My friend Maria over at the fabulous Make and Takes website has created a really cool new feature called Spotlight. She explains what it’s all about here, but if you’re already familiar with the concept of Craft Gawker you can … Read More...
13 Garland Ideas for the Christmas Holidays
Welcome to our latest roundup article! Today, we’re excited to share with you 13 different garland ideas for the Christmas holidays. Whether you’re looking to add some festive cheer to your living room, dining room, or any other space in … Read More...
Amazing Gingerbread House
First of all, this isn’t edible I know right?? The first time I saw this I immediately shot an email over to Meaghan to feature in her edible crafts blog, but then I realized that it’s not edible at … Read More...
Lightbulb Christmas Ornaments
As incandescent light bulbs
become a thing of the past, so will the opportunity to create pretty ornaments from them when they burn out. I still save the burnt out ones to make new ornaments, though the ones I’m showing … Read More...
9 Snowflake Craft Projects
I love snowflakes! The design itself is so versatile, from simple to intricate and everything in between. Whether it’s small children cutting off little bits of folded paper to make a pretty design or an adult painstakingly crafting each little … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Sweet Snowflakes
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for another episode of Etsy Stalking! This week my keyword was “snowflake” and I found a “flurry” of adorable items you can add to your holiday shopping list. I’m loving everything I … Read More...
9 Noel and Joy Projects
Noel and joy are two words that are synonymous with Christmas. I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for projects using these two words and really like what I found. From ornaments to wall art and a few ideas in between, … Read More...
26 Free Snowman Christmas Crafts
I’ll admit it. I’m a snowman fanatic. I love how cute and whimsical they are, how easy they are to use in craft projects, and how happy they always seem. Even on the brink of melting, their smiles still cross … Read More...
9 Christmas Stocking Crafts
When my kids were little I found a really cool pattern in a magazine for some Christmas stockings made out of old blue jeans and rusty jingle bells. My sewing machine has cobwebs on it 😛 so I paid a … Read More...
Peppermint Candy Wreath
I’ve featured quite a few wreath ideas here on Craft Gossip. I also recently posted some delicious peppermint ideas from Etsy. So when I saw this simply sweet wreath featured on Fudge Ripple I knew I had to share … Read More...
9 Christmas Tree Crafts
The other day I made a Christmas tree out of natural coffee filters (you can see it in this collection, it’s #2) and that got me searching for other crafty Christmas tree projects. I found quite a few and am … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Peppermint Pretties
It’s Friday night, and that means it’s time for more Etsy stalking! 🙂 This time my keyword was “peppermint” and just look at all of the delicious red and white yumminess I found! I could just drool on Etsy … Read More...
15 Holiday Garlands, Banners, and Buntings
Welcome to our latest roundup article! Today, we’re excited to share with you 15 different Christmas holiday garlands, banners, and buntings that you can make at home. One of the most popular ways to decorate for the holidays is to … Read More...
9 Advent Calendar Ideas
It’s not too late to whip up an advent calendar! Besides, even if you run a few days late this year, you can always pack it away after Christmas and pull it out again year after year. Advent calendars are … Read More...
9 Holiday Wreath Projects
I haven’t decided what type of wreath to put on my door yet this year. December has already begun, so it’s time to make a choice and hang it! Luckily for me (and you!) there are plenty of beautiful and … Read More...
9 Santa Crafts for Christmas
Ho ho ho! 🙂 Yeah, ok, so I’m not Santa… anymore. I was for a long time though! This will be the first year that my kids have “outgrown” believing in Santa, or at least believing there’s a person named … Read More...
9 Star Projects for Christmas
Christmas crafts are popping up all over the internet. Stars are symbolic of the Christmas holiday and adorn the top of many Christmas trees. They make beautiful ornaments,gift toppers and card decorations. Here are just a few of the lovely … Read More...
Hanukkah Garland with Eggshell Mosaic Stars
Sara over at Creative Jewish Mom made this lovely garland for Hanukkah using broken colored egg shells, Mod Podge, and an aluminum foil baking pan. She’ll show you how to make your own egg shell mosaic star garland for Hanukkah … Read More...
Skiing Penguin Ornaments
Matchbox Advent Calendar
Oh my, how cute is this concept? This starts out as a little chest of drawers, each drawer being numbered for the advent. Then each day, as the drawers are removed, they are turned around and a picture of a … Read More...