Independent craft blog since 2007
There is something extra special about giving flowers for Mother’s Day, but crocheted flowers? Well, they have the lovely advantage of never wilting, drooping, or being forgotten in a vase of slightly questionable water three days later.
This sweet Mother’s … Read More...
So a little warning – the blog name contains a rude word. So – be warned. Although, there are no rude words in the text of this wonderful idea.
Using techniques for pressing, drying and glue (!), Emily makes these … Read More...
I know you hate it when I use the words “Not Granny” because somehow it offends the grannies who read CraftGossip. But I assure you this time, I did NOT title the projects so please don’t blame me.
Lets make … Read More...
30,000 green bottle (caps) hanging on my (house) wall.. and if one green bottle cap should accidentally fall, there will be 29,999 bottle caps hanging on my wall. Now that we all have that song stuck in our head how … Read More...
This Mother’s Day Project uses sterling silver stamping blanks. She then stamped three children’s birthdays, then paired them with the coordinating Swarovski birthstone accents. Learn how to make this project here.
This is an amazingly big knitting project.
This blanket, approximately 50? by 84? in size, looks like a beautiful labor of love by knitter Laura Birek.
This is the story of how she got three bags of wool and made … Read More...
If you’re stuck in the world or trend of mason jars then you are going to like this free crochet pattern.
Create a rainbow owl cover to wrap around your mason jar, then add a coat hanger wire to … Read More...
Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff wanted to share this pretty easy and fun DIY for all the brides-to-be. Her friend is getting married and instead of the “Soon-to-be Mrs. (name)” t-shirts, she wanted to do something more fun: … Read More...
No one tells you about the leftover saggy bits after you drop kilos do they? Even the most beautiful woman have their secrets too. No one is perfect just remember that. Some of us can get away with tucking it … Read More...
My hair styles for myself mainly (always) consist of pony tails and occasionally a bun. So naturally I torture my daughter by doing the same to her.
Actually I do have this side plait thing going when I want to … Read More...
Salt dough has been used for jewelry making for a long time. We have blogged about salt dough and it’s versatility many times on Craftgossip but this tutorial stood out to me. The use of color and wire wrapping adds … Read More...
Oh my gosh this little fellow looks like the loneliest cat in the whole world. He almost makes me want to cry.
He is either really depressed or a moody teenager who needs a friend. This fellow will make anyone … Read More...
In case you didn’t know, to wear an outfit and to look “Put Together” you need to be wearing 3 things. This does not include shoes, knickers (lacy or otherwise) and bra’s.
So look down now and count how many … Read More...
You have to love anything when it comes in the color of a rainbow. Love this little Rainbow doily. You can get the free pattern by downloading the newsletter. To find out more head over the the website The Crafty … Read More...
This free pattern comes from Cucicucicoo. Try writing that fast or even slow for that matter. This chunky necklace is a great necklace for Mom’s as it is very tactile for little ones to hold on to. Check out … Read More...
Have you ever wondered why Lush are allowed to sell an unwrapped, unlabelled product? This article by Marie Gale will shed some light on just how they get away with it. Selling Products Unlabelled.
Check out our favorite Bath Bomb … Read More...
This free crochet dress pattern is named Sunshine and Marmalade which is the perfect little name for such a bright and colorful dress.
How can you not smile a little spring time smile when seeing a baby in this.
The … Read More...
You have to love this amazing colourful blooming cushion. The amount of work that goes into it is truly appreciated as each layer blooms from the cushion.
The color combinations used are beautiful.
For the pattern and a photo guide … Read More...
You are going to love this video on how to make the above soap. The way it comes together is amazing,
A few beginners have written in and asked me for a good tutorial on setting snaps. Here is a great tutorial bu JewelryTutorialHQ.com which shows you step by step how to set the snaps. How to set snaps in Leather.
