Need a Valentine’s gift for the teachers or bus driver? This would also make a great hostess gift. Plus it is so quick and easy. Just need to melt the chocolate, set and cut. Perfect items to keep on hand … Read More...
Giveaway: Washi Tape Kit, Doodling and Bead Embroidery books, Card Album and more!
In honor of Valentine’s Day I want to share the love with my wonderful Craft Gossip readers by hosting a giveaway filled with all sorts of things a crafter would love including:
Review: iKnit Intrepid Cables Off the Beaten Path
The iKnit series from Leisure Arts is more magazine-like than the company’s usual pattern booklets. It’s also a bit more fun, with projects that are more heavily styled and that have a bit of a story behind them.
The latest … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag
This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The … Read More...
9 projects featuring antlers
There is something so pretty about antlers, I can’t explain it but I think they are so pretty. Over at FaveCrafts they have compiled a list of 9 projects that feature antlers, everything from jewelry and jewelry organizers to … Read More...
How to make a scrap yarn bunny Easter card
This is an awesome technique that can be used for every theme and holiday. I love the bunny and it will be perfect for Easter. Pop on over to the blog Katie’s Crochet Goodies and crafts for the easy tutorial … Read More...
Candles Shaped Like Human Faces
These candles from Etsy shop owner uncannyartshop are a true work of art?
These candles are highly detailed and unusual. I really don’t know how I would feel looking at a soy candle burning through the house that looks … Read More...
Mermaid Me Crochet Tail
Well this little gem is all over the internet right now and it’s adorable! I know a few adults that would love this too. For this pattern you are going to need some Swanky yarn from Red heart and $5.50 … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot pads with a sewing theme
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make a set of quilted hot pads, with cute sewing themed appliques. She gives a template for a pair of scissors, a dress form, and a sewing machine to applique on … Read More...
Embossed Jars for Valentine’s Day
After sharing a baby food jar craft yesterday (did you see the Chinese Lanterns?), I couldn’t help but to follow up with this craft project also made with baby food jars! You can make these embossed jars to give to … Read More...
Tutorial: Serged knit scrap wrap bracelet
I created this scrappy wrap bracelet last week when I was playing around with my scraps of knit fabric and my serger. Because, wow, I have waaaay too many little scraps of knit. The bracelet was so much fun to … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids unisex sweatpants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a pair of kids’ sweatpants. Is there anything more comfy to wear on a cold winter day? Or how about a lighter weight version to wear in the spring. … Read More...
Tutorial | Heart Garland for Valentine’s Day Decor + Freebies!
This 3-D heart garland for Valentine’s Day decor is easier to make than you think! Lia even supplies a PDF template and a cutting file for the heart. Once you have lost of hearts cut out of different colors and … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Wrap
Wrap up your Valentine’s Days gifts in two versions of this bright and cheerful gift warp designed by Sarah Hearts. because she loves hearts on everything, the gift wrap is covered in them! I love the unconventional colors, don’t you? … Read More...
Roasted Heart Potatoes
I usually don’t do a themed dinner, but I might make these heart shaped potatoes for Valentine’s Day or maybe our anniversary or for birthdays. Instead of hash browns for breakfast, you can serve these. They would be a cute … Read More...
Make Mini Heart Bunting
Spread the Valentine cheer with a little heart bunting. Jane shares with us a clay version that’s simple and cute. You could do pink and red hearts or use ribbon for the string. Of course, the benefit of using a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple ways to clean an iron
How long has it been since you cleaned your iron? It’s been waaaay too long for me, and the soleplate on my iron shows it. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing several simple ways you can clean your iron, … Read More...
Card Making Technique: Fragmented Background Card
This fragmented background technique is so easy. Grab a pencil and a ruler and draw some intersecting line on your paper, fill the shapes in with the coloring medium of your choice (like markers, inks, paints, watercolors or pencils), combine … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s felt heart necklaces
Monica from Marino Bambinos shows how to make these sweet heart necklaces. A hand stitched heart pendant hangs from a necklace made from cute fabric trim – ribbon or ric rac or (my favorite) pom pom trim. They’re easy enough … Read More...
A bunch of ideas on how to make garden privacy
Over at the blog The Garden Grove there is a post that includes a bunch of ways to create privacy in you garden or outdoor living space with recycled items and plants that includes this wall of all different types … Read More...