I hate to admit that I’m not a huge fan of ponchos. Every time they come back I cringe a little. If you’re cold, why not just knit a sweater?
But there are some poncho designs that I see and … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow pillow
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how to make this fun bow pillow. The pillow base is pieced from two coordinating fabrics, with a bow sewn across the front. The bow fabric she used is perfect for this project!… Read More...
6 Christmas Decorations Made From Polymer Clay
If you are looking for some fun little craft ideas to keep your hands busy during the holidays, then look at these 6 Christmas decorations we found made from polymer clay. They are all fairly simple, yet very cute and … Read More...
Hot Chocolate Party Favor
Hot cocoa mix is the perfect favor for any winter party. This adorable jar features a faux whipped cream and candy cane lid for a clever presentation. You can buy the jars at any dollar store and it should take … Read More...
Quick and Easy DIY Gift Ideas
If you are sill having a hard time finding a gift for that certain someone on your list, then take a look at these 20 DIY gift ideas that we found over at the blog Crafts Unleashed. So many great … Read More...
Japanese Fake Food Jewelry
Fish Earrings anyone? I know what you’re thinking that is EXACTLY what Aunt Mavis wants for Christmas right? Japanese company Hatanaka have designed these amazing fake food jewelry pieces. It’s not all cray cray crazy though, check out these Sweet … Read More...
Christmas Party Hair styles for SHORT Hair
Well it seems there are quite a lot of Craftgossip.com readers who have short hair and you guys have been hounding me for short styles. Well here is another batch of amazing styles for Christmas and New Years Ever Parties. … Read More...
Free Pattern – Gingerbread House Pot Holder
Is it possible to have too many pot holders? It’s kinda like scrubbies the more you have the more you need right? Well this adorable set is well worth the sacrifice. Once again I am also going to say how … Read More...
7 fun and festive candle ideas
Over at The Budget Decorator there is a a fun and pretty collection of ideas for candles. I especially liked this idea of using a recycled wine glass as a votive holder and adding a decorative paper lampshade. They look … Read More...
Tutorial: Dainty Handbag Tote
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for her Dainty Handbag Tote. It’s a basic tote, but on a smaller scale to give it more handbag styling. A pretty bow is tied around one of the handles. It’s lined, … Read More...
Project: Recycled Ornament
If you’re like me you’ve got loads of cardboard boxes piling up from all the gifts you’ve ordered online this year. Before you recycle them tear of some corrugated pieces of cardboard and make a wonderful recycled ornament for your … Read More...
Gingerbread Paint Recipe & Craft
Not too long ago I shared a Gingerbread Cloud Dough recipe posted by Crystal, from Growing a Jeweled Rose, and it was a big hit so I thought I would share another fun recipe from her blog. This is a … Read More...
Free pattern: Josephine Doll
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a free pattern for her Josephine doll. She designed the cloth doll for an artist gift exchange she attended, but this sweet … Read More...
DIY: Glittered Cinnamon Ornaments
I think these glittered cinnamon ornaments are stunning ( and I bet they smell heavenly too) ! Rachel posted the tutorial for creating these on the blog, Adventures in Making. She shares the recipe for the dough as well as … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Frozen princess Christmas stockings
Holly & Nat from My Sister’s Suitcase share a tutorial for making Christmas stockings inspired by the Frozen princesses Elsa and Anna. Both stockings started out as inexpensive stockings from the discount store. They added faux fur and trims and … Read More...
Easy and Stylish Hanukkah Ideas using Paper
All these Hanukkah decorations were made using scrapbooking and crafting papers. You can find instructions and templates for the projects at HGTV. Decorate your space with dreidel banners and more. PLUS find other ideas like simple recipes for … Read More...
Freebie | Vintage Christmas Graphics
Use these gorgeous and free vintage Christmas graphics from We Lived Happily Ever after to design your Christmas cards, scrapbook layouts, Christmas albums and even journal and filler cards for your pocket pages. Hannah also shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Project: Frozen Olaf quilt
Shauna of Shwin&Shwin made this quilt for her daughter Abbey who is a fan of the movie Frozen. Relieved she liked the Olaf character the best, she got this happy snowman pieced and quilted in just 3 days. That’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake Dangles
These sparkly cupcakes are adorable as dangles or charms or mini ornaments but you could make them into larger tree ornaments by using a wadded up piece of aluminum foil as the core. Simply cover the foil with the white … Read More...
Present Cake with Ornament Surprise Inside
This is beautiful! The cake as a present is breathe taking, but your guests will be in awe after you slice the cake. I showed another cake like this one, but with a peace sign earlier this year. This is … Read More...