Don’t throw away all those pretty pattern paper scraps! This wonderful layout from Kathleen has lots of color, texture and layers and was made with only scraps of paper she had left over from other projects.
A Cute Way to Display a Little Cross-Stitch Project
I browse around on Pinterest a lot to find projects to share with you, and while this isn’t a cross-stitch pattern itself it is a really cute way to display a bit of cross stitch that you might want to … Read More...
How to make the easiest yarn hearts for Valentines Day
These are so easy you will be able to make one of these for everyone you know…and even people you don’t! How sweet is that!?
Pop on over to the blog Homegrown and Healthy for the easy tutorial on how … Read More...
Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalog 2019 Review
The brand new Occasions 2018 Catalog from Stampin’ Up is full of wonderful additions to the annual catalog. You’ll find themes like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Easter, Spring and birthday. With clear and cling mounted stamp sets with … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sewing double fold bias tape
Bias tape is an easy and attractive way to finish curved edges. You can buy bias tape as single or double fold. I prefer the double fold for finishing edges because the edge that folds around the raw edge of … Read More...
Black and White Baby Page with Pops of Color
The bright pops of yellow and orange really stand out with the black and white images on this sweet baby layout. Lilith used products from Altenew and shares her page process in a video over on her blog.
Free Crochet Pattern – Lily Cowl Crochet Pattern
I tested out the intricate Lily of the Valley stitch in my Free crochet Lily Cowl pattern. This stitch is so easy. It’s only a series of double crochets in a one-row repeat. But it looks complex and impressive.… Read More...
Party Food – Shark Fin Deviled Eggs
These shark fin deviled eggs would be a fun snack for Shark Week or a shark themed birthday party. My son had a beach themed party when he was one. We had shark cupcakes which I thought were rather adorable … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Skirt overalls made from old pants
Turn an old pair of pants into cute skirt overalls! Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary has a tutorial showing how to create this refashion. Starting with a pair of pants lets you keep all of the waistband detailing and … Read More...
Craft Challenge: Make a heart every day in a rainbow of colors
Have you done a creative challenge? I did. And I loved it! I did a mixed-media rubberstamped piece of art everyday in October. You can see them on Instagram under the hashtag #mabsdrawinktoberbystef
So I am inspired by this post … Read More...
15 Valentine’s Day Books For Preschoolers
Reading to children has countless benefits, and there’s no better time to start than on Valentine’s Day. Not only are books a wonderful way to celebrate love and friendship, but they also provide a wealth of educational and developmental benefits … Read More...
DIY Colored Gel Candles
Do you love burning beautiful and colorful candles?….Nothing sets a warm glow in a room better than a candle….and what if I say they are wonderfully easy and fun to make them yourself? It is pretty much exciting craft and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Grading and trimming seams
Seam allowances can add bulk or cause bunching, especially if you’re sewing a tight curve or using heavy fabrics. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to grade and trim seams to reduce bulk and get corners and curves to lay … Read More...
How to Make a Pendant from Soda Cans
You can make this pretty DIY pendant out of recycled aluminum cans. This pendant has a fun, Art Nouveau-y feel to it. The filigree piece is made using a die-cutting machine and the pendant is finished with micro bolts and … Read More...
Nesting dolls can make great pin cushions
This photo was part of a collection of a wide variety of interesting cloths, nail art and lots of other stuff over at the blog Lamna en Kommentar. I thought the idea for repurposing nesting dolls as pin cushions was … Read More...
Happy New Year!
Elves Bring in the New Year in these Sweet Cross Stitch Patterns
Happy New Year!
I wanted to start the year by thanking you for joining us here at Craft Gossip. We love getting to share craft ideas with you and will only do more of the same in 2019.
If you … Read More...
DIY Bridal Comb You Can Make Yourself
This Bridal comb is made using beads and crystals, you can make your comb to suit your budget by purchasing the beads and crystals that your heart and wallet desires. The tutorial is easy to follow, but you will require … Read More...
Nautical Door Stop Tutorial
This nautical doorstop is the perfect Needlework project for a summers afternoon. My daughter’s bedroom is an nautical theme and this would look great in her room. Might even stop her from slamming the door shut when she is in … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scrap friendly quilted pillow cover
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew these fun and pretty quilted pillow covers. They’re made with a quilt-as-you-go technique that’s great for improv piecing and using up your scraps. Pull out your scraps and see what … Read More...