With all the amazing coloring books 
on the market at the moment it is no wonder we are already looking at ways to use these beautiful pieces of art work and turn them into something else. I love this design … Read More...
DIY Party Favor Bouquets
What a great idea for a party favor. This would also be nice for a teenage girls party. What girl wouldn’t love to have a bunch of flowers in their bedroom. Very special and very elegant, certainly better than a … Read More...
Free Pattern – Carnvial Cushion
This pattern was originally a Crochet Along so you will need to follow a couple of links to complete it. But it is well worth the effort. I especially love the colored one! Amazing! Carnival Crochet Cushion Pattern.
Embroidered Coin Purse Tutorial
This little purse is adorable. This tutorial actually includes instructions on how to sew the purse but I thought it would be perfect for actually inspiring us to sew a store bought purse or bag. Check out the full tutorial … Read More...
BEYOND PRISON: Stories Of Transformation from the Inside
I have always known that being creative is healing and beneficial to the world. This doco shows you just what a difference a little “crafting creativness” can do to someones well being.
Beyond Prison is a multimedia collection of documentary … Read More...
How To Dry Rose Petals For DIY Projects
Ever wondered how to speed up the process of drying Rose petals for a last minute craft or project? This tutorial shows you how to dry them out successfully using an oven and a little patience. This will work for … Read More...
Host Your Own Mini Olympics In The Back Yard
So this weekends family time should be spent hosting your own Mini Olympics and no I don’t mean pumping the kids full of carbs and sending them off to training at 4am. But like any athlete young or old it … Read More...
Free Plastic Canvas Pattern – Waiting for the perfect man
We came across this Plastic Canvas pattern with no links but after a little research it appears to be from this archived website.
This is a fun little wall art project. Perfect for anyone going through divorce, breakups or just … Read More...
Crochet Flower Bookmark
This adorable flower bookmark is perfect for gift giving and Charity stall fundraisers. This free crochet pattern is perfect for a Teacher gift or for gifting to school friends and loved ones. Everyone needs a bookmark right?
DIY Sun Print Paper Garland
For this tutorial you are going to need Light sensitive paper
. You can grab it via Oriental trading or even on ebay.
Here is the full tutorial as well as links to buy the special paper. Basically you put … Read More...
DIY Ginger Infused Personal Lubricant
Don’t get your knickers in a twist over this DIY recipe. It is an actual step by step tutorial on making your own Natural lubricant using essential oils and carrier oils. DIY Ginger Lubricant. (this link is no longer active … Read More...
DIY Drinks Cart Party
It used to be that when you were at a party you had a drinks cart. Well now we have Drinks Cart
Parties. The whole purpose of one of these parties is to bring out and style an amazing drinks … Read More...
DIY Flag Stones – Teach Them The World
The Olympics is a great opportunity to teach the Children about flags. My kids knew all the flags when they were just 4 and 5 but we haven’t done it in so long that they have forgotten. So I am … Read More...
Vintage Tatted Border
This is a vintage pattern with a vintage image but I would love to update the image. If any of our Craftgossip readers go ahead and make this we would love to feature your finished piece. You can view the … Read More...
Book Review- Block Print
Block Print by Andrea Lauren $15.11
You may already be familiar with Lauren’s work and Website and you may have done a little block printing back in Art class in high school.
But this Ladies and Gentlemen is taking Block … Read More...
Free Pattern – Summer Diamonds Toddler Dress
This adorable Summer Diamonds toddler dress is available in a free crochet pattern via 1dogwoof.com. The crochet dress is so sweet and elegant. This would be adorable in a white yarn for a summer flower girl dress. Very cute … Read More...
13 Olympic Crafts For Kids
We are a few days in to the Olympics now and the Olympic fever is starting to bubble in my Children. Here are 13 different crafts to help you celebrate the Olympics at home or at school. 13 Olympic Kids … Read More...
Elegant Coat Hanger Cover
How lovely is this coat hanger cover. You can grab the full tutorial as well as the PDF pattern over at Needlwork.com
I actually like the red version better, but very sweet. This would be a nice wedding gift for … Read More...
Book Review – Flipping Out
Walter Foster Publishing, Hardcover, 9781633220713, 64pp.
This book ” Flipping Out The Art of Flip Book Animation” is loads of creative fun for artistic and even the non artistic teen. I remember making my own flip books … Read More...
Book Review – The Art Of Crayon
The Art of Crayon by Lorraine Bell
Crayons are making a comeback in to art. We seem to have moved beyond melting them in to Crayon Art paintings like on our sister site Craftbits.com and actually using them for real … Read More...