Simmi is the brain behind Grace’s Favours and a wife and a mum to 2 children and started the blog to combat post-natal depression after their son was born turned into an obsession with felt and things that could be … Read More...
Giveaway: Menorca Crochet Bag Kit from We Are Knitters
We’re all about multi-crafting here at Craft Gossip, and though their name is We Are Knitters, this yarn and pattern company is all about knitting and crochet.
They recently launched a collection of crocheted bags for summer, and offered … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho scrap fabric bead bracelet
Natasha from The Artisan Life shows how you can use your tiniest fabric scraps to make a Boho bead bracelet. When I say tiny, I mean pieces just 1.25″ or 2″ square, scraps that are often too small for other … Read More...
15 free gift box templates
Oh I just love the Lego gift box featured in this collection of 15 gift box templates compiled over at Lines Across. The diamond one looks really cool too. I bet it would be fun to make out of glitter … Read More...
Congrats to…………
Katiria, you’re our lucky winner of the 3 Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin kits! Please respond to my e-mail to claim your prize.
Thanks to all who entered and be sure to check back soon for our regular monthly Paper Pumpkin … Read More...
8 Delicious Strawberry Recipes
Do you have a weakness for these delicious red berries? Strawberries are one of the most favored of fruits in the berry family, and just so happens to be one of the easiest to grow as well. Whether you have … Read More...
Tutorial: Exposed lace zipper pouch
Have you seen those fancy lace zippers? I bought some a couple of years ago but love them so much I haven’t used them in a project yet. I know, backward reasoning, but you supply hoarders out there will understand… … Read More...
Free Design – Sweet Home
Allie Oops Shares this free “Sweet Home” Design. The little poem or saying on this one is very cute and rather different. The picture is a little dark but the pattern will brighten your day.
Crazy Cats In Hats
I don’t know what’s more crazy – Looking at cat’s in hats or the people who put them there. Sara Thomas of Scooter Knits is to blame for this adorable crazy cat craze with her book Cats in Hats
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Technique: Summer Beach Scene Card
Theresa will teach you how to make a summer sky for a beach scene card by sponging ink directly onto cardstock and stamping over top with silhouette stamps. She’ll even show you how to add shadows with your markers. Click … Read More...
How to Find Out What Your Knitting is Worth
I spent the day Sunday at a little book festival where I was really trying to sell books (want to buy one of my books? I have lots of both books and will autograph and ship, so hit me up … Read More...
Garden in a Glove – Greenhouse Project
If your kids want to help you in the garden, you might want to try this fun experiment with them. Let them create their own miniature greenhouse out of a plastic glove. Simply stuff each finger and the thumb of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a skirt from your old pants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can refashion an old pair of pants into a cute new skirt. This is a great project for pants that are showing wear at the knees, or perhaps have a leg shape … Read More...
How To Make Glittered Lanterns
Looking for an amazing craft that is easy but makes a big impact? These beautiful lanterns can be easily found in any party store, and with a simple coat of glitter, you can customize and transform the look of those … Read More...
Tutorial: Prairie points throw pillow
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillow edged with prairie points. The back is an envelope closure with buttons, with three prairie points accenting each buttonhole. They used a package of pre-cut charm squares to make all of the … Read More...
Art along the Lake Event May 22 – May 24, 2015 | Cook County Minnesota
Hey guys! If you live around the Cook County, Minnesota area I wanted to let you know about an upcoming event on Memorial Day Weekend!
First Annual ‘Art Along the Lake’ Kicks Off in Cook County
Kick off the start … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Taking Vacation Photos With Your Smartphone
I’ve just come back from a short family vacation, and once again, I captured the majority of it using only my smartphone – a Samsung Galxy S4. I’m still blown away by the quality of the photos I can get … Read More...
Buy Etsy Products in a Store Near You!
Etsy transformed the way small handmade items were sold online. In turn, it made buying these handmade goods in physical stores a thing of the past.
So it is baffling, that things seem to be coming full circle with the … Read More...
55 ways to transform bride’s maid, prom and formal dresses
Haven’t we all been stuck with a bride’s maid dress, an old prom dress or need a pretty dress and want to upcycle something in our closet to fit our special occasion? Over at the blog Paris Ciel there is … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote with tassel
Boxwood Avenue shows how you can make a leather (or faux leather) tote with a matching tassel. The lines are simple but elegant, a bag you can carry for a long time without it going out of style. You can … Read More...