to start getting ready for ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/25/hello-craft-and-tips-for-applying-to-craft-fairs/ This is a great Instructable on how to make your own mineral makeup by scoochmaroo. Materials list: # Micronized Titanium Dioxide # Zinc Oxide # Sericite Mica - Matte Finish # Magnesium Stearate # Yellow, Red & Brown Iron Oxide Pigments # Jojoba Oil # Vitamin E Oil # Essential Oil (opt.) I used Geranium mostly since I ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/23/how-to-make-your-own-makeup/ Many vintage style dresses have a belt made from matching fabric and it's a great look that flatters most body shapes. Threads has a really good tutorial with several styles of fabric belt to choose from.Share This http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/23/how-to-make-a-fabric-belt/ Making your own wallpaper out of some screenprinted images is such a fun idea! You could buy a whole bunch and make some great wallpaper. Or you could buy one and use it as a note card, put in a frame, tape in a locker, or anything else you can dream ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/21/buy-a-whole-bunch-and-make-some-great-wallpaper/ This zebra in a a smoking jacket drinking a cocktail puppet is so amazing! "Festive Zebra" is a flat paper cutout puppet on a golden rod. Pull the decorative tabbed string and the Zebra takes a sip from his martini. Norma V Toraya is the woman behind all these fantastic pop-up ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/18/fantastic-popups-and-paper-puppets-from-crankbunny/ The second issue of Modern Seamster is out and it's still free and online only. This issue brings some new features and columns, including Dear Ms. Pinkingshears and What We Did, What We Saw and has tons of informative articles and fun interviews. Some highlights: * Bootleg album recreation of The ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/17/a-new-modern-seamster-issue-is-out-free-indie-sewing-magazine/ Make a godet skirt out of a pillowcase! This is a great tutorial from juniperl13 on Craftster. You can find another tutorial on how to make a six paneled skirt with godets on The Sewing Divas. Their tutorial has you use any current straight skirt you own to create the pattern. What ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/16/how-to-make-a-skirt-with-godets/ Don't ask me why I was looking up duct tape fabric because I can't remember exactly but I found this site called The Duct Tape Club that has so many fun looking duct tape crafts. Duct tape comes in so many fun colors now you can make some pretty cute ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/15/duct-tape-fabric-and-other-useful-things-like-prom/ I like this article on WikiHow with instructions for making a cute summer dress with an old bedsheet. The pattern making instructions look easy enough to follow if you're not a total novice and the result is cute. I love how more and more people are sharing their pattern making recipes ... http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/12/now-i-need-to-go-find-a-good-vintage-sheet/ Bedazzled tampon Originally uploaded by staceyrebecca Dear Readers, I'm sure what to say about this bedazzled tampon finger puppet except that I LOVE IT! Enjoy, Laura P.S. Don't you think it's beady little eyes should be on cuteoverload? Share This http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/06/11/this-bedazzled-tampon-finger-puppet-looks-a-little-worried/