Normally when I decide to write about a cross stitch designer I like them to have a good number of patterns that I can talk about. It helps you to see a range of options if you’re looking for a … Read More...
Easy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch for Beginners
If you’ve been curious about making your own laundry soap from scratch but keep imagining a complicated process, a bench full of equipment, and a very good chance of making a mess, this is a great place to start. A … Read More...
How to Make Cold Foam at Home (Easy Coffeehouse-Style Recipe)
If you’ve been searching for how to make cold foam at home, you are definitely not alone. This is one of those coffee trends that looks fancy, tastes even better, and somehow makes an ordinary iced coffee feel like a … Read More...
Wizard of Oz and Wicked Inspired Mini Scrapbook Album
Janus took the original Wizard of Oz and Wicked and mashed them together to create this amazing mini scrapbook album. It’s got that odd sort of triangular shape of the Grimmerie spell book from Wicked but is filled with classic … Read More...
Book Review: Everything is Music
Everything is Music is a quick read with a lot to look at that will slow the reading down and encourage kids to think about the music in the sounds they hear every day.
The book, written and illustrated by … Read More...
How to Make Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
There are two kinds of oatmeal raisin cookie people in this world. The ones who politely take one from the plate because it feels like the “sensible” choice, and the ones who know a really good oatmeal raisin cookie is … Read More...
15 Easy Copic Marker Tips for Beginners (How to Blend Without Streaks)
If you’ve been searching for how to blend Copic markers smoothly, how to avoid streaks with alcohol markers, or easy Copic marker tips for beginners, this guide is going to save you frustration (and probably a few … Read More...
Three FREE Bugs and Blooms Digital Images
Dover publications Bugs and Blooms Coloring Book is filled with wonderful images of florals, botanicals, flowers, insects and bugs. They are sharing FREE digital images to download to try it out that you can use as coloring pages or as … Read More...
We Did It! The All-New CraftGossip App Is Here (And Yes… It’s FREE!)
I’m going to say something a lot of long-time bloggers probably won’t admit…
Keeping up with the times is hard.
CraftGossip has been around since 2007 (which still feels wild to say out loud), and over the years we’ve watched … Read More...
Sarcastic Space Cross Stitch
The words “sarcastic space cross stitch” aren’t really words I expected to be typing all in a row like that, but I don’t know what else to call this design from JP Crochet.
I mean, the designer calls it “funny … Read More...
Book Review: Colorwork Knitting from Head to Toe
Carmen Jorissen’s Colorwork Knitting for Head to Toe encourages people who’ve never tried colorwork knitting to get started and has patterns that might still be fun for someone more skilled at colorwork.
The book includes 20 patterns — five each … Read More...
How to Make Banana Chips at Home
If you have ever wondered how to make banana chips at home, you are in for one of those satisfyingly simple kitchen projects that feels much fancier than it really is. Banana chips are crisp, naturally sweet, and perfect for … Read More...
How to Make an Anxiety Calm Down Pouch (Also Called Anxiety Bags, Panic Pouches, or Calm-Down Kits)
If you have ever had one of those days where your brain feels loud, your chest feels tight, and even the smallest thing suddenly feels like too much, then a little calm-down pouch can be a genuinely helpful thing to … Read More...
Best Thread for Quilting: Cotton vs Polyester vs Blend (For Hobby Quilters)
If you’ve ever had thread snap mid-seam, create lint fuzz in your machine, or leave your quilt feeling stiff… you already know thread matters more than we think.
When I first started quilting, I grabbed whatever spool was closest. Thread … Read More...
Butterfly Bead Bookmark for Kids – A Sweet Handmade Gift Craft for Mothers Day, Teachers, and Classrooms
The Butterfly Bead Bookmark is one of those older-style kids’ crafts that still has plenty of charm, especially if you are looking for something a little more giftable than the usual paper-and-glue project. It uses assorted beads, wire, a sequin, … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas Inspired by Vintage Design
Gloria’s beautiful layout has wonderful vintage images like a library card catalog, view master wheel, metal keys, tickets and torn ledger papers. These harder images are balanced with softer florals and butterflies for a harmonious design. Take a closer look … Read More...
Folk Trees Blanket – Crochet Pattern
This one is a little bit special, and if you’re someone who enjoys crochet projects that feel more like an heirloom than a quick make, you’ll understand why. The Folk Trees Blanket by Scheepjes, available via Jimmy Beans … Read More...
Learn about Bicycle Safety and Care for Kids
May is Bicycle Safety Month, and as the weather gets warmer in the north of the world, more kids are riding bikes so it’s a great time for some reminders or learning bike safety for the first time.
If you’re … Read More...
Chocolate Bouquet – A Sweet Mother’s Day Gift Idea She’ll Actually Want
If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift idea that feels a little more special than a last-minute box of chocolates, this Chocolate Bouquet project from CraftBits is such a fun one. Instead of handing Mum a standard gift bag, … Read More...
Easy Butterfly Crochet Patterns for Beginners
If you’ve been itching to crochet something small, pretty, and a little bit cheerful, butterfly patterns are such a lovely place to start. They’re usually quick to make, don’t need a mountain of yarn, and give you that satisfying … Read More...