For some reason that I’ve yet to comprehend, toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls are like gold to my kids.  Maybe they have some special value in the preschool black market system of trade, but they will literally fight … Read More...

It only makes sense that my inaugural post mentions my favorite crafting TV show and one of their projects. Creative Juice on DIY and HGTV, hosted by Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza, never fails to amaze and inspire me. Their … Read More...

The aptly-named Family Fun Magazine is just that – a little something for everyone in your family.  It’s one of our favorites here, always guaranteed to have something to appeal to all of your senses.

The crafts are varied and … Read More...

When we made the 12-hour drive to my in-laws’ house last month, I scoured the Internet for car-friendly activities to keep my kids busy. My daughter loves all things arts and crafts and she loves dolls, and my son … Read More...

I went to a Kids’ Crafts Workshop (see – I told you I see a lot of kids’ crafts 🙂 with my kids this weekend.  It was held at a craft store here, and it featured several different stations with … Read More...

A quick follow-up to last weeks post about crochet for kids. Check out www.luv2crochet.com.  It’s crochet FOR kids, but unless your little crafter is a super genius crocheter already, these patterns, while not necessarily complicated, will probably be done … Read More...

It would be difficult to say how many times I’ve run to this book for ideas, inspiration, and projects to pull us out of dark afternoons.  Like all of the best craft books and ideas, the projects are adaptable, with … Read More...

We’re getting ready for back to school here, and I have a confession to make: I am a school supply nerd. I am one of those people who loves the smell of new supplies, one of those people who gets … Read More...

And speaking of crayons, I am in love with this product over at Etsy.  If you have the kind of kid who likes to keep things in order (believe me, they’re out there), or if you’re the kind of … Read More...

Joan Hawleyis the Quilting Editor here at CraftGossip.com. But long before I knew her from here, I knew her from her adorable, easy and SEW functional sewing patterns. I took a class from my local quilt shop back in … Read More...

The Crayon Keeper from LilBDesigns over at Etsy has to be one of my favorite products over on that site (and that’s saying a lot, since I spend a lot of time over there). It’s the absolute perfect sanity-saver for … Read More...

It’s going on 10 days with 100+ degree temperatures, it’s too hot for the kids to even play in the pool, and you’re all going a little crazy in the air conditioning 24/7.  What’s a mom to do?

How about … Read More...