This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
ABC Book of Me Scrapbook Challenge
Is one of your goals this year to scrapbook more about yourself? If so this ABC challenge from This is The Crafty One might be just the thing. She is combining the idea of an ABC book with challenges from … Read More...
How to turn clear glass vintage blue with food coloring
Moonbeams and Applesauce gives us a nice tutorial for turning a regular glass jar into a vintage-y looking blue sea glass color. I love sea glass. We went to glass beach up near Fort Bragg many years ago pre- child … Read More...
How to turn clear glass vintage blue with food coloring
Moonbeams and Applesauce gives us a nice tutorial for turning a regular glass jar into a vintage-y looking blue sea glass color. I love sea glass. We went to glass beach up near Fort Bragg many years ago pre- child … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sunshine in my Heart
Review: The Dome Retreat Day Spa, Marriott, Brisbane, Australia
When I was invited to review The Dome Retreat Day Spa at the Marriott hotel during our recent stay, I was super excited as well as little nervous. I don’t usually enjoy being pampered in this way but my … Read More...
Review: Disney Live, Australia
If you are in Australia (See dates and Venues Below) and looking for a fun filled 1 1/2 hours then this show is sure to suit your little ones. With 25 Disney stars appearing your children are sure to know … Read More...
Groundhog Day Push Pops
We’ve had one, maybe two, flakes of snow so far in Washington DC. Then today, crazy snowfall as we headed to the airport (by the way, I’m sort of on vacation). But nothing sticks!! So I’m hoping we get some … Read More...
Colorful Ombre Basement Craft Storage
Shannon over at Madigan Made has some pretty cool ideas for not only organizing your craft supplies, but adding some color and pizzazz at the same time. Using an ombre theme, she transformed boring into beautiful. Head over and see … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging garment cover
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a garment cover to keep a favorite dress or nice outfit dust-free while hanging in the closet. She made hers to protect the dress her daughter wore for her first … Read More...
Tutorial: How to hem your jeans
I’m a little on the short side, so any jeans I buy tend to be at least an inch too long. How about you? I could pay to have them altered, but I don’t want to spend the money. Sew … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Busy book for small hands
Adrienne from drienny and A + A = Z created a busy book to keep her young daughter occupied during a long plane trip. Each page was created with a different type of activity or discovery in mind. One page … Read More...
Stamping Tip: Reverse Stamping
Here’s another easy way to create a reverse image of your stamp using large blocks of craft foam. Sally from Hero Arts shares all the details here.
-Heather
Child’s blanket decorated with cute felt monsters
Linda our crafty Italian friend bought a white fleece blanket from IKEA and decided to take the leap from sweet Winnie the Pooh to some loveable little monsters for a child’s bed. She used four different felt colors and found … Read More...
Cookie Decorating Party Crafts
Find how-tos and ideas to make super-cute invitations and decorations for a cookie decorating party, including these rolling pin invitations, the cookie banner and (my favorite) the cookie straws HERE at Fiskars.
Exclusive Discount for Craft Gossip Readers
Jenny at JB Cross Stitch www.jbcrossstitch.com says, “Thank you for all of the lovely comments we have received from your readers who downloaded our free charts. We would like to offer your readers an exclusive 20% off all of our … Read More...
Rustic Lace Scarf
Beautiful Rustic Lace Scarf! This is made from Plymouth’s Haciendo Yarn, a thick and thin creation available in lots of colors.
The scarf would be pretty in almost any color combination, or a tweed.
You can get the Free Lace … Read More...
Wrapping Store-Bought Candy for Valentine’s Day
Find some ideas for dressing up and packaging store-bought candy for Valentine’s Day HERE at Martha Stewart.
Dress up Your Roll contest kick-off
Now this is *different but good. The Dress up Your Roll Competition starts today over at Want it Need it Quilt. Jane says all you have to do to enter is make a fabric cover for your toilet roll. … Read More...
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.
Looking for … Read More...