Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her little girls’ Little Ruffle Skirt. With the optional shorts pieces, you can make it into a skort (skirt with shorts underneath) so your little girl can play freely without … Read More...
Simple Slippers to Keep Your Feet Warm
One of the worst things about winter for me is that when my feet get cold, it’s really hard to warm them back up. That’s why I try to wear handknit socks all the time, because they’re way warmer than … Read More...
Knitting as Protest and a Show of Love
This week’s knitting news spotlights how knitting can be so much more than “just” making things.
First there’s a group of knitters in Australia who have been protesting against coal seam gas mining (also known as fracking) in their communities … Read More...
Project: Computer Tablet Shaped Card
The C C Designs stamps blog has a tutorial using die cuts and stamps to make a fun greeting card shaped like a tablet. There are even pockets to tuck in money or gift cards. This would be a great … Read More...
10 ways to make a zippered pouch
Zippered pouches are fun to make and great to give as gifts. There are so many uses for them (school supplies, toiletries, small toys, purse essentials, to name a few) and countless ways to make them. Make them as flat … Read More...
How to get words on Washi tape
Washi tape is a versatile crafting material that can be used to add color, pattern, and texture to a variety of projects. It’s easy to tear, reposition, and remove, which makes it perfect for adding decorative accents to your home … Read More...
Great idea for using lace curtains to make window screens
These are so pretty and I bet they work great too! There isn’t a tutorial on how to make lace curtain 
screens at the blog 365 Saker but there is a lot of other pretty ideas and photos. I think … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy beaded dressmaker pins and a whimsical felt filled pincushion
Emi from Small Good Things shares a tutorial at Flamingo Toes showing how you can make these pretty beaded pins and a fun felt-filled pincushion to stick them in. Two tutorials in one! You can make the dressed up fancy … Read More...
10 Fun and Fabulous Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Did you know that March 2nd is the birthday of the famous and beloved author, Dr. Seuss
? Take a minute out of your day, either the day of, or leading up to, and celebrate the day with your little … Read More...
Winners of the last bunch of Craft Gossip Recycling Giveaways
Lori of Eldridge, IA is the winner of
The new magazine Artist and Makers
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Trish F. of Newton NJ is the winner of
The book Fabric Printing at Home
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Dennis M. of Alexandria, KY
is the winner of … Read More...
Felt Carrots for Easter
How about these Felt Carrots for Easter decorations? Joy of “XOXO Grandmas” has a tutorial for making these super easy felt carrots. Joy has an excellent tutorial with a pattern for us to use. She made several sizes so you … Read More...
10 Inspiring Ideas to Make a “Command Center” for Your Home
Do you have a household that is constantly on the go? Maybe it seems like there is something constantly going on every hour, every day, from the minute the kids get out of school. Organization is truly key in running … Read More...
Fifty Shades of Grey Party Ideas
With the movie out the whole “Fifty Shades Of Grey” has been reborn once more. Check out these fun party ideas for your next bachelorette or hens night party. The black and grey give a sophisticated yet sexy look without … Read More...
Home Made Natural Mascara
This DIY mascara is home made using activated charcoal as the color pigment. You will need to save an old mascara tube and brush applicator to make application easy. I actually use waterproof mascara so I don’t think this would … Read More...
Minion Crochet patterns
Don’t know if you know someone totally obsessed with minion’s but I sure know a few. These patterns are all free and are sure to make a little one (or big kid) smile. Happy Happy…
Tutorial: Easy way to store slightly used sewing machine needles
Confession time: I sew almost everything on a universal needle. And the reason is that all those needles look the same to me, so once I switch out one needle for the other, I’m left wondering where to put the … Read More...
Tips: How to Use A Copic Marker (or any other) Blender Pen
alcohol markers are great for coloring your stamped images and each company that makes them also sells a blender pen but what exactly does a blender pen do? A blender pen is like a clear marker and can move marker … Read More...
Pancake Number Match – Lesson plans
There is no better activity than one where you can combine plain old fun with learning. This homemade game from Coffee Cups and Crayons does exactly that. To make this game, all you need is 2o circles made out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunny in a bubble pocket
Olga from Kid Approved shows how you can make a bunny in a bubble pocket. A bunny silhouette is peeking out of a gathered pocket. How perfect would this be for an Easter dress? She adds this special detail to … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather tissue pouch
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this simple leather (or faux leather) tissue pouch. It’ll hold a travel pack of tissues, and look quite stylish doing it. The edges of the leather don’t need to be finished, … Read More...