Crafts, Patterns, DIY and How-To Ideas from CraftGossip

Paper or Plastic?

December 7, 2011 by Terrye

This adorable little jumper was knit from blue plastic grocery bags.

How? Cut the bags into strips, knot them into a long skein and start knitting, just as if with yarn.

This is pretty cool; while I don’t have any … Read More...

Homemade Rolling Stamp Wrapping Paper

December 7, 2011 by Kristen Stephens

I am a huge fan of teaching your children about giving. This craft, to make their own wrapping paper ( in which they will wrap the presents they bought) is the perfect teaching tool. Crafts like this allow you to … Read More...

Giveaway Winners….

December 7, 2011 by Terrye

Congratulations to Kitten With A Whiplash for winning the Celebrity Scarves book and to Jaan for winning the Vogue Knits book.

More giveaways coming….

Beads from colored pencils

December 7, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

What a clever and colorful way to upcycle colored pencils! Kate at Mini Eco wrote a guest blog for Design Mom about this great idea for a back-to-school themed project. See the tutorial at Design Mom.

Felt Christmas tree Craft Tutorial

December 7, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Linda is the founder of the company PartycraftSecrets.com out of Australia. Linda loves making crafts that can be made in 15 minutes or less and this one is a joy for little hands. I know I would have loved this … Read More...

Tutorial: Christmas tree skirt

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this beautiful Christmas tree skirt. She got the fabric to make it from an inexpensive drop cloth. She edged it with holly leaves cut … Read More...

My Ribbon Barrette Maker giveaway ends Sunday!

December 7, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

If you haven’t entered to win, hurry to the original post and get your name in the hat!

Tutorial: Short Dress Fixer Slip

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Remember when a slip peeking out from the bottom of a skirt was a fashion faux-pas? Now it’s a cute fix for a dress or skirt that’s too short. The bottom portion of the slip is made from a ruffle … Read More...

Tutorial: Sew a backpack for a toddler

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how to make a backpack sized just right for a toddler’s small frame. They can use the backpack to carry quiet toys to church, a change of clothes for a sleepover … Read More...

DIY Candy Cane Mani

December 7, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Christmas is coming!!! Wanna look the part but don’t have the time to sit in a salon. All you need is China Glaze’s White on White, and Milani’s Red Sparkle, along with….Scotch tape and a steady hand of course . … Read More...

Quick gift alert: Monogram baby blanket

December 7, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Create a quick gift for baby that according to Jen from Show and Tell is likely to become a favorite. Jen shows you step-by-step how to make it. Go to her Monogrammed Baby Snuggle Squares tutorial.

FIRST December Giveaway Winner is ……

December 7, 2011 by jd wolfe

The winner of this useful and handy book is Dina who posted this:

i am a very new crocheter so my favorite book is still: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet.

It is making it easy to learn new stitches and of … Read More...

custom tags for your goods fast by gutenTAGs on Etsy

December 7, 2011 by Minnie

I have noticed a ton of people using these gutenTags around the internet lately. They are simple and look very nice. The person behind gutenTags also creates some nice baby and kid items available at Round Bottom Baby store on … Read More...

Christmas Tutorial Advent {Felt Peacock}

December 7, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Stephanie of “Toastie Studio” works as a websites developer and blog layouts and the other half is making toys and gifts for children from her Netherlands’ student house. Today Stephanie is sharing a darling Christmas Tutorial Advent {Felt Peacock}. I … Read More...