Lien brought the trendy rainbow look right into the holidays with this bright and colorful Rainbow Christmas Tree Card. She die cut the tree and placed the open section on the card front, used ink pads to color each cut … Read More...
Upcycled Sweater Mug Cozy Sewing Tutorial
Did you know that the cuffs of an old sweater are perfect for making a mug cozy? Heather Handmade created this cool upcycle that uses just the cuffs from an old sweater. This is a great idea for using up … Read More...
Snowburst Winter Layout
I know this style is commonly called a sunburst but since this is a winter layout I’m calling it a Snowburst. Either way this amazing design from Valerie used a stitching template that she used as a guide to sew … Read More...
Fall Scarecrow Triptych Shadow Boxes
Fall is in full swing and that means we need to spread those fall vibes. These scarecrows are the perfect addition to your fall home decor. They’re easy to recreate and will add some dimension to wherever you display them. … Read More...
6 Celtic Christmas Coloring Pages
Celtic knots and designs mix with wonderful holiday imagery in these beautiful Celtic Christmas Coloring Pages. There are 6 pages you can download and print for FREE from Dover Publication. So grab a warm cup of your favorite beverage, sit … Read More...
Recycled wire hanger becomes a cute Christmas tree countdown calendar
It’s that time of year again! If you are a regular reader here at Craft Gossip Recycling you you know I love to make a countdown calendar every year and a new Christmas tree out of recycled items. This recycled … Read More...
6 Sensational Creativebug Christmas Stocking Classes
Christmas is a time of year that is full of joy and excitement, but it can also be a time of stress and pressure. With so much to do and so little time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget … Read More...
5 Creativebug Hand Embroidery Classes
Embroidery is such a wonderful and versatile craft that has been around for centuries. It’s not surprising that it’s still popular today, and with the advancements in technology, it’s easier than ever to access resources and supplies to get started.… Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Aspen the Snowman
This pattern was inspired by the snow people we built as children and the ones the next generation now make each winter. Aspen is an indoor snow person that will melt your heart and remind you of the playful memories … Read More...
Christmas Gnomes Copic Coloring Tutorial
Elaine is sharing how she colored up a fun stamp from Stamping Bella of little gnomes in their reindeer hats using Copic markers. I love how she used white color pencil after coloring with the markers to add highlights to … Read More...
Sew A Christmas Advent Pillow
Celebrate the holidays with this adorable sewing project. You can sew a Christmas Advent pillow and have fun with this family counting down the days. This is a great way to teach your kids about Advent, and it’s a great … Read More...
Christmas Wreath Layout
I love the pop of yellow mixed in with the bright green and red on this Christmas Wreath Layout from Celes. She water colored a circle in green on the base of her page, adding die cut boughs in green … Read More...
Christmas Mini Tag Album
Jquezada used pre-printed tags from Crate Paper to create this fun Mini Tag Album for Christmas. She added lots of glitter to the pages and embellishments, using a large jump ring closure, adding a fun tassel and putting it all … Read More...
Nature Ornaments for Kids to Make
Of course this is a great project for the holidays, but you can do this same idea any time of year with whatever natural materials you have around.
Little Pine Learners has the tutorial for these cute nature ornaments that … Read More...
Colorwork Balaclava Knitting Pattern
Lots of balaclava knitting patterns are pretty basic, which make sense since they are such a utilitarian item. But there’s no reason you can’t add a little flair.
Arne and Carlos added a bit of Fair Isle colorwork to the … Read More...
How to Make a Freeform Rose Quilt Block
From New Quilters comes this interesting and fun tutorial on how to make a rose quilt block. It is an almost freeform technique that leads to beautiful results.
You don’t need any fancy tools, just pins, fabric and a ruler … Read More...
DIY Clothes Pin Christmas Poinsettia Flowers
Using simple supplies from the Dollar Store, create these quick and easy Christmas Poinsettia Ornaments in just about 30 minutes, perfect last minute craft or a cheap craft when you need to make multiples, especially great for kids in a … Read More...
Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique and darling patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations.
Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters … Read More...
Delicious Christmas Donuts You Can Make At Home
Are you looking for the perfect sweet treat to make this Christmas? Try Christmas donuts! They are well-loved and I’m sure none of your guests will be able to refuse any of these yummy Christmas donut recipes.
Donuts come in … Read More...
How to Color Dry Embossing for a Christmas Card
This beautiful Christmas Card from Amy R. features a wonderful background that has texture, pattern and color. She used an embossing folder with Kraft cardstock and then Copic markers to color the raised embossed areas. I love all the splatter … Read More...