This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is for those of us who love giving our felted creatures a little extra personality. If you’ve ever wanted to bring real expression and depth to your animal sculptures, this project is one to … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Free Printable 4th of July Junk Journal Images
There’s something about vintage red, white, and blue that feels nostalgic in the best possible way — faded parade bunting, old fireworks labels, paper tags tied with twine, and that slightly grungy Americana style that layers beautifully into a junk … Read More...
Free Crochet Oreo Cookie Blanket Pattern
If your love for snacks is only rivaled by your love for crochet, then this Oreo Cookie Blanket pattern from Etsyt is your new guilty pleasure. It’s soft, squishy, and looks exactly like a giant stack of cookies—what’s not to … Read More...
Book Review: Crochet in a Day by Angie Bivins – Quick Crochet Patterns For Gifts, Blankets And Cozy Make
There is something very appealing about a crochet book that promises you can actually finish something in a day. Not “start it enthusiastically and then find it again in a basket six months later,” but properly finish it. Ends woven … Read More...
12 Rosé Ninja Slushies That Will Make You Forget Every Other Summer Drink Ever
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from having teenagers, a dog that sheds like it’s a profession, and a revolving door of visiting friends, it’s this: making drinks one-by-one is a rookie mistake. You need batch cocktails — big, … Read More...
Teach the Teacher Printable Worksheets: A Fun End-of-Year Student Lesson Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep classroom activity that keeps students engaged while still practicing real learning skills? This Teach the Teacher printable worksheet pack is a creative way to let students step into the role of teacher for a day.… Read More...
Zero Cost Indoor Garden for Beginners Review: Grow Herbs and Vegetables at Home Without Spending a Fortune
I had to smile when I saw the title of this one because honestly… who hasn’t started a “budget-friendly garden” that somehow turned into a full-blown shopping trip? One minute you’re thinking “I’ll just grow a few herbs,” and the … Read More...
Make Your Own Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil
There’s something really lovely about a project like this DIY nourishing stretch mark oil. It feels gentle, thoughtful, and the kind of homemade self-care recipe that fits beautifully into real life rather than some impossible spa fantasy where nobody … Read More...
AITA for Copying a Sewing Trend I Saw on Pinterest (But Making It Myself)?
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Dear Crafty Readers,
“I saw a sewing trend on Pinterest that I loved — a style that’s everywhere right now.
I didn’t buy it. I didn’t resell someone else’s pattern. I just used my own skills and made a version
Book Review: Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating
Let me just start by saying—this book is an absolute dream for anyone who gets a little thrill from dusty corners, vintage finds, and the stories old objects tell. Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating is like walking through … Read More...
DIY Backyard Water Play Ideas To Keep Kids Cool All Summer
There comes a point in summer where even the dog looks at the backyard and says, “Absolutely not.” Around here, Aloo finds the shadiest patch of floor, the teenagers disappear into whatever dark, cool corner has the best Wi-Fi, and … Read More...
Quick Quilting Projects for the 4th of July
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a 4th of July quilt project that does not take over your entire sewing room, your dining table, and your sanity. I love a full-sized patriotic quilt as much as the next fabric-hoarding woman … Read More...
Book Review Wednesday: The Complete Guide to Trinket Dishes for Beginners
I’ll admit, this one has me slightly torn over where it belongs on CraftGossip — because trinket dishes made from polymer clay sit very neatly in that lovely little overlap between our Polymer Clay blog and our Jewelry Making blog… Read More...
How to Embroider on Canvas Shoes for a Custom Look
There is something very satisfying about taking a plain, slightly boring pair of canvas shoes and turning them into something that actually looks like you. Not shop-bought. Not mass-produced. Not the exact same pair everyone else grabbed in a … Read More...
DIY Flag Banner for 4th of July Decorating
There is something so charming about handmade patriotic decorations, especially the kind that feel a little bit vintage, a little bit scrappy, and a lot more personal than something grabbed from the seasonal aisle at the last minute.
This DIY … Read More...
Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF – Baby Cardigan and Crew Neck Jumper
There is something very sweet about vintage baby knitting patterns, especially the ones that still feel wearable today. This Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has that lovely old-fashioned charm without looking fussy or too dated, which … Read More...
Teach the Teacher Activities and Lesson Plans That Put Students in Charge
There is something wonderfully humbling about handing the “teacher hat” over to the kids for a little while. Any parent of teenagers will tell you they already think they know everything, so we may as well harness that confidence and … Read More...
15 Dog Poop Bag Carriers You Can Sew For Your Dog
If you’re a dog owner, then you know the inevitable truth — what goes in, must come out. And in my house, that truth has a name: Aloo, our lovable, curly-coated Labradoodle who has made it his mission to … Read More...
4th of July Cookie Ideas for Parties, BBQs, and Summer Celebrations
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a plate of cookies at a summer party. Maybe it is because cookies do not need forks, plates, or anyone hovering nervously near a cake knife. You can pop them onto a tray, set … Read More...
15 DIY 4th of July Porch Decor Ideas for a Festive Front Entry
There is something about a decorated front porch that makes a holiday feel properly underway, isn’t there? Before the barbecue is fired up, before the sparklers come out, before someone inevitably asks where the citronella candles are hiding, the porch … Read More...