There’s nothing quite like the energy of the 4th of July — the laughter, the food, the late sunsets, and of course, those spectacular pops of fireworks lighting up the night sky. Whether you celebrate big with parades and sparklers … Read More...
Knit For Nowt: How Knitters And Crocheters Are Helping Children One Worry Monster At A Time
Every now and then you come across a charity knitting project that makes you stop and think, “Yes, this is exactly why handmade matters.”
Knit-for-Nowt is one of those projects.
This lovely UK-based charitable service collects handmade therapy hand puppets, … Read More...
Clay Studio Series: Air-Dry Clay Trinket Cup Review
In this episode of our Clay Studio Series, we’re exploring Tugce Dumlupinar’s video on creating a delicate flower-shaped trinket cup using air-dry clay. This project blends sculpture, painting, and practical design into one charming piece.
What the Video Covers
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Finding crafts for teens and tweens can be a bit tricky, can’t it? They are usually well past the “glue some cotton balls on a paper plate” stage, but not always ready for anything that requires expensive tools, complicated … Read More...
Free Lace Christening Dress Crochet Pattern for a Timeless Baby Heirloom
If you love delicate baby crochet patterns with a vintage feel, this Free Lace Christening Dress Pattern from Mary Maxim is a beautiful one to add to your list. It has all the elements that make a handmade piece feel … Read More...
Making Liquid Soap From Bar Soap: An Easy No-Waste Hand Soap Recipe
Making liquid soap from bar soap is one of those wonderfully practical homemade projects that makes you feel just a little bit smug in the best possible way. You know those tiny slivers of soap that sit by the sink … Read More...
How To Make Natural Face Wash: Free Homemade Face Cleanser Recipes To Try
Let’s be honest, the bathroom cupboard can get a little dramatic.
There is always one cleanser that smells beautiful but leaves your face feeling like parchment, one “miracle” bottle you bought because the label looked fancy, and at least three … Read More...
Maxi Skirt Sewing Patterns For Women: Easy Styles To Sew At Home
There is something wonderfully wearable about a good maxi skirt. It is comfortable, flattering, easy to dress up or down, and forgiving in that lovely way handmade clothing should be. A maxi skirt can be casual with a T-shirt and … Read More...
Why Everyone Is Talking About Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Patterns
There is a certain kind of sewing pattern that makes you start mentally matching fabrics before you have even finished reading the description. You know the type — relaxed shapes, clever details, pockets if the sewing gods are smiling, and … Read More...
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Calling all craft lovers — did you know CraftGossip has an Amazon Shop filled with curated goodies just for YOU?
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Sewing Pattern – Paper Bag Pants Pattern
The paper bag pants pattern is a favorite of casual chic dressers. It is a super easy project perfect for sewing over the weekend. If you pair it with a cardigan and booties, vans shoes or sandals it is sure … Read More...
Steven Rodrig: Breathing New Life into E-Waste
Steven Rodrig is a Cuban-born, New Jersey-based artist known for transforming discarded electronic components into stunning sculptures. His work, often inspired by nature, showcases the potential of upcycled materials in art.
From Structural Mechanics to Artistic Expression
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Baby Twizzler Hat Free Knitting Pattern Review
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a fluffy little baby hat, isn’t there? The Baby Twizzler Hat over on CraftBits is one of those sweet, simple baby knitting patterns that feels very much like the kind of project you could … Read More...
Fragrance Oils For Soap Making: How To Choose Scents That Actually Work In Handmade Soap
Choosing fragrance oils for soap making is one of those little decisions that can completely change your handmade soap — sometimes beautifully, sometimes in a “why has this suddenly turned brown and gone lumpy?” sort of way.
If you have … Read More...
Splash the Large Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern Review
Some crochet projects are sweet little weekend makes… and then there are the ones that walk into the room and absolutely steal the show. Splash the Sea Turtle is very much the second kind.
This oversized sea turtle crochet pattern … Read More...
What Is Fussy Cutting? How to Use Fussy Cut Designs in Scrapbooking
Fussy cutting is the technique of carefully cutting out specific designs from patterned paper — like flowers, leaves, butterflies, frames, tags, or illustrations — instead of cutting the paper into basic squares or strips.
Instead of using the entire sheet, … Read More...
Where Can You Donate Knitted Trauma Teddies? A Helpful Guide For Charity Knitters
There is something very special about a handmade teddy bear. It is soft, simple, familiar, and just the right size for little hands to hold onto when the world feels a bit too big.
If you have recently knitted one … Read More...
How To Crochet Giant Amigurumi Without The Wobbles, Gaps, Or Wrist Regret
Learn how to turn small crochet toys into oversized giant, squishy amigurumi plushies with the right yarn, hook size, stuffing method, and finishing tricks.
There is something wonderfully ridiculous about giant amigurumi.
Tiny crochet animals are sweet, of course, … Read More...
25 Easy Crafts for Adults You Can Finish in One Day
Sometimes you want a craft project that does not require three weekends, twelve specialty tools, and the emotional stamina of a woman assembling flat-pack furniture after dinner.
You want something fun. Something creative. Something you can start after lunch and … Read More...
Free Woven Elbow Embroidery Pattern Review
Now this is the sort of pattern I love — practical, pretty, and actually useful. This free mending embroidery pattern is designed for reinforcing worn elbows on jumpers and cardigans, which makes it ideal for anyone trying to rescue a … Read More...