Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

Cat Rabbit

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Cat Rabbit is a Hobart (Australian) based artist who hand stitches these plush creations without a pattern. The minute I saw her work I was in love with her unique style. These “hybrid” creatures seem to be part cat, part … Read More...

Wine Tote Project

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Are you a bit of a wine’o? If you need to take your wine with you wherever you go, Or just want a beautiful presentation bag for host gifts then how about stitching up this wine tote.
You will … Read More...

Asian Handmade Candles

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oriental candleThe candles at Oriental Wicks are beautiful and unique. I’m not sure what this one is called but I love the intricate detail.

Apparently your order has to be $100 minimum, but that won’t be too hard considering many of … Read More...

Vintage Dictionary Pins

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dictionary_pins.jpgSuzanna Scott of Sushipot Art Objects has a keen eye and penchant for vintage illustrations, typography and — really — anything old. “My inspirations come from…all things old, chipped, cracked, worn, dusty, used, found, buried, designed, loved, pieced, intricate, aged … Read More...

Winter Oils and Scents

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It’s that time of year for bright and happy smelling oils!  Citrus oils are yummy and are hard to smell without them bringing a smile to your face.  Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Orange, Clementine, Lemon, Lime……how can you go wrong with … Read More...

SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY??

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My friend Kathy G. has been inspired, as she nears her 49th birthday, to try something new EVERY DAY for a year – something she’s never done before. I offered to teach her to crochet since I think that would … Read More...

Felted Purse Tutorial, by Genevieve

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I happened onto this site called “Kathleen Taylor’s Dakota Dreams” where she has Freebie Friday- Guest Designer- Genevieve’s Felted Purse (her first felted project) with needle felted embellishments.  Well, it turns out that Kathleen is the author … Read More...

Shadow Lamp Candle Holder Art

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dolphin shadow candle holderHawaiian artist Charles Mattoch creates these beautiful candle holders out of metal. It’s a wonderful playful creation and idea. The shadow dances with the candle as it shimmers. Each piece is unique and made out of a 15 foot rod … Read More...

Cassette-Turned-Business Card Holder

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bizcardholder.jpgYour cassette tapes from the 80s are probably doing nothing more than collecting dust, so why not turn them into something functional again? Wendy Russell, host of “She’s Crafty,” offers this easy tutorial on transforming clear cassette tapes into attractive … Read More...

Indie Crochet – Christmas Ideas

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There are any number of websites and a couple of great magazines out there for indie (independent) crafts which includes indie crochet. The projects are very eclectic in genres and tend to appeal more to younger crafters (altho’ I’m quite … Read More...