Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a terry cloth towel wrap. It would make a great swimsuit cover-up to wear to the beach or pool this summer!
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Freebie | Printable Gift Tag for Mother’s Day
I love this idea for a Mother’s Day gift with a difference. Moms who love to cook, will love to receive a jar of citrus and herb seasoning salt. The post from Five and One shares the recipe and … Read More...
Earth Day Cake Pops
Cake pops are one of those magical treats that give you just the right amount of sweetness without overindulging. At least, that’s how I like to think of them! Personally, I’m not a huge cake lover, so a single, perfectly-sized … Read More...
Free pattern Little girl’s purse
Virginia from Fynes Designs shares a free pattern for this pretty little girl’s purse. It has the shape and details of a grown-up shoulder bag, but this one is sized small just for little girls. It has a curved top … Read More...
Darth Vader and Hipster Cat – free patterns
These are for the kids in your life. Decorate their room with a menacing Darth Vader or a cool Hipster Cat. The patterns are a free download offered at Shwin&Shwin, by generous blogger Shauna. Along with the patterns, she walks … Read More...
Rainforest Cookies
Here is another recipe that can be made with the kids, while they learn the importance of protecting and appreciating our environment we currently live in. These cookies have ingredients that you are able to find in the rainforest. The … Read More...
Ikea Hacks For Your Kitchen
By now, you have probably heard about, and possibly even visited the big blue store know as Ikea. There are so many different options for you home there, and just about everything is at a fairly decent price and what … Read More...
Salt Dough Necklace
Salt dough has been used for jewelry making for a long time. We have blogged about salt dough and it’s versatility many times on Craftgossip but this tutorial stood out to me. The use of color and wire wrapping adds … Read More...
10 Easy Hairstyles for School Girls
My hair styles for myself mainly (always) consist of pony tails and occasionally a bun. So naturally I torture my daughter by doing the same to her.
Actually I do have this side plait thing going when I want to … Read More...
Edible Water Beads
I will admit that I am as fascinated with water beads
as the kids… I will also admit that they make me nervous. I am always worried that a young child might not be able to resist popping one of … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page
This wonderful journal page reminds of an old stained glass window in an ancient castle. Linda Cain used paste, stencils, paint, rubber stamps and more to make this artful mixed media creation. You can find out more by visiting the … Read More...
Free pattern: Tiny felt houses
Delilahiris shares a free pattern to make these sweet little felt houses. The front door has a heart shaped window and really opens. A button clasp holds it shut. The little felt houses are perfect blank canvases for all kinds … Read More...
7 Ideas For Making Your Own Harry Potter Jewelry
Here is a great roundup of 7 different DIY ideas for making your own Harry Potter Inspired Jewelry. If you, or someone you know, is a fan of the ever-popular wizard, then a piece of jewelry in his honor would … Read More...
Sewing Free pattern: Adjustable apron for kids and adults
An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a simple cooking apron for kids and adults. The neck strap and waist ties are created with a single fabric strap threaded through casings at the sides of the apron top. … Read More...
Gatsby Inspired Wedding
If you enjoy the finer things in life, and are looking for you wedding to be a little more formal and dressed-up, then you just may find some inspiration from this beautiful Gatsby Inspired Wedding. While there are so many … Read More...
DIY Melted Crayon Tshirt
I love this idea that was posted on the 2nd Funniest Thing blog, they made a crayon printed t shirt! How cool! You take crayon shavings, place them onto the t shirt and melt them on to the t shirt.… Read More...
Earth Day Cupcakes
If you prefer cupcakes over cookies, here is a cute recipe to make with the kids. It has a cute surprise heart to show our love for Mother Earth. This is one of those easy surprise cakes, because you cut … Read More...
Project: Elephant Thank You Card
Elephants don’t forget right? And this cute elephant won’t forget to tell you she’s busting to say how thankful she is. This adorable card was designed by Nichol Magouirk and she’s got a video on her blog showing how to … Read More...
How to make hand heart bookmarks
I am now on the look out for 4th of July crafts and Mother’s Day crafts and I spotted this cute tutorial on how to make heart hand bookmarks over at the blog Nearly Crafty. I bet every mom would … Read More...
Felt Gerbera Daisies – Lazy Daisies of Summer
Are you ready to slip on some flip-flops? I know I am. You might want to try these Gerbera Daisy lazy daisies of summer Flip-flops brought to you by American felt and craft. You can dress up your flip-flops with … Read More...