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I didn’t buy it. I didn’t resell someone else’s pattern. I just used my own skills and made a version
FREE Die Cut Hummingbird Shaker Card
Wow, how stunning is this Hummingbird card!? It’s a layered die cut design with an open area so it can also be a shaker card! This intricate and detailed design can be yours for FREE from Miss Mandee, simply download … Read More...
Book Review: Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating
Let me just start by saying—this book is an absolute dream for anyone who gets a little thrill from dusty corners, vintage finds, and the stories old objects tell. Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating is like walking through … Read More...
DIY Backyard Water Play Ideas To Keep Kids Cool All Summer
There comes a point in summer where even the dog looks at the backyard and says, “Absolutely not.” Around here, Aloo finds the shadiest patch of floor, the teenagers disappear into whatever dark, cool corner has the best Wi-Fi, and … Read More...
Book Review: Wild Your World
Most kids go through a phase where they want to learn more about animals, and it’s fun for them to learn about the diversity of the natural world and what humans can do to protect other creatures we share the … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Bestiary Scarf
I don’t even know what to say about this amazing knitting pattern. The Bestiary Scarf from Monstra & Mirabilia is so full of details it’s a little intimidating to talk about.
It features, as the designer describes it, an “artistic … Read More...
Quick Quilting Projects for the 4th of July
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a 4th of July quilt project that does not take over your entire sewing room, your dining table, and your sanity. I love a full-sized patriotic quilt as much as the next fabric-hoarding woman … Read More...
Book Review Wednesday: The Complete Guide to Trinket Dishes for Beginners
I’ll admit, this one has me slightly torn over where it belongs on CraftGossip — because trinket dishes made from polymer clay sit very neatly in that lovely little overlap between our Polymer Clay blog and our Jewelry Making blog… Read More...
How to Embroider on Canvas Shoes for a Custom Look
There is something very satisfying about taking a plain, slightly boring pair of canvas shoes and turning them into something that actually looks like you. Not shop-bought. Not mass-produced. Not the exact same pair everyone else grabbed in a … Read More...
12 Unique Borders for Scrapbook Layouts
Anna Griffin always has beautiful border products that can be stacked to create custom designs with lots of depth and dimension. This ticket style border has rectangles with squared off edges that look like tickets with smaller pieces layered on … Read More...
Samplers to Cross Stitch for the Fourth of July
I already shared some cross stitch patterns specific to America 250, but if you want to cross stitch something more general for the Fourth of July, these patriotic sampler style patterns are a great place to start.
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DIY Flag Banner for 4th of July Decorating
There is something so charming about handmade patriotic decorations, especially the kind that feel a little bit vintage, a little bit scrappy, and a lot more personal than something grabbed from the seasonal aisle at the last minute.
This DIY … Read More...
Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF – Baby Cardigan and Crew Neck Jumper
There is something very sweet about vintage baby knitting patterns, especially the ones that still feel wearable today. This Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has that lovely old-fashioned charm without looking fussy or too dated, which … Read More...
Teach the Teacher Activities and Lesson Plans That Put Students in Charge
There is something wonderfully humbling about handing the “teacher hat” over to the kids for a little while. Any parent of teenagers will tell you they already think they know everything, so we may as well harness that confidence and … Read More...
12 Cards with the Colors of the Rainbow
Hahn created a rainbow on a cute Caterpillar by die cutting it from white cardstock and adding the colors with Copic markers. She also included “shine” marks with a white gel pen on both bugs and the branch. The textured … Read More...
15 Dog Poop Bag Carriers You Can Sew For Your Dog
If you’re a dog owner, then you know the inevitable truth — what goes in, must come out. And in my house, that truth has a name: Aloo, our lovable, curly-coated Labradoodle who has made it his mission to … Read More...
America 250 Fourth of July Activities for Kids
A lot of kids aren’t in school for the Fourth of July, but whether you’re in a classroom or at home, you’ll probably want to mark July 4, 2026, in a special way because it is America’s 250th birthday. And … Read More...
Patriotic Knitting Patterns to Celebrate America’s Birthday
As I’m writing this the United States is about to celebrate a pretty big birthday, and while some of us have complicated feelings about that country right now, I think most of us would agree both that it’s a place … Read More...
4th of July Cookie Ideas for Parties, BBQs, and Summer Celebrations
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a plate of cookies at a summer party. Maybe it is because cookies do not need forks, plates, or anyone hovering nervously near a cake knife. You can pop them onto a tray, set … Read More...
15 DIY 4th of July Porch Decor Ideas for a Festive Front Entry
There is something about a decorated front porch that makes a holiday feel properly underway, isn’t there? Before the barbecue is fired up, before the sparklers come out, before someone inevitably asks where the citronella candles are hiding, the porch … Read More...