Katie from Punk Projects – and the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip – shows how you can create a fabric covered sketch book or journal. An elastic strip across the front makes little pockets to hold pens and … Read More...
Cranberry Orange Christmas Margarita
It’s Friday and definitely 5 O’clock on the East Coast. Here is a different take on the fabulous margarita. There are several other cocktails listed with this drink that you could also create for your next cocktail party and they … Read More...
Cranberry Raspberry Lime Mocktail
Looking for a festive and refreshing drink that everyone at the party can enjoy?
This Cranberry Raspberry Lime Mocktail is the perfect alcohol-free option for holidays, baby showers, or summer brunches. Bursting with tart cranberries, sweet raspberries, and zesty lime, … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute Christmas felt gift card holders
We’re now just a week from Christmas, and Christmas shopping panic is getting real for many of us. If your last minute Christmas shopping includes gift cards, you can make the presentation of them super cute with these felt gift … Read More...
Wrapping with ONLY Craft Paper and Yarn
This handy tutorial shows you how to make a gift bag using only craft paper and yarn. This is great for anyone on a budget this holiday and it is perfect for any oddly sized and shaped gifts because you … Read More...
Chocolate-Wrapped Present Cakes
This dessert is two in one. Not only are you getting a delicious cake, but you can also eat the wrapping and the bow. Your guests will be wowed! Elizabeth at SugarHero has wonderful photo tutorials for the packages and … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tissue box cover
Susan from Super Mom – No Cape! shows how you can make a reversible tissue box cover. She shows how to make the pattern, which is just one piece and can be adapted to fit any size tissue box. She … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for December
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If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought … Read More...
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
Let the kids have the cookies, while you enjoy cheesecake flavored like your beloved sugar cookies. If you are going to take a night off from dieting, this is your dessert for that night. This would be a great dessert … Read More...
8 Crafts for the Star Wars Fan
It’s official! The force has awakened and fans across the globe are swarming to get in to see the premier of the new Star Wars movie. If you are a fan of all things Jedi, or maybe you are drawn … Read More...
Use Giant Yarn to Knit a Scarf in a Flash
If you’re still looking for projects you can knit for gifts, here’s another great, super simple idea. This Quick Knit Scarf from Smiling Colors is worked with a really big yarn (Loops and Threads Phat, to be precise) and size … Read More...
Recycle your Christmas ornaments into pretty decor
I love this idea to turn Christmas ornaments into vases. Wouldn’t these look wonderful as part of a Valentine’s Day celebration? I tend to keep out some of my Christmas red decor through Valentine’s Day. Do you? Pop on over … Read More...
20,000 Critters In Your Christmas Tree! Beware!!!
Fresh cut Christmas trees just add that extra touch of the holidays to any home. You simply can’t replicate the smell from any candle, and the texture of those real needles can never be matched with any artificial tree. However, … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone charging mat with a cord loop
Staci from Crafty Staci has a solution for a phone charging cord that slips off the table when it’s not plugged into the phone. She’s made a charging mat with a cord loop at one end. She shares a tutorial … Read More...
8 Christmas Party Ideas Using Solo Cups
Throwing a memorable Christmas party doesn’t have to mean emptying your bank account. Inexpensive Solo cups
and dishes can be used to serve your guests in style, with a few simple modifications like adding faux Santa belts to classic red … Read More...
Top Trends at the Renegade Craft Fair: Winter 2015
As an indie crafter, I like to try and keep up with the current trends in the crafting world. Some I actually jump on, others not so much, but either way I like to know what they are. The folks … Read More...
Book Review – The Complete Book Of Chalk Lettering
by ISBN-10: 0761186115
The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style
We have all seen the trendy use of Chalkboards for home decorations, crafts and it’s original use as signage. I … Read More...
Use These For Deocrating Everything
Use these Butterfly patterns for creating little butterflies that can be use to embellish so many different things. They are perfect for adding to gift cards, hair bands, cardigans, beanies or simply attach a magnet and create an adorable fridgie. … Read More...
Project: Holiday Mixed Media Canvas
Decorate your house this holiday with a fun mixed media on canvas project. Combine pattern paper, paints, ink and washi tape for an artsy project this Christmas. Find directions over on the Homegrown Hospitality blog.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Santa Claus Christmas blanket
This Santa Claus throw blanket is sooo cute! And Vanessa from Tried & True shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make it. The blanket is made from soft Minky fur, with white faux fur trim and … Read More...