Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween ornaments. Included are templates to make a candy corn, a skull, a haunted house, a gravestone, and a moon & bat. They’re made … Read More...
DIY: Iron-On Sweatshirt
Natalie is the DIY fashionista behind My Little Secrets; DIY and Lifestyle Blog based in Toronto. I like the words she put on her sweatshirt. I have used these felt letters many times and they wash up perfectly. You can … Read More...
A 1950s vintage sewing swag giveaway
Look at all these 1950s vintage sewing goodies!! They’re all part of a huge giveaway at the Pattern Patter blog. The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ group has collected this group of 1950s sewing swag to give away to one of … Read More...
Growing A Vegetable Garden Throughout The Winter
Having a garden is quite rewarding, but there are only a few months out of the year that you can do so, right? No! There are certain things that you can grow during the winter or even in colder climates. … Read More...
Pumpkin Patch Brownie Bites
It’s almost time to sit in the pumpkin patch and wait for the great pumpkin! These cute little pumpkins would surely make the time worth it
Sugartown Sweets shows how to take some store bought items and turn them into … Read More...
Soap Tutorial – Spiced Pumpkin
For this quick melt and pour soap all you need is 10 minutes and some Pumpkin spiced Fragrant oil. How fantastic would these been for Fall or Halloween gifts! Add some extra orange color for a more vibrant look. … Read More...
Book Review – Crochet With One Sheepish Girl
Crochet with One Sheepish Girl by Meredith Crawford
RRP $17.95
Guest Review By Katie from IndieCrafts.
While I am the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip and not the crochet editor, I do love to crochet so I … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this fringed leather clutch, no sewing required
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make this fab fringed leather clutch – with no sewing! The long fringe down the sides is a dramatic detail. but guess what? That fringe down the sides actually … Read More...
Halloween Craft – Paper Name Skeletons
Name art might be considered a classic (I remember making one in school as a child and, as my children always jokingly remind me, I am old), but I like the Halloween twist on this one. Cindy, from My Creative … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week- Little Honey Bee Studio
(Dakota Makeup Bag pictured above)
Today I’m featuring Little Honey Bee Studio, an etsy shop by Norma Gomez. Norma is an extremely talented mixed media artist. Here is a little bit about Norma from her etsy shop-
“I’ve been … Read More...
Project: Pumpkin Centerpiece
Can you believe the pumpkin in this amazing Halloween display is made with a ball of string!? The plain white ball of string has been colored with ink sprays and is surrounded by stamped, embossed and die cut images. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom pillow covers
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can whip up some fun pom pom pillow covers. It’s easy to include pom pom trim when sewing together your pieces. The pom pom trim adds texture and a bit of whimsy … Read More...
A Little Halloween Clay
Cute, tiny things for Halloween. Made by the talented polymer clayers of Etsy:
 Pumpkin Creature Figurine by PlayfulPixieCreation |
 Halloween Brownie Minis by KatydidMiniatures |
 Pumpkin Carving Miniature by SaraMadeCreations |
 Cornucopia Miniature by RedBearMiniatures |
Knitted Glass?
Artist Carol Milne makes knitted glass art. How does that happen? Glass is solid (sort of) and when it is molten and in a state that it can be manipulated, it’s too hot too touch. What really happens here is … Read More...
Halloween Lunchbox Ideas
Halloween doesn’t just have to be about the candy. Surprise your kids with a Halloween theme lunch or dinner on Halloween night. You could take this theme through the rest of the holidays too. Corey has 4 other options that … Read More...
Tutorial: How to repair small holes in knit fabric
Agy from Green Issues by Agy shows how you can repair small holes in jersey knit fabrics. You know, those tiny holes that pop up at places where the fabric gets extra wear – at the corners of pockets, in … Read More...
GIVEAWAY- Glitterville’s Handmade Christmas
From a wonderful world where things sparkle and shine,
Here’s a fabulous book for Christmas time.
Glitterville is the place you know,
Where you can create anything from wreaths to snow.
Stephen Brown guides you through the whimsical crafts,
With … Read More...
Kidoodle.TV Freebie Is the Perfect Candy-Free Halloween Treat
If you’re looking for non-candy goodies to pass out for Halloween or to add to your costume party goodie bags, Kidoodle.TV is offering printable cards with promo codes for two months of the popular on demand video service for kids … Read More...
Kitty Hat! Original Craft by Lee Meredith
Nicole on Craft Stylish used Lee Meredith, contributor; pattern and design used to make her Kitty hat. Lee has a step-by-step tutorial from felting your sweater to cutting out your hat to designing it and making the cat’s face. Several … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wrapped wooden spoons
These fabric wrapped wooden spoons have me thinking of Christmas gifts. A set of these spoons would make such a nice handmade gift! Alice & Lois shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. And yes, they say you … Read More...