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

Fun Christmas Snowman Treats You Can Make In Your Kitchen

December 14, 2008 by Meaghan Mountford

So many fun, sweet things to make in honor of Frosty.

Winners of the five Noni designer flower patterns

December 13, 2008 by Linda Lanese

Congratulations to all of you that won these stunning Noni flower patterns. Thank goodness this was a random drawing because I would’ve had a difficult time choosing the winners. I want to thank you all for participating in this giveaway.… Read More...

Self-Critical Artists

December 13, 2008 by lori greenberg

I think it’s funny how critical artists can be of themselves. And I can say that because I do the same thing.

Check out these beads on Etsy by Dragynsfyre. She says they’re discolored. I say they’re perfect and … Read More...

Make a Holiday Village

December 13, 2008 by Francine Clouden

Make this adorable holiday village for your mantle. Find all the instructions and step by step photos on Claudine Hellmuth’s blog. Thanks for sharing this project Claudine!

Make Rugelach

December 13, 2008 by Meaghan Mountford

Lots of recipes for rugelach, the traditional Jewish pastry.

There are things you just shouldn’t do

December 13, 2008 by Terrye

And one of them, believe it or not, is knit every waking moment. Oh, sure, you can knit while riding in the car (back of a bike is difficult, especially if you drop your yarn… don’t ask me how I … Read More...

Why DO we crochet?

December 12, 2008 by jd wolfe

Why do we crochet? Why don’t we stand on our heads or play mah jongg instead? Well, I can’t stand on my head and I never learned to play mah jongg – and i think you need some people to … Read More...

Farncombe Estate

December 12, 2008 by sarah hodsdon

Farncombe Estate in Worcestershire England will host it’s wonderful Christmas Art and Craft Fair on December 14th. You will not only find incredible textile, jewelry, painted treasures, and cards, you will be giving the gift of Handmade for that special … Read More...

Farncombe Estate

December 12, 2008 by sarah hodsdon

Owls Are In!

December 12, 2008 by lori greenberg

Last year it was chickens, this year I think it’s going to be owls.

Everywhere I turn I’m seeing owls. Check out these glass bead earrings listed on Etsy by RachelRose. Adorable, yes?

Favourite Holiday Products

December 12, 2008 by Francine Clouden

Here’s a list of the holiday themed scrapbooking products I’m loving this year

This Christmas kit from Hambly

The Life at the Pole Collection from Sassafras Lass

Tinsel Town from Pink Paislee

And of course Wassail from BasicGrey. BasicGrey … Read More...

There’s Still Time!

December 12, 2008 by Terrye

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh…. The new Knitty is out! (happy dance!)

Well, maybe there’s not really time for a sweater or an afghan (unless you go all super knitter), but I found this for you and had to share. … Read More...

Tutorial: Fast stitched cards

December 12, 2008 by Denise Felton

You’re running out of time to make and mail handcrafted Christmas cards. Don’t worry. Fern of Craft Blog has a solution. With a few simple supplies and a sewing machine, you can have lots of sweet handmade cards ready to … Read More...