Craft Gossip

In this era of the world wide net, we are able to befriend crocheters from all over the world. While many of them are fluent in English (er…American), many more are not. And, those of us in the US are … Read More...

Continuing on from the post of a few days ago, I came across this blog entry. It’s a challenge from [tag]Wendy Johnson[/tag]. Wendy is a lifelong knitter and creator of one of the most popular [tag]knitting blogs [/tag]online. She has … Read More...

I’m trying to organize my craft room and have recruited my daughter to help. We were winding embroidery floss onto cards last night when I realized that she was learning while helping me with my crafts. I had her sorting … Read More...

What was your favorite childhood craft? Perhaps you have a favorite memory of a craft you made with your child. I would love to put pictures of you and your child crafting together. Just contact me and you can see … Read More...

I recently visited and told you about www.kraftykid.com. They are a kid’s Craft of the Month Club with lots of cool projects for your child.  They sent me a sample pack of their products and I have to tell … Read More...

Sooooo, I was determined to master Entrelac Crochet. I was on a mission. How hard could it be? Well, for me it was really hard. Rats! When I make up my mind …. well, just look where I’m headed and … Read More...

Do you purchase yarns for their beauty and color, or maybe for the unique texture? Have you bought yarns that were rare, or extremely unique? Do you have a stash of yarns waiting for that next project, the project you … Read More...

Ok, we all know that boys like bugs and creepy, crawly gross stuff, well here’s some stuff that is sure to please.

How about bug soap!  Yep, you heard me right, BUG SOAP! This will get ’em in the … Read More...

Have you searched the web for crafts at great prices? If you’re like me you have! I bet I check 15 sites before I make a purchase…always looking for the best price. Well, here are some places you might want … Read More...

I was under the impression, that part of the reason to scrapbook was the time to work with your hands. You know, one of those soothing things you do to relieve stress. Or a social thing, an opportunity to get … Read More...

Most knitters know that Barbara Walker’s Treasuries are indispensable. We use them constantly for designing, for help with a difficult pattern, and for pure inspiration. That’s where the Walker Treasury Project comes in.

A group of knitters have displayed on … Read More...

Do you dread those long road trips? You know that your child will be in the back seat asking “Are we there yet?” every five minutes.  Well, be prepared!  Take crafting with you!

Crayola has many wonderful no mess items.  … Read More...

Do you have any Crochet Partners? If not – or even if you do – why not visit http://crochetpartners.org and find some more?
CP is a website with lots of resources for crocheters. There are more than 80 free patterns … Read More...

Bath cookies look good enough to eat but they are made from salt and fragrant oils.

What you will need:

2 cups of Sea salt or rock salt
1/2 cup Baking soda
1/2 cup Cornstarch
2 tbs of Almond oil… Read More...