When I was invited to review The Dome Retreat Day Spa at the Marriott hotel during our recent stay, I was super excited as well as little nervous. I don’t usually enjoy being pampered in this way but my … Read More...
Review: Disney Live, Australia
If you are in Australia (See dates and Venues Below) and looking for a fun filled 1 1/2 hours then this show is sure to suit your little ones. With 25 Disney stars appearing your children are sure to know … Read More...
Review: Mary Poppins at QPAC: Practically Perfect!
I did not know that the author of the Mary Poppins book series was born only about 255 kms (161 miles) from where I sit today (Brisbane, Australia), in a sleepy old two called Maryborough (The name of the town … Read More...
What you read on CraftGossip in 2011
Thanks to all our editors and loyal CraftGossip readers, 2011 was again a very big year for us. We are grateful to everyone for letting us find the best in DIY and Craft, and we hope to continue to do … Read More...
Review: Marriott Hotel, Brisbane
Nothing is too much trouble at the Brisbane, Marriott. We were test driving their new package for Jan 2012 – the fun family package. And boy, did we test them.
Can we get an extra interconnecting room to accommodate … Read More...
They were all great IZZE inspired projects…
But there can only be one winner of the IZZE Holiday Crafting Challenge!
Before we reveal the winner, thanks to IZZE for sponsoring this competition. Next, thanks to all the contestants for all the wonderful creations! And finally, thanks … Read More...
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FAN-tastic Christmas Giveaway from the artist Plumb
Enjoy a FREE download of 2 new Christmas recordings by PLUMB and enter to win great stocking-stuffers including Kindle Fires, iPOD Shuffles, CDs and more!!
PLUMB, a.k.a. Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, may be best known for her contribution to the Christian … Read More...
IZZE Holiday Crafting Challenge – Vote here!
We are so excited to partner with IZZE Sparkling Juice to bring you the IZZE Holiday Crafting Challenge!
This holiday season, IZZE gave a select group of crafters a challenge. IZZE sent them all a surprise box full of … Read More...
[Sponsored Post] I can’t go a day without my smartphone. No I really can’t.
Can you imagine it? No you can’t? Let’s try and see what will happen if there was no smartphone.
No smartphone means no wake up alarm. No wake up alarm means no way to get the kids to school on … Read More...
Review: Australian Outback Spectacular New Show: Spirit Of The Horse
Australian Outback Spectacular (presented by R. M. Williams) is a permanent attraction situated around 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast (Australia). They have just finished a run of their previous show (Heroes of the Light Horse) and … Read More...
Art for Everyday brings Indian handicrafts to a global audience
Art for Everyday, or AfDay is a new Indian website that sells items that encapsulate the art in everyday life. The site was started by a business graduate (Rashmi Daga) who is passionate about art and has … Read More...
An exclusive Interview with the Mouse himself
With Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival set to tour Australia these summer holidays, TRAVEL is a BIG BIG thing for Mickey and the team. And the Mouse himself sat down and gave us some insider tips on travel!
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Mickey … Read More...
Brisbane (Australia) Marriott presents a fun family escape
Just in time for the school holidays, the Brisbane Marriott has released a family pack to inspire out-of-towners to spend a fun filled night in the city. Called the “Fun Family Escape”, this package is inspiration to come to the … Read More...
Want details about Silhoutte’s Black Friday sale? Here they are! And there is a secret…
Actually, there are two secrets. But first, the basic details.
Go to http://silhouetteamerica.com/shop.aspx on midnight 25th Nov 12:01 MST, and use the promo code BLACK to get 30% off any purchase (excluding CAMEO, download and gift cards).
You can also … Read More...
Adobe’s Black Friday/Holiday pricing deals
Adobe is offering special holiday pricing on its entire digital imaging family of products (see below). These deals are available only through Adobe.com. So get in quick.
And watch out for a special giveaway for CraftGossip readers from Adobe from … Read More...
Spotlight’s massive sale and grand opening specials
Spotlight – the homewares, crafts and fabric superstores are opening a new store in Springfield, Queensland (Australia), and to celebrate, they are having a grand opening sale. You can get 40% off yarn or 1/2 price on timber Venetian blinds, … Read More...
Fair Use: An Oft-Misunderstood Copyright Rule
Editors Note: We would like to again welcome Matt Lowe who has kindly written this guest post about the Fair Use of text and pictures for bloggers writing about other artists creations (very relevant to CraftGossip!). A few weeks ago, … Read More...
[Sponsored Post] BeautyMint makes looking after your skin easy!
Last month we brought you JewelMint – the site that makes buying customized jewelry easy! The makers of JewelMint have done it again, by partnering up Jessica Simpson and skin care expert Nerida Joy to bring BeautyMint.
Together, they … Read More...
Review: PYGMALION at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre
After a delayed season due to the Brisbane floods, The Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) proudly opened its doors to showcase ‘Pygmalion’ – the play that inspired the iconic musical film “My Fair Lady”. Audience members were taken on … Read More...