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...
The Gateway Drug
In my world, SCRAPBOOKING is the “Gateway Drug” into all sorts of other wonderful Paper Crafting Goodness. Oh yeah, I forgot, you may not know my world. Stop, rewind, let me introduce myself….. I am Sarah Hodsdon, your new … Read More...
The Gateway Drug
In my world, SCRAPBOOKING is the “Gateway Drug” into all sorts of other wonderful Paper Crafting Goodness. Oh yeah, I forgot, you may not know my world. Stop, rewind, let me introduce myself….. I am Sarah Hodsdon, your new … Read More...
Banana Split Candle
I love banana splits but can’t indulge in them too often. Here’s a delectable banana split you can indulge in without the calories. You can purchase one like this from JLS Candle Designs or learn how to make your own … Read More...
Etsy Forums & Newsletters
I know many of our Indie Craft Gossipers out there have an Etsy account. If you haven’t already discovered it, you can participate in the Etsy Forums and read their Blog called The Storque. This is a very important aspect … Read More...
Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci
One of the joys of growing up in Miami in the late 70’s /early 80’s was all the crazy opulence abound. People were making insane amounts of money and living in a seriously materialistic world. One of my favorite displays … Read More...
Young @ Heart
Technically, the documentary Young @ Heart, which follows a group of oldies-but-goodies as they cover some of rock music’s most iconic songs, isn’t at all about knitting. Their poster however is the pinnacle of modern-day, knitted punk-rockness! The irony … Read More...