I’m Susan, and I am starting the new Party board at Craft gossip. I am thrilled to bring you all the best and latest party ideas. We’ll look at menus, decorations, favors, themes, and every other flavor of Party that … Read More...
Etched Plexiglass Bracelet – Purl3agony
I’m always on the lookout for crafts that use interesting materials and techniques to achieve really cool designs. And this new tutorial from Purl3agony does just that. These awesome, art displaying cuffs are made from etched plexiglass that’s then painted … Read More...
Bird Book {Kid Craft}
You are not going to want to miss this amazing post on starting the hobby of Bird Watching with your family. They make theses amazing Life Bird Watching Books…where each family member can record the birds they see. You will … Read More...
Glitter Glue Jewelry
My daughters love glitter AND they love jewelry… Add the fact that they can craft their own? Pure bliss for those girls. You can catch this awesome tutorial which she successfully did with a group of five year olds over … Read More...
Tutorial: Butterfly sleeve tunic
Oh, how my tweenish daughter would love this butterfly sleeve tunic that Ashley from Make It and Love It made! Happy news for me, she shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Even happier news for me, it’s a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked dress bodice
Cheryl from Sew Much Ado guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make add pintucks to a bodice. This is such a pretty detail for a dress! Go to her … Read More...
Project: Hang in There Card
Know someone who might need a little pick me up? How about send them a “Hang In There” card? Kristina at Simon Says Stamp has a video tutorial for making this sweet card.
-Heather
Idea file: Desperate times pattern weights
With sets of pattern weights available at the fabric store, or all the cute DIY versions floating out there in the blogosphere, we might forget that pattern weights are just something heavy you put down on a pattern to keep … Read More...
Frozen Yogurt Hearts
The world is just taking over this easy frozen yogurt from regular yogurt thing! Look, you can make hearts, too. How cute are these with the sprinkles added? Find the how-tos HERE at Bespangled.
Tute: “Love is all around” mini quilt
Beatlemania! Anorina of Samelia’s Mum made her “love is all around” mini quilt especially for Valentine’s Day. But it would brighten a room any time of year. She shares a free pattern for the applique portion plus gives instructions for … Read More...
Tutorial: French Knot Heart Pincushion
There’s something soothing and kind of Zen about making dozens and dozens of French knots. And aren’t the results stunning. Vanessa of V and Co. shows us how to make a sweet little pincushion, fluffy with French knots and perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion and thimble necklace
It’s a thimble! It’s a pincushion! It’s a necklace! The best statement jewelry ever for those of us who love to stitch. Karen of Sew Many Ways shows us how to make one. And she says it’s easy. Check out … Read More...
Manya spreads the love: Free pattern
When Manya of Humming Needles saw her silk-ribbon heart featured here on CraftGossip, she decided to give all of us a valentine gift and share her design! Thank you, Manya, for spreading the love! Go to her blog post … Read More...
Wrapping Paper Featuring Children’s Artwork
love when the gift is not the only present you receive! What a wonderful way to show your child’s love for the recipient then by making custom wrapping paper from their artwork! So fun! Your child can do any … Read More...
Glass Craft & Bead Expo
It’s getting close…it’s the Glass Craft & Bead Expo and it’s April 3-7 in sunny Las Vegas. I bring it up now so if you’re interested in any of the classes they offer you can sign up before they fill … Read More...
Simple Toddler Valentine Craft
This is such a great tactile and coordination craft for little hands. If you are looking for an idea simple, yet cute enough for your toddler to make for Valentines Day, then this is it. You can find the simple … Read More...
Watercolor Doilies {Kid Craft}
Here is a great kid craft that doesn’t involve many supplies. Head over to the dollar store and pick up some heart doilies so you can make great memories and Valentine’s Decorations with your kids! You can find the tutorial … Read More...
DIY: Organic Lotion & Hair Cream
Cold dry weather means cold dry skin. My Merry Messy Life has a simple, four-ingredient recipe that works for your hair and your skin and couldn’t be easier to make. I’m going to mix this up and slather it on! … Read More...
Groundhog Day Pudding
Just a couple days until we find out if there will be six more weeks of winter. Judging by the 70 degree weather today, I’m guessing the groundhog won’t see his shadow. Make Groundhog Day pudding cups HERE at The … Read More...
Photo Lantern
As soon as I saw this my mouth involuntarily opened and out came “ohhhhh”. I just like it that much! This past few years I have soooo many creative ways to display photos that it’s hard to keep track. This … Read More...