I feel like I haven’t shared many knitting machine patterns lately, probably because I haven’t been using my knitting machines much lately. (I finally made space for them to live on the bookshelf in my office, and now that they … Read More...
Activities for Teaching the Alphabet
Last month I shared some tips for teaching the alphabet to kids and why going in alphabetical order isn’t the best way to do it. Honestly a lot of learning at this age has to do with play, so let’s … Read More...
Book Review Wednesday: Air-Dry Clay Making Handbook
This week’s Book Review Wednesday pick is Air-Dry Clay Making Handbook by Jacalyn K. Myron, and this is another one of those crossover craft books that could easily live in more than one corner of CraftGossip.
It is not strictly … Read More...
The Air Fryer Queen by Steph de Sousa Review: A Colourful Cookbook That Feels as Fun as It Looks
I absolutely love Steph de Sousa’s style. She is one of those wonderfully flamboyant women who brings so much personality to the kitchen, and honestly, her colour alone makes me smile. There is something so refreshing about someone who feels … Read More...
Bulky Velour Poncho – Free Crochet Pattern
If you love cozy projects that work up quickly, you’ll fall head over hooks for the Bulky Velour Poncho from CraftBits. This free crochet pattern combines soft, plush yarn with a simple design to create a garment that’s as … Read More...
Free Summer BBQ Digital Stamps for Card Making and Paper Crafts
Summer cookouts have a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way. Long afternoons, simple food, and everyone gathering around the grill while something delicious cooks away. For me, a proper BBQ isn’t complete without two things: a … Read More...
Why You Need A Stick Blender For Soap Making
If you are just starting out with homemade soap, there is one tool that will very quickly earn its place on your soapmaking bench: the humble stick blender.
Also called an immersion blender, this handy little gadget is one of … Read More...
How To Sew A Throw Pillow: Easy Pillow Cover Tutorials For Beginners
Let’s be honest, throw pillows are one of those sewing projects that make you feel wildly productive for very little effort. You cut a few rectangles, sew some straight lines, stuff in a pillow form, and suddenly your lounge room … Read More...
Printable Stickers for Journals and Planners – Household Chores
Let’s be honest — the house does not clean itself. I’ve checked. More than once.
Between laundry piles that mysteriously multiply, bins that always seem full, and the “quick tidy” that somehow takes 45 minutes… keeping track of household chores … Read More...
10 Crafty Friends Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Inessa’s crafty friends layout has two borders created with button and ruler trim with scallops of pattern paper. In the center is her photo with a word tab, lots of crafty embellishments and flowers, there’s also a rows of colorful … Read More...
Bastille Day for Kids
When I was writing about France the other day, it occurred to me that Bastille Day was also coming up (July 14, to be precise), and I wasn’t sure that I had written about it before. On further digging I … Read More...
Cloud Sweater Knitting Pattern Review For Cozy Sweater Makers
Let’s be honest, some knitting patterns just look like a cup of tea in sweater form, and the Cloud Sweater by PetiteKnit is one of them. It has that soft, simple, slightly oversized look that makes you want to cast … Read More...
Easy Triangle Scarf Knitting Patterns For Beginners
Triangle scarf knitting patterns are one of those projects that feel wonderfully useful without being overwhelming. They sit somewhere between a scarf, a shawl, and a knitted kerchief, which makes them perfect for layering over a T-shirt, tucking into a … Read More...
How To Make Natural Face Cleanser: A Beginner-Friendly Guide To DIY Cleansers That Actually Make Sense
If you have ever stood in the skincare aisle squinting at a cleanser label and wondering why something called “gentle” has 37 ingredients in it, you are not alone. Making your own natural face cleanser can feel wonderfully simple in … Read More...
Crochet Leg Warmers Patterns You’ll Want to Make This Season
Crochet leg warmers are one of those projects that somehow manage to feel practical, nostalgic, and trendy all at once. They add warmth without the bulk of full socks, they work beautifully with boots or sneakers, and they’re one of … Read More...
Merino vs Romney Wool – Texture, Structure, and Speed in Felting
When I first switched from Merino to Romney wool, it was a bit of a shock. After months of working with Merino’s buttery softness, Romney felt — well, like I’d traded silk for burlap. But once I got used to … Read More...
How To Make Matching Beaded Earrings From Leftover Beads
If you have just finished making a beaded necklace or bracelet, there is a very good chance you have a few leftover beads sitting on the table. Not enough for another big project, but far too pretty to put back … Read More...
12 Handmade Card Ideas with Tropical Vibes
Carissa created two beautiful cards with Tropical vibes. First is a bowl of fruit with a pineapple and cut orange in a pink bowl made with dies that have coordinating embossing folders for amazing depth and texture. The other is … Read More...
26 Clever Ways to Upcycle Your Old Sewing Machine Table or Parts
You know that old sewing machine table that’s been tucked in the garage or gathering dust in Grandma’s basement? Or maybe just the rusted machine head that no longer runs but still looks so cool? Before you haul it … Read More...
Eyelet and Mesh Sweaters to Keep Cool in Summer
Adding eyelets to a project is a great way to make it more wearable in the summer, and these mesh and eyelet sweater patterns are perfect for summer (and beyond!) for layering.
The Inez Summer Sweater from Happy Love Co… Read More...