This DIY clay bowls have been decorated with a marbled finish and solid color inside. They look amazing and would make a perfect handmade gift for Children or teenagers to make. Finish off the bowl with a few coats of … Read More...
Embroidered Phone Case
This is a great little project for anyone who is starting out with Embroidery. You can create a phone pouch or glasses pouch using the same tutorial. Embroidered Mobile Phone Case.
25 Christmas Party Games
These Christmas games work for any ages and are guaranteed to make your next Christmas party a huge hit! Lots of different games to choose from so find one that works well with your family. Christmas games.
Christmas games … Read More...
Amigurumi Mini Polar Bear
This is another kawaii-inspired free amigurumi pattern. It’s a Sumikkogurashi polar bear from San-X! His name is Shirokuma, or white bear. White bear is afraid of strangers, but calms down when he sits in the corner and drinks hot tea.… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Make Some DIY Elf On The Shelf Clothes
Do you do the Elf on the Shelf 
at your house? My daughter is just old enough that we missed out on that, but it’s fun to see what my friends come up with. Kristen from Create Kids Couture can … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Christmas Tags
Add a whimsical artistic look to your holiday packages with some mixed media Christmas Tree tags. Find directions over on the Stampington and Company site.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday ideas? Check out these other Christmas-themed … Read More...
Jam Filled Donuts
Jelly filled donuts! Yum! What a fun surprise for Christmas morning. There is even a jelly filled donut for Hanukkah called sufganiyot. Of course, that is made with kosher items. Petro at The Seaman Mom shares how to make this … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage scarf aromatherapy eye pillows
Headaches are no fun! An aromatherapy eye pillow can help ease the pain. Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make one from vintage scarves. I don’t think there’s a prettier way to help a headache! And, it’s a … Read More...
DIY No Kiln Clay Bowls
Little molded bowls – slab bowls on either innie or outie molds – are one of those fun, easy projects in clay. These ones by Angie Ramirez are made from air dry children’s clay but you could certainly do these … Read More...
Project: 3D Tree Card
Here’s a fun tip from Cornelia of Stempel Spass, she drew and cut out a simple tree shape on honeycomb paper for a fun 3D Christmas tree card. Visit her blog for more info.
-Heather
Looking for more paper … Read More...
16 Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Pages
The adult coloring trend is still trending, so why not enjoy a holiday version of it? Jen Walshaw of Mom in the Madhouse rounded up these (free!) 16 Ugly Christmas SweatersColoring Pages that I think are both amazing and hilarious.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little fabric boxes
Little fabric boxes are fun to make and can be useful for organizing any room in your house! Ivelina from Mon Etui shares a tutorial for making fabric boxes. She gives the measurements to make them with dimensions 8 cm … Read More...
Sweet Umbrella Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s fun to be able to see what people are searching for when they visit this site, and sometimes it makes me see holes in coverage where people might not be finding what they are looking for.
I recently noticed … Read More...
Book Review – Knitter’s Know-How
Congratulations to Dina!
One of my other jobs aside from writing for Craft Gossip is that I occasionally write book reviews for Foreword, a great magazine and website supporting small, independent publishing.
I recently did a roundup of craft book … Read More...
50 PDF sewing patterns for men
Sewing for men can sometimes be a challenge, as there aren’t as many sewing patterns available as there are for women and children. But, Stephanie from Swoodson Says is here to help with her collection of 50 PDF sewing patterns … Read More...
And the winner is……….
Congrats Lorelai’s Legacy, you’ve won the Nov. Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
Thanks to all who entered! Check back later this month for another giveaway.
-Heather
Tin Can Christmas Tree
This project takes a little bit of time to get together but it looks adorable once it is done. You can also use Christmas magnets to decorate it or stickers too. Tin Can Christmas Tree Activity
Make Your Own After Sun Face Mask
For this natural and nourishing After Sun face mask you will need
1/2 ripe avocado
1 tsp raw honey
1/2 tsp rosehip seed oil
2 drops tea tree oil
For the full recipe and why these ingredients benefit your face … Read More...
Crochet Organizer
Everyone can use a little extra organization and storage, especially over the holidays! Make this Christmas card holder for your door or hang it by your entry to keep cards off of your valuable shelf space. The free crochet wall … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a quick and easy pillowcase
Pillowcases make great handmade Christmas gifts for kids! You can choose fabrics to suit each child’s personality and interest. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for sewing a quick and easy pillowcase. She uses a serger to make … Read More...