If you are looking for an easy crochet poppy pattern that works up fast and uses only a tiny amount of yarn, this sweet little project on CraftBits is a lovely one to try. The pattern creates a simple … Read More...
The Ultimate Ninja Slushie Maker Recipe Guide
Easy, Creative, No-Ice-Needed Slushies You Can Make at Home
If you’ve bought a Ninja Slushie Maker recently and it hasn’t left your kitchen bench since — welcome, you’re among friends. This little machine has become my new favourite toy. It’s … Read More...
Hand Embroidery for Absolute Beginners: Easy Tutorials That Make It Feel Doable
Hand embroidery looks like one of those crafts that should be relaxing from the very first stitch. Then you sit down with a hoop, some thread, a needle that suddenly feels too small to hold, and a vague flower sketch … Read More...
Why I Always Keep a Stash of These Felting Needles
I’ll let you in on a little secret — I don’t buy these felting needles one set at a time. I buy four or five. At once. Every single time.
Now, before you think I’ve lost my mind … Read More...
Chocolate Bunny Knitting Pattern
This Free Chocolate Bunny Knitting Pattern is a fun little Easter knit for anyone who likes seasonal projects with a bit of personality. It has the look of one of those classic chocolate bunnies you see at Easter time, but … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Mandala Circle Frame for Polymer Clay
This post is part of our Etsy Feature series here on PolymerClay.CraftGossip.com, where I spotlight handmade treasures, clever tools, and all the little things that make polymer clay crafting extra fun.
So today’s find? A Mandala Circle Frame stencil that’s … Read More...
6 FREE Pink Easter Pattern Papers to Download
Before you start working on your Spring and Easter scrapbooking projects you might want to download this FREE pretty in pink collection of Easter papers. There’s 6 different petite patterns, all in different shades of pink, from soft and pastel … Read More...
Crafts Made from Books that Kids Can Make
April is School Library Month and National Librarian Day is celebrated on April 16, so I thought it would be fun to look at some crafts made with books and book pages. (Your librarian will want to suggest you only … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday: River Pants PDF Sewing Pattern Review
There’s a certain type of sewing pattern that immediately signals comfort-first, and the River Pants are very much in that category. They’re relaxed, practical, and clearly designed for everyday wear rather than “stand still and look nice” clothes. The … Read More...
How to Make an Pop Up Easel Card for a New Baby
If you’re celebrating a new baby and want to send the parent a special card then check out this darling design from Janet. Her card is a double slider easel design that can stand up and will sure to be … Read More...
Knit a Blanket Inspired by Bamboo
I feel like I’ve had garter stitch on the brain a lot lately, but I’m also, as always, interested in simple knit-purl patterns that can look really interesting without a whole lot of work.
There are so many of these … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Masterpiece with DMC
I was looking through the free cross stitch patterns at DMC the other day (always a worth use of time because they’ve got some great stuff!) and I came across this set of patterns that are tiny representations of famous … Read More...
Easy Easter Bunny Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
There’s something about tiny Easter crochet projects that makes them impossible to stop at just one. You sit down thinking you’ll make a quick little bunny, and suddenly there’s a whole pastel parade lined up on the table looking adorable … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Wet Felted Slippers
If you’ve ever dreamed of sliding your feet into a pair of slippers that you made with your own hands, this week’s feature is going to make your inner crafter very happy. In this tutorial by nainikj on Instructables, you’ll … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Free Printable Easter Foil Wrapper Junk Journal Scraps
Oh these make me ridiculously happy.
There’s something about crumpled Easter egg foil — the soft pastel shine, the little tears and folds — that just screams childhood Easter mornings. You know the ones… chocolate eggs half unwrapped, foil smoothed … Read More...
How to Make a St. Patrick’s Day Mini Album in a Box
I hope you had a lucky St. Patrick’s Day and were able to take some fun photo during the celebration. If you did you’ll want to check out this darling mini album project from Traci to store all those memories. … Read More...
Book Review: Yoga Adventures for Little Explorers
If you like yoga and want to introduce it to your kids at home or in the classroom, Yoga Adventures for Little Explorers by Meghan McDougall and illustrated by Hayley Lowe.
The book takes readers through a kid and adult … Read More...
Bunny Hop Hat and Booties free crochet pattern
I have to admit, I’m a sucker for baby patterns — especially the ones that feel sweet without tipping into over-the-top novelty. This Bunny Hop Hat and Booties free crochet pattern from Jimmy Beans Wool hits that balance really nicely.… Read More...
Patriotic Quilt Patterns for Memorial Day and 4th of July
There’s something deeply special about pulling out a patriotic quilt for Memorial Day or spreading one across the grass to watch 4th of July fireworks. Quilts carry stories and emotions stitched into every seam, and when you combine that with … Read More...
AITA for Charging More for Handmade Items Than Big-Box Stores?
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Dear Crafty Readers,
“I sell handmade sewing items — mostly simple, practical things. Tote bags, pouches, table runners. Nothing fancy or complicated, but well made and thoughtfully finished.
Lately, I’ve started charging what I believe is a fair price. Enough
