Feb
3
Here’s a seriously cool twist on the paint chip crafts you’ve seen around. Tisha from The Delectable Home took a yard sale dress and gave it a beautiful gradient type transformation using a paint chip card as her guide. Check out the makeover here –> The Delectable Home: gray-dient dresser.…
Jan
20
You are going to be absolutely smitten with these love note pillows from Alisa Burke. She used photo transfer paper and some saved love notes from days gone by between her and her husband. Such a wonderful idea and they are so beautiful! Alisa will show you how to make your own love note pillows with this tutorial.…
Jan
7
A bit of fabric and a Sharpie marker transformed this plain lamp into not only something chic and fun, but a keepsake as well. On this shade is a love letter from a mom and dad to their young son. Something he will undoubtedly cherish for a long time to come, even if he isn’t old enough to know it …
Dec
31
This adorable pillow over at Ameroonie Designs actually caught my eye on Pinterest. I think what drew me in was the choice to use a patterned fabric rather than a solid. That choice created a lovely textured look that is not only pretty, it’s chic too. You can get the how to over at Ameroonie Designs — Faux Chenille Valentine …
Dec
21
I have featured Michell from Girl In Air many times here at Craft Gossip. She has a great knack for fixing up her home, in particular, areas geared around her little boy. Her guest post today is no exception. So without further delay, here’s Michell!
Hello Craft Gossip readers! I am beyond thrilled to guest post. My name in Michell …
Dec
20
While there’s no tutorial for this super sweet cookie garland made from felt, surely you can oogle the pictures and gleep some inspiration for your own project. See this super cute cookie garland at — visions of sugarplums – nanaCompany.…
Dec
19
Amanda over at Burlap & Denim painted this wall mural for her son’s bedroom, which just so happens to have a surfing theme. She used an airbrush technique and did finishing touches with small brushes. See more detail at Burlap & Denim — Wall Mural Drama: Part 4 Surfing Sunset.…
Dec
8
Make a colorful classic mobile using dowels, wooden balls and some paint. A great addition to a nursery or child’s playroom. Get the quick how to at Scandinavian Deko — DIY: Classic Mobile.…
Dec
2
YOu can use a silk screen kit or freezer paper stencils to make this totally customizable family tree pillow. There’s a free printable that comes with this tutorial as well. Get it at Mega•Crafty: Make A Customizable Family Tree Pillow- Free Printable.…
Nov
16
Here’s another great way to repurpose old shutters into something new and useful. You probably remember Gail’s shutter magazine rack I featured here. This is a similar idea being used for books in a child’s room. See it over at Homemade Beauties By Heidi — Wood Shutter Book Holders.…
Nov
10
Have you noticed the latest trend? Ombre inspiration! Ombre is a French word meaning “shaded” and often means graduated, as in gradient color. Jessica over at Decor Hacks created this beautiful lamp using a stencil and some fall colored paints. See the how to over at Decor Hacks — Fall Leaves-Inspired Ombre Lamp.…
Nov
4
Michell is no stranger to being featured here on Craft Gossip. She has some amazing ideas and this Xylophone Wall Art is no exception. I love how adorable this is and how much it looks like the real thing! Head over to Girl in Air and she’ll show you how she did it — Xylophone Wall Art.…
Nov
3
Wow, now I wish I was a kid again so I could play in here! This play room is completely Dr. Seuss themed and makes for a fabulous place for children to explore their imaginations. Head over to Sisteroo to see the Dr. Seuss Playroom.…
Nov
3
Laura’s husband started with an old cabinet and counter and transformed it into this fabulous play kitchen for their daughter. Oh why weren’t these ideas around when I was little? He even tells you how he did it, so head over to Art For Little Hands to see the Handmade Play Kitchen.…
Oct
31
Inspired by something she had pinned on Pinterest, Tamsyn made this fun star themed light fixture for her son’s bedroom. See the post here at Max and Me — Pinterest Challenge.…
Oct
31
My two boys share a room in the basement. It’s actually a really big room, perfect for a den or man cave, but we needed the room for them. Ideally I’d like to create some separation, but putting in a wall doesn’t make sense for the long term, so when I came across this Curtain Room Divider over at Kataydee …
Oct
25
It occurred to me that I haven’t shared anything from Gail’s blog, My Repurposed Life, in quite some time. So I stopped over and one of her most recent projects was this adorable toddler doll bench made from repurposed headboards from a bed. Gail will give you the how to so head over to My Repurposed Life: Pink Toddler/Doll Bench…
Oct
20
There’s a spectacular, photo filled closet makeover going on here and some great inspiration for you, but my favorite element has to be the closet rod. Adorned with Mr. and Mrs. it adds a marvelous piece of personalization to the revamp. Check out everything at Five Days… 5 Ways: Feature Friday Master Closet Before + After.…
Oct
13
Beth over at Home Stories A to Z shares a beautiful transformation in her master bedroom. I’m in love with this Barn Door Headboard!…
Oct
7
Usually when you hear the phrase “wax paper crayons” you think of crafts for kids. However, Kamie took these crayons to the next level by thinking outside the box. Check out this pretty chandelier over at the letter 4 — Wax Paper Crayon Chandelier.…
Oct
6
Numbers are all the rage, and this dresser is no exception. It went from plain and boring to chic and fabulous. Check it out over at Emily’s Up-cycled Furniture: Numbers Dresser.…
Sep
22
Starburst and sunbrust mirrors are all the rage, so why not a starburst pillow to match? I love this, totally creative and a striking addition to your living room. Stop by the crafty cpa to get the tutorial for this knit starburst pillow.…
Sep
19
Now here’s a unique project that should get your creative juices flowing. This projection TV was turned into a closet! I think this would make a fabulous puppet theater for kids too! Check it out at The Stuff Of Success.…
Sep
14
Here’s a unique piece of art to hang on your wall. A frame stuffed full of silk flowers! What a wonderful burst of color this adds to a plain wall. Heave over to Sew Much Adofor the tutorial for a Frameful of Flowers.…
Sep
10
I still want to do this, been meaning to make some drop cloth curtains for ages! I love the cowboy motif on these curtains over at Counting to Ten. How to Make Drop Cloth Curtains–Western Themed Bedroom.…







