I recently met Beth Engelman who has a regular TV spot on Chicago’s WCIU, The U. In this video she shows you how to make fun fashion belts for kids out of tape and candy wrappers! So cute, and what … Read More...
6 Cool Jack O’Lantern Halloween Projects
Earlier I featured 8 fun pumpkin projects. I was actually going to do one feature with both the pumpkins and the jack O’Lanterns, but I found so many I thought it best to split them up. To see each … Read More...
8 Fun Pumpkin Projects
I love this time of year. Fall is such a great season, my favorite in fact, and pumpkins are the star attraction. I’ve stumbled across quite a few pumpkin projects in the last few weeks, so I thought I would … Read More...
Win a $300 Silhouette cutting machine
There are several blogs giving away the fabulous Silhouette cutting tool
. This crafter’s dream machine makes stencils, cuts vinyl, makes temporary tattoos, and even sketches for you! We’ve given one away here at Craft Gossip in the past as … Read More...
Leaf Skeletons
I have never heard of leaf skeletons but I have to say this is one of the coolest things I have seen this week. Heather over at The Other White House shows you how she took ordinary leaves and turned … Read More...
Shuttered Dormer Window
Brittany over at Pretty Hand Girl took this dormer window from drab to fab by dressing it up with some sunny paint, a pair of shutters, a cheerful sign and a few other accessories. Now the window is welcoming and … Read More...
Iron On Wall Art
What? How cool is that?? That’s right, you can iron this right onto the wall, isn’t that nifty? Sharon from This Thrifty House will show you how she changed out some outdated wall letters for this adorable iron on wall … Read More...
Office Tack Board
Call for Entries: Halloween Blog Carnival
Surely you are familiar with the vastness of About.com. They have guides in many different categories, and one of the most successful ones is the family crafts section. Sherri Osbourne, the About.com guide for the family crafts section is hosting … Read More...
Crow’s Nest Halloween Wreath
Isn’t this wreath so fun! I love the spray and the addition of the crows to this already rustically wonderful wall decor. This creation was brought to life by Stephanie Lynn over at Under the Table and Dreaming.
Looking for … Read More...
Bench Redo
DIY Welcome Blocks
Erin over at Lemon Tree Creations found some old lettered blocks at a thrift store and gave them a face lift. These welcome blocks are the perfect little accent to a table or shelf right inside your door. Maybe you … Read More...
Dishtowel Scarecrow
Video: Chalkboard Wall Calendar
I was over at Martha’s website today and this chalkboard wall calendar project caught my eye. We’ve all seen black chalkboard paint being used around the blogosphere, but this is the first time I’ve seen it in multiple tones. Martha … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Pumpkin
I’m loving this piece of fall wall art made by Janet from Janet of All Trades. She used a simple pattern to cut out pieces of pretty fall fabric, then Mod Podge them on to a piece of painted canvas.
Witchy Woman Halloween Wreath
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “the pictures don’t do it justice”? That’s the case with this post. This small picture doesn’t really show you the fun aspects of this interactive wreath for Halloween. The witch talks and cackles and … Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern String Lights
In my humble opinion, there are different levels of creativity. I know a woman who can paint some of the most awesome tole designs, but she can’t paint without a pattern. I consider her extremely creative. Then there are others … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Pumpkin Apple Garland
You’ve probably seen the cardboard tube wall art and the flowers made from tubes cut into thin strips and flattened. Well, Allison from A Glimpse Inside took this method and turned her cardboard tubes into cute little pumpkins and apples … Read More...
Halloween Painted Luminaries
I’ve struggled for the last two weeks about whether or not I should post this. Why? Because it’s one of my crafts. The last thing I want people to think is that I am using this venue to further my … Read More...
Kitchen Owl Towels
That’s even fun to say isn’t it? Kitchen Owl Towels. 🙂 If you haven’t been to Wendy’s marvelous site, Craft Jr., then you really are missing out. She has projects for all different ages, not just little ones, so be … Read More...