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Couture Prairie by Rachel Ashwell {Blog Book Tour & Giveaway}
When Rachel Ashwell introduced Shabby Chic® back in 1989 I instantly connected to her beautiful yet comfortable style. Rachel’s aesthetic of pretty pastels, distressed finishes and peeling paint, soft cushions and a riot of roses still charms me to this … Read More...
Halloween in Clay
People are posting the cute, the sorta creepy and the downright macabre in their Halloween clay work on Flickr! I stuck with the cute here:
1. halloween clay figures 2, 2. Jack B. Rotten with bat, 3. Marty … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Three Bad Seeds
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Three Bad Seeds. Three Bad Seeds is the work of artist Amanda Weiss, who was inspired to start creating one of kind handmade pillows and stuffed creatures by her daughter. That evolved into … Read More...
DIY Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
Rosemary and Mint Shaving Cream – the name alone sounds divine. This recipe will have the male in your life smelling like a roast lamb dinner but his skin will be hydrated with jojoba oil
, cleansed and nourished. These … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl slouchy sweatshirt
This little girl slouchy sweatshirt is super simple to make. Alison from The Alison Shows shares a tutorial showing how, and she says it can be done in just 10 minutes. It’s fast and easy when you start with an … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric hot air balloon
This fabric hot air balloon would be so sweet hanging in a baby’s nursery or child’s room! Or, how about hovering over a reading nook? Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern for making it. The shapes are … Read More...
Technique: Circle Stencils
Stencils are really popular right now in paper crafting, they’re great for using with spray ink, sponging, paints, pastes and more. You can buy a variety of deisngs but why not saving some money and make your own? Using cardboard … Read More...
Homemade Cinnamon Marshmallow Pops
With gorgeous step by step photographs, it is easy to get distracted (and start drooling) with this recipe for homemade cinnamon marshmallow pops. But persevere and create this recipe and your kids are sure to get excited (before and after … Read More...
Vote for Your Favorite in the My Mountain Design Contest
A few weeks ago I told you about the design contest being put on by the German yarn company Schachenmayr to promote its My Mountain yarn line. A whopping 215 designs were submitted, which were whittled down to 18 semifinalists. … Read More...
10 Ways to Use Cardboard in Your Decor
Yes – cardboard boxes are everywhere. And I hate to just throw them. So it is great to find this list of 10 DIY ways to use these cardboard boxes in your decor.
I particularly like no. 7! Which one … Read More...
Lego Head Candy Apples
Follow this easy tutorial to create a fun LEGO themed treat! This is a great idea for a LEGO party favor
or a sweet snack for kids.
They are made with Wilton candy melts, marshmallows, and of course, apples.
Get … Read More...
How to make a recycled mason jar cake plate
I am always thrilled to see what clever crafters come up with to make pedestal style cake plates. Niki of the blog Home Made Ville has come up with a way to make cake plates with mason jars and votive … Read More...
Nature Crafts
All these fun Nature crafts come from our sister site Craftbits.com.
Painted Rocks –
Rose Petal notebook –
Texture Tree –
Twig Canvas
Seashell Wind-chime
Moss Picture Frame
Check out more fall fun with these roundups:
Party Ideas – Star Wars Lego
Lego parties are nothing new and you might recall some of our previous Lego inspired posts.
But this one is a little different as it … Read More...
White Teeth In 60 Seconds- DIY Recipe
There seems to be around 1000 different recipes to whiten your teeth and probably as many different versions for each of those recipes. This one I have not seen before – it uses charcoal tablets
. 60 Second Teeth Whitening … Read More...
Free Chart from Cross Stitch It
Cross Stitch It has nicely provided us with another free pattern just for readers of Craft Gossip. The lovely chart is shown here, but be sure to visit Cross Stitch It to find their patterns that are designed by their … Read More...
Becky’s back-to-school supply list for sewers
Back-to-school isn’t just a time for stocking our kids’ backpacks with the supplies they’ll need for a year of school. It’s also a good time to stock our sewing baskets with inexpensive supplies for ourselves. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Using a ruffler foot to gather fabric
For such a wondrous little attachment, the ruffler foot
sure looks intimidating. There are so many complicated looking parts on it that work together to make the fabric ruffle as it goes under the presser foot. And dials and knobs … Read More...
Mint Yellow & Gray Bridal Shower
Adding a dash of mint to my favorite yellow and gray color palette = refreshing, pretty, and festive! I loved all the details in this bridal shower featured at Wonderfully Made Events, and I think you will too. Check … Read More...