This is the basic pumpkin making tutorial: orange and green clay, a tool to make marks. You can make fabulous little pumpkin beads, pumpkin decor. You can fancy it up by antiquing your pumpkins or turning them into little … Read More...
Tutorial: Wildwood crib quilt
Made from the Wildwood fabric collection by Cloud 9 Fabrics, this pretty in pinks and blues quilt is the work of Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts. Of the project she explains,
… Read More...The pattern only requires simple patchwork sewing, using colour gradation
Tutorial: Wide waistband pleated skirt
Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a pleated skirt with a wide waistband, that’s sure to become a wardrobe staple. It can be as dressy or as casual as you like depending on what you put with … Read More...
Tutorial: Inexpensive DIY fabric pumpkins
Theresa from The Art of Moseying shows her cheap and easy method for making these fabric pumpkins. She got all the fabric she needed to make all of these pumpkins for just $12, which I think counts as cheap. And … Read More...
14 Not So Ordinary Outdoor Cat Homes
If you have a cat, you will be amazed by these 14 architecturally designed homes that were created by design firms from around America for free for Architects for Animals charity.
All these designs are stunning ideas that really show … Read More...
Tutorial: Team spirit tailgating t-shirt banner
Show your team spirit at your next tailgating party with a team t-shirt banner like this one. Jane fromMaiden Jane shares a tutorial showing how to make one. You’ll need a stack of t-shirts for your favorite team, but … Read More...
Coastal Pumpkins
Are you having a hard time tying in the current holiday décor with your own home décor? It can sometimes be difficult to find that right balance without letting your holiday items look cheesy and out of place.
This great … Read More...
Pecan Pie Egg Roll
I love pecan pie, but sadly my family doesn’t. Kind of the opposite of pumpkin pie situation. This recipe will solve my issue of having to eat a pie all my myself. Or at least make me feel less guilty.… Read More...
Felt Learning Clock Tutorial
Victoria is a Canadian and their family lives in the prairies and hosts a blog called “Vixen Made”! She is a stay at home mother of three children. When her daughter started asking what time it is and what time … Read More...
DIY Vintage Bracelet
This eclectic style bracelet is made using vintage earring pieces. Whilst I don’t suggest you break up grannies heirlooms I do suggest you take a look at flea markets and Op shops. Perhaps you do have heirlooms that you just … Read More...
DIY – Colorful Cold Packs
These DIY cold packs are perfect if you have little kidlets in the house. You can use them for bumps and bruises as well as keeping lunch boxes chilled. The bright colors are a little fun and also make it … Read More...
DIY Tribal Print Canvas Shoes
On my own blog, Punk Projects, I shared the tutorial for these hand painted Tribal Patterned Canvas Shoes. I love painting canvas shoes. I used Deco Art’s SoSoft Fabric Acrylics, which are the perfect fabric paint to use on canvas … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Latte Play Dough
If you love the smell of pumpkin pie, you will definitely want to make a batch of this play dough for your kids. The kids will have fun with this activity and, as an added bonus, the house will smell … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s flannel nightgown
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s flannel nightgown. It has a simple peasant dress style, made from flannel and with long gathered sleeves to keep warm on cooler nights. Her free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt fox notebook cover
School supplies are fun. Cute school supplies are even better. Katie from Punk Projects, and Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip, shares a tutorial showing how you can make this felt fox notebook cover. The felt fox face is … Read More...
Technique: Coloring on Dry Embossed Paper
Using embossing templates gives your paper a lot of depth and texture and you can add even more by coloring on top of the embossing. Scribbling oil pastels over the embossing and then going over it with water gives your … Read More...
I Have Crochet Questions!
There are hundreds if not thousands of free patterns online for crocheted shawls and fingerless gloves (texting mitts). I’m wondering how many people actually use these items? I think most crocheted scarves, caps, sweaters, and afghans are actually used … Read More...
No Bake Pumpkin Pie in a Jar
I’m not a pumpkin pie
fan, but the rest of my family does like it. I think this might be a good alternative to an actual pie this year. Along, with some mini pies that I will try. Of course … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork and ribbon dog leash
Being a crazy cat lady, I don’t know that much about dogs. But I do know that dogs have to be walked regularly and that dog leashes get plenty of use. So why not make a dog leash that is … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing machine mat with pockets and scissors loop
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial for making a mat to sit underneath your sewing machine. Pockets hanging at the front will hold notions you like to keep close by when sewing. For me, that’s my seam ripper, … Read More...