Make Baby Stuff has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little Christmas elf softies. These would certainly be good presents for wee ones, but I’m thinking that older children might like one as well. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Long bound buttonhole for multiple buttons
At the Threads Magazine site, Judith Neukam tells how to make a long bound buttonhole. While a standard buttonhole works with one button, this is one long bound buttonhole that’s designed to hold multiple buttons. How cool is that? Go … Read More...
Cookie Puzzle
I wonder how many kids would put the whole puzzle together before eating the pieces of this cute Christmas puzzle cookie from Martha. Find the how-tos here.
[tags]Martha Stewart, kids, cookies, puzzle, gifts, Christmas[/tags]
Sale: Cyber Suze
The mixed media site Schmooze with Suze is have a Cyber sale from now through Wed. Dec 2nd, enter Cyber Monday at checkout and receive 22% off your purchase.
-Heather
Baby Alphabet blocks get recycled with a bit (or a lot) of glitter
I love using toys that kids have out grown and turning them into new and sparkly decorations! See how to turn old baby blocks into fun and festive decorations at the blog Art Glitter.
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CraftBits.com Stocking Filler Giveaway
Craftbits.com is giving you the chance to fill your Christmas stockings with fantastic crafty prizes. For your chance to win simply sign up (free) and enter the competitions. You can enter daily for 12 whole days.
These competitions are open … Read More...
Giveaway, Felted Holy and Berry Wine Caddy Bag
I am very excited to tell you that “Cheryl of ceCreations” is very generously offering you a chance to have this delightful Felted Holy and Berry Wine Caddy Bag. It very pretty and whoever receives it will love it or … Read More...
Learn To Knit With Lucy Neatby!
Create a new knitter with Lucy’s Learn to Knit Kit: This is the best possible launch for a new knitter of any age!
Our newly minted canvas knitting bag contains everything the new knitter will need to embark on a … Read More...
Christmas Bowling…
This craft is a great activity for getting your children out of their chairs to promote children being active.
I just think these elves are adorable. The Long Thread also mentions that you could switch this idea for Easter…with bunnies … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Bows
This tutorial is for making bows from scraps of wrapping paper, but I am sure that scrapbook paper will work as well! Click here to go to tutorial
Tutorial: Pillow covers with large poinsettia blooms
Centsational Girl has the how-to for making this pillow cover embellished with a large poinsettia bloom. Felt makes this an easy project, and it also gives it a warm, cozy feel. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Christmas ornament advent calendar
Shannon from Staker Sensations and Shannon Makes Stuff gives a tutorial and free pattern for making this Christmas ornament advent calendar. Count the days by turning over the ornaments to reveal a scene from the Christmas story. Go to the … Read More...
Projects: 12 Tags of Christmas
Each year Tim Holtz designs 12 amazing Christmas and Holiday tags and shares one a day on his blog, it’s a big deal, I really look forward to them! Starting today and every day through Dec 12. click here to … Read More...
Giveaway: Twelve Days of Christmas
Starting today and running through December 12th, the generous folks at Where Women Create blog will be giving away a prize every day. Go here for entry details.
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Book Review – THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CROCHET TECHNIQUES
This little gem of a book was another gift I snagged during my recent visit to India. I’m a fan of Jan Eaton’s, so when I saw this book, I grabbed it quickly to take a look. I assumed that … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder
The Studio Calico Homefront Giveaway ends tonight! Click here to go to the giveaway post to enter.
Visit our online Amazon store for a curated selection of must-have tools, embellishments, and supplies. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, … Read More...
Powering Up My Dremel 4000
We here at CraftGossip.com were lucky enough to be sent the new Dremel 400o tool kit to review. I assumed this tool would be like all my other Crafty tools good for some things and not so great for others. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour: Mimi Leinbach
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Corning for the Holidays!
‘Tis the season for holiday fun and shopping. After all tomorrow is December 1st. Egad!! So I’m going to be traveling around the cyberspace country pointing out activities and shopping opportunities within the glass world. Fisrt stop Corning, NY. We … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch for your purse
Kate from Two Little Banshees shares a tutorial for making a pencil pouch for your purse. That way, your pens and pencils will all be together when you need them. No more fumbling around in all the mess in the … Read More...