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.
The glued beads surrounding the jars … Read More...
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...
Snowy Winter Terrarium
This adorable little winter terrarium is made from a fish bowl, bottle brush trees and several other small items. Get the supply list to make your own over at Deeds & Petunia: Snowy Winter Terrarium.
Tutorial: Fabric marble maze game
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make a fabric marble maze game. She calls it her Long Trip Maze Game and she designed it to help keep her kids occupied on a 2 1/2 day road trip. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Tacky Christmas sweater with santa pet appliques
Tacky Christmas sweaters used to be, well… tacky. But there’s a growing trend to embrace the tacky of the Christmas sweater and wear it proudly. Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tacky Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintagely Modern Skirt with contrast hem band
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Vintagely Modern Skirt, a gathered skirt with a contrast band … Read More...
Winter Wedding Details {Candy Canes}
From sweet treats to decor and even socks and shoes, Intimate Weddings is dishing up creative ways to incorporate candy canes into your wedding celebrations! So festive and yummy too! {Red and White Candle Cane Tapers via Etsy}
Make it last minute: iPhone Cozy
Sarah from FairyFace Designs shares a last-minute gift idea on her blog. She said her phone cozy is fast and easy to make – a perfect way to burn some scraps too. If you are done with gift giving, make … Read More...
Easy way to make recycled paper tube napkin ring plaecards
Oh these are just fabulous for fall in their natural color but can’t you just see them in Christmas colors with poinsettias or other fun holiday motifs? Read the tutorial on how to make recycled paper tube napkin ring/place cards … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Ornaments
Cute! That’s the first thing that came out of my mouth when I saw these sweet little ice cream cones. A great kid’s craft too, perfect for the Christmas tree. Get the how to at Lines Across My Face: Ice … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux cardigan tee for little girls
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s faux cardigan t-shirt. The shirt looks like it’s two pieces – a cardigan layered over a tee – but it’s actually … Read More...