 King Cole Pudsey Bear DK Pattern 1000
Pudsey the bear pattern is available from HSC Crafts
All proceeds from the sales of these patterns go towards disadvantaged children in need.
to make this bear you will need 4mm (size … Read More...
Attn: Indie Bath and Body Product Makers
After the first of the year I’d like to start a monthly Craftgossip Bath & Body give-a-way. Prizes would be indie bath and body products! If you’d like to provide a prize for one of the monthly give-a-ways please email … Read More...
A Wreath for Every Occasion
Empty wine bottles, chipped or cracked china and teacups, and tarnished spoons become the focal point in Clara’s Teacup wreaths. As in all crafts that are lovingly made, no two wreaths are exactly alike. In addition to wine bottle and … Read More...
SNOWFLAKE CONTEST – REDUX
There were a grand total of TWO people who entered designs in my snowflake contest – so there are TWO WINNERS!! I’ll be sharing more about their designs in future, but for now, just know that both of them will … Read More...
Tropical Scrapbooking
Tropical Scrapbooking is a great resource for all your “tropical” scrapbooking supplies, from beach themed papers, hawaii themed stickers and much more.
If your planning your tropical layout, then check out their website for supplies and inspiration.
I love … Read More...
Jazz up tealights with sparkles
I was just watching “She’s Crafty” on HGTV, a channel we’re trying out and they had this simple idea for jazzing up tealights. She suggests applying glue to the sides of the tealights and then rolling them in sparkles.
Sorry … Read More...
Recipe: Peppermint Lip Balm
Peppermint Lip Balm
Makes 8 – 1/4 ounce tins or 4 – 1/2 oz tins
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
1 tablespoon cocoa butter (deoderized cocoa butter won’t have the chocolaty smell, but that may not be a bad thing to … Read More...
OLFA Competition
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win $5000!
OLFA will be sponsoring a Second Annual Young Designers Okada Award competition, again under the auspices of the American Quilter’s Society. The competition is designed to encourage a new generation of quilters between … Read More...
ONE MORE HAT – A STASH BUSTER!
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Ken Jones – that Crochet Guy – emailed me the link to this lovely hat. Had to pass along the addition to my recent posts on hats. I plan to make several of these very soon. Of course, I … Read More...
Knitted Stocking
 
Coats and clark are celebrating christmas with this very sloppy looking christmas stocking. It’s a great unique style stocking thats a whimsical alternative to the traditional style stocking.
You will need adobe reader for the whimsical stocking… Read More...
Heart Transfer Candle Holders
We have a wedding shower coming up so I have been having fun making candles and decorating them. I found the rub on transfers and holders at Michael’s Craft store and had all I needed to make the votives from … Read More...
Warm Fuzzies
Betz White takes old sweaters and felt scraps and transforms them into things of beauty, such as her as-seen-on-Martha cupcake pincushions. She also recently finished this striking wreath made entirely of sweater and felt scraps. Although this would look … Read More...
Altered Adhesive Gun
A Scrapbook.com member Catherine77,showed off her altered Adhesive Gun and uploaded it to the Scrapbook.com Gallery to share. Check out her amazing altered creation
If you have an altered creation I would love to see it!! you can send your … Read More...
Feleted Gifts ETSY shops
I decided to browse through the ETSY shops and picked out a few awesome gift ideas. We all have those family and friends that are difficult to buy for and love the unique. Here are the … Read More...
Belle and Boo
London based artist Mandy runs her charming Etsy Shop called Belle and Boo. Here you can find her wonderful illustrations put to canvas, paper and fabric! Her images are sweet, kind and remind me of stories from childhood. Mandy … Read More...
March of the Penguins
These cute little penguins will take over the tree if you don’t keep on eye on them.Â
I could see these as gifts for teachers, you and the munchkins could whip a little flock in an afternoon.
Enjoy your … Read More...
Faux Oil Lamp
I love this candle project idea! It’s made from an old outside light fixture and a couple bottle lids. I see those things kicking around at garage sales all the time but it never occurred to me to try something … Read More...
Knitted Plum Pudding
Seeing plum puddings in the store is a great indication that christmas dinner is on it’s way.
But if you are looking for a guilt free indulgance then this knitted plum pudding is just for you.
Get the free knitting … Read More...
Vermont Fairies
Now that winter is coming on our side of the globe. I get reminded of warm things: Wool Socks, Down Blankets and Felt! Vermont Fairies on Etsy is run by Emily. She lives on a small farm nestled in the … Read More...
Star Bright
Do you see what I see? A star ornament by Louise Fischer Cozzi (PDF) that calls for translucent clay, gold leaf paint and some holiday inspired text. The example uses the words from “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” You … Read More...