Here is a healthy treat for your kids to enjoy. Okay, so there are some candy bits, but the bulk of it is healthy. I might have to try this with dried cherries or cranberries, since I don’t like raisins. … Read More...
pattern for a half eaten gingerbread man
Meg of “Elsie Marley” is a wife and mother of 3 children and blogs out of Madison, WI. She has a tutorial for this adorable “half eaten gingerbread man” with a downloadable pattern. Now this is what a yummy Gingerbread … Read More...
Freebie: Snowflake Die Cut
If you have an electronic die cutting machine you can download this pretty snowflake die for free from SVG Cuts. File is in a Zip format and includes the .svg files that works with Sure Cuts A Lot, Make-The-Cut, Silhouette … Read More...
Cute Ways to Wrap and Decorate for the Holidays from Our Readers
I love getting user submissions because there’s no way I can keep up with all the yarny goodness happening out there in the world without a few spies. If you ever have anything to share, whether it’s a pattern on … Read More...
Tutorial: Back tie pillowcase dress
Usually a pillowcase dress has ties at one or both shoulders, but Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a pillowcase dress with ties at the back. Putting the … Read More...
Pretty Ponchos to Knit
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...