I was at a party the other day and met this guy who was so super fun! He also looks exactly like the new lead singer of Journey but that’s another story.
Anyway, he was telling me that 7 out … Read More...
Checking It Twice
Santa did it…you know, made a list, checked it twice. Did you ever wonder why he did that? I suppose, it was to make sure he did not give some undeserving kid the wrong gift…..that’s the story the professional elf … Read More...
Recycled Art Fridge
Do you have an old fridge sitting in the garage waiting to be recycled? Here’s your chance to transform it into a work of art. The ENERGY STAR Recycle My Old Fridge campaign is seeking entries for an upcoming art … Read More...
Billy Goat Soap — Baaaaa
Billie goat soap (with an ie not a y) was recently featured on an Australian News Program as an effective soap for sensitive skin, eczema or psoriasis. I got the impression from the show that it was the only soap … Read More...
Bangles, Cuffs & Dangles
The bigger the bracelet the better this season. With polymer clay you can add volume without weight. Here is a collection of some bracelets from flickr to get your creative gears turning.
Polymer clay can stand on it’s own as … Read More...
“Her”story vs. “His”story
According to our currently accepted definition of “scrapbooking”, it tends to be a sport dominated, much to the chagrin of manufacturers and folks who earn their living in the crafting industry, by Women. A “girlie” feel good sport all about … Read More...
“Her”story vs. “His”story
According to our currently accepted definition of “scrapbooking”, it tends to be a sport dominated, much to the chagrin of manufacturers and folks who earn their living in the crafting industry, by Women. A “girlie” feel good sport all about … Read More...
Etsy Product Count Errors Now Fixed
For all those Etsy shop owners out there, this just came in from Etsy News:
Dear Etsyians,
To the delight of our engineers and (hopefully) our sellers also, we are very pleased to let you know that view tallies should … Read More...
Indie Craft Show Weekend Guide
Take some time and shop handmade at one of these awesome indie craft shows:
Friday June 20th 2008
Crammed Organisim – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – 6275 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63130
Tina Sparkles on Murketing
Typically Rob Walker writes the Consumed Column for The New York Times, but as of late he has taken time out to write a book and do a little interviewing on his blog Murketing. Rob’s book is Buying … Read More...
February in June
I was hanging out over on Ravelry (aka avoiding work) and came across this beauty, the February Lady Sweater, by Pamela Wynne. I *heart* it so, it hurts! The pattern’s adapted from an Elizabeth Zimmerman baby cardigan, but super-sized … Read More...
Create your own Take out box!
Hi Everyone:
Create this fun take out box by using your stash and [tag]stamping[/tag] … this is a fun box tutorial by beate
Leave a comment and a link to the box you have created,
Have a great day,… Read More...
Nature Inspired Designs
Polymer clay is a clever chameleon, here are some recent finds that showcase this medium’s amazing ability to copy what we see in nature.
I’m so smitten with this new cuff bracelet from Kim Cavender featuring lotus pods. From her … Read More...
The “Organized” Scrapper
Seems nowadays everyone is so overly obsessed with the big “O”- not Oprah, or the other behind closed doors thing, I am talking about Organization. There is probably some scientific journal out there that says an organized workspace is … Read More...
The “Organized” Scrapper
Seems nowadays everyone is so overly obsessed with the big “O”- not Oprah, or the other behind closed doors thing, I am talking about Organization. There is probably some scientific journal out there that says an organized workspace is … Read More...
Knitting, it’s a real gas!
It’s a fact that wool is warmer when it’s wet, but I wonder what happens when it’s gassed? Should the situation arise, both Craftster’s Teriyakimoto and these prepared purlers will likely find out!
Egg Carton Sewing Kit
You’ve probably seen all kinds of kids’ egg carton crafts, but this take on the convenient cubbyhole containers is suitable for any age. Etsy store Swirlyarts is selling, among other items, mini sewing kits made from used cardboard egg cartons. … Read More...
Soap Of The Month Club
Whats better than getting beautiful handmade soap delivered to your door…. how about a 4 oz scented block of soap each month for 6 months!!
How exciting it would be to open the mail box at the begining of each … Read More...
Create fun gift ideas with the kids!
Hi Everybody:
As I was searching for fun ideas to do w/my daughter this summer and introduce her to sewing…I found these fun projects you can create together, using felt, and stamping…
Instructions here
Have a great day,
Maggie
Cute … Read More...
oops-A big welcome to ALL of the New Craft Gossip Editors!
I found out that not only do we have Jennifer Perkins, we also have a few new OTHER editors at Craft Gossip!!!!
So let me send them a HUGE Welcome too!
Our new crafty editors are: Vickie Howell of Knitty … Read More...