Anette of “Lebenslustiger” a German/English Blog out of Hildesheim, Germany and it is a very enlightening site sharing exquisite ideas. She has plastic chairs with little sheepskin pads on them to make the seats warmer in winter. Not being overly … Read More...
How to make a “God’s Eye” or “Evil Eye”
If you are having the same type of summer we’re having this project will keep little hands busy and keep the children happy during the rainy days. I hope this is politically correct to show the eye of God or … Read More...
Needle Felting Basics: How to Make a Felted Wool Star
Erin Freuchtel has a fantastic needle felting tutorial on “Tuts” for summer patriotic holidays. Make these in red, white and blue for many decorations. Erin has an excellent step-by-step tutorial for us to follow. Think of all the amazing things … Read More...
TUTORIAL: MAKE A POM-POM WALL HANGING
Lisa Tilse of “we-are-scout” is a Sydney-based designer, crafter and maker. Her former blog, the red thread had a loyal global following. Step back into the 70s with Lisa and create this beautiful pom-pom wall hanging. She said that this … Read More...
Make Felt Pinwheel Wall Art (Tutorial)
Hani is from South Asia and now lives in Canada with her hubby and two children. She has a great blog called “Craftionary” filled with wonderful ideas and tutorials. Today I am featuring her “Felt Pinwheel Wall Art” that is … Read More...
Win a $50 gift card and 50% off from her shop for Craft Gossip Readers
Hande of “Hande Made It” launched her own website and she would like to celebrate it with Craft Gossip readers. She is giving us chance to Win a $50 gift card and 50% off from her shop to everyone during … Read More...
DIY Fishing Game with Felt Fish
Sarah of “repeat crafter me” is a wife and stay at home mom that has a passion for crafting and crocheting and offers her patterns and tutorials for free! Today I am sharing her amazing “DIY Fishing Game with Felt … Read More...
How To: Make Mini Felt Shells & Starfish
Laura of “Bugs and Fishes” has the cutest Mini Felt Shells for us to make. What represents summer better than sea shells? She has the template sheet at the bottom of her post. Laura “Lupin”, a crafty lady living near … Read More...
Denim Rosette Brooch tutorial
Joanne of Craft Passion has the cutest Denim Rosette Brooch for us to make. This is the last of her tutorial on how to fully recycle an outgrown denim dress into a 4-piece outfit and make a denim rosette brooch … Read More...
DIY Felt Soccer Ball with template
Do your kids love to play soccer? If they do Nancy of do small things with love has an adorable soccer ball tutorial for you to make out of felt. Kids love to practice and when it’s a bad day … Read More...
Winner of the ETSY Shop Giveaway; Designed by Jane
I am happy to announce that Linda Rumsey lucky number 13 is the winner of a beautiful brooch from our “ETSY Shop Giveaway; Designed by Jane. I will be emailing you for your full name and address to send to … Read More...
No Knit Kitty Hat
Lisa from “Tea and Craft” shows us how to make this “No Knit Kitty Hat” and it is featured on Cut Out + Keep! Lisa suggests you get a thrift sweater from the resale shop or the Goodwill. And use … Read More...
Felt flower wedding bouquet & boutonnieres DIY
Jen Carreiro of “something turquoise” has tutorials that many brides to be will love. I know a young lady that’s getting married next summer that loves crafting and will be delighted with the beautiful bridal bouquet and boutonnieres. Jen has … Read More...
Felt Build-a-Flag Tutorial
If you’re looking for something patriotic that you can make with your children try this “Felt Build-a-Flag” by Linda. Linda of “Little Family Fun” is a wife and mom of four children, 3 boys and one girl. She started her … Read More...
Sign up for the Elmer’s Parents Club to download the free e-book
Companies like Elmer’s have cool things for us in crafting. Just sign up for their newsletter and download a free “Make the most of Summer” eBook and keep the kids busy all summer. The Elmer’s site has great ideas for; … Read More...
Transformation Project: Felt and…
Andrea Butler on AccessArt: Sharing Visual Arts Inspiration shares her ideas for Pieces of felt can be made with objects embedded within the fabric or try encasing found objects in felt to partially conceal the forms. Add materials and fibres … Read More...
How to needle felt animal eyes
Have you ever asked this question? One of Amanda’s readers asks: “How can I make needle felted eyes look 3D, shiny and realistic and not too cartoon-like?’, I could use glass or plastic eyes but would love to use wool … Read More...
Felted Wool Balls or Beads DIY Craft Tutorial
Shalana hosts “The Funky Felter” and is showing us how to easily create homemade wool dryer balls or felted beads for decorations. In 2005 she took a fiber art course at a local community college out of curiosity and fell … Read More...
Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included)
When my daughter was about five years old and we were up in Maine and I found a pattern for a large doll with movable arm’s and every strand of hair was put in by hand. I ended up making … Read More...
Adventure Time Finger Puppets from the book ‘Adventure Time Crafts’
Sweet Paul is bringing us this adorable finger puppets tutorial to make for your kids to play with this summer. He is giving us a downloadable template for each puppet and you can make and decorate them anyway you like. … Read More...