A quick follow-up to last weeks post about crochet for kids. Check out www.luv2crochet.com. It’s crochet FOR kids, but unless your little crafter is a super genius crocheter already, these patterns, while not necessarily complicated, will probably be done … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric pincushions
I have a hard time throwing away any fabric scraps – even teeny tiny ones! So I’m always looking for cute ways to sew them up into something useful. These pincushions are a fun idea. LeAnne from Everyday Celebrations shares … Read More...
Mochaccino Crinkle Cookies
Don’t hate me, but Christmas will be here in 59 days. If you craft, then you have been preparing for awhile. These cookies can be made now before the Christmas rush and shopping begins. Laura at My Friend’s Bakery shares … Read More...
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Made with Roast Beef)
It is slow cooker season! I use it all year around, but some wait till it gets cold. Here is a vegetable soup that uses leftover roast beef. You could also make this without the beef or with some stewing … Read More...
How to create glitter dragon face paint
This video tutorial on how to paint a dragon pattern with glitter on your skin is based on a tutorial from the book The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter. It is super clever and might … Read More...
A Brilliant, Easy Way to Add a Liner to a Knit Purse
I love to knit bags, but one of the problems with them is that knitting has holes that things will naturally try to get through in order to escape your bag.
For this reason I love to felt knit bags, … Read More...
Giveaway: DIY Stamped Metal Jewelry
Leave a comment in today’s post by November 4, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun jewelry making book.
Open to … Read More...
Fall Activities for Cutting Practice
Cutting practice can sometimes feel like a waste of time, doing crafts instead of learning, though we know that it’s all connected, and that cutting develops motor skills that are necessary for writing. And it’s just fun to make fall-themed … Read More...
DIY Galaxy Doughnuts
Here is another galaxy glaze, but this time on doughnuts. These doughnuts are follow the glaze decoration. Jes at Whisk + Wander shares how to make the doughnuts and the glaze. A wonderful treat for breakfast or after school snack. … Read More...
Fall Coaster Crochet Pattern
These double crochet placemats are worked in the round with two strands of yarn without turning and are finished with a reverse crochet stitch edge. They make a beautiful addition to an autumn inspired table setting. For a variation in … Read More...
How To Organize Your Threads
We all have a stash of Embroidery Threads we need to Organize right? We all have our own way of doing that. But have you veer wondered how the artists do it ? Take a look at this article … Read More...
Book Review – Art Workshop For Children
Art Workshop For Children by Barbara Rucci RRP$ 22.99 check out Art Lab
This book goes against most of the Craftgossip topics. We like to give you gossip about step by step tutorials and adult setup activity stations, where … Read More...
6 Last Minute Halloween Crafts for Kids
Vickie Howell is one of those people who you are jealous of their creative ability the second you stumble upon their site. This Halloween Kids Craft post has some great ideas using many things you already have around your house … Read More...
DIY Wood Branch Buttons!
Make your own colorful buttons with thick wood branches from your own backyard using this tutorial by Mark Montano. I love the natural, but colorful look of these homemade buttons! You will need to use some power tools to create … Read More...
Free pattern: Nested storage baskets
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a nested storage baskets for your home. I don’t care how organized your house is (or isn’t, as the case may be at my house), your house can ALWAYS … Read More...
Technique: Fall Embossed Resist Cards
Distress Ink work perfectly for the embossed resist technique like on these stunning fall cards from Wanda Guess. If you’re not familiar with this fun stamping technique head over to the Simon Says Stamp blog and Wanda will teach you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed blanket scarf
Perhaps you’ve been seeing blanket scarves making their reappearance this fall. They’re a beautiful way to layer for the cooler weather, and the plaid just feels like fall. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make one! The sewing … Read More...
3 Free Halloween Lunch Box Printables
Halloween is right around the corner! Your children will love these Halloween Printables including lunch sack notes and more! Tuck these silly Halloween jokes in their lunch boxes, or alter their food packages for a super creepy lunchtime on Halloween.… Read More...
Freebie: Fall and Thanksgiving Place Card Die Cuts
If you’re having Thanksgiving dinner at your house this year set a pretty table with some lovely DIY die cut place cards. You can download this SVG cut file for free from SVG Cuts. About their downloads: “All downloads are … Read More...
Free pattern: Woodland bunny softie
Have you seen the new stitchable cork from DMC? Oh, the possibilities! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin used it to sew up this sweet woodland bunny softie. AND she’s sharing the pattern for free! You can see how cute it … Read More...