These are for the kids in your life. Decorate their room with a menacing Darth Vader or a cool Hipster Cat. The patterns are a free download offered at Shwin&Shwin, by generous blogger Shauna. Along with the patterns, she walks … Read More...
Rainforest Cookies
Here is another recipe that can be made with the kids, while they learn the importance of protecting and appreciating our environment we currently live in. These cookies have ingredients that you are able to find in the rainforest. The … Read More...
10 Easy Hairstyles for School Girls
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 Necklace
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...
Edible Water Beads
I will admit that I am as fascinated with water beads
as the kids… I will also admit that they make me nervous. I am always worried that a young child might not be able to resist popping one of … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page
This wonderful journal page reminds of an old stained glass window in an ancient castle. Linda Cain used paste, stencils, paint, rubber stamps and more to make this artful mixed media creation. You can find out more by visiting the … Read More...
7 Ideas For Making Your Own Harry Potter Jewelry
Here is a great roundup of 7 different DIY ideas for making your own Harry Potter Inspired Jewelry. If you, or someone you know, is a fan of the ever-popular wizard, then a piece of jewelry in his honor would … Read More...
Sewing Free pattern: Adjustable apron for kids and adults
An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a simple cooking apron for kids and adults. The neck strap and waist ties are created with a single fabric strap threaded through casings at the sides of the apron top. … Read More...
Earth Day Cupcakes
If you prefer cupcakes over cookies, here is a cute recipe to make with the kids. It has a cute surprise heart to show our love for Mother Earth. This is one of those easy surprise cakes, because you cut … Read More...
How to make hand heart bookmarks
I am now on the look out for 4th of July crafts and Mother’s Day crafts and I spotted this cute tutorial on how to make heart hand bookmarks over at the blog Nearly Crafty. I bet every mom would … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband, quick and easy. She was able to make one in just 30 minutes. Knit doesn’t fray so there’s no need … Read More...
Daisy Pretzel Bites
I’m addicted to these pretzel
bites, there are so many varieties that you can make for every holiday. Plus, it is easy to stock up on M&Ms
and Kisses
after each holiday, when they go on sale. These work great … Read More...
Freebie: Mini Paper Crafting Idea Magazine
Echo Park Paper has a free mini on-line magazine you can download with spring themed projects that include 3 scrapbook layouts, 5 greeting card and 5 altered projects. Click here to add it to your cart (it’s still free:)) and … Read More...
Earth Day Helping Hands Craft
Over the years, I have come across many tutorials online that share fun and unique ways to make the planet Earth (most of which were inspired by Earth Day). This morning, when I was searching for a new idea for … Read More...
Etsy Find: Rainbow Style Beaded Earrings
These beautiful rainbow earrings are from the Etsy Store of Galiga.
I love the the seller not only gives you a decent price for these earrings, she also gives you advice on how to store them and wear them.
These … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Using the differential feed setting on your serger
There’s a dial on my serger labeled Differential Feed. I don’t entirely know what that means so I never touch it. Irene from Serger Pepper explains differential feed in a post on Craftsy. A short explanation is that this setting … Read More...
Saturday Inspirations Week 6
Here is this week’s inspiration piece!
Talk about a light bulb moment! Source
I loved the title placement and the large light bulb, as well as the three circles, so I focused on those for my page.
Because of … Read More...
Quilts and textile art at AQC 2015
Quilters and quilt admirers, there’s an event coming to Melbourne next week you don’t want to miss. It’s the 11th annual Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) Expo and Quilt Show, running Thursday April 16th through Sunday April 19th at the Royal … Read More...
Pretzel Trees
Here is a fun craft to do with the kids and would also been fun as a party craft. Make trees out of pretzels, Oreos and chocolate candy melts. You can package the candy melts in snack size bags and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew heart cut out t-shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make a heart cutout t-shirt, with no sewing required. All you need is a plain t-shirt and a pair of scissors to make one. It looks to be a quick, fun project.
Click … Read More...