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If you love supporting Etsy designers, this one is a lovely reminder that some of the sweetest seasonal machine embroidery finds often come from smaller independent shops. This Jesus Happy Easter Wreath ITH Project from SweetStitchFiles is a digital in-the-hoop … Read More...
Kath used a simple brown paper sack as the base for this darling Easter treat bag. She stenciled a panel of cardstock, adding stamped and water colored bunnies, carrots and flowers along with a die cut layered sentiment and … Read More...
There’s something so satisfying about shaping a lump of clay with your own hands and turning it into something beautiful and useful. Air dry clay bowls are one of my go-to beginner clay projects—they look like something you’d find in … Read More...
My daughter definitely went through a Magic Tree House phase. I don’t think she read all the original books (there are many more now), but she read a good chunk of them, plus some of the Merlin Missions and we … Read More...
I feel like I’m seeing ducks (and geese, which we’ll get to soon) everywhere lately, so let’s take a look at some cute duck knitting patterns.
If you want a mallard duck, we have to start with the adorable (and … Read More...
If you are looking for an easy crochet poppy pattern that works up fast and uses only a tiny amount of yarn, this sweet little project on CraftBits is a lovely one to try. The pattern creates a simple … Read More...
Easy, Creative, No-Ice-Needed Slushies You Can Make at Home
If you’ve bought a Ninja Slushie Maker recently and it hasn’t left your kitchen bench since — welcome, you’re among friends. This little machine has become my new favourite toy. It’s … Read More...
Hand embroidery looks like one of those crafts that should be relaxing from the very first stitch. Then you sit down with a hoop, some thread, a needle that suddenly feels too small to hold, and a vague flower sketch … Read More...
I’ll let you in on a little secret — I don’t buy these felting needles one set at a time. I buy four or five. At once. Every single time.
Now, before you think I’ve lost my mind … Read More...
This Free Chocolate Bunny Knitting Pattern is a fun little Easter knit for anyone who likes seasonal projects with a bit of personality. It has the look of one of those classic chocolate bunnies you see at Easter time, but … Read More...
This post is part of our Etsy Feature series here on PolymerClay.CraftGossip.com, where I spotlight handmade treasures, clever tools, and all the little things that make polymer clay crafting extra fun.
So today’s find? A Mandala Circle Frame stencil that’s … Read More...
Before you start working on your Spring and Easter scrapbooking projects you might want to download this FREE pretty in pink collection of Easter papers. There’s 6 different petite patterns, all in different shades of pink, from soft and pastel … Read More...
April is School Library Month and National Librarian Day is celebrated on April 16, so I thought it would be fun to look at some crafts made with books and book pages. (Your librarian will want to suggest you only … Read More...
There’s a certain type of sewing pattern that immediately signals comfort-first, and the River Pants are very much in that category. They’re relaxed, practical, and clearly designed for everyday wear rather than “stand still and look nice” clothes. The … Read More...
If you’re celebrating a new baby and want to send the parent a special card then check out this darling design from Janet. Her card is a double slider easel design that can stand up and will sure to be … Read More...
I feel like I’ve had garter stitch on the brain a lot lately, but I’m also, as always, interested in simple knit-purl patterns that can look really interesting without a whole lot of work.
There are so many of these … Read More...
I was looking through the free cross stitch patterns at DMC the other day (always a worth use of time because they’ve got some great stuff!) and I came across this set of patterns that are tiny representations of famous … Read More...
There’s something about tiny Easter crochet projects that makes them impossible to stop at just one. You sit down thinking you’ll make a quick little bunny, and suddenly there’s a whole pastel parade lined up on the table looking adorable … Read More...
If you’ve ever dreamed of sliding your feet into a pair of slippers that you made with your own hands, this week’s feature is going to make your inner crafter very happy. In this tutorial by nainikj on Instructables, you’ll … Read More...
Oh these make me ridiculously happy.
There’s something about crumpled Easter egg foil — the soft pastel shine, the little tears and folds — that just screams childhood Easter mornings. You know the ones… chocolate eggs half unwrapped, foil smoothed … Read More...
