Craft Gossip

Check out all of the many, many bath salt recipes to choose from!
Bath Salt Recipes.

Let’s face it – sea salt is truly amazing. Just a shake or two of sea salt can transform a mundane … Read More...

The editors at the Art Bead Scene are offering 12 free projects over the next 2 weeks.  Add your polymer clay beads to the projects for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. 

(p.s. this is my other blog, just wanted readers to know.  … Read More...

Bead Fest – WIRE is moving to the Valley Forge Convention Center (just outside of
Philadelphia) for 2008! Now in its third year, this one-of-a-kind Wire event features fabulous wire jewelry classes with the best instructors in the country … Read More...

Polymer Clay is such a joy to play with during the holidays.  A little white, green and red and you could whip up an endless combination of creations.  Here are some that caught my eye this week on Flickr.… Read More...

 

John Ahr is an art instructor at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California. He is also a jewelry artist and was guest on the DIY show “Jewelry Making” hosted by Jackie Guerra. I saw the show and was very … Read More...

If you’re in search of some beautiful recycled art inspiration, look no further than the NOVICA site, which features fairly-traded arts, crafts, jewelry, furnishings and home decors from artists around the world. (The site even includes the work of a … Read More...

What better way to shop for your pup than by shopping handmade!
Dress your pooch in style with a custom collar from Lindsay Designs. She has a treasure trove of ribbon styles and colors. Currently there’s a special holiday … Read More...

Okay, so I’m a bit of a snowman freak.  They are just so cute, I can’t help it!  Here is another easy as Christmas pie tutorial on making these adorable little snowy folks. 

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Rings & Things is one of my fave and most used jewelry supplier. Their prices are near wholesale and they ship quickly and always have stuff in stock.

For your holiday crafting needs, they have a section setup of Winter … Read More...

Try this mitten project, perfect for beginners. Or add your own twists if you’ve been working with polymer clay for a while. My nieces still wear the ones I made on their winter coats each year. 

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Whimsical pens with holiday charactersare a quick and easy gift for polymer clay crafters to whip up.  Check out the sock monkey one on the tutorial!

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After the first of the year I’d like to start a monthly Craftgossip Bath & Body give-a-way. Prizes would be indie bath and body products! If you’d like to provide a prize for one of the monthly give-a-ways please email … Read More...

Empty wine bottles, chipped or cracked china and teacups, and tarnished spoons become the focal point in Clara’s Teacup wreaths. As in all crafts that are lovingly made, no two wreaths are exactly alike. In addition to wine bottle and … Read More...