After Thanksgiving the craziness begins, two birthdays, winter sports and a big holiday. I need quick meals, meals to feed a crowd and meals that I can prepare ahead of time. Do they have elves that help with clean up … Read More...
How to make a giant paint swatch light up Christmas tree
Did you play with a Light Bright as a kid? I did and this Christmas tree made on peg board with little twinkle lights is like a grown-up version perfect to decorate for the holidays. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Get Ready for Hanukkah with Free Party Printables
These party printables have a modern feel, yet hold true to the Hanukkah spirit. The collection includes a “Celebrate Hanukkah” welcome sign, banner, mini banner, invitations, large and small party circles, menu or place cards, treat toppers, water bottle labels, … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Little girl nightgown
When she was little, my daughter always loved her mommy-made nightgowns better than any other sleepwear. Something about having something handmade just for you to snuggle into at night…. Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a free pattern at … Read More...
Spelt Cinnamon Snowflake Cookies
Who is starting their holiday baking today? Traditionally, I start my Christmas cards and watch White Christmas. I’m not allowed to do any other Christmas items till December 1st. I’m not ready for the snowfall, but would be happy to … Read More...
Make Your Own Gingerbread House Village From Milk Cartons!
Gingerbread houses are an iconic symbol of the Christmas season. They are fun to make, and fun to eat. However, because thy are edible, they are also perishable. This idea to make a whole gingerbread village from recycled milk cartons … Read More...
Unique Christmas Gift Guide – Hand Painted Adorable Mugs
I came across this adorable Hand Painted Cozy Animal Mugs and just had to share them with Craftgossip.com readers. I love the Fox and Panda. I hope these make their way in to my Christmas stocking this year.
Hand-painted in … Read More...
Crazy Ways To Cure A Stuffed Nose
Forget about the over the counter nasal squirts that shoot saline
up your nose until your eyeballs bulge. These simple techniques use your tongue in a way you probably have never thought of before. I don’t have a stuffy nose … Read More...
DIY Can Be Elegant – Look At This
Some people think DIY is for cheapskates who want to save a little money. This is true, but it is also for people who want custom design, style or colors. Look at this simple Crochet Snowflake Coaster. Once it is … Read More...
Some Free Ebooks to Start Your Holiday Knitting
If you’re hanging out at home over the long holiday weekend (sorry if you happen to be in a place that doesn’t celebrate, or already had Thanksgiving), now might be a good time to start some holiday knitting if you … Read More...
Project: Stamped Copper Bracelet
Turn a blank piece of copper into a cool customized bracelet with some metal stamping. The Darby Smart blog has tips for lining up your letter stamps, adding color and how to bend the blank shape into a bracelet. These … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt feather Christmas ornaments
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make these gorgeous felt feather ornaments for your tree. They have wire in them so you can give them gentle feathery curves if you like. Each is made from several layers of … Read More...
Feature Friday: Nayna Jewelry
Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy shop: Nayna Jewelry. Inspired by Sunaina’s Indian/Pakistani background, they provide quality, bohemian, vintage floral crowns and beautiful hair jewelry. Nayna Jewelry provides you with the best hair jewelry on the market! We are … Read More...
Blog Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Blog Handmade! What is that? It is a weekly feature I started here at Indie Crafts that will goes up every Friday!
Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade bloggers … Read More...
Craft Trends to look for in 2016
This time last year I did a post titled “Craft Trends to look for in 2015“. I predicted things like calligraphy/lettering (huge right now!) as well woodland creatures. I think it is fun to see how different trends … Read More...
Free Christmas Journaling Cards
Get these awesome free printables for your Christmas albums this year. You can get the file in digital and PDF formats, so everyone can play along!
Grab them at the link below.
Source: Kimla Designs and Photography: Free Christmas … Read More...
Printable Christmas Cheer Advent Calendar
Download this fun Christmas Cheer Advent Calendar, plus a sheet of Christmas activities to go along with it, and do something fun every day in December. Each image is 4×6 and you can display as a garland, or in … Read More...
Cranberry Moscow Mule
If you need another cocktail to add to your holiday list, give this cranberry Moscow mule a try. The mugs are every where this year, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding them to serve up at your next holiday … Read More...
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Hopefully your Thanksgiving prep is going well or you are sitting down with your family and friends and enjoying the holiday feast. I’m hoping by the time you read this, the bird will at least be in the oven. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa Claus Cane
Here’s a new cane from Monica Resta, perfect for the holidays: a Santa cane. Don’t forget to check out Monica’s whole channel of helpful stuff as well or her Facebook page.