My old aunties called gift tags “to-froms.” I love these to-froms by Curbly for their stitchy goodness. I love them even more because each has a pocket on the back to hold a gift card or a bit of cash! … Read More...
{Monday Moods} Black & Blush
Elegant black paired with a whisper of delicate pink makes for a chic, modern wedding in this inspiration board posted at Glamour & Grace!
Tutorial | Scrappy Christmas Trees
You can learn how to make these scrappy Christmas trees from Jenni Swenson at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
You might need Babelfish for this one – Falikép papírgurigákból
Upcycling is a popular trend in the crafting world, and one of the most impressive examples of this trend can be seen in a Hungarian artist’s work. The artist has taken something as humble as toilet paper tubes and transformed … Read More...
Polka Dot Christmas Cookies
These polka dot butter cookies are dressed up for Christmas, but I can see this idea for any festive cookies throughout the year. find them on Cute Everything.
Licorice Swizzle Stick
It’s the simplest ideas that are the most genius. I love this idea to dress up a cocktail (Christmas, sure, but any old time) with a swirl of red licorice lace. Find the idea HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
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Inspiration du Jour | Being Your Momma
DIY Melt & Pour Christmas Ornament Soap
Want to kill a few birds with one stone . Why not decorate your tree with some DIY melt and pour christmas ornaments this year. Not only do they look pretty but they can also add fragrance to the home … Read More...
DIY Lego Soap – Great Christmas Gift Idea
Christmas soap does not necessarily have to be about snowmen and candycanes. Kids love Lego with so why not make some lego soap to go in their stocking too!!! These are cool I bet there will be no problem getting … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Friday Night Sew-In
I’ve spent most of my evening browsing projects from the Friday Night Sew-In (FNSI) at Handmade by Heidi. I highly recommend this activity. So many wonderful things to see.
Tutorial: Attic Window block
Leah from Quilted Delights shows how to make this traditional quilt block – Attic Window. This is a good choice for fussy piecing. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Quilted Delights
Last minute gifts | Stitchy 2012 Calendar
If you still need a few more gifts for your friends and family – just one week from Christmas – check out this 2012 Calendar by Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World. It’s a digital download you’ll receive via … Read More...
Counting Down to Christmas
The clayers are getting ready for the holidays!
- Check out the gears she made for her steampunk style tree with Fimo!
- The Joyfulhomemaker has begun the Christmas transformation of the local doll house…
- A quick how-to for simple Christmas ornaments
Another Cool Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Here’s another Christmas ornament tutorial that anyone can do. It doesn’t require a kiln or a torch…just a class ornament, some fake snow, some glue and rhinestones and some beads to finish it up. I found this over at Things … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper strip ball ornament
This is such a simple yet elegant ornament. I am tickled that Rena sent in a link to her post at The Cheese Thief where she featured a tutorial (along with links to videos) on how to make recycled paper … Read More...
Twelve verses wall hanging by Elefantz
Jenny from Elefantz posted the last verse in her Give Thanks BOM 2011. This small wall hanging combines quilting, applique and embroidery to showcase an optimistic outlook on the world. Go HERE to get the free pattern for Christmas … Read More...
Star Wars Snowflakes
Do you have any Star Wars fans in your house? I grew up watching the old Star Wars series, and these snowflakes would be the perfect thing to introduce all of the characters to my children. Head no over to … Read More...
Madeline Costume..Book Craft
If you have been reading the Lesson Plans Page here at Craft Gossip, you will know that I absolutely love Book Crafts! A book craft is anything that can be made to help a child learn more about a book, … Read More...
Organizing Your Kid’s Craft Supplies
Amanda, our Home and Garden Editor, wrote a wonderful article (with much needed info for my house!) about great ways to organize the different materials and supplies you have for your children’s craft projects. She also includes … Read More...
Laura’s inspiration for a quilt
Can you guess what this is? It’s the very thing that inspired Laura Wasilowski from Artfabrik to create a quilt. Go HERE to read more and see her creation.
Image credit: Artfabrik