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
Footprint Mistletoe Christmas Gift Idea
If you have never been over to Handprint and Footprint Arts and Crafts, and you have little children around, I highly suggest you click on over and take a peek for some wonderful arts and crafts using, you guessed it, … Read More...
Homemade Picture Frame
Looking for a great grandparent gift? This simple picture frame uses items you probably have around your house. Head on over to Art is Basic where you can see how to make one, as well as see other examples as… Read More... Sock Snowmen
I can’t believe I have never seen sock snowmen before. These little guys look like they should be staple holiday decorations in every home. You can see all the little guys the children made over at Art is Basic, … Read More...
Christmas Candle Craft for Children
Here’s a fun and festive candle project children can help create for Christmas presents.
Instead of wicking the jars, this craft uses candlesticks in the center. Then, the melted wax is poured around it.
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Retro quilt kit and vintage fabric | gift ideas
Two fabulous finds – a quilt kit and precut vintage fabric. Out of time for shopping for the quilter in your life? Just print out a photo of whatever you decide to give them. They’ll have fun anticipating the arrival, … Read More...