This DIY project is an easy way to create a rustic sculptural vase without spending money. It’s a glass vase upcycle that uses wooden curtain rings and homemade textured paint (recipe included). It’s also fun to make!
Fun Shorty Socks Knitting Pattern
I have only ever knit a couple of pairs of shorty socks, because I’m convinced I don’t wear socks much when the weather is warm.
That’s completely untrue, though. I love socks all the time, and short socks are not … Read More...
Turn About Stamps Card
Concord and 9th Turn About Stamps help you create amazing colorful backgrounds, images and patterns for your cards. Their latest kit includes inks, stamps, dies, adhesive, a template and directions to create some beautiful floral cards. Jessica is sharing everything … Read More...
Mixed Media Tag
I love the contrast of a vintage photo with bright bold colors on this mixed media tag from Cheiron Brandon! She created her tag background with paint, stamping and stitching, layering on torn papers with an old photo, a vintage … Read More...
Lego Mats for Winter
Building with Legos is great for encouraging fine-motor skills and following directions.
These simple winter Lego mats are great for kids to practice following a design, and they can also get in a little math by counting the number of … Read More...
How to do Hand Appliqué – Free Tutorial
Appliqué is a nice technique that quilters use to add shapes and texture to a quilt. This tutorial, from Amy Loves to Sew, demonstrates the raw edge method for doing appliqué.
In this method, fusible webbing is used … Read More...
Big Easter Bunny Plushie Sewing Pattern
The pattern is easy to follow and includes detailed instructions and clear diagrams to guide you through the process. The materials needed are minimal, you will need fabric, thread, and stuffing. The pattern also includes tips on choosing the right … Read More...
Daisy Thank You Card
I love the combination of foiling, die cutting and inking on this beautiful card from Vicky. She used the cool new Kitsch Flamingo Pink Distress Oxide Ink along with Marmalade to ink the background and then added gold foiling over … Read More...
Reusable Mesh Produce Bags – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Reduce waste from the grocery store with a set of reusable mesh produce bags! You can easily sew a set using this tutorial from My Poppet. You can make them in any size to suit the different kinds of … Read More...
12 Digital Relationship Layouts
If you’re working on layouts with photos from Valentine’s Day or featuring any other relationship in your life be sure to pop on over to the Pixel Scrapper blog for some inspiration. Marisa has gathered together 12 digital scrapbook layouts … Read More...
Kids Craft – 20 Easy To Make Easter Themed Suncatchers
Suncatchers are a fun and easy craft that can be made to celebrate Easter. The projects highlighted in this roundup article are just a small sample of the many ways that children can use different materials to create beautiful and … Read More...
Homemade Bird Feeders
Birds need all the rest stops they can get to refuel for long journeys. Lil’ Sprouts will enjoy the tactile aspect of the project (we promise there isn’t too much clean up), as well as the satisfaction of seeing the … Read More...
Invitation To Join Our Facebook Group
Getting Craft Gossip content here on the web page is great, but did you know we have a whole host of Facebook groups and a Facebook page where you can find even more content and community?
Specific to knitters, you … Read More...
Snow Science Experiments
The snow is finally melting here, but there’s still time to do some fun snow science experiments with your little learners.
From learning about whether snow sinks or floats to trying to build an igloo or seeing whose snowman lasts … Read More...
DIY Soap Saver – Easy Sewing Tutorial
Make these cute soap saver bags to take to summer camp or use at home. Not only they are cute and super simple to make, but they lather well and help hold the soap bar easily. Hellosewing shows how to … Read More...
Free Heart Baby Quilt Pattern
Designed by Connie Kresin, this beautiful baby quilt is not too difficult to make. Not only would it look good in a baby’s room, it would be a lovely gift for Valentine’s Day.
Measuring 25″ x 32″ it’s a … Read More...
Spirograph Plastic Canvas Pendant Tutorial
Do you remember spirographs
? Those were the plastic pieces with different circular shapes that interlocked and made intricate shapes when you drew with them. I would spend hours playing with that toy. That is why this spirograph necklace tutorial … Read More...
3D Face Mask Pattern
A tutorial with patterns and step by step instrucitons.
The measurements of the tutorial are both in inches and centimeters.
Very easy to make. All the cuts and seams of it are straight. Easier to make than the ones with … Read More...
Koala Mini Slimline Card
Nina-Marie has a great tip for getting more from your stamps. She “stretched” this fun Koala tea cup stamp by using the tea cup portion of the stamp twice, stacking them up for an even taller image. She filled the … Read More...
Mini Tags Layout
I love the unique creative design Susi used on this One Day at a Time layout! She created three little tag mini albums held together by an eyelet and ribbon each giving more space for extra photos, journaling and embellishments. … Read More...