Halloween is here! And what better way to celebrate than by checking the mail–the Halloween mail that is. ShrineMaiden Robyn Madison has concocted a perfectly spooky mail sorter, full of unique pieces that can be pulled out, looked at, and … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – 3 Princesses Store
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is 3 Princesses Store. For the past three years, wife and husband team Rachel and Tyson Hardiman have been crafting up fun and functional wooden toys, inspired by their three daughters. The wooden toys are … Read More...
Tips for Crafting with Resin – Cloth, Paper, Scissors
Cloth, Paper, Scissors is one of the best resources out there for mixed media crafters. Even if you don’t sign up for their weekly emails or free e-books that they tempt you with, you can still check out the articles … Read More...
Till the End – Jeremy D Fisher
Here’s a Halloween themed entry into my usual artist/crafter inspiration category. Jeremy D Fisher takes terrariums to strange places in his sculpture “Till the End”. Using resin and plaster skulls as the base, he carefully sculpted and crafted a … Read More...
Jewelry Organizer – Vintage Zest!
Having too much jewelry is a problem I know many crafters have. And storing all that jewelry can be difficult. Trust me–my jewelry box takes hours to clean and sort when it becomes a tangled knot. Thankfully, crafters are always … Read More...
Ollibots – Caravan Digital Downloads
Every once in awhile, I like to showcase fun craft kits for sale, especially something you can make with kids. After all, encouraging the next wave of crafters is an important part of keeping crafting traditions alive. Ollibots are both … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Turtle Cove Studio
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Turtle Cove Studio. Turtle Cove Studio features the fun work of maker Laura, a sewer and designer who left the world of retail for the freedom found in owning your own Etsy shop. The … Read More...
3 Ways to Make Bows – Jade and Fern
This is the season of the bow! From Halloween to Thanksgiving to your personal winter holiday, whether it be Christmas, Hanukah, or Solstice, there are a million opportunities to make and use bows in your crafting project. Daria’s (of Kittenhood… Read More...
Custom Campers – A Gypsy Life
I’m not sure “gypsy” is the right term for the custom pop up campers created by A Gypsy Life. To me, they more resemble fairy tale cottages on wheels. But the idea and the spectacular product achieved is undeniable. … Read More...
Spider Web Fascinator – Westsinister Abbey
If you’re looking for chic look to rock in honor of Halloween without going full costume, then hurry and check out Westsinister Abbey‘s spider web fascinator tutorial. Using materials most crafters have on hand, it’s a quick project … Read More...
Halloween: Zombie Siamese Twin Dolls – Just Crafty Enough
If you’re looking over your Halloween plans, crafts, and décor and you think “Gosh, not enough zombies or creepy dolls this year,” Just Crafty Enough has got you covered. This tutorial will show you how to make a fabulously creepy … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week: Paper Squid Inc.
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Paper Squid Inc. Paper Squid is the design endeavor of artist Karyna, a former advertising designer who realized the industry wasn’t for her. Instead, she creates beautiful custom invitations and announcements, adding your information … Read More...
Halloween Vincent Price Theme Diorama – Missing Willow Farm
Vincent Price is a legend of Halloween for sure–with a fifty year career in sci-fi and horror, how could he not be? And in true Halloween spirit, Connie of Missing Willow Farm has recreated his living room in this tiny … Read More...
Halloween Temporary Tattoos: Holly & Company
If you’re looking to add a little Halloween spirit to your day, then a temporary tattoo is a perfect way to go. Holly of Holly & Company used the Silhouette Tattoo paper to create these adorable Halloween themed temporary tattoos… Read More...
Show and Tell Competition – iCreateFlix
Now that you hopefully checked out all that’s available over on iCreateFlix (if not, click here), here is your chance to get to know them even better. Their blog, Living the Creative Life, is hosting a show and … Read More...
iCreateFlix
Have you heard of iCreateFlix? Its another contender in the online craft teaching world, much like Craftsy, but with some interesting differences. Instead of offering just video tutorials and classes, they also offer PDF tutorials for those who prefer … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week: Zippered Heart
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Zippered Heart. Zippered Heart is a shop that utilizes vintage zippers to create new and interesting jewelry and accessories. The artist behind the shop, Toni, posses a love of vintage zippers and has been … Read More...
Board to Follow: Art, Sculpture
If you like my posts on the intersections of modern art and crafting, then you should take a moment and head over to Pinterest to visit one of my favorite boards on that subject “Art, Sculpture“. Curated by … Read More...
Incredible Book Sculptures – Kelly Campbell Berry
Add some altered book inspiration to your day by checking out the work of Kelly Campbell Berry. Kelly creates beautiful, multi-dimensional book sculptures using paper cutting and scrapbooking style techniques. Each one illustrates a concept or story drawn from … Read More...
Halloween Ideas: Burda Style Halloween
Happy Halloween Craft Gossip readers! It might be a little early to start celebrating, but certainly not too early to start crafting. And here’s a great round up of Halloween patterns from Burda Style to help you pick out a … Read More...