This Elmers glue Batik dye tutorial looks fantastic and was created by Our Creative Day. I am definitely adding this one to my summer To-Do list as I think not only will the kids love it I will too. My … Read More...
DIY – Smelly Foot Soaks
This DIY recipe is for all the guys in your house because as we all know woman don’t get smelly feet right?
I think the sage and rosemary one appeals to me the most, but I might just be hungry.… Read More...
The Best Outdoor Swings That You Can Actually Make DIY
Face it. Most of the swings that you find on these DIY websites require a team of carpenters and skilled trade people to put together.
We don’t have them on call, unless, you’re married to one of them.
So here … Read More...
Keep summer fun with Crafts for Kids at PBS Parents
There’s still almost a month left in summer before school starts back again. If the days are starting to feel longer and longer, and the words “I’m booooored” being uttered more often than you’d like, Caroline from Salsa Pie has … Read More...
How to make a peace on Earth painted globe
I am so going to make this! Well, first I have to score myself an old globe at the thrift store! Pop on over to the blog Endlessly Inspired to see how to paint words on a globe.
Free Colorful Baby Blanket Pattern
It’s just turned into baby week here at Craft Gossip, hasn’t it? It just happens that a lot of people have been showing off great projects for babies lately, and that’s one genre where most of us can’t get enough, … Read More...
Zucchini Cupcakes
I don’t speak German. But the pictures on this site speak a “1000 words” to me. And they all say – these cupcakes are yummy!
The fact that these cupcakes are sea-themed and are zucchini based – makes me think … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sock snake
Over at Lolly Jane, Kelli shows how to make this cute sock snake, no sewing required. It’s a fun craft you can make with your kids. She uses hot glue to create the face, and school glue to add the … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-Tone Fabric Totes
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Two-Tone Fabric Totes. They’re roomy tote bags made from coordinating home dec weight fabrics. They’re lined and have boxed bottoms. Embellish them up with ribbon trim and a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Mommy and Me Swimsuit Cover Ups
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made a set of matching swim cover ups for her and her daughter. She used lightweight terry cloth yardage, with elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. The … Read More...
Cross Stitch Chopper
This little chopper – or helicopter if you prefer, is so cute you will want to stitch a whole band of them on parade across a towel or around the edge of a pillowcase. Perfect for a boy’s room or … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute leather and fabric bracelet
AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters make quick gifts for teens, tweens, women, men, just about anyone. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. You can wear them as singles, or pile a bunch of them on your wrist for a … Read More...
Totally 80’s Dude
Nagel ladies were a fixture of artwork in the 80’s and when my friend Lisa needed to stitch up a project for a swap with the theme of “Living in the 80’s” she immediately thought of this type of artwork. … Read More...
Rustic Autumn Pie Buffet
Alicia Parsons, the creative talent behind Atypical Type A and Akimbo, serves up delicious inspiration for a rustic autumn pie buffet! What a sweet and beautiful way to treat your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or if you’re … Read More...
Freebie: Fairy Digital Stamp
Elizabeth O. Dulemba has an adorable free digital stamp of a little fairy reading to a snail, click here to download it.
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-Heather Here are some more of our fairy articles and tutorials. Looking for more … Read More...
Freebie | Colorful Flag Digital Scrapbooking Paper
I love this colorful digital patterned paper, and it is yours free at MeinLilaPark. Use it for scrapbooking, cards or gift wrap. Sandra explains how you can easily download her design. Click here to grab it.
Tutorial | DIY Concertina Photo Book
Make a concertina (or accordion) photo book from scratch using the instructions over at Kate’s Creative Space. She includes a printable instruction sheet. This would be a nice way to document a day trip or other short summer activity. Click … Read More...
Basketball Party Ideas
Here are 6 party ideas to slam-dunk your next basketball party! Basketball is a fun theme to have for your party and all of these Basketball ideas are sure to inspire you for your kids DIY party. Basketball is … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Snail
DeviantArt often has really great quickie polymer clay tutorials. This one, by Jane RT, is for a cute little snail figure. The idea would work on a larger scale and using all sorts of powders or adding tiny beads … Read More...
Liz shares some Tips for Perfect Pressing
Pressing your seams and your fabric is often the difference between a sewing project that looks wonky and one that looks just right. But don’t just whip out your iron and start ironing your projects the way you do your … Read More...